Posts by Kara Klein, Associate Director of Marketing and Media Relations, Security Industry Association
SIA New Member Profile: Live Earth, LLC
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Live Earth, LLC, is a data analytics and visualization platform with automation capabilities that operates at cloud scale to enable faster decision making and reduce operational risk. The company is headquartered in Austin, Texas. SIA spoke with Craig Johnston, vice president of sales and business development at Live Earth,…
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ISC West Unveils New Digital Discovery Zone Platform
In light of the ongoing COVID-19 situation, the ISC Security Events team has unveiled its newest online resource, the Discovery Zone: a platform that aggregates digital resources and tools that can help you and your business during these unprecedented times. The ISC West Discovery Zone features: Customized exhibitor/solutions matchmaking The latest ISC news A free…
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SIA Open Supervised Device Protocol Approved as an International Standard
The International Electrotechnical Commission-approved access control communications standard will be published as IEC 60839-11-5 in July 2020. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The SIA Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP) standard – developed by the Security Industry Association (SIA) – has been approved by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) technical committee on alarm and electronic security systems…
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SIA New Member Profile: TAMCO
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member TAMCO has more than 25 years of experience in technology financing in security, audiovisual (AV) voice, video, data, the Internet of Things (IoT), cybersecurity, storage devices, digital signage and more. TAMCO partners with companies to provide value-added total solutions for their’ technology needs. The company is headquartered in Clearwater,…
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SIA GovSummit 2020 Keynotes Share Insights From Federal Goverment Leaders
The 2020 SIA GovSummit, the annual public policy and government security technology conference hosted by the Security Industry Association (SIA), is happening June 1-4 as a free virtual event. Highlights of this conference include keynote presentations from three federal government leaders: Rep. Dina Titus (D-Nev.); Brian Harrell, assistant director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency…
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SIA New Member Profile: Hager Companies
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Hager Companies is a family-owned company that provides full line door hardware, offering more than 6,000 door hardware products. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, with its plant located in Montgomery, Alabama, and sales offices and distribution hubs in the Middle East and Asia. SIA spoke with…
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Winners Announced for the 2020 Women in Biometrics Awards
The Security Industry Association and SecureIDNews will honor five female leaders in biometrics and security for their contributions during the free virtual 2020 SIA GovSummit. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) and SecureIDNews have selected five distinguished biometrics and security leaders as the 2020 winners of the Women in Biometrics Awards –…
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FDA Issues Guidance on Thermal Imaging Systems and COVID-19
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), recent scientific studies studies support that certain telethermographic systems, also known as thermal imaging systems, may be used to measure surface skin temperature. The FDA has issued new guidance on these systems and non-contact infrared thermometers and their uses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Key topics covered…
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Growing Tomorrow’s Security Workforce: Check Out the 2019 SIA Annual Report
In 2019, the Security Industry Association (SIA) led the industry in proactive efforts to grow the next-generation security workforce. SIA spearheaded a number of initiatives to support the advancement of women and young professionals in the industry, engaged students in understanding what security careers have to offer and helped companies learn how to better recruit…
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SIA New Member Profile: HyperSpike
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member HyperSpike provides the industry with products featuring innovative sound technology that are used in diverse applications such as crowd control, mass notification, border/port security, law enforcement, maritime security and perimeter protection. The company is headquartered in Columbia City, Indiana, and distributes security solutions globally. SIA spoke with Heather Lutton,…
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