Archive for September 2024
Meeting the Full Spectrum of Customer Needs
Careful listening can solidify relationships and create opportunities It is hard to overstate just how much disruption the security industry has experienced over the past few years. Not too long ago, artificial intelligence (AI) was not even in the conversation. Now, it is a part of the top four megatrends from the Security Industry Association…
Keep Reading »Leveling the Field: Artificial Intelligence’s Impact on Video Surveillance
For decades, video surveillance has fallen short of the expectations of many security operators. The benefits of video surveillance and its impact on operations, safety and security are undeniable; however, when you go deeper, video motion technology still suffers from the dynamic environments of real life. Between lighting, shadows, weather and unpredictable movements by people…
Keep Reading »Video: How to Use Impatience as an Advantage in Security Sales
Another video in the SIA Integration Insights series is here! In this video from NAVCO Executive Vice President of National Accounts Angie Barnes, the first in a four-part series on integration sales, you’ll gain an understanding of the value of impatience in security sales and how to seize the moment with your urgency while engaging…
Keep Reading »SIA New Member Profile: Secure Direction Consulting
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Secure Direction Consulting offers expert independent security consulting. The company is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. SIA spoke with Michael S. D’Angelo, CPP, CSC, board-certified security consultant and principal and lead consultant for Secure Direction Consulting (as well as the president of the International Association of Professional Security Consultants (IAPSC)),…
Keep Reading »The Influence Insider’s Playbook: Mastering the Art of Influence
At AcceleRISE 2024, Kelly DeLeo and Colin DePree shared the inside scoop on mastering influence in the workplace. The Security Industry Association (SIA) recently closed out a successful sixth annual AcceleRISE – a unique event presented by the SIA RISE community and gathering tomorrow’s security leaders. The sold-out event took place Aug. 12-14, 2024, in…
Keep Reading »Context is Key – For Both People and Artificial Intelligence
Multimodal systems can make the leap from identifying to understanding A group of people rushes into a store and coordinates to quickly steal a large amount of high-value merchandise. A belligerent hotel guest confronts and threatens a front desk clerk working alone late at night. A security officer at a large office park finds an…
Keep Reading »IntelligentSIA: The Top 12 Benefits, Events and Opportunities for SIA Members in September 2024
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: Integrated Protection Services, Keystone Security & Technologies, MatrixSpace, Netflix, POWER Engineers, Safe and Sound Security Systems,…
Keep Reading »How You Can Advance Sustainability in the Security Industry
At AcceleRISE 2024, Amy Musanti of ASSA ABLOY highlighted the importance of sustainability and how to encourage deliberate decision making. The Security Industry Association (SIA) recently closed out a successful sixth annual AcceleRISE – a unique event presented by the SIA RISE community and gathering tomorrow’s security leaders. The sold-out event took place Aug. 12-14,…
Keep Reading »SIA New Member Profile: Virtual Guarding
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Virtual Guarding provides a modern physical security platform by integrating video surveillance, access control and sensor technology with the human intelligence of licensed security officers. The company is headquartered in Bay Shore, New York, with virtual guard operators stationed remotely throughout the United States, and supports global clients on…
Keep Reading »ISC East Announces Industry-Leading Keynote Speakers and Education Program for 2024 Conference
This year’s programming will highlight topics relevant to the greater New York community with a special emphasis on critical infrastructure protection. NORWALK, Conn. – ISC East, with its premier sponsor the Security Industry Association (SIA) and in partnership with the ASIS NYC Chapter, announced this year’s slate of speakers that will headline the Keynote Series…
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