Archive for June 2026
SIA New Member Profile: R2P Innovations
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member R2P Innovations designs and manufactures state-of-the-art bulletproof doors that protect the lives that matter most. The company is headquartered in Ladson, South Carolina, and serves organizations including schools, government facilities and security-conscious businesses. SIA spoke with Tony Deering, CEO of R2P Innovations, about the company, the security industry and working…
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Maximizing Funding Opportunities With Security Grants: Insights From the 2026 SIA GovSummit
Experts from Axis Communications, EM Designs and Grants Office shared expertise on key security grant offerings, application tips and more. Security industry manufacturers and integrators are trusted advisors in many ways to security practitioners. But some may not have a full understanding of the additional value they can provide by guiding clients through the process…
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IntelligentSIA, June 2026 Edition: The Top 10 Benefits, Events and Opportunities for Members 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: BARC Solutions, Barco Rent a Truck, BCL Enterprises, CORE Values Consulting & Solutions, Datacast Technologies, IQSIGHT,…
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The Video Architecture of the Future
Edge-to-cloud systems leverage the strengths of both components For decades, video surveillance followed a familiar blueprint: cameras at the edge, recorders tucked into network closets and servers humming away in back rooms. It worked well for a time, but it was built for an era when cameras were passive sensors and infrastructure evolved slowly. That…
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Taking FIPS 201 Beyond the Card
Get key insights from GovSummit on the future of federal identity. Here are some takeaways from a recent SIA GovSummit session examining the evolution of Federal Information Processing Standards 201 (FIPS 201) identity models to support today’s digital-first environments. FIPS 201 is a proven identity management system developed by NASA and U.S. Department of Defense computer scientists in…
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SIA New Member Profile: Hexlox
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Hexlox offers a patented coded locking insert system that fits directly into existing hex bolts to secure components of telecommunications infrastructure, data centers, enclosures, gates, public infrastructure and security systems. The company is headquartered in Berlin, Germany, with customers and client partners across more than 50 countries, and is…
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2026 ESG Virtual Symposium and Call for Speakers
SIA is looking for speakers to help us explore how the security industry can contribute to and is adopting environmental, social, governance and sustainability initiatives. Save the date! Put a hold on your calendar for Sept. 9, 2026, for a daylong virtual event packed with powerful sessions of dialogue and discovery at the ESG Virtual…
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What’s New in Government Procurement and Policy for 2026
Get key insights from GovSummit on the significant changes and impact for security integrators. Here are some takeaways from a recent SIA GovSummit session that represent significant changes for security integrators. The General Services Administration (GSA) has been working to streamline requirements and procedures for procurement. In the recent “Revolutionary FAR Overhaul,” changes are being…
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House Lawmakers Express Concerns About Lower 900 MHz Band
On June 4, 2026, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce’s Subcommittee on Communications & Technology held a hearing on U.S. positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) capabilities. While most witnesses discussed viable GPS backup options, NextNav CEO Mariam Sorond faced sharp criticism from fellow panelists and members of Congress regarding the company’s proposal to reconfigure…
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Security Industry Association Welcomes New Chair of SIA Data Privacy Advisory Board
Tony Manna of Allegion will lead the expert group of security industry privacy leaders. SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Tony Manna as the new chair of the SIA Data Privacy Advisory Board—which provides information and best practices to help SIA members handle sensitive data in a safe and secure manner to protect the personally…
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