Archive for 2022
Smart Building Technology: Is it Time You Make the Switch?
In 2020, 75% of real estate executives anticipated that smart buildings would become the norm within five years. Now, almost three years after the announcement, many CRE professionals still struggle to incorporate these tools into their overall building strategy…and that is becoming a problem. First things first… What is a Smart Building? Before we dive…
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Congress Sends NDAA FY23 to Biden’s Desk, Adds Semiconductor Procurement Restrictions
Bill would authorize more than $850 billion for national security programs Congress has advanced the final version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2023 (FY 2023); included in the legislation is the authorization for more than $850 billion for national security programs. Included in the “must-pass” package are procurement provisions addressing…
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Bill Would Require Federal Prisons to Upgrade to Video Surveillance, Radio and Public Address Systems
Prison Camera Reform Act responds to Justice Department concerns with insufficient camera coverage, inoperable cameras, footage quality, inadequate video retention and system interoperability challenges. Updated Jan. 25, 2023 S. 2899 – The Prison Camera Reform Act of 2021 – which cleared the House floor on Dec. 14, 2022 – was signed by President Joe Biden…
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Foundation for Advancing Security Talent Announces First-Ever National Security Technician Day: January 23, 2023
Day is dedicated to recognizing the valuable work that security technicians do to secure our nation. Silver Spring, Md. – The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has officially registered National Security Technician Day as an annual commemorative day on January 23 to honor security technicians across the country. On National Security Technician Day and…
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Security Industry Association Announces the 2023 Security Megatrends
Cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and workforce development top the list of key trends forecasted to impact the industry in 2023 and beyond. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has identified and forecasted the 2023 Security Megatrends, which form the basis of SIA’s signature annual Security Megatrends report defining the top 10 factors influencing both short- and long-term…
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SIA and ISC West Open Call for Entries for the 2023 SIA New Products and Solutions (NPS) Awards at ISC West
SIA NPS Awards at ISC West will recognize the industry’s leading security products, services and solutions SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) and ISC West have released the initial details for the SIA New Products and Solutions (NPS) Awards at ISC West 2023, including the awards submission and presentation schedule. The SIA NPS Awards competition is the industry’s…
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SIA Calls for 2023 Women in Security Forum Power 100 Nominations
Initiative to honor 100 women who are role models, leaders, innovators and influencers in the global security industry. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has opened the call for nominations for the SIA Women in Security Forum Power 100. In its second year, this annual initiative, presented by the SIA Women in Security Forum, will honor 100…
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ISC East 2022 Concludes Successful Show in New York City
Announces overall attendance growth of 71% ahead of last year’s event Norwalk, CT – December 5, 2022 – ISC East, in collaboration with premier sponsor the Security Industry Association (SIA) and in partnership with the ASIS NYC Chapter, successfully organized a three-day event (SIA Education@ISC: Nov 15-17 | Exhibit Hall: Nov 16-17) that welcomed over…
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What Exactly Is Proptech? Defining Proptech from the Security Perspective
Heard the buzzword of proptech and not quite sure what it means? Follow along with this video presentation done by SIA’s Proptech Advisory Board to understand key terms and trends in proptech. March Networks’ Senior Director of Business Integration and Optimization Dan Cremins guides us through some of the basics of proptech and commercial real…
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California Enacts Unique Video and Audio Surveillance Requirements for Firearms Dealers
The latest in California’s comprehensive approach to laws aimed at gun violence prevention is Senate Bill 1384, which was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on September 30, 2022. This particular measure seeks to prevent unlawful firearms sales and reduce gun violence as well as aid law enforcement investigations by creating digital surveillance requirements…
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