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ASIS International, Security Industry Association Launch Joint Learning Management System for Security Professionals

Alexandria, Va. AND Silver Spring, Md. — ASIS International (ASIS) and the Security Industry Association (SIA) have launched my Global Portal for Security (myGPS), a world-class learning platform for security professionals. myGPS is a development tool for security professionals as well as an information resource for those considering a career in the industry, offering a…

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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

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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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Crippling Import Duties on Security Manufacturers

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The Information Technology Agreement (ITA) has been one of the most successful multilateral tariff-reduction agreements in history, helping increase global trade in information and communications technology (ICT) products by more than 400 percent since the treaty went into effect in 1997.  Negotiated through the World Trade Organization (WTO), 70 countries generating 95 percent of the…

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Gordon Hope of Honeywell Security Group to Receive SIA Lippert Award

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SIA to honor Hope at the awards ceremony in NYC on Nov. 19. Silver Spring, MD — The Security Industry Association (SIA) announced the selection of Gordon Hope, general manager of Honeywell’s AlarmNet communications network, as the 2014 recipient of the George R. Lippert Memorial Award. The SIA Lippert Award Committee, composed of previous recipients…

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SIA, ISMA Adopt Agreement to Foster Collaboration Between Security Practitioners and Suppliers

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Joint activities may include the establishment of a joint technology interest roadmap, vendor-neutral presentations, information-sharing, and suggestions on education topics. Silver Spring, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) and the International Security Management Association (ISMA) have adopted a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to promote information sharing between corporate security practitioners and suppliers around security…

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SIA Applauds House Passage of DHS Acquisition Reform Measure

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Bill represents a coordinated effort to work with industry partners. Silver Spring, Md.  — The Security Industry Association (SIA) applauds the passage of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Acquisition Accountability and Efficiency Act (H.R. 4228), SIA-endorsed legislation that passed unanimously in the House this week. “Moving this bill forward demonstrates that bipartisan consensus can…

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SIA Protests Measure to Restrict Foreign Ownership of Security Firms in South Africa

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SIA writes to Senate Finance Committee to call for pressure on South Africa through amendments to the African Growth and Opportunity Act. Silver Spring, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) has added its voice to security organizations protesting a bill in South Africa that would ban foreign ownership of security firms. On May 28,…

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SIA, ONVIF to Collaborate on Physical Security IP-Based Standards

The two organizations sign a memorandum of understanding to help both parties move toward their organizational goals of delivering open IP-based standards, specifications and interfaces. Silver Spring, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA), the leading trade association for electronic physical security, recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with ONVIF, a prominent global Internet…

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SIA Names Rep. Patrick Meehan as Legislator of the Year

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Rep. Meehan earns distinction due to his commitment to homeland security research and development, chemical facility security and cybersecurity for critical infrastructure sites. Silver Spring, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Congressman Patrick Meehan, R-Pa., as its 2014 Legislator of the Year. A keynote speaker at the 2013 Government Summit, Rep. Meehan…

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