Telaid Industries

08/12/2026

"Cameras are shifting from a passive security use case to active operations control," says Chase Smith, Director of Enterprise Sales, Telaid. Learn how retailers are using them to improve operations and the customer experience, then read the full breakdown on the blog: https://blog.telaid.com/blog/the-future-of-smart-stores

08/10/2026

What does it actually take to plan, deploy, and scale technology across an entire enterprise?

Telaid's thought leadership series answers that question straight from the field. Our leaders sit down to share the perspective that only comes from years in the industry: the lessons learned, the missteps made, and the wins earned along the way.

Start with our latest episode, "Loss Prevention Starts Where Self-Checkout Ends" then explore the full series to see how technology integration can lead to a safer, more streamlined investment for your business.

Watch the series here: https://hubs.ly/Q04rxrb90

08/06/2026

Clean scalers vs. patchwork operators. One makes architecture decisions once and sticks to them. The other decides store by store based on whoever was cheapest that week. Beth Bergmann explains exactly how that difference compounds over time and what it costs you when the next wave of technology arrives. Watch the clip, then catch the full video and blog: https://hubs.ly/Q04rw-5H0

08/04/2026

Jim Brodzik and Wayne Bidwell both expect other states to follow New York's lead when it comes to retail safety. "Use this New York law and your readiness program as a chance to simplify and unify your approach to safety," says Jim Brodzik, Director of Enterprise Accounts at Telaid. More on the blog: https://blog.telaid.com/blog/new-york-retail-safety-act

07/24/2026

AI in grocery is moving beyond experimentation and into real business impact. How is your organization preparing its infrastructure for the next generation of AI-powered stores?

A recent Grocery Dive article, citing research from FMI, found that many food retailers are already seeing returns from AI investments that improve operations, inventory management, and the customer experience.

Our takeaway at Telaid? AI success depends on more than the application itself. Whether it's computer vision, smart checkout, or store automation, these technologies rely on a strong network foundation. Without reliable connectivity, edge infrastructure, and seamless integration, even the best AI solutions can fall short.

As grocers continue to scale AI, building the right technology foundation will be just as important as choosing the right solution.

📖 Learn more in our newest blog post by Beth Bergmann, Telaid's Chief Strategy Officer, "Grocery's Hidden Bottleneck: Why Network Infrastructure Decides Vision AI Success." https://hubs.ly/Q04qqTdQ0

Article source: https://hubs.ly/Q04qqTwv0

07/22/2026

Telaid's Chris Patsiga and Jill Zylstra recently spent time with the New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS), an organization that empowers students with a love of learning and advances academic opportunities through ocean-based experiential programs.

NESS's STEM-based curriculum uses marine science, sailing, powerboating, and adventure sports as hands-on learning platforms, on and off the water, giving science principles a real-world context students can see and feel. A special thank you to Spike Lobdell, founder of NESS, for his vision in building an organization that has opened up the water to so many students.

Team Telaid is proud that Chris serves on the board of directors, and we're inspired by the amazing work NESS does for students. Along with NESS, Telaid supports national and regional organizations doing incredible work in our communities. Learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q04q9Nrs0 (https://hubs.ly/Q04q9N9p0)

Pictured left to right: Chris Patsiga, Jane Conway, Jill Zylstra, Erika Glebocki, and Kasey Commander. Also pictured on the sailboat: Chris Baker, Jill Zylstra, Erika Glebocki, and Kasey Commander

07/21/2026

Most retailers know a new workplace safety law is coming. Far fewer have a plan that goes beyond the minimum. Telaid's Jim Brodzik and Wayne Bidwell walk through what the New York Retail Workers' Safety Act actually requires by January 2027 and why the retailers building for the enterprise now will be better positioned when more states follow. Learn more on the blog: https://hubs.ly/Q04q39M60

07/16/2026

"Security stops being a cost center and becomes a visible layer for the whole operation," says Beth Bergmann, Chief Strategy Officer at Telaid, on what integrated security actually unlocks for retail operators beyond stopping theft. Read the full breakdown in the latest blog post: https://hubs.ly/Q04pdfpL0

07/14/2026

PYMNTS recently highlighted how new regulations around self-checkout are prompting retailers to rethink how they invest in store technology.

The bigger question isn't whether self-checkout is staying or going. It's how retailers create stores that are smarter, safer, and more efficient, regardless of how customers choose to check out.

As regulations evolve, we're likely to see increased investment in:
• AI-powered loss prevention
• Computer vision
• Smart queue management
• Mobile tools for store associates
• Store infrastructure that supports both employees and customers

Technology should do more than automate a task. It should improve the entire store operation by helping associates work more efficiently, enhancing the customer experience, and creating stores that can adapt as regulations and consumer expectations continue to evolve.

At Telaid, we help retailers design, deploy, and support the technologies that power modern stores—from networking and AI-enabled solutions to loss prevention, digital infrastructure, and nationwide field services. As store operations become more complex, having the right integration partner can make all the difference.

Want to hear more about what it takes to build a successful retail technology strategy? Watch Beth Bergmann, Chief Strategy Officer at Telaid, discuss one of the biggest mistakes grocery chains make before opening their first store, and learn why building the right technology foundation from day one matters.

Read more on our blog: https://hubs.ly/Q04pdshm0

Article source: https://hubs.ly/Q04pd7-b0

07/13/2026

"It's not usually the technology. It's the communication between the teams, the ex*****on." Brooks Thompson, Director of Emerging Technology and Partnerships at Telaid, on why most AI projects in QSR actually fail. Read the full breakdown on what separates real AI value from noise, and how to avoid the most common pitfalls: https://hubs.ly/Q04pj_5W0

Discover how QSRs can effectively evaluate and implement AI technology, focusing on real use cases, partnerships, and avoiding common pitfalls.