Archive for 2022
The Still Essential 90-Year-Old Technology: Radar Can Do What Visual Security Solutions Alone Cannot
Since 1934, when radio detection and ranging was introduced to the U.S. military, radar has added value to numerous applications across a wide range of industries. Utilizing microwaves to determine the range, angle and velocity of objects, radar’s dynamic ability to map human and vehicle movement and deliver early warnings of intruder activity has made…
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Pandemic Changes in Building Access Are Here to Stay: Moving Toward Mobile Access and Touchless Sensors
Security in multitenant buildings and condominium complexes has been evolving for many years. Property managers continuously look for ways to ensure the safety and security of individual living spaces, as well as common and shared areas, and the events of the past two years increased the already existing demand for comprehensive and efficient access control…
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Illumination for Safety, Security…and Crop Growth: The Right Lighting Systems Can Serve Multiple Purposes in Agriculture
Potential vulnerabilities in the United States’ critical infrastructure have come under increasing scrutiny in the two decades since 9/11. When most people think of “critical infrastructure facilities,” transportation, telecommunications and municipal utilities usually come to mind first. The food and agriculture sector, though, represents one of the most important resources for public health and welfare.…
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Security in 3D: LiDAR and Other Sensors Allow the Creation of Rich, Video Game-Like Digital Maps
Digital twin, LiDAR, sensor fusion, mixed reality and gamification – these are all terms that are more familiar to the IT, autonomous vehicle and gaming industries. But a 3D surveillance control system (3DSCS) brings these cutting-edge technologies to the usually conservative security industry by delivering real-time 3D data and superior intruder detection in an intuitive…
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IntelligentSIA: 12 Updates, Offerings and 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 resources, upcoming events and opportunities and more. Welcome, New Members! The Security Industry Association (SIA) would like to welcome its newest members: AIN Group, AlarMax, MC-Armor – Miguel Caballero, Stealth Monitoring and Vunetrix. Thanks for your membership, and…
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Got an Idea You Want to Share? Speak at AcceleRISE 2022!
You won’t find the “blah, blah, blah” here! We’re looking for creative speaking proposals for our event happening Aug. 1-3 in Austin. The Security Industry Association (SIA) has opened the call for proposals for the 2022 AcceleRISE conference, hosted by SIA’s RISE community for young professionals and those new to the security industry. After two…
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Why Companies Should Put Superior Service and Support First
Business lessons in customer support and service from the world of monitoring When building a successful business, everything needs attention. Marketing, sales, human resources, employee training – the list goes on and on. And, of course, there is also customer service and support, which always needs resources to expand and grow. Why? Because, in short,…
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ISC West Wraps 2022 Event With Record-Breaking Growth
ISC West, in collaboration with premier sponsor the Security Industry Association, closed out the first major security and public safety event for 2022 last week with a record-breaking attendance growth of 88% ahead of last July’s event. NORWALK, Conn. – ISC West, hosted in collaboration with premier sponsor the Security Industry Association (SIA), came to…
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Security & Life Safety Leaders Compete, Network & Support the Industry Workforce at the FAST Golf Classic
On March 22, 2022, professionals in the electronic security and life safety industry gathered at the Desert Pines Golf Club for the 2022 FAST Golf Classic (formerly the AIREF Golf Classic) – an annual golf outing that supports initiatives to grow the security workforce. The 2022 FAST Golf Classic was hosted by the Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST),…
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SIA New Member Profile: Quanergy
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Quanergy provides smart light detection and ranging (LiDAR) solutions for automotive and Internet of Things (IoT) applications to enhance people’s experiences and safety. The company is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, and supports its customer base with regional support staff in the Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and North…
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