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Security Industry Association Releases Policy Principles to Guide the Use of Facial Recognition Technology

SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA), the leading trade association representing security solutions providers, has released its new policy principles guiding the development and deployment of facial recognition technology. SIA believes all technology products, including facial recognition, must only be used for purposes that are lawful, ethical and nondiscriminatory. “SIA recognizes that some community…

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Security Industry Association Opens SIA RISE Scholarship Opportunity for Young Security Professionals

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SIA invites members of the SIA RISE community and SIA student members to apply for this program designed to support the education and career development goals of young people in the industry. SILVER SPRING, Md. – Applications are now being accepted for the SIA RISE Scholarship, a program presented by the Security Industry Association (SIA)…

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SIA New Member Profile: Secure Access & Digital Systems

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Secure Access & Digital Systems is a provider of state-of-the-art identification systems, card readers, card printers, printer ribbons, peripherals, lanyards and the latest radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology products. Founded in 2005, the company provides services to a wide range of clients including financial institutions, general corporations, higher education and…

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SIA New Member Profile: viisights

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member viisights is a leading provider of behavioral understanding systems for real-time video intelligence that leverage unique artificial intelligence technology. The company provides behavioral understanding systems for safe and smart cities, smart enterprises, critical infrastructures, transportation hubs and shared mobility initiatives. viisights is headquartered in Israel, with sales offices in…

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SIA New Member Profile: Badge Messenger

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Badge Messenger offers a communication and alert system for schools that connects classrooms and the main office and dispatches assistance, help and key communication at the touch of a button. The company is headquartered in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota, with distribution and installation partners across the United States. SIA spoke…

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Security Industry Association Announces Winners of the 2020 SIA New Product Showcase Awards

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Leica Geosystems took the top honors in SIA’s annual award program recognizing innovative security products in partnership with ISC West. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the 2020 winners of the SIA New Product Showcase Awards, the flagship awards program in partnership with ISC West recognizing innovative security products, services and solutions. Top among the…

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SIA New Member Profile: Windy City Wire

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Windy City Wire is a leader in low-voltage wire innovations; the company provides comprehensive cable management solutions designed to save integrators time on their projects from concept to completion. Windy City Wire is headquartered in Bolingbrook, Illinois, and has an additional 18 locations nationwide and a robust network with…

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SIA New Member Profile: Calipsa

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Calipsa offers a cloud-based false alarm filtering platform uniquely designed for false alarm reduction. Calipsa is headquartered in London. SIA spoke with Brian Baker, vice president of Americas at Calipsa, about the company, the security industry and working with SIA. Tell us the story of your company. BB: Calipsa…

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SIA New Member Profile: Connect-Air Wire & Cable

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Connect-Air Wire & Cable specializes in the distribution of commercial low voltage wire and cable for HVAC, security, building automation, lighting, data/telecom and fire alarm industries. Besides selling and supporting installers, contractors, dealers and distributor partners, the company works closely with original equipment manager clients to design and customize…

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Security Industry Association Announces Virtual 2020 AcceleRISE Conference for Young Security Talent

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AcceleRISE – an experience hosted by SIA’s RISE community for young security professionals – will take place virtually July 27-31. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the details for AcceleRISE 2020 – a virtual conference created by SIA’s RISE community for young professionals in the security industry – taking place…

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