In a context where theft-related losses heavily impact the profitability of stores, it is essential to implement security solutions that are both preventive, intelligent, and predictive . For a long time, security gates were the main defense against unauthorized removal of goods. But today, artificial intelligence brings a new dimension to loss prevention.
🚪 Gates: Reactive but Limited Protection
Security gates serve an important role: they detect items that have not been deactivated or have been stolen at the moment of exit . They are visible, easy for customers to understand, and are an effective deterrent. However, their efficiency depends on tags or security devices being correctly attached, and they only intervene at the end of the process , once the theft has already occurred.
In other words, gates are useful but act as a last resort. They do not detect suspicious behaviors upstream or help prevent losses inside the store.
AI: A Proactive Vision of Security
Artificial intelligence, particularly video-assisted detection of suspicious gestures , makes a radically different approach possible. Thanks to real-time analysis algorithms, AI can identify atypical or suspicious behaviors (such as concealment gestures, unusual movements, or abnormal interactions with products) long before the customer reaches the exit.
This type of technology, such as that offered by Oxania , provides several advantages:
- ✅ Upstream prevention : incidents can be detected before they actually happen.
- 🎯 Fewer unnecessary interventions : AI reduces false alarms by focusing on significant gestures.
- 👥 Preserved customer experience : no sense of intrusion, as the technology is discreet and non-invasive.
- 📊 Advanced analytics : collected data enables continuous optimization of the systems.
🔗 Intelligent Complementarity for 360° Protection
Rather than choosing between gates and AI, stores have every interest in combining these two solutions . AI acts as a radar for suspicious gestures inside the store, able to spot abnormal situations in real time, while gates provide a last line of defense at the exit.
Together, they create a complete and consistent strategy:
- 🛒 In a supermarket, AI can detect suspicious behavior in the aisles, while the gate validates the exit.
- 🧴 In a pharmacy, AI monitors sensitive zones (cosmetics, medicines), where gates can do nothing.
- 🔧 In a DIY store, AI tracks movements in high-value aisles, while gates filter items equipped with RFID tags.
🚀 Conclusion: For Modern Security, Let’s Bet on Intelligence
Gates have proven their worth, but the future of in-store security relies on an intelligent, anticipative, and complementary approach . Integrating AI enables stores to significantly reduce losses , while providing a smooth and respectful customer experience .
Oxania supports stores in this transition towards enhanced security, by combining the power of artificial intelligence with existing systems. A modern, balanced, and effective vision to address tomorrow’s challenges.
