SIA Member Profile: Eastern Data Comm Vicky Lowe, CEO, Eastern DataComm

SIA New Member Profile: Eastern DataComm

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Eastern DataComm is a full-service safety and communications firm that specializes in providing communications and safety solutions for schools, districts, municipalities and businesses. The company is headquartered in Hackensack, New Jersey, with additional offices in Cary, North Carolina; Farmingdale, New York, and Warren, New Jersey. SIA spoke with Vicky…

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SIA GovSummit: The Nation's Premier Government Security Conference May 20-21, 2026, Washington, D.C. Keynote: Gharun Lacy, deputy assistant secretary, U.S. Department of State
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Security Industry Association Reveals Keynote and Government Expert Speakers for SIA GovSummit 2026

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Gharun Lacy of the State Department will headline SIA’s public policy and government security technology conference, taking place May 20–21 in Washington, D.C. SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has revealed the keynote speaker and lineup of expert government presenters for the 2026 SIA GovSummit—SIA’s annual public policy and government security technology conference. SIA GovSummit 2026 will be…

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SIA Member Profile: Ones Technology Onur Sirmatel, general manager, Ones Technology

SIA New Member Profile: Ones Technology

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Ones Technology is an integrated research, development and production center that operates in biometrics and smart card-based security and access control systems and pioneers technological advances and innovation in its field. The company is headquartered in Ankara, Turkey, will soon begin operations in the United States and shortly thereafter…

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Announcing SIA's New Chief Operating Officer Amanda Garzon

Security Industry Association Welcomes New Chief Operating Officer

Amanda Garzon will oversee the association’s strategic execution and day-to-day operations, helping SIA to better serve its members. SILVER SPRING, Md.— The Security Industry Association (SIA) has welcomed Amanda Garzon to serve as chief operating officer (COO). Amanda Garzon oversees the association’s strategic execution and day-to-day operations, ensuring alignment across internal functions and delivery of SIA’s programs…

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Announcing New Chair of SIA's Member Engagement and Experience Committee Rita Mounir, Allthenticate

Security Industry Association Names Rita Mounir as Chair of Member Engagement and Experience Committee

Rita Mounir of Allthenticate will lead the committee’s efforts to grow member participation within SIA and guide the development of member engagement strategies. SILVER SPRING, Md.— The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Rita Mounir as the new chair of the SIA Member Engagement and Experience Committee—a key group whose mission is to create and evaluate initiatives that…

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SIA GovSummit Agenda Announced May 20-21, 2026, Washington, D.C.
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Security Industry Association Announces Agenda for 2026 SIA GovSummit

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SIA’s public policy and government security technology conference will take place May 20–21in Washington, D.C. SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has revealed the agenda and speaker lineup for the 2026 SIA GovSummit—SIA’s annual public policy and government security technology conference. SIA GovSummit 2026 will be held May 20–21 in Washington, D.C.  Each year, SIA GovSummit brings together…

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SIA Member Profile: IONODES Eric Tasso, CEO, IONODES

SIA New Member Profile: IONODES

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member IONODES offers smart and connected video solutions designed to improve safety, security and business efficiency. The company is headquartered in Laval, Quebec, Canada, and supports more than 400 customers around the world. SIA spoke with Eric Tasso, CEO of IONODES, about the company, the security industry and working with…

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SIA Member Profile: Defend Systems, Brink Fidler, CEO and founder, Defend Systems

SIA New Member Profile: Defend Systems

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Defend Systems is a life safety and security consulting firm specializing in active shooter response training and physical security consulting. The company is headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee, and has worked with organizations nationwide. SIA spoke with Brink Fidler, founder and president of Defend Systems, about the company, the security…

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Congratulations, 2026 SIA NPS Award Winners!
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Security Industry Association Announces Winners of the 2026 SIA New Products and Solutions Awards

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Ones Technology 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 2026 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 among…

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