Archive for April 2020
Security Industry Association Announces Agenda and Speakers for Virtual 2020 SIA GovSummit
SIA’s annual public policy and government security technology conference will take place June 1-4 as a virtual event free to both industry and government attendees. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the agenda and speaker lineup for the 2020 SIA GovSummit, its annual public policy and government security technology conference,…
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Security Industry Association Launches SIA OSDP Verified Program
The new comprehensive testing program validates device conformance to the SIA Open Supervised Device Protocol standard and aims to boost confidence in integrators, specifiers and practitioners. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has introduced SIA OSDP Verified, a new comprehensive testing program that validates a device’s conformance to the SIA Open Supervised…
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Summary of $484 Billion COVID-19 “Phase 3” Stimulus Replenishment
After funding for the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) expired, Congress and the Trump administration moved to replenish the PPP by providing supplemental aid to small businesses impacted by COVID-19. On April 24, President Trump enacted H.R. 266, which provides approximately $484 billion in additional relief funds to initiatives initially funded…
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SIA and Other Leading Associations Request Clarification and Delay of Implementation of “Part B” NDAA Contractor-Related Restriction
To avoid additional disruption, associations believe clarification is needed on the scope of the restriction – part of the federal procurement prohibition on certain Chinese telecommunications and video surveillance equipment – before it is implemented. On April 15, the Security Industry Association (SIA) joined other leading industry associations in circulating a letter urging Congress to delay…
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SIA Bolsters Global Trade and Supply Chain Efforts
In light of the rapidly evolving circumstances surrounding COVID-19, the Security Industry Association (SIA) continues to explore ways to provide members with robust resources and volunteer opportunities to ensure companies remain informed about current developments on a global scale. As such, SIA is pleased to announce the creation of the Global Commerce Working Group, which…
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Boost Your Knowledge With These Free April & May Webinars
Looking for something to learn? The Security Industry Association (SIA) webinar series delivers interactive briefings on emerging trends and industry best practices within a wide range of security topics appealing to manufacturers, specifiers, integrators, dealers, security practitioner, consultants, engineers and investors. Each SIA webinar is free to attend, an hour long or less, interactive (featuring…
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SIA New Member Profile: Inside Access Control
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Inside Access Control is a platform for critical thinking, conversation and innovation across the access control industry within Group337, a growth studio focused on business creation for small to large companies. Group337 and Inside Access Control are fully digital and headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland. SIA spoke with Lee Odess,…
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ExecShare: Highlights From the First Virtual SIA Small Business Strategy Session
On April 13, Security Industry Association (SIA) members gathered virtually for ExecShare: The SIA Small Business Strategy Session, an event hosted by the SIA Executive Advisory Board. In this highly participatory virtual event, a select group of business leaders from SIA member companies joined an engaging discussion about business continuity, strategy and most importantly, recovery.…
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COVID-19 Raises Many Privacy Questions
The COVID-19 pandemic has unfortunately brought about an explosion of cyber scams, with bad actors preying on fear, uncertainty and doubt. But it’s also raising some big challenges regarding data privacy because of both the escalated cyber threat and the direct effects of the outbreak itself. The International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) recently held…
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SIA New Member Profile: UVeye
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member UVeye is a startup that develops automated inspection systems for vehicles, powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and proprietary hardware. The company was founded in Tel Aviv, Israel, and has offices in Tel Aviv; Stamford, Connecticut; Munich, Germany; and Tokyo, Japan. UVeye supports over 100 installations in sites worldwide. SIA…
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