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SIA Member Profile: Jurgen Heller, Director of Business Development, Advancis Software North America
How did you get into the Security Industry? Initially I started 20 years ago in the telecommunication business, a very fast growing sector. I became involved when the first video over IP product had been developed, which by contrast wasn’t a big market at that time. This all changed with 9/11 when the security market…
Keep Reading »SIA Member Profile: Richard Brent, CEO, Louroe Electronics
How did you get into the Security Industry? It actually was a case of serendipity. Almost 30 years ago, Louis Weiss, the Founder and President of Louroe asked me to be the Trustee of his estate. When Lou passed in 2009, I took on the responsibility of the company and chose to move from Washington DC to…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association Announces Monthly Online TV Series
SIA Today will be featured on newly created GST TV channel SILVER SPRING, MD — The Security Industry Association (SIA) has created a monthly online TV series entitled “SIA Today.” This powerful and informative series will be featured on the newly created Global Security Technology TV Channel (GST TV). The series will focus on the…
Keep Reading »Entries for the 2013 SIA New Product Showcase Now Being Accepted
Showcase recognizes top new security innovations SILVER SPRING, MD — Applications are now being accepted for the 2013 SIA New Product Showcase (NPS), scheduled for April 9-10 at ISC West in Las Vegas, Nevada. Since 1979, the NPS has been the premier awards-based marketing program in the security industry, and the 2013 category list has been updated to…
Keep Reading »Awards Presented to Outstanding Leaders at SIA Annual Meeting
Members recognized for their service to SIA and to the security Industry SILVER SPRING, MD — Jay Hauhn, Chairman of the Security Industry Association (SIA) Board of Directors, named the recipients of awards for service during the association’s annual membership meeting, which was held December 4 at SIA’s headquarters in Silver Spring, MD. They are:…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association and Government Technology & Services Coalition Announce Collaboration
Organizations will share resources to build a stronger security industry SILVER SPRING, MD — The Security Industry Association (SIA) and the Government Technology & Services Coalition (GTSC) have announced a new strategic collaboration between the two organizations. Through this collaboration, SIA and GTSC will work together on advocacy and public policy efforts and develop joint…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association Elects Three to Board
Board members elected unanimously during SIA annual member meeting SILVER SPRING, MD — The Security Industry Association (SIA) announced today that it has confirmed three new members to the SIA Board of Directors. The new board members were elected during SIA’s annual membership meeting, which was held December 4 at SIA’s headquarters in Silver Spring,…
Keep Reading »IACP and SIA Seeking Nominations for 2013 Shanahan Award
Recognizes Public/Private Cooperation to Improve Public Safety SILVER SPRING, MD — The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) and the Security Industry Association (SIA) are seeking nominations for the 2013 Michael Shanahan Award for Excellence in Public/Private Cooperation. The Shanahan Award recognizes law enforcement agencies and private organizations that have worked together to improve public…
Keep Reading »Bob Woodward to be Keynote Speaker at SIA Government Summit
Event provides unique insights that help create new market opportunities SILVER SPRING, MD – Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist and best-selling author, Bob Woodward will be the keynote speaker at the Security Industry Association’s (SIA) Government Summit – the premier annual public policy conference in the security industry. The Summit will be held June 4-5, 2013 at…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association Launches Fiscal Year Informer (FYI)
Publication provides appropriations and government relations insights SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has released the first edition of its Fiscal Year Informer (FYI), a twice-yearly publication that provides insights into the federal appropriations process. The inaugural 16-page FYI includes exclusive articles by experts from Washington, D.C.-based government relations firms and SIA staff on…
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