Archive for January 2019
Data Privacy: A Challenge and an Opportunity
Data privacy is regarded by many in the security industry as a challenge, even a threat, whether because of compliance costs, regulatory fines or potential liability. But at least one integrator, after listening to a 90-minute panel discussion about the issue, described it very differently. “It’s a tremendous opportunity,” he said. The integrator was one…
Keep Reading »SIA Leads Security Industry Toward Data Privacy Awareness, Action
Association marks Data Privacy Day with continued efforts to assist members protect consumer data SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) is marking Data Privacy Day on Monday by continuing its efforts to help its members understand and manage the critical issue of protecting consumer data. SIA has taken a leading position on…
Keep Reading »Modern Robotics in the Security Industry: Top Statistics From SIA’s Report
The Security Industry Association (SIA) has released a new report for SIA members examining the opportunities, benefits and reasons for growth presented by the robotic security market. Market Spotlight: Extending the Capabilities of Human Security Officers With Modern Robotics – produced exclusively for SIA by research firm IDC in partnership with SIA’s Autonomous Security Robotics Working Group – highlights the following…
Keep Reading »SIA Member Profile: IPVideo Corporation
Security Industry Association (SIA) member IPVideo Corporation is a leading manufacturer of IP-based video surveillance and audio/video recording solutions, passive visual weapons detection systems and Internet of Things (IoT) sensor technology. The company is headquartered in Bay Shore, New York, and has a second facility in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and field offices in New Jersey, Colorado…
Keep Reading »Celebrating 50 Years of Security Industry Leadership
The Security Industry Association was built by combining two security associations that were formed in 1969 – 50 years ago! They were the Security Equipment Distributors Association (SEDA) and the Security Equipment Manufacturers Association (SEMA). These new associations were created to give voice and connect the manufacturing and distributing businesses and to solve pressing…
Keep Reading »Buy America(n), Consumer Data Protection and the Security Industry: Key State Legislative Updates
With the 2019 state legislative session actively underway, the Security Industry Association (SIA) is tracking movement on two issues this week that could impact security systems integrators, security solution developers, product manufacturers and other companies providing technology and services inside the industry. “Buy America(n)” practices, which impose domestic content restrictions and require state procurement officials…
Keep Reading »In Memoriam: David McDonald, CEO, Pelco
Pelco’s former CEO was known for generous giving, a strong community commitment and building a company with legendary customer service This week, people in California will be celebrating the life of David McDonald, the former CEO of Pelco. Dave was a legend in the security industry and did many things that positively changed the industry.…
Keep Reading »Security Megatrend: Cybersecurity’s Impact on Physical Security
In an age where security systems are increasingly open and more and more devices and sensors are connected, it’s more important than ever to understand and be able to mitigate cyber risk and data privacy concerns. Cybersecurity is top of mind for clients and prospects, who will ask you what you are doing to protect…
Keep Reading »New Member Profile: Cardinal Peak
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Cardinal Peak is a contract engineering firm specializing in video management systems (VMS), digital signal processing, the Internet of Things, embedded electronics, cloud infrastructure and mobile app development. Founded in 2002, Cardinal Peak is headquartered near Boulder, Colorado, and serves clients throughout North America. SIA spoke with Jeff Doria,…
Keep Reading »SIA RISE Welcomes Matt Feenan as New Committee Chair
Read our interview with the RISE Committee’s new chair, Matt Feenan, as the Security Industry Association (SIA) spotlights a young professional on the rise! Matt Feenan of Axis Communications has been named the chair of SIA RISE, a networking group that fosters the careers of young professionals in the security industry. Matt joined Axis –…
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