Notes from the studio
Field notes from working on computer vision in production — retail analytics, edge AI, engineering trade-offs, and lessons from systems that have to run 24/7.
Build vs. Buy vs. Hire: When You Need a Dedicated CV Engineering Team
Should you build computer vision in-house, buy an off-the-shelf solution, or hire a specialized engineering team? A practical framework for making the right call.
Jetson, Coral, Raspberry Pi + Hailo, or Cloud? Choosing the Right Hardware for CV Deployment
A practical guide to selecting compute hardware for computer vision deployments — comparing NVIDIA Jetson, Google Coral, Raspberry Pi with Hailo AI HAT, and cloud inference.
Why Most Computer Vision Projects Fail in Production (And How to Avoid It)
The gap between a working demo and a deployed CV system is enormous. Here's what we've learned shipping real computer vision products across retail, transit, and industrial applications.
Computer Vision for Retail: It Goes Way Beyond Counting Heads
Footfall counting is just the entry point. Here's how computer vision is transforming store operations, merchandising, security, and customer experience — and what's coming next.
Why Edge AI is the Only Way to Count Passengers in Indian Buses
Cloud-based solutions fail in Indian transit — patchy connectivity, extreme heat, and chaotic boarding patterns. Here's why on-device AI is the only architecture that works.
Bridging the Gap: How to Align Marketing with Sales Floor Realities
80% of marketing campaigns miss their targets due to lack of alignment with sales floor realities. Learn how to use shop floor data to bridge the disconnect between marketing and sales.
When Will Your Stores Scale? Using Data to Expand Your Retail Empire
Successful retail expansion is fueled by data-driven insights. Learn how to leverage location analysis, operational data, and predictive analytics to scale your stores strategically.
The Hidden Costs of Neglecting Retail Monitoring: Why Your Store Needs a Watchful Eye
Staff closing stores early, inflated walk-in reports, manipulated data — these hidden costs add up. Learn why automated retail monitoring isn't optional anymore.
Beyond Muzak: How Personalized In-Store Media Drives Sales and Enhances Customer Experience
Generic background music is dead. Learn how AI-driven customer profiling enables personalized in-store media — targeted displays, dynamic playlists, and content that actually converts.
Free Retail Analytics for Small Businesses: StoreIntel Lite — 5 Stores on Us!
Announcing StoreIntel Lite — a free version of our retail analytics platform for small businesses with up to 5 stores. Footfall counting, demographics, dwell time, and heatmapping included.
Revolutionizing Retail with Customer Analytics: The Power of Data
Data isn't just power in retail — it's the key to survival. Learn how advanced customer analytics with StoreIntel is transforming store operations, personalization, and decision-making.