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Legislation Coming to Combat Organized Retail Theft?
In late September, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Organized Retail Theft Investigation and Prosecution Act of 2010. The purpose of this legislation is to create a dedicated staff and resources within the Department of Justice to specifically focus on...
Microsoft Windows Phone 7 Set to Launch
Microsoft announced that they will be unveiling the new Windows Phone 7 operating system next Monday, October 11. There will be launch events in New York as well as London. The company hopes to overcome a few missteps in their recent adventures into the smartphone...
Apple iPhone 4 Retail Security Solutions from Vanguard
Are you looking for a dependable power and security solution for your displayed iPhone 4 products? We developed a security system that tackles the unique security challenges this device poses for retailers. Using our VoltTM (PDF) security system together with our...
Holy Mackerel! Sharp Enters the Tablet Arena
OK, perhaps I should have seen it coming. Though I’ll have to admit the entry by Sharp into the tablet fray was a bit of a shocker. Did I say “the entry?” Allow me to clarify by saying "the entries." You see, Sharp has just announced the planned roll-out of three...
RIM Tablet Computer Unveiling Next Week?
It was reported in the Wall Street Journal yesterday that RIM will most likely be launching its new tablet computer (aka BlackPad) early next week at it's developer conference. This comes on the heels of Samsung's inauguration of their Galaxy Tab earlier this month....
Apple iPad Display, Power and Security Solutions from Vanguard
Are you looking for an all-in-one solution for securing your display iPads? Look no further than the Apple iPad security system from Vanguard. Whether you are selling iPads in a retail environment, using them for point-of-purchasing in a restaurant, deploying them for...
Powering and Securing the Top Smartphones
OK, I'll just say up front that this is a little bit of a "self-serving" post. But we're allowed to toot our own horn once in a while and this excitement comes from what our products are currently powering and securing on the market. In a recent video blog, Yahoo!...
One Trick Pony vs. Swiss Army Knife
Numerous reports point to the fact that the consumer electronics market is on the brink of becoming flooded this holiday season with dedicated eReaders. While some might say the dedicated eReader has the potential to go the way of the dinosaur, there are those among...
Report: Shoplifter Apprehensions up 17% in 2009
A recent survey study of 25 large retail companies found that shoplifter apprehensions was up by 16.8% in 2009 over 2008. The survey was conducted by Jack L. Hayes International, Inc. Additionally, the report found that "shoplifters and dishonest employees stole over...
Show of Hands: Who is Getting on the 3D Laptop Gravy Train?
Last week HP announced their new Envy 17 3D laptop, along with their other new notebooks and netbooks that will be available this fall. Sony also recently introduced their 3D Vaios, which will be available in spring 2011. This latest category of laptops also include...