Archive for November 2020
Introducing the SIA Women in Security Forum Speakers Bureau
List yourself as a speaker or use the Speakers Bureau to request a speaker and help us bring more diversity to industry events and educational programs. It’s always been the mission of the SIA Women in Security Forum (WISF) to cultivate the leadership of women for a more inclusive and diverse industry, and now the…
Keep Reading »Applying Ultra-Wideband Wireless Technology for Security and Automation
Decades-old ultra-wideband technology is enjoying a renaissance in secure access and beyond Like Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, ultra-wideband (UWB) is a wireless technology that uses radio waves for communications. By operating at a very high frequency and using a wide spectrum, UWB outperforms other wireless technologies in terms of accuracy, robustness in wireless connectivity, and security.…
Keep Reading »SIA Recognizes Jack Hanagriff with 2020 Insightful Practitioner Award
Hanagriff recognized for his work at City of Houston Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security The Security Industry Association (SIA) is pleased to announce that it will present the 2020 Insightful Practitioner Award to Jack Hanagriff, infrastructure protection coordinator with the City of Houston Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security. Hanagriff, who has…
Keep Reading »Letter to SIA Members Regarding ISC West 2021
As a valued member of the Security Industry Association (SIA), I wanted to share with you the news from our partner Reed Exhibitions/ISC Security Events that ISC West 2021 has been rescheduled given the ongoing global health concerns. The new dates are now July 19-21 at The Venetian Resort and Sands Expo & Convention Center…
Keep Reading »VMware’s Philip Jang to Keynote Risk + Exposure Cybersecurity Event
Join SIA this Thursday, Nov. 12, for part two of the Risk + Exposure webinar series, Discussions with the SIA Cybersecurity Advisory Board. Hear from keynote speaker, Philip J. Jang, senior manager physical security systems & technology of VMware. Jang will discuss how physical security can take ownership of their IoT universe by leveraging proven…
Keep Reading »Call Boxes in a Mobile Age
Transitioning to apps is not as clear cut as it may seem I am attending a university orientation tour, and our guide is talking about the importance of safety/security and policing at the university. This piques my interest. The guide points to a call box and says, “These call boxes are located throughout the campus…
Keep Reading »SIA and ASIS International to Hold Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Event for Security Industry
Leading associations join forces to help drive corporate diversity, build a culture of inclusion and create real action within industry. SILVER SPRING, Md./ALEXANDRIA, Va. – ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA), the leading membership associations for the security industry, have announced a partnership to produce an event designed to help security organizations and businesses around the world…
Keep Reading »SIA New Member Profile: Sparks Studios
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Sparks Studios is a total solution brand experience partner creating a myriad of live, live+digital hybrid and/or full virtual experiences. By leveraging current retail infrastructure/operations and combining their experienced team with proven physical distancing strategies, Sparks Studios can help quickly and safely prepare offices for reopening. Sparks Studios is…
Keep Reading »SIA New Member Profile: Zenitel
Tell us the story of your company. Stentor Radiofabrikk was founded in 1946 and manufactured radio communication systems for fishing boats, ships, and other vessels. Later, the company expanded its product range by including intercom systems and changed its brand name to Stentofon. Vingtor began as Vestfold Radio Elektro AS and also produced radio equipment.…
Keep Reading »SIA Submits Letter to FDA Addressing Thermographic Systems
Letter intended to raise awareness that some systems are being delivered or marketed in manners that do not follow FDA’s guidelines around the use of thermal imaging systems during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nov. 4, 2020 – SIA recently submitted a letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Stephen Hahn with a focus on…
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