Archive for October 2020
SNG Keynote Speaker Grady Crosby: Why Being a Better Corporate Citizen Benefits Your Workforce and Your Company
The 2020 Securing New Ground (SNG) conference celebrated its 25th anniversary during this year’s two-day virtual conference on Oct. 21-22. Top security leaders connected in meaningful discussions about the changing landscape of security during uncertain times, discussed technology and business trends and shared meaningful conversations around challenges and opportunities. The first keynote session, Evolving Security…
Keep Reading »SIA New Member Profile: Ollivier
Tell us the story of your company. Founded in 1987, Ollivier designs and builds physical security systems for the premier companies of Southern California. Ollivier provides solutions ranging from simple access control systems to systems that support some of our customer’s most secure sites. Ollivier grew with the industry as the technology and systems changed…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association Announces the 2021 Security Megatrends
Artificial Intelligence climbs to top of trends, as industry predicts AI and machine learning to have most impact on technology advancement in the coming years. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has identified and forecasted the 2021 Security Megatrends, which form the basis of SIA’s signature annual Security Megatrends report identifying the…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association to Present Andrew Lanning with 2020 SIA Progress Award
Lanning, co-founder of Integrated Security Technologies (IST), will be recognized during Securing New Ground on Oct. 21. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Andrew Lanning as the 2020 recipient of the SIA Progress Award, an honor presented by SIA’s Women in Security Forum to celebrate individuals who pave the way to…
Keep Reading »SIA Announces Min Kyriannis as 2020 Recipient of the Jay Hauhn Excellence in Partnerships Award
Kyriannis will be recognized for her leadership in security industry collaboration during Securing New Ground on Oct. 21. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has selected Min Kyriannis as the 2020 recipient of the Jay Hauhn Excellence in Partnerships Award, an annual distinction recognizing leadership in security industry collaboration. Kyriannis is the…
Keep Reading »Denis Hébert Named 2020 SIA George R. Lippert Memorial Award Winner
Longtime volunteer and business leader recognized for efforts to strategically shape SIA’s future, to contribute knowledge to industry and to build a long-term partnership between SIA and ISC Events. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has selected Denis Hébert – president of Feenics – as the 2020 recipient of the George R. Lippert Memorial…
Keep Reading »Survey: What Are the 2021 Security Megatrends?
SIA is completing the research into and surveying of our members regarding the 2021 Security Megatrends, a research report which is provided to SIA members and all SNG registrants. Take the survey below or at this link; responses are needed by Monday, Oct. 19 at 2 p.m. ET.
Keep Reading »SIA New Member Profile: Kami Vision
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Kami Vision is a global provider of artificial intelligence (AI) powered video technology solutions for home security and medical emergency detection. The company is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA, with offices in England, Singapore and China. Tell us the story of your company. Established in 2015, YI Technology was founded…
Keep Reading »Extensive New Poll Finds Most Americans Support Facial Recognition
68% of Americans Say Facial Recognition Technology Can Make Society Safer SILVER SPRING, Md. – Leading independent polling firm Schoen Cooperman Research recently conducted a nationwide poll on Americans’ views of facial recognition technology. The survey of 1,000 adults found that most Americans support the use of facial recognition across a wide range of applications.…
Keep Reading »Salary Improvements Likely for Security Industry in 2021
There’s good news ahead for security industry professionals. A new poll from the Security Industry Association indicates that while there are mixed opinions on whether businesses will be able to offer salary increases in 2021, nearly two-thirds (65.8%) said that increases for employees were somewhat likely or very likely in 2021 with approximately half of…
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