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SIA to Recognize Richard Brent of Louroe Electronics with Chairman’s Award
Brent awarded for leading collaborative efforts and leading SIA International Relations Committee. Silver Spring, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) will recognize Richard Brent, CEO, Louroe Electronics with the prestigious 2018 SIA Chairman’s Award for his work to support leading the SIA International Relations Committee and supporting key government relations initiatives. With his service…
Keep Reading »Special Benefits and Events for SIA Members at ISC West 2018
Take advantage of these benefits and join us for key networking events at ISC West 2018. The Security Industry Association (SIA) has a lot to offer for members attending ISC West, and we can’t wait to see you there. Here’s a quick run-through of what you’ll find at ISC West. Need meeting space at ISC…
Keep Reading »SIA Establishes Women in Security Forum
Silver Spring, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) announced today, International Women’s Day, the establishment of the SIA Women in Security Forum to support the participation of women in the security industry. Through programs, professional development and networking events, the committee will engage members, both men and women, who share this goal. The inaugural steering committee…
Keep Reading »SIA Names Ted Curtin of Repworks Inc. and Joel Schwartz of LCA Sales as Sandy Jones Volunteers of the Year
Silver Spring, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) today announced recognition of Ted Curtin of Repworks Inc. and Joel Schwartz of LCA Sales as SIA Sandy Jones Volunteers of the Year for 2018. With the award, SIA recognizes Curtin and Schwartz for pioneering a new category of SIA membership with manufacturer’s representatives. Thanks to the efforts…
Keep Reading »SIA Names James Marcella of Axis Communications as SIA Committee Chair of the Year
Silver Spring, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has selected James Marcella, Director, Industry Associations, Axis Communications Inc., as 2018 SIA Committee Chair of the Year for his work with the SIA Education Committee. With this award, SIA honors Marcella for his work in strengthening education programming for the security industry through SIA Education. SIA Chairman…
Keep Reading »The Security Buzz: March 2, 2018
Industry News The Security Industry Association (SIA), PSA Security Network and ISC Security Events opened registration for Cyber:Secured Forum. This inaugural event will feature top experts on cyber-hardening of security systems, cyberstandards and global cybercrime on June 4-6 in Denver, Colorado. MONI Smart Security announced an exclusive, long-term trademark licensing agreement with The Brink’s Company,…
Keep Reading »Security Market Index – March 2018 Edition (ISC West Edition)
Ninety-five percent of security industry professionals polled in the latest SIA Security Market Index (SMI) survey say that current business conditions are positive, with 42 percent saying they are “excellent.”
Keep Reading »New Member Profile: BQT Solutions
BQT Solutions America Inc., based in San Diego, California, develops, manufactures and supplies security card and biometric readers, electromechanical locks, and related electronic security products. And BQT Solutions recently joined the Security Industry Association (SIA)! To learn more about BQT Solutions, we chatted with Daniel DeBlasio, Vice President of Sales, North America. Find more details…
Keep Reading »Everything Changes: Integrating Mobile Credential With Push Notification
In 2018, what is one of the technologies in our industry that is ripe for “game change”? Where will we see the rules of the game change forever in access control and how? In a word: Credentials. Why do we make this claim? Three main reasons: Smartphone-based credentials are inherently more secure. Smartphone-based credentials can…
Keep Reading »The Security Buzz: February 23, 2018
Industry News Joe Hoellerer, SIA manager of government relations, recently testified before the New Hampshire House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Committee in opposition to N.H. HB 1733, known as the Digital Electronic Repair Act. This bill requires original equipment manufacturers to disclose proprietary source code, diagnostic and repair information to non-certified independent repair providers. SIA…
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