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SIA New Member Profile: Razberi Technologies Inc.
Razberi Technologies is now bringing its advanced solutions to the marketplace as a new member of the Security Industry Association (SIA)! Razberi Technologies Inc., Farmers Branch, Texas, develops and manufactures intelligent surveillance appliances that provide a better option to general-purpose servers, switches, storage and power for IP video surveillance, per the company. SIA Update exchanged…
Keep Reading »SIA New Member Profile: IDTECK Global Inc.
Not too long ago, IDTECK Global Inc., with U.S. offices in Gardena, California, expanded its footprint in North America. Now, IDTECK Global has extended its influence even further by joining the Security Industry Association (SIA). SIA Update chatted with Frederick R. Trujillo, Sales Manager for the Americas, IDTECK Global, to learn more about his background…
Keep Reading »SIA New Member Profile: StellNet Systems Integration
The Security Industry Association (SIA) welcomes aboard StellNet Systems Integration, Elmhurst, N.Y., as a new member of the association. We exchanged email with Mark Dziwirek, Stellnet Systems Integration President, to learn more about his background and his company. How did you get into the security industry? Having a knack for technology, I went on to…
Keep Reading »SIA Member Spotlight: Cleveland Electric Laboratories Readies Perimeter Security Breakthrough
Executives from Cleveland Electric Laboratories visited SIA headquarters recently. Cleveland Electric Laboratories, a new member of the Security Industry Association (SIA), is on the verge of introducing an innovative new perimeter security product to the commercial security marketplace. In a visit to SIA headquarters recently, Cleveland Electric Laboratories executives, including President Jack Allan Lieske and…
Keep Reading »A Chat with Kent McCutcheon, CSPM
Kent McCutcheon, who recently became a Certified Security Project Manager (CSPM®) by the Security Industry Association (SIA), shared his thoughts on the value of the credential in a chat with SIA Director of Education Kimberly Roberts. How did you hear about the CSPM® certification? I heard about the CSPM® while conducting a web search. I…
Keep Reading »The Security Industry’s ‘Third Wave’
Last month, SIA Industry Relations Director Ron Hawkins spoke at Engage 2016, The Verint Systems Global Customer Conference, in Chicago, specifying trends in what he called “the third wave” of the security industry. “First, we had basic mechanical equipment like locks, then electronic devices, including cameras and alarms, and now we are entering security’s digital…
Keep Reading »Honoring SIA Legislators of the Year
At the SIA Government Summit last week, the Security Industry Association (SIA) recognized three Members of Congress as SIA Legislators of the Year for their tireless devotion to security matters. The SIA Legislator of the Year Award is presented annually to Members of Congress and other elected officials that have demonstrated extraordinary leadership in advancing…
Keep Reading »Hiring Our Heroes: A Thought for Memorial Day
As a military veteran, I take some time for myself on Memorial Day to reflect on the sacrifices made by our armed forces, particular colleagues in the Navy. And many other staffers at the Security Industry Association (SIA) likewise appropriately remember their own heroes and coworkers, thankful for the contributions they made to our freedom.…
Keep Reading »SIA New Product Showcase 2016 Award Winners!
Above, SIA’s Rand Price presents the Best New Product 2016 Award to LYNX TFG. As you may have heard, the Security Industry Association recognized a slate of best new products at the 2016 SIA New Product Showcase at ISC West 2016 in Las Vegas last week! The Security Industry Association (SIA) named TIGER by LYNX…
Keep Reading »Recognition for Leaders During The Advance at ISC West 2016
The Security Industry Association (SIA) held its annual meeting The Advance at ISC West 2016 on Tuesday, April 5, conducting business of the association as well as recognizing outstanding leaders in the security industry from the previous year. Outgoing SIA Chairman V. John Stroia reviewed the association’s accomplishments under his tenure, which included expanded collaboration…
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