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SIA New Member Profile: Ai-RGUS

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Ai-RGUS offers artificial intelligence (AI) software to manage security camera systems efficiently. The company is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, with regional sales managers in different parts of the United States and clients throughout North America and abroad. Ai-RGUS was recognized by SIA as an award winner at the…

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In Memoriam: Paul Ahern, CEO, Cypress Integration

Security Industry Association (SIA) members and the security industry are mourning the recent loss of Paul Ahern, longtime CEO of Cypress Integration Solutions, who died Jan. 17 at age 66 following a battle with liver and pancreatic cancer. Ahern joined Cypress in 2005 and was named the company’s president in 2007. During his time with…

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SIA New Member Profile: Sitasys

Security Industry Association (SIA) member Sitasys, a Swiss company located in Solothurn, provides an innovative alarm management platform, best in class finger-print identification and secure train communication. SIA spoke with Peter Monte, founder and CEO of Sitasys, about the company’s history and offerings, the security industry and working with SIA. Tell us the story of your…

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SIA RISE Leadership Chair and Vice Chair for 2023

Security Industry Association Welcomes New Chair and Vice Chair to Lead SIA RISE Community for Young Professionals

Jake Brown of Secure Access & Digital Systems and Dakota Bierly of Northland Controls will guide RISE in fostering the careers of young security talent. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named a new chair and vice chair to lead SIA RISE, a community that fosters the careers of young professionals in the security industry.…

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Security Industry Association Announces the 2023 Security Megatrends

Cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and workforce development top the list of key trends forecasted to impact the industry in 2023 and beyond. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has identified and forecasted the 2023 Security Megatrends, which form the basis of SIA’s signature annual Security Megatrends report defining the top 10 factors influencing both short- and long-term…

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SIA Calls for 2023 Women in Security Forum Power 100 Nominations

Initiative to honor 100 women who are role models, leaders, innovators and influencers in the global security industry. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has opened the call for nominations for the SIA Women in Security Forum Power 100. In its second year, this annual initiative, presented by the SIA Women in Security Forum, will honor 100…

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Security Industry Association Announces the Winners of the 2023 SIA RISE Scholarship

SIA awards $3,000 scholarships to 14 young professionals within the security industry SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named 14 young security professionals as the recipients of the 2023 SIA RISE Scholarship, a program offered through SIA’s RISE community, which supports the education and career development goals of young industry talent. Through this scholarship program…

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SIA Names New Associate Director and Senior Manager of Government Relations: Patrick Russell, associate director, government relations; Colby Williams, senior manager, government relations
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Security Industry Association Expands Government Relations Team to Better Serve Its Members

Patrick Russell – associate director of government relations – and Colby Williams – senior manager of government relations – will support the development and execution of SIA’s legislative and regulatory initiatives. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Patrick Russell as its new associate director of government relations and Colby Williams as its…

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SIA New Member Profile: cohesionIB, Inc.

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member cohesionIB, Inc., delivers intelligence to commercial real estate (CRE) properties to increase asset value, delivering a unified software platform for data, operations and experience. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, and serves customers in Illinois, Minnesota, Texas, Washington, Georgia, Massachusetts and California. SIA spoke with Nik Patel, chief…

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SIA 2022 Lippert Award: Scott Schafer, SMS Advisors
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Security Industry Association Names Scott Schafer as 2022 George R. Lippert Memorial Award Winner

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The past SIA board chair and longtime association member will be recognized for his dedicated security industry service and leadership at the 2022 SIA Honors Night. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Scott Schafer as the 2022 recipient of the George R. Lippert Memorial Award, an honor presented annually to a distinguished individual…

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