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Why Security Systems Fail When You Need Them Most

Why Surveillance Systems Fail During Incidents — Not During Testing Most surveillance systems get tested under calm conditions. One operator. A few live views. Light playback. No exports. No pressure. Then a real incident happens and

By Marty Allison Mar 02, 2026

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