Archive for January 2020
Security Matters: Jan. 28, 2020 (Guest: Paul Ragusa)
In the latest episode of the new videocast version of Security Matters, host Andrew Lanning of Integrated Security Technologies spoke with Paul Ragusa, editor of Security Systems News, about his background in the security industry, how the publication identifies the top security news to cover, what to expect at the upcoming SecurityNext conference taking place…
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Play 18 and Support the Industry Before ISC West
Many regular attendees of ISC West are familiar with the Alarm Industry Research & Educational Foundation (AIREF) Golf Classic, which is annually held the day before the show opens. In previous years, the tournament’s revenues have funded alarm industry research projects, but starting with this year’s event on March 17, all of those hooks, slices…
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Lawmakers Note Agreement, Differences on Data Privacy
At a Jan. 28 event in Washington, D.C., a Republican senator said that data privacy is his “favorite issue,” two Democratic congresswomen said there is “a sense of urgency” regarding the topic and a Republican congresswoman said a bipartisan bill “needs to happen.” But none of the lawmakers indicated that a bill is likely to…
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Tough Data Privacy Law Proposed in Washington State
The 2020 legislative session is well underway in most states, and with it has come a flurry of proposed new privacy laws. Most noteworthy is Washington state’s reintroduction of a bill that didn’t make it through the last session because of perceived weaknesses in consumer protections. Notably, the Washington Privacy Act (SB 6281; HB 2742)…
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Security Industry Association Applauds the Signing of USMCA
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement will create a more open trade landscape while removing unnecessary trade barriers. SILVER SPRING, Md. The Security Industry Association (SIA) commends Congress and the administration on the signing of the much-anticipated United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). The USMCA, the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), acknowledges thoughtful and necessary changes that…
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SIA New Member Profile: Anekanta Limited
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Anekanta Limited is a boutique innovation and consultancy hub that solves problems and adds entrepreneurial value to technology-focused organizations with an interest in artificial intelligence (AI), video surveillance and safety domains. The United Kingdom-based company has global reach, predominantly serving the UK, Europe and U.S. regions working with industry…
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Security Matters: Jan. 21, 2020 (Guest: Cameron Javdani)
In the latest episode of the new videocast version of Security Matters, host Andrew Lanning of Integrated Security Technologies spoke with Cameron Javdani, president of SoundSecure, about audio in security and improving security with sound. Javdani, who previously worked for Louroe Electronics before founding SoundSecure in 2019, works to bring audio more mainstream in security…
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Security Industry Association and Perimeter Security Suppliers Association Co-Produce Workshop on Perimeter Security
Associations in the United States and the United Kingdom collaborate on education and awareness related to hostile vehicle mitigation and blast protection SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced that – as part of its efforts to build presence and relationships internationally on issues related to perimeter security – it will…
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SIA Member Profile: Highpower Security Products LLC
Security Industry Association (SIA) member Highpower Security Products is a manufacturer of high-performance access control systems and security equipment. The company also provides design assistance of complete access control systems. Highpower Security is headquartered in Meriden, Connecticut. SIA spoke with Dan DeMerchant, president of Highpower Security, about the company, the security industry and working with…
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Security Matters: Jan. 14, 2020 — Guest: SIA Chairman Scott Schafer
For everyone who followed our audio-only podcast Security Matters, thank you! For 2020 we are making a change, ending production of the audio-only program and instead supporting the efforts of SIA member Andrew Lanning of Integrated Security Technologies. Lanning’s Security Matters: Hawaii program will now be the official Security Matters podcast/videocast for SIA, and what…
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