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What is access control in retail?

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The retail sector is constantly changing due to factors like shifting market needs. The sector has also become very competitive. This has led to the adoption of various technologies to deal with the shifting sector and increase efficiencies in retail. Access control systems are among the key technologies that are currently applied in the retail […]

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