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Good Training Is a Prime Directive for Integrators
When a systems integrator puts a strong focus on training their staff, it is a winning situation for everyone. For the customer, there is the benefit of having a team certified in the equipment being deployed, which in turn delivers a better quality installation. The integrator gets the advantage of providing better quality work, creating…
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Security Industry Association CEO Issues Statement on Boston Marathon Bombings
Praises Efforts of First-Responders SILVER SPRING, MD – Don Erickson, CEO of the Security Industry Association (SIA) and a marathon runner, issued a statement today regarding the tragic events that occurred Monday at the Boston Marathon. “As someone who has personally experienced the strong community spirit that exists on Marathon Days, I am incredibly saddened…
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SIA Member Profile: Mike Hackett, Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Qolsys
What is your background? How did you get into the Security Industry? Prior to starting Qolsys I was at eBay for 10 years. I spent a lot of time following consumer trends, including online and the fast growing mobile segment. Not exactly a security industry veteran; however, as customers and casual industry observers growing up…
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SIA Member Profile: David Pakech, Vice President of Sales, Fire-Lite Alarms by Honeywell
How did you get into the Security Industry? My 20 years experience prior to Honeywell with Siemens and Westinghouse was in sales and marketing of electrical distribution and controls to the commercial construction industry so expanding my knowledge and experience to include commercial fire alarm with the industry’s largest manufacturer was a natural fit. To…
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Insights from SIA’s Chairman: SIA’s School Safety Initiative
School safety is an issue that is top-of-mind for everyone right now. The tragic event in Newtown, CT in December reminded all of us that the safety of our schools and our children is paramount. In January I sent a letter on behalf of SIA to President Obama prior to his State of the Union…
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SIA Member Profile: Chris Sincock, Vice President – Security Business, DAQ Electronics LLC
How did you get into the Security Industry? Back in 1987 I was a market analyst for The Wiremold Company, a manufacturer of electrical raceways and products, and my responsibilities included researching new markets, products, and forecasting the overall business for the company. In the mid to late 1980s, electrical construction was growing at a…
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SIA Member Profile: Kevin Kozlowski, Vice President, XTec Incorporated
How did you get into the Security Industry? In the early days, there were only a few agencies working with smart cards. Some were looking at the financial applications, some for portable data storage, some for multi-applications, others for transit. The baseline that came out of almost each program was if implemented correctly, the smart…
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Security Industry Recruiting Center Offers Reduced Pricing
30-day job postings now as low as $99 The Security Industry Recruiting Center has reduced its prices for companies posting job openings. The online job board, which is jointly operated by the Electronic Security Association (ESA), the Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA) and the Security Industry Association (SIA), now offers 30-day job postings to members of any…
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Insights from SIA’s Chairman: D-Block Spectrum for First Responder Communications
The terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 brought to challenges first responders face with electronic communications to the forefront. The lack of reliable interoperable communications led to fire fighters not being aware that police officers had received orders to evacuate the second World Trade tower after the first collapsed. Fire fighters lost their lives because…
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SIA Member Profile: Mary Grace (MG) Karch, Director of Business Development, Security Division, NICE Systems, Inc.
How did you get into the Security Industry? I was really drawn to the security industry after 9/11. Like every American, I will never forget that day and the complete feeling of helplessness that came over me. At that point in my career I was working in the IT industry for a leading search engine…
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