Retail shrinkage season is almost here — are you prepared? According to a FORTUNE article published earlier this year, the four months from October to January represent a disproportionate amount of shrinkage (loss of inventory) for retail stores. The same article reports that in the U.S., employee theft accounts for a full 43 percent of... MORE>
Most people would agree that thermal video is a fun tool to have: But do you really need it? Unlike video-voice technology, which anyone can benefit greatly from, thermal video provides more value to some businesses than others. At Viewpoint, when discussing this with a client, we consider all aspects of the client’s business, including... MORE>
In the previous blog post regarding copper theft, we pointed out that breaches in security could irrevocably damage a company’s brand. At Viewpoint, we understand brand protection. Security professionals may face lots of challenges related to the loss of assets, but the ramifications of a damaged brand are often far more severe. Our experience has... MORE>
SECURITY CAN OFTEN BE ONE OF A BUSINESS’S BIGGEST ONGOING COSTS. BUT DO YOU REALLY KNOW HOW EFFECTIVE YOUR SECURITY COVERAGE IS? For more than a decade, Viewpoint has been working with many of America’s leading companies, providing effective business security systems at a fraction of the cost of traditional security. We specialize in Virtual... MORE>
Viewpoint works with stores and malls across America. We are familiar with the security challenges faced by retailers of all sizes. Loss prevention is key, with around 70% of theft being internal. But there are many more related challenges that face retailers across North America today. Are employees on-time, in uniform and ready to do their... MORE>
In his best-selling book Outliers, author and renowned thought leader Malcolm Gladwell coined the concept of the 10,000 hour rule, which asserts that achieving true world-class expertise in any area requires 10,000 hours of deliberate practice. According to the book, the rule has been uncannily accurate in predicting the success of professionals as diverse as... MORE>
If your property or business does not have any existing cameras or CCTV equipment, Viewpoint can work with you to design and install a cutting edge, scalable, user-friendly system. The process begins with a physical assessment of your site, and some information-gathering relative to the types of security challenges you’re facing. Using our years of... MORE>
Viewpoint has extensive experience of monitoring and protecting utility companies from theft, trespassing and vandalism. Viewpoint’s zero-tolerance security solutions have drastically reduced incidents and saved utility plants hundreds of thousands in security costs. Viewpoint understands the security challenges that utilities face. They are often remote and even an immediate response from the authorities could take an... MORE>
