Individual stores are often dispersed throughout many retail organizations, with thousands of locations. Many applications and Internet of Things (IoT) devices are running concurrently in any given store location to maintain business operations, security, and more. Point of sale (POS) systems, video surveillance recordings, back-office applications, inventory management software, digital signage, and food service automation are just a few examples of these applications and devices- Shamayun Miah.
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