| Corporate Espionage |
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The term “industrial espionage” used to conjure up image of black and white photographs and ‘shady” individuals dressed in black, passing on secret information in plain brown envelopes. |
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Old movies would often depict stereotypical figures walking the streets under the cover of darkness, hugging the walls like warehouse rats, waiting for the opportunity to gain entry surreptitiously into an office for the purpose of illegally gathering information for either personal gain, or in the corporate world,
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What many people do not realise is that these cloak and dagger images were largely founded in fact, and that the use of James Bond type equipment and clandestine meetings were just a part of the very real world of industrial espionage. |
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In the current era, the term “industrial espionage” has mutated into what is now known as “corporate espionage” which is
practised globally - every day and in every type of business. Whether is be basic manufacturing of non-descript product consumables, or blue chip information technology, the competitive edge within the corporate world is far more important now than it was 40 years ago. |
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Furthermore, with the huge advances in modern technology which have occurred over the last few decades, collecting information has become much easier. However, the risk of exposure if caught in the act can be detrimental to an organisation that has naively taken this chance. |
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Whether a company manufactures designer label clothing of fashion, produces CD’s, or manufactures general foods, there will
always be competitors who wish to gain an advantage by discovering what the business is producing in the way of a new developments and impending releases. Obtaining advanced notice of such developments will enable them, the competitor, to prepare a counter attack with a product of their own, therefore gaining a ‘jump’ on new market business. In the business world, information is power.
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| Source: Security Solutions Magazine - Issue 33 |
| Photo Identification Technology |
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| The increase in instances of terrorist attack over the last three years coupled with the growth in identity related crimes has left
no doubt in anyone’s mind about the need for effective visual identification systems. Whether it be in an office building, manufacturing plant, education institution or government facility, it is imperative that anyone moving into and around can be easily identified as someone who is supposed to be there if the security of the area and the people in it is to be maintained. |
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The difficulty for many security managers these days, however, is not so much implementing a good identification, as it is
knowing which system to implement. With technology advancing so rapidly, it has become almost impossible to remain abreast of which systems are currently on the market, let alone whose system can do what. |
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Therefore, in the interests of good security, we thought we would take a look at a few of the more interesting and versatile photo identification systems entering the market for 2005. |
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There are basically two directions one can go with identification systems; either the “do-it-yourself“ type system, where everything from database management to the actual production of the identification is all taken care of in-house; or alternatively, there are a variety of managed solutions, where most of the production work is outsourced. |
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We begin with ID Warehouse, one of Australia’s largest distributors of identification products. Their flagship identification product, Asure ID™ is a comprehensive package offering a complete photo identification solution for all photo ID management and production needs. |
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An easy-to-use interface and powerful innovative features make this product one of the more versatile and user friendly ID
solutions we have seen. |
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Source: Security Solutions Magazine - Issue 32 |
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