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Security And Safety Trends For Businesses To Consider

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The global  security market is expected to expand at a CAGR of 10.3 percent in the next six years, according to Grand View Research. This is not surprising as fraudulent actions and illegal activities are still rising causing both residential and businesses to invest on security measures for their protection. In all businesses, cybersecurity is one security measure that must be in place to protect sensitive information from being accessed. Antivirus software, secure cloud storage, and firewall are just a few  security features for preserving digital files. Check out these security and safety trends for business to consider.
Surveillance Systems Are Necessary 
How we use  commercial video surveillance has changed over the years. It is no longer limited to installation of CCTVs in entryways and key areas in a business to prevent loss of property. Today, business video surveillance systems are designed to have several functions.Among these are prevention of loss and damage to property, ensuring the safety of personnel, as well as  protecting the assets of a company. This can be done by installing panoramic cameras, thermal cameras, and day-night cameras just to name a few.
Multi-Dimensional Perception 
Security cameras are typically used as eyes for businesses as they record everything in their path. But what if this type of  security equipment can do more? For example, video cameras that are equipped with centimeter and millimeter wave radars are becoming more in demand lately because of their ability to detect objects better. Combine these with video and radar technology, multidimensional cameras can have a better perception in order to detect movement even from 100 meters regardless of the weather.  
Passwordless Authentication 
The privacy and protection of passwords have always been a major issue ever since AOL was invented. The good news is that there are new authentication methods that are being introduced to replace the use of passwords. These tools can include one-time password generators, knowledge-based authentication, hardware tokens, and biometric authentication, just to name a few. By 2022, around 90 percent of mid-sized companies will most likely implement these security measures to reduce their risk of having their sensitive information be hacked by outsiders.
Cloud Integration 
More security devices are being connected to the Internet nowadays. Cloud integration is becoming more in demand because of its many benefits. The use of cloud services in business includes efficiency, security, cost effectiveness, and flexibility. A good example here is the video surveillance as a system, or VSaaS, which is suitable for both small to medium-sized businesses. This lets the company access their video surveillance anywhere they go. 
Companies that need tougher security systems today can look at these upcoming trends in the security industry. From better business video surveillance systems that include training personnel to multidimensional cameras, and integrating cloud systems, companies will have the means of protecting their assets and personnel easily. These security systems are worth investing in the long run. 

Who doesn’t enjoy listening to a good story. Personally I love reading about the people who inspire me and what it took for them to achieve their success. As I am a bit of a self confessed tech geek I think there is no better way to discover these stories than by reading every day some articles or the newspaper . My bookcases are filled with good tech biographies, they remind me that anyone can be a success. So even if you come from an underprivileged part of society or you aren’t the smartest person in the room we all have a chance to reach the top. The same message shines in my beliefs. All it takes to succeed is a good idea, a little risk and a lot of hard work and any geek can become a success. VENI VIDI VICI .

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Players of The Condition of the Outer Worlds on PS5 are requesting refunds

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The RPG The Outer Worlds: Spacer’s Choice Edition was recently published on the PS5, but even in its specialized performance mode, it performs poorly. As a result, several players have already requested refunds in threads on the game’s subreddit.

Even though problems probably aren’t to blame for the game’s performance issues, customer service has told affected players (who appear to all be PS5 users) to report bugs to the publisher, Private Division, which is having trouble.

The parent company of Private Division, Take-Two Interactive, announced layoffs on Monday, citing the need for “another long period of success” as the reason. The Twitter account for The Outer Worlds sent players looking for information to the troubled publisher, Obsidian Entertainment, which is now owned by Microsoft.

It is unknown if Sony or Private Division will offer refunds. It’s true that it’s not the complete disaster that Cyberpunk 2077 was at first, but we’ll monitor the situation as it changes. The Outer Worlds: Spacer’s Choice Edition on the PS5 bothered you?

