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PSA Security Network, ISC Security Events (Reed Exhibitions) and SIA to Launch Cyber:Secured Forum
Silver Spring, Md.—Cyber:Secured Forum, a cybersecurity summit focusing on integrated systems, will launch with an inaugural gathering in Denver, Colorado, on June 4-6, 2018, under a partnership formed by PSA Security Network, the world’s largest systems integrator cooperative, ISC Security Events (Reed Exhibitions, the global tradeshow company) and the Security Industry Association (SIA), the leading…
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SIA New Member Profile: CNL Software
CNL Software, Ashburn, Virginia, is a global provider of physical security information management (PSIM) software, designed for complete integrated situation management. A new member of the Security Industry Association (SIA), the company has deployed its IPSecurityCenter™ technology to secure major cities, critical infrastructure and global commerce. SIA chatted with Mike Mostow, CNL Software General Manager-Americas,…
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SIA Applauds Key Provision in Tax Reform Law for Security and Fire Protection Systems
Silver Spring, Md.—On Dec. 22, President Donald Trump signed into law H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, P.L. 115-97, which implements tax reform to lower the after-tax cost of security and fire protection systems for small- and medium-sized businesses. The Security Industry Association (SIA) led a coalition of industry groups urging negotiators to…
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SIA Releases Latest Version of Architectural Graphics Standard for Security System Layout
Silver Spring, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) today released the latest Architectural Graphics Standard CAD Symbols for Security System Layout, also known as AG-01, v. 3.1. The standard comes as a joint effort between SIA and the International Association of Professional Security Consultants (IAPSC). It is meant to be used by architects, engineers, building contractors…
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SIA Announces RISE Scholarship Winners
SIA Awards Scholarship Funds to 10 Rising Young Professionals with SIA RISE Silver Spring, Md.—Ten young professionals employed at SIA member companies were awarded funds from a pool of $30,000 in scholarships, the Security Industry Association (SIA) announced today. The 10 individuals successfully applied for the scholarships under the SIA RISE program, a networking group…
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SIA Invites Submissions for New Product Showcase at ISC West 2018
All companies can enter products for consideration in the flagship awards program at the nation’s biggest security products trade show. Silver Spring, Md.—Submissions are open for the SIA New Product Showcase (NPS) at ISC West 2018, announced the Security Industry Association (SIA) today. For 2018, SIA refreshed categories open for consideration to include evolving technologies…
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SIA Launches Autonomous Security Robots Working Group
The Security Industry Association (SIA) is taking a leading role in the adoption of one of the key emerging technologies in the security space with its creation of the Autonomous Security Robots Working Group. The group will bring together members of the security industry, end users, technology experts and other interested parties to promote best…
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Touring the Javits Center Security Command Center
Inside the command center for security operations of the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, a digital screen on a side wall reminds personnel of the sort of threats they could face at the cavernous convention center. A screen represents a timeline of recent terror attacks; observations and suspects related to local New York City crimes…
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Indiana Offered State School Security Model During SIA GovSummit
Tim Eckersley of Allegion discusses school safety at SIA GovSummit. Officials shared perspective on emergency preparedness measures adopted by the state of Indiana for school security in a panel discussion presented by the Security Industry Association (SIA) and the Congressional School Safety Caucus during the 2017 SIA GovSummit last month. Introducing speakers at the Summit,…
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Dave Tynan of Axis Communications Honored as Sports Security Innovator
NCS4 and SIA present Dave Tynan (center) with the Sports Security Innovator Award. Dave Tynan of Axis Communications received the inaugural Sports Security Innovator Award, presented by the Security Industry Association (SIA) at the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) annual conference in Orlando, Florida, on Wednesday. Tynan, who is currently Axis’…
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