Articles by Andy McFarlane

Why connectivity Is the weakest link in modern security systems—and how the industry Is rethinking it
Why connectivity Is the weakest link in modern security systems—and how the industry Is rethinking it

For years, innovation in physical security has focused on what systems can do: higher-resolution cameras, AI-driven analytics, smarter access control, and cloud-based management. But across deployments, from residential systems to enterprise campuses, a more fundamental issue continues to undermine performance: Connectivity. It is increasingly clear that the effectiveness of modern security systems is not limited by sensors or software, but by the reliability, reach, and architecture of the net...

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