Archive for March 2019
Security Industry Association Names the SIA Women in Security Forum as 2019 Chairman’s Award Winner
Program supporting the involvement of women in the security industry to be honored at The Advance at ISC West 2019 SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has selected the SIA Women in Security Forum as the recipient of the 2019 Chairman’s Award, which recognizes SIA members’ diligent efforts in furthering the SIA mission…
Keep Reading »SIA New Member Profile: Nirovision
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Nirovision provides powerful artificial intelligence (AI) features like facial recognition and object detection; the company‘s mobile-first video analytics provide real-time AI insights for professionals on the go. Nirovision is headquartered in Sydney, Australia, with a presence in Las Vegas, Nevada, and New York City. SIA spoke with Jimmy Lee,…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association Selects Axis Communications as 2019 Member of the Year
Axis will be honored at The Advance 2019 for its impressive leadership efforts, engagement in SIA programs and contributions to the security industry. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced Axis Communications as the recipient of the inaugural Member of the Year Award, which honors SIA member companies that have shown noteworthy…
Keep Reading »Cybersecurity Imperative Key Finding: Digital Transformation Exposing Companies to Higher Cyber Risks
In late 2018, SIA partnered with ESI Thoughtlab, WSJ Pro Cybersecurity and a coalition of other organizations to release The Cybersecurity Imperative, a benchmarking study of the cybersecurity practices and initiatives of global organizations. One key finding of the the global benchmarking study is that the speed of digital transformation is heightening cyber risks for companies…
Keep Reading »In Memoriam: Allen Fritts
This week, the security industry mourned the loss of Allen Fritts, who dedicated more than 30 years to the security and fire professions. Fritts, who spent more than two decades in three operating divisions or Pittway Corp., served as president of Notifier and eventually became president of Honeywell Fire Systems – a role from which…
Keep Reading »SIA Encourages Security Integrators to Submit Entries to 2019 Top 75 Market Leaders
Entries are now open for the Security Sales & Integration (SSI) Top 75 Market Leaders Listings, which highlight dealers and integrators that epitomize the go-to-market model and are pacing the competition in their respecitve market niches. The Security Industry Association (SIA) encourages companies to boost their reputations and validate their standings as industry leaders by…
Keep Reading »ISC West Session Preview: Analytics in the Video Central Station – Proper Deployment, Programming and Configuration to Optimize Operational and Cost Efficiencies
ISC West 2019 is quickly approaching! In addition to great networking, special events and new products and technologies, attendees have access to 85+ top-quality training sessions through SIA Education@ISC. One key session to add to your calendar: Analytics in the Video Central Station – Proper Deployment, Programming and Configuration to Optimize Operational and Cost Efficiencies on Thursday,…
Keep Reading »ISC West Session Preview: The Stadium of the Future
ISC West 2019 is quickly approaching! In addition to great networking, special events and new products and technologies, attendees have access to 85+ top-quality training sessions through SIA Education@ISC. One key session to add to your calendar: The Stadium of the Future on Thursday, April 11! This session seeks to share the latest updates and findings regarding…
Keep Reading »ISC West Session Preview: Being a Woman Business Owner in the Security Industry Is an Advantage, Not a Disadvantage
ISC West 2019 is quickly approaching! In addition to great networking, special events and new products and technologies, attendees have access to 85+ top-quality training sessions through SIA Education@ISC. One key session to add to your calendar: Being a Woman Business Owner in the Security Industry Is an Advantage, Not a Disadvantage on Tuesday, April 9! This…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association Names Mark McCourt as Sandy Jones Volunteer of the Year
McCourt, who leads SIA’s Drones and Robotics Working Group, will be honored at The Advance at ISC West 2019. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has selected Mark McCourt as the recipient of the 2019 Sandy Jones Volunteer of the Year Award, which recognizes SIA volunteers who have made tireless efforts to expand…
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