Archive for August 2019
3 Smart City Technologies Improving Security and Transportation
Smart cities offer solutions to our greatest urban challenges. Rising crime rates, traffic congestion and inefficient utility use are all issues that smart cities seek to address. For these metropolises, the goal is to gather both real-time information and trends over time that can inform business, operations and tactical decisions. There are several factors driving…
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See the Best Moments From SIA’s Inaugural AcceleRISE Conference
AcceleRISE 2019 was a great success! This inaugural conference hosted by the Security Industry Association’s (SIA’s) RISE community for young professionals brought together tomorrow’s security leaders for 2+ days of idea sharing, coaching, business skills development, networking and inspiration. AcceleRISE 2019 was held Aug. 14-16 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Highlights from AcceleRISE 2019 included interactive workshops…
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SIA New Member Profile: Gate Logic Security
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Gate Logic Security is an elite full-service company specializing in gates, gate automation and access controls. The company – headquartered in Manassas, Virginia – serves residential, commercial and high-security facilities in the Washington, D.C., area and plans to extend its footprint into the southeastern region of Virginia in the…
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SIA Member Profile: FLIR Systems, Inc.
Security Industry Association (SIA) member FLIR Systems, Inc., is a leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of thermal imaging infrared cameras. The company offers a diverse portfolio that serves various applications in government and defense, industrial and commercial markets. With a corporate office in Wilsonville, Oregon, and government and defense headquarters in Arlington, Virginia,…
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Regulation Implementing NDAA Procurement Ban Announced
On the afternoon of Aug. 7, 2019, the pre-publication version of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) rule implementing the first subsection of the procurement prohibition on certain Chinese telecommunications and video surveillance equipment was posted. It is anticipated that the rule will be published in the Federal Register as early as Thursday, Aug. 8 (regulations.gov).…
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Twin Cities Marathon Team to Explore Race-Day Security Operations at AcceleRISE 2019
Security and event leaders from Twin Cities in Motion will highlight how securing road races has evolved since the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings at SIA’s inaugural conference for young professionals. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the addition of the Twin Cities in Motion (TCM) race management team to…
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SIA Member Profile: AeroDefense
Security Industry Association (SIA) member AeroDefense provides counter-UAS solutions to detect drones and pilots at correctional facilities, stadiums, critical infrastructure and other high-value targets. Headquartered in Holmdel, New Jersey, AeroDefense serves the United States through a select network of partners. SIA spoke with Linda Ziemba, founding CEO of AeroDefense, about the company, the security industry…
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