Archive for November 2021
Solving Business Challenges With Computer Vision: Artificial Intelligence Technologies Will Soon Be Transformative
Alan Turing is considered to be a founding pioneer of artificial intelligence (AI), dating back to the 1940s. The role of AI, in particular computer vision, has dramatically increased since then, in part because of the overwhelming amount of digital and visual data in our daily lives. Computer vision is one of the most advanced…
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The Future Is Autonomous: AI Will Enable Security Solutions to Analyze and Act
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a part of our everyday lives. People interact with AI, for example, when shopping online and getting a question answered by a chatbot or having the website recommend additional items for purchase. In addition, AI makes it easy for people to leverage voice-to-text responses on mobile devices quickly and accurately.…
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There Is a Hole in the Boat: Why Access Control Professionals Need to Move From Wiegand to OSDP
Many of the people reading this publication are, presumably, security professionals who take pride in leveraging their expertise to use technology to protect people and property. A large number likely focus on access control solutions to prevent unauthorized entry into controlled facilities and areas. As unfortunate as it is to say, statistically speaking, the probability…
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The Flexible Approach to Access Control: Open-Source Systems and the Cloud Provide Savings and Scalability Options
Jumping into the world of business is not for the faint of heart. In addition to managing employees, overseeing finances and creating a sustainable plan, there are many other important considerations to be aware of, such as ensuring the comprehensive protection of people and assets inside the facility. Entrepreneurs are responsible for the safety of…
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From Seed to Sale: Securing a Cannabis Operation Poses Unique Challenges
The cannabis industry is one of the fastest-growing verticals in the United States, offering a variety of opportunities for businesses seeking to capitalize on continued state deregulation. Amid global shutdowns, shelter-in-place orders, loss of jobs and the ever-present threat of illness, cannabis sales skyrocketed in 2020. A study conducted by Leafly using state tax and…
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The Long Path to True Convergence: Where Do Things Really Stand and Why Have They Not Progressed Further?
The ongoing digital transformation means limitless opportunities for those who can harness the digitization of the physical world safely and effectively. But these changes have forever altered the threat landscape, leaving no entity without risk. According to the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), today’s threats result from hybrid attacks targeting both physical and…
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Artificial Intelligence Will Revolutionize Physical Security: Intelligent, Autonomous Systems That Prevent Incidents Are Coming
Future security systems will be faster, more efficient and more agile to maintain safety in workplaces, on campuses, and at public venues. The current state of security technology is often too disconnected to easily adapt to future needs. For security systems to respond to threats in a mixed physical and digital environment, these systems will…
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IntelligentSIA: 12 Ways to Get Involved With SIA This Month
Hey SIA members! Here are the top things you need to know about our latest activities and offerings, upcoming events and opportunities and more. Welcome, New SIA Members! The Security Industry Association (SIA) would like to welcome its newest members: APF Technologies, Concentric Security, Constant Technologies, Dataspeed Inc., Evolv Technology, Industry Alarm, Johnson Matthey, PureTech…
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SIA New Member Profile: Solo Secure
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Solo Secure is a consumer-driven company that provides safety education and the necessary tools for protection. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, and its products are sold online, with a plan for the ability to buy in select stores in the future. SIA spoke with Iasha King, co-founder…
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SIA Women in Security Forum Announces 2021 CAN DO Challenge to Combat Food Insecurity
WISF is calling upon our friends throughout the security industry and beyond to help overcome hunger in America this holiday season. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) Women in Security Forum (WISF) has announced the 2021 CAN DO Challenge, a charitable initiative taking place Nov. 15-30 to encourage professionals and companies across…
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