New Jersey-based ControlTek has launched a smart post that integrates RFID technology, AI on-edge vision, time-of-flight people counting, and electronic article surveillance (EAS) into one cohesive, data-driven device.

The retail asset protection and technology company describes the SmartPost Z as an intelligent sensor that replaces fragmented systems with one unified, small-footprint device engineered for visibility, protection and actionable insight.

The compact storefront sensor integrates RFID technology from Zebra Technologies.

Retailers today rely on a wide range of technologies: video surveillance, EAS for loss prevention, RFID for inventory accuracy, and people counting for customer insight. Each system typically operates on its own, requiring separate installations, interfaces and analytics tools that create fragmentation and limit visibility.

By unifying these capabilities into one compact device, SmartPost Z simplifies infrastructure, reduces maintenance and delivers actionable intelligence in real time.

“Retailers don’t need more technology, they need smarter systems,” said Tom Meehan, CEO of ControlTek. “SmartPost Z replaces hardware sprawl at the storefront with one intelligent sensor. The result is a cleaner and smaller footprint, greater efficiency, and faster access to the data that drive better decisions.”

SmartPost Z leverages an RFID engine from Zebra Technologies (www.zebra.com) for item-level accuracy and real-time visibility.

“Partnering with Zebra provides the RFID accuracy and reliability needed to advance true sensor fusion at the storefront,” Meehan said. “SmartPost Z is the result of combining Zebra’s proven technology with our multi-sensor platform to create a unification that improves visibility, enhances security and supports smarter retail operations.

The ControlSpan software delivers real-time visibility, analytics and system control across every device.

The SmartPost (controltekusa.com/smartpost) device can give retailers visibility into what’s happening in the store, strengthen security, enhance the customer experience, and deliver actionable intelligence at scale

ControlTek (www.controltekusa.com) provides asset protection and retail visibility, and is used by retailers, banks, manufacturers and logistics providers. With nearly 50 years of experience, it designs and delivers technology that connects security, operations and insight, helping businesses reduce risk, improve performance and protect profitability.