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Sony was worried Call of Duty on PlayStation could be ruined by Microsoft, whether they know it or not

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It’s time to talk about everyone’s favorite ongoing story in games: the war of words between Microsoft and Sony over Microsoft’s plan to buy publisher Activision Blizzard. In the latest turn of events, Sony has said that it is worried that, if the acquisition goes through, Microsoft could break future Call of Duty games for PlayStation, either on purpose or by accident. This could make players lose faith in the PlayStation as a place to play Call of Duty.

Eurogamer said that in a new document, Sony listed several ways it thinks Microsoft could hurt Call of Duty or “harm PlayStation’s competitiveness.” These ideas came from the Competition and Markets Authority in the UK.

Sony says that Microsoft’s options include raising the price of Call of Duty on PlayStation, lowering its quality and performance (including by ignoring DualSense-specific features), limiting or not prioritizing investment in multiplayer on PS5 or PS4, or just making the game a Game Pass exclusive.

But Sony’s accusations about technical performance parity are the worst. They say that, “For example, Microsoft could make a PlayStation version of Call of Duty where bugs and errors only show up on the last level or after later updates. Even if these problems could be found quickly, it’s likely that any fix would come too late. By then, gamers would have lost faith in the PlayStation as a place to play Call of Duty.”

Sony goes on to say that any kind of “behavioral commitment” from Microsoft “would be hard,” and it also says that Microsoft “has moved slowly, only gotten involved when they thought the regulatory outlook was getting worse, and preferred to negotiate in the media over working with SIE.”

In a statement given to Eurogamer, Microsoft answered Sony’s claims: “Since the CMA released its provisional findings, we have offered solutions that address its concerns and make the deal better for UK players and game developers. These include a promise that access to Call of Duty will be the same on both Xbox and PlayStation and a promise that Call of Duty will be available to at least 150 million more players on other consoles and cloud streaming platforms once the deal is done. Now it’s up to the CMA to decide if it will block this deal to protect Sony, which is the market leader, or if it will look for ways to get more games to more players.”

How do you feel about Sony’s fears? Would you believe that the PlayStation version of Call of Duty would be just as good as the Xbox version if Microsoft paid for it?

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Baldur’s Gate 3 Deluxe, Collector’s Editions Play PlayStation 5 72 Hours Early

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In what is becoming an industry standard, gamers who buy the Deluxe or Collector’s Editions of just-announced-for-PS5 CRPG Baldur’s Gate 3 will get access to the game three days early, on August 28th instead of the 31st worldwide release.

Tempting. But what are a few more days for veterans of the ‘Gate, who have been waiting almost two decades for a sequel to Baldur’s Gate 2: Shadows of Amn, one of the finest RPGs ever?

So, it’s fortunate that the physical Collector’s Edition’s extras are so enticing. Those who pay £224.77, or $269.99 USD, will get early access and the following:

  • A digital copy of Baldur’s Gate 3 Deluxe Edition
  • Custom sticker sheet
  • 25cm Mind Flayer vs. Drow battle diorama
  • 160-page hardcover art book
  • Cloth map of Faerûn
  • Set of D&D-inspired origin character sheets
  • Metal tadpole keyring
  • Magic: The Gathering booster pack
  • Custom-engraved metal d20, plus a
  • Certificate of authenticity

The Deluxe Edition includes 72 hours early access, a playable Bard Song Pack, In-game Dice Skins, an Adventurer’s Puch with consumables, and downloads for the soundtrack, artbook, and character sheets.

Lastly, the Collector’s and Deluxe Editions will include a Divinity: Original Sin 2 content pack.

  • Mask of the Shapeshifter: Allows you to change race and appearance on the fly, inspired by Fane
  • Cape of the Red Prince: Cloak inspired by the Red Prince
  • Lute of the Merryweather Bard: Playable instrument inspired by Lohse
  • Needle of the Outlaw Rogue: Dagger inspired by Sebille
  • Bicorne of the Sea Beast: Headgear inspired by Beast
  • Paintings from Rivellon: Discover a new collection of paintings across the Forgotten Realms

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We’re psyched to play Baldur’s Gate 3. Are you?

 

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