Education – Oosto
Most school security is built to react—lock the doors, sound the alarm, initiate lockdown. But once those measures are activated, the crisis is already unfolding, and the impact on students, teachers, parents, and staff is already in motion. A third-grade teacher once asked Adam Coughran, “I appreciate the training, but I can’t tell my students…
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From Theft to Violence: Crime Data Points to Holiday Retail Challenges
The holidays are here, bringing festive decorations, bustling shopping centers, and shoppers humming along to “Jingle Bell Rock.” But beneath the cheer lies a growing concern for retailers: the surge in theft, fraud, and organized retail crime (ORC) that accompanies the season. For many in retail, this time of year isn’t just about spreading joy—it’s…
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Beyond the Fence: Proactive Perimeter Security with Video Analytics
Your facility’s perimeter is not just a boundary—it’s the first line of defense against potential threats. If you manage security for a corporate headquarters, manufacturing site, transportation facility, or university campus, you have felt the pressure to get ahead of those looking to do harm. We talk with your colleagues every day and they live…
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AI in Physical Security: Expert Success Stories Dispel Falsehoods
The fall of 2024 raises security concerns around events public and private. Increased foot traffic and high-profile events including an election make it harder to maintain a secure environment, especially in busy places like schools, universities, public gathering spaces/events, and healthcare facilities. Every day, security teams face the task of identifying and responding to threats…
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Integrating Tech and Physical Security: A School Safety Expert’s Take
In the latest episode of Innovation Obsessed, Matt Plantier of Oosto sits down with Wes Drake, former special operations expert and current COO of Omni-Response, to discuss the vital role of technology in modern security practices. With a background in the Department of Defense and over two decades of military experience, Wes brings a wealth…
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From Campuses to Care Facilities: Are We Doing Enough to Prevent Security Incidents?
In settings ranging from university campuses to senior living facilities, the need for robust, adaptable security solutions to potentially prevent security incidents has never been more critical. In episode 5 of our Innovation Obsessed podcast, experts explored how integrating security measures across different sectors protects vulnerable populations and creates safer environments for all. The…
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Staying Left of the Bang: How AI Helps Security Teams with Crisis Prevention
Most security conversations focus on responding to attacks or incidents after they occur. This week, our Innovation Obsessed panel shifts the focus to prevention—moving left on the timeline, before the bang. What can you know in advance? How early can you know it? And most importantly, how can you stay ahead of the threat, keeping…
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Laughter as a Service: How Comedy Can Power Trust, Teamwork, and Career Growth
Comedy might be the most underused business skill in your toolkit… In a world of back-to-back Zoom calls, Slack threads, and AI-generated everything, real human connection can start to feel like an afterthought. We’re moving faster than ever, but sometimes we’re listening less, reacting more, and missing the small moments that actually build trust. The…
The Art of Evolution: Leading a Founder-Led Brand Into Its Next Chapter with Mary Beth Sheridan
For many retail brands, growth today isn’t just about innovation — it’s about keeping pace with customers whose expectations are evolving in real time, led by younger generations who expect brands to reflect their values and show up with cultural relevance. In fact, recent research from MG2 found that the overwhelming majority of Gen Z…
Censis’ Final Check Uses Computer Vision to Eliminate Tray Errors Before They Reach the OR
Artificial intelligence used to live in strategy decks and conference keynotes—but now it’s showing up in a very different place: right on the assembly tables where SPD technicians build trays for the next case. And it’s arriving at a time when the pressure on sterile processing has never been higher. As surgical volumes climb and…
QumulusAI Provides A Clear Roadmap for Scaling AI Platforms to Thousands of Users
Scaling AI platforms can raise questions about how to expand across locations and support higher user volumes. Growth often requires deployments in multiple data centers and regions. Mazda Marvasti, the CEO of Amberd, says having a clear path to scale is what excites him most about the company’s current direction. He notes that expanding…
