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Scott Schafer of Arecont Vision to Receive 2015 SIA Chairman’s Award; Richard Brent of Louroe Electronics Named 2015 SIA Committee Chair of the Year
SIA Members to receive awards at The Advance, SIA’s annual meeting at ISC West, on Tuesday, April 14. Silver Spring, Md. — For the first time this year, the Security Industry Association (SIA) will hold its annual meeting The Advance at ISC West, produced by ISC Events in Las Vegas. On Tuesday, April 14, the…
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Confidence in Security Industry Continues End-of-Year Climb
SIA Security Market Index rose to 74.6 in November 2014, up from 72.3 in September. Silver Spring, Md. — The SIA Security Market Index rose to 74.6 in November 2014, up from 72.3 in September. That continues a climb that began with an index that weighed in at only 62 in July 2014. The increasing…
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Imperial Capital’s Key SNG Highlights
The following passage is an excerpt from a Nov. 3 research report from Imperial Capital. We attended the 19th annual Securing New Ground® (SNGTM) Conference, held in New York City, N.Y., from Oct. 29-30, 2014. Securing New Ground® is one of the largest security industry conferences, and is sponsored by the Security Industry Association. This…
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SIA and NSCA Form Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS)
SIA PASS to develop guidelines for use of electronic security and life safety equipment in schools. Silver Spring, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) is pleased to announce that the Education Interest Group it formed in 2013 to address school security issues is now the SIA Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS). The rebranding…
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SIA to Host SIA Honors Night: Celebrating Performance, Partnerships and People in the Security Industry
Honors to include the Lippert Award, Jay Haughn Award, and SIA Insightful Practitioner Award Silver Spring, Md. — On the evening of Wednesday, Nov. 19, the Security Industry Association (SIA) hosts SIA Honors Night: Celebrating Performance, Partnerships, and People in the Security Industry in conjunction with ISC East, the premiere exposition in New York City…
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More Confidence Seen Among Security Industry Leaders in SIA Security Market Index
The SIA Security Market Index hit 72.3 in September 2014, as compared to the previous July 2014 Index of 62, reflecting more confidence among business leaders. Silver Spring, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) has released the latest SIA Security Market Index, a bimonthly measure of business confidence in the security industry, revealing industry…
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A Trade Mission to Africa for the Security Industry
The International Trade Administration at the U.S. Department of Commerce offers a unique opportunity to the security industry through its business development missions. The next mission is coming up March 4-12, 2015, and the application deadline is Jan. 15, 2015. So what is a business trade mission? In this case, the International Trade Administration will…
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SIA Releases the Latest Version of False Alarm Reduction Standard
Reducing false alarms saves first responders time and money, ensuring that resources are sent to actual emergencies, and saves consumers money as some municipalities charge up to $500 for false alarms. SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the release of the ANSI/SIA CP-01-2014 False Alarm reduction standard. CP-01-2014 details recommended…
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SIA to Present Jay Hauhn Excellence in Partnerships Awards
Association to honor Mike Howard of Microsoft and Tom Cellucci of Cellucci Associates Inc. for their contributions to increasing collaboration between SIA and vertical market organizations. Silver Spring, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) will present the first annual Jay Hauhn Excellence in Partnerships Award at SIA Honors Night on Nov. 19, 2014, at…
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SIA Membership: The Power of Participation
Last week, I introduced you to the SIA Value Equation: V = A + I + C (P) Value = Aggregate + Integrate + Create x Participate Also last week, I shared my thoughts on the first variable in that equation: Aggregate. Aggregation makes us winners. Next up in our winning equation: We integrate. As…
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