Cloud-managed video surveillance has transformed how businesses secure their sites. Remote access, automatic updates, and cloud storage are now the norm.
However, a challenge of these modern security systems is that some providers are locking customers into their ecosystem so tightly that leaving becomes almost impossible – or painfully expensive. This is known as Vendor Lock-In, or “Hostage as a Service.”
In this post, we’ll explain what vendor lock-in looks like, how to spot it, and how to choose a platform that keeps you in control.