Archive for April 2024
State of New York Provides Retailers with Tax Credit for Security Improvements
What Retailers Need to Know About Using New York’s Retail Security Tax Credit On April 20, the New York State legislature passed its annual budget measure for fiscal year 2025 which addresses multiple priorities and enacts key proposals from Governor Kathy Hochul. Of significance to New York business owners, workers and consumers, the measure included…
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Security Industry Association and International Biometrics + Identity Association Oppose Adding Extraneous Prohibitions on TSA Use of Facial Biometrics in Potential FAA Measure
SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) and the International Biometrics + Identity Association (IBIA) have urged Congress to oppose inclusion in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization measure of an extraneous provision seeking to prohibit the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) from using facial recognition technology. In an April 15, 2024, letter to Sens. Maria…
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SIA New Member Profile: Agora Partnerships
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Agora Partnerships partners with manufacturers, integrators and end users to develop sustainable strategies to achieve their objectives through channel collaboration, go-to-market strategy and road map development. The company is headquartered in Juliette, Georgia, and works with manufacturers and end users globally. SIA spoke with Jordan Burnsed, owner and CEO…
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Essentials 4 Job Security: Highlights From the 2024 WISF Giveback at ISC West
This annual initiative calls on the security industry to give back by supporting Dress for Success of Southern Nevada’s efforts to help women achieve financial independence. The Security Industry Association (SIA) Women in Security Forum (WISF) thanks all companies and security industry professionals who participated in the fourth annual Essentials 4 Job Security Giveback, a program coinciding with ISC West…
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SIA Standards Update From ISC West 2024
Adom Yusuf shares 8 key updates on SIA’s standards programs coming out of ISC West, held April 9-12 in Las Vegas. The SIA Standards team is celebrating an amazing week in Las Vegas! With the ISC West energy still lingering, I’m eager to spotlight key discussions from many standards-related gatherings. If any of these concepts…
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Get to Know SIA Board Chair Scott Dunn’s Key Goals
A look inside top goals, planned initiatives and priorities for your association On April 9, 2024, at The Advance membership meeting, the Security Industry Association (SIA) welcomed the new chair of the SIA Board of Directors: Scott Dunn, senior director of business development, solutions and services at Axis Communications. During ISC West 2024, he took…
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SIA New Member Profile: Safe and Sound Security
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Safe and Sound Security is a commercial security company that approaches commercial security systems installation with a passion for customer success. The California-based company has a robust geographic presence with offices in Walnut Creek, Oakland, San Francisco, San Jose, Sacramento, Los Angeles and Pomona and takes pride in safeguarding…
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ISC West 2024 Grows Attendance, Offers Most Expansive Lineup Yet
With a commitment to elevating customer experience, ISC West continues to see its numbers grow year over year. NORWALK, Conn. – ISC West 2024, the nation’s leading comprehensive and converged security trade event, hosted in collaboration with premier sponsor the Security Industry Association (SIA), delivered another year of successful programming and welcomed more than 29,000…
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SIA New Member Profile: Swissdotnet
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Swissdotnet is a Swiss service company specializing in information and telecommunications systems and in particular alarm systems and supervision. In addition to a range of innovative solutions developed internally, Swissdotnet provides its clients with consulting and development services in the areas of IT. The company is headquartered in Corminboeuf,…
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Security Industry Association Announces Winners of the 2024 SIA New Products & Solutions Awards
IronYun took the top honor in SIA’s annual award program recognizing innovative security products in partnership with ISC West. LAS VEGAS, Nev. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the 2024 winners of the SIA New Products and Solutions (NPS) Awards, the flagship awards program presented in partnership with ISC West recognizing innovative security products, services and solutions. Top…
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