Spy Review

Here is a very interesting article that suggests businesses of all sizes are resorting to using all sorts of surveillance technology to help with security of their busineses. This is very interesting because it was only until recently such gadgets were considered as toys for ‘techies’ and that they weren’t much use beyond that, however, it seems there is a much more serious aspect to them.

Also, the laws regarding their use is much more clearer thus many now feel more comfortable in using such gagets.

According to this article, a lot of the interest in surveillance gadgets is motivated by desire for businesses to protect themselves against competitiors and also to ensure greater levels of efficiency amongst their employees as well as security for themselves.

The rise of using these gadgets is partly to do with doing business in what some may consider ‘dodgy’ areas such as countries in Eastern Europe. Some people are apprehensive enough when going on a business trip to that part of the world to see the need for using them. For example, some businessmen sense enough danger that they are splashing out on bullet and knife-proof vests and even briefcases that can withstand a gunshot.

Of particular interest are counter-surveillance gadgets such as as those that detect covert listening devices and hidden cameras. The idea is to stop rivals from listening into or record conversations in meetings or the like. For example, one gadget that enables this is a mobile phone; it encrypts signals that nullifies any equipment designed to listen into conversations.

Another tool of particular interest is computer software that allows a company to monitor the activities of their workers when they are on their computers.

I have to admit, I did not know how widespread spy equipment has become in their use, especially the fact that they have become rather important clog in doing business. These are not fancy gadgets, they can actually protect competitive advantage or even in some cases gain such advantage if a business can infiltrate another using such devices, though that would be illegal if found out. You can read more here.