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Chicago hotel allows guests to check in, enter room with a smartphone
The W hotel in Chicago now offers a smartphone application that allows guests to check in and enter their room without stopping at registration. While the technology is in demand, security experts warn users to lock down their phones. "Somebody picks your pocket, steals your purse, gets your phone. You don't have it locked. They can get into your room, get into your bank accounts. They can get into everything," said William Kresse, assistant professor at Governors State University. WLS-TV (Chicago)
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ICSC: Security at shopping centers remains high priority
Retail centers have long prepared for security threats by taking a customized approach to procedures, said ICSC representatives, addressing a recent video that encouraged terrorist attacks on retail centers. There's no "one-size[-fits-all]" security approach, ICSC said in a news release, but measures such as uniformed officers and surveillance cameras are visible, while many other measures are not. Associations Now online
(2/24)
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Innovation & Developments |
Robotic butler completes small tasks to take pressure off hotel staff
Butlr is a robot used at the Aloft hotel in Cupertino, Calif., to deliver small items and snacks to guests, setting the hotel apart from its competitors and easing the workload of hotel staff. Staff members use a tablet to punch in a security code and the hotel room the robot is being sent to; Butlr summons an elevator with Wi-Fi and calls the guest's phone to announce its arrival. Computerworld
(3/12)
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Business Operations & Strategy |
Small-business branding lessons from Etsy
Entrepreneurs can learn from Etsy, which has managed to grow quickly over the years while protecting its brand, writes Hilary Milnes. The company, which is preparing to go public, has succeeded by finding its niche, establishing a vision that customers are eager to support and implementing an effective digital strategy, she writes. Digiday.com
(3/16)
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Ky. airport uses phone tracker to speed travelers through security
The median wait time at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport passenger security checkpoints dropped 30% from 13.2 to 8.9 minutes after the airport installed a mobile-phone-tracking system that estimates traffic in each security line. The Blip Systems technology lets airport officials post wait times at the security lines and shift resources as needed. The Verge
(3/12)
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Legislative & Policy Monitor |
Retailers balk at proposed data-security regulations
Any legislation that would make nonbanks adhere to the same data-security regulations as banks would be misguided, according to the National Retail Federation. The group wants Congress to pass a uniform national data-breach law instead of expanding the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act. The Hill
(3/16)
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Farewell from Valor Security Services
We would like to thank our clients and readers for your support over the years, and let you know that today's issue is the final release of the Valor Advisor. Valor Security Services has been acquired by Universal Protection Service, based in Santa Ana, Calif. Valor was founded by our President, Dan Rakestraw, in 1991 and for over 20 years, we developed a service of unmatched quality through true partnerships with clients all across the United States, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. We are proud of the success that Valor achieved and we could not have achieved that success without you -- our clients, partners, friends, and industry colleagues. Thank you for your support and we wish you continued success in all of your future endeavors.
Valor Security Acquired by Universal Protection Service
On February 3, Valor Security Services was acquired by Universal Protection Service, based in Santa Ana, Calif. We look forward to continuing our tradition of quality security services with Universal. Universal is a great fit for Valor, as they are focused on delivering quality, have a track record of success, and have a stated goal to invest in and grow the business. The acquisition of Valor Security Services makes Universal Protection Service the single largest retail security provider in the U.S. We believe this union will create a significant growth opportunity for the combined companies, as well as the devoted men and women of Valor. With offices located nationwide, Universal employs hands-on, highly experienced management teams and continuous training to deliver consistent, high quality security solutions. We invite you to learn more about Universal Protection Service on their website.
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About Valor Security Services |
Valor Security Services provides security management services and risk management expertise nationally to over 260 retail, hospitality, and mixed use properties owned or operated by a variety of successful developers, owners, and management companies. Valor is exclusive to the hospitality, retail, and mixed use markets. As a result, our training, operations, and efforts are focused on, and based on the requirements of, these markets.
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