Archive for 2013
Security Industry Association Names Boxer Legislator of the Year
Sen. Barbara Boxer recognized for her tireless dedication to school safety in the aftermath of the Sandy Hook tragedy. Silver Spring, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) yesterday presented Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., with its award for Legislator of the Year in 2013 for her tireless dedication to school safety. Jake Parker, SIA director…
Keep Reading »Thoughts from the New SIA Chairman of the Board
I was honored to make my first public appearance as the new Chairman of the Board for the Security Industry Association (SIA) at the annual gathering of membership known as The Advance during ISC East in New York last month. In brief remarks at The Advance, I outlined some of my vision and goals…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association and County Executives of America Join Forces to Bolster Public Safety and Emergency Management
SIA and CEA pool their expertise in security technologies, local policy making to advocate for enhanced security solutions. Silver Spring, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) and the County Executives of America (CEA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) recently to share resources in support of fostering stronger approaches to public safety and emergency…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association Applauds Passage of TSA Acquisition Reform Act
Congressional testimony highlighted the benefits of best practices to business Silver Spring, MD — The Security Industry Association (SIA) today congratulated the House of Representatives for passing the Transportation Security Acquisition Reform Act (H.R. 2719), which requires the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to implement best practices and improve its transparency with regard to its technology…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association Introduces Jay Hauhn Excellence in Partnerships Award
New annual award to recognize achievements in collaboration in honor of outgoing SIA Chairman Silver Spring, MD — The Security Industry Association (SIA) recently announced the establishment of the Jay Hauhn Excellence in Partnerships Award. On Nov. 20, SIA hosted SIA Honors Night: Celebrating Performance, Partnerships and People in the Security Industry, its annual awards…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association to Host SIA Honors Night
Ray Dean to receive Lippert Award Silver Spring, MD — On the evening of Nov. 20, the Security Industry Association (SIA) hostsSIA Honors Night: Celebrating Performance, Partnerships, and People in the Security Industry in conjunction with ISC East, the premiere exposition in New York City for security professionals. ISC East, sponsored by SIA, is about…
Keep Reading »Measuring Marketing Effectiveness
On Oct. 24, I was pleased to share the results of a yearlong study on marketing effectiveness in a webinar presented by the Security Industry Association (SIA), Marketing Effectiveness—Raising Awareness in the Buyer’s Mind. The study offered a view from the buyer’s perspective, and it was supported by nine industry trade publications, which cooperated to…
Keep Reading »Benefits Beyond the Obvious: Sharpening Your Peripheral Vision
Broadly speaking, whenever you personally and actively participate with a group of any kind, your performance typically tends to improve. So, for example, when you exercise with others as a group, you personally tend to shed weight and tone up faster, as opposed to going it alone. There is an inherent dynamic within the group. Similarly,…
Keep Reading »Outstanding Leaders to Receive Awards at SIA Annual Meeting
Members to be recognized for service atISC East Silver Spring, MD — Distinguished Security Industry Association (SIA) Members will receive awards during the SIA annual membership meeting at the upcoming ISC East exposition, announced Jay Hauhn, chairman of the SIA Board of Directors. The 2013 award honorees include: Rob Zivney, senior consultant at Identification Technology…
Keep Reading »SIA Technology Insights Digital Version Released
Publication provides original, vendor-neutral analyses of security technologies Silver Spring, MD — The digital version of SIA Technology Insights is now available on the Security Industry Association (SIA) website. SIA Technology Insights provides original, exclusive, vendor-neutral analyses of emerging security technologies from industry leaders. Produced with the end user in mind, the publication is intended…
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