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Video: Business Opportunities in Audio & Intelligent Communications
The Security Industry Association (SIA) Audio & Intelligent Communications Subcommittee presents the fifth in a series of video conversations highlighting key topics in the Safe and Sound primer on audio and intelligent communications applications for security. In this video conversation, hosted by SIA Senior Manager of Standards and Technology Adom Yusuf, experts delve into the growing impact of business opportunities…
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The State of Industry Standards: Highlights From SIA’s Webinar
On Feb. 11, 2025, the Security Industry Association (SIA) Standards Committee hosted a webinar on the state of security industry standards. In a discussion moderated by SIA Standards Committee Chair Peter Boriskin (chief technology officer at ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions, experts from SIA and fellow industry-related standards development organizations (SDOs) highlighted their most recent developments.…
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Mobile Credentials for Built Environments
Mobile credentials: the access control buzzword of the last five years. With Apple, Google and Samsung starting to participate, access control providers all want a slice of the newly available Wallet credential market share pie. These players are forcing – for the better – elevated end-user expectations for how they move about their daily lives.…
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Global Environmental and Sustainability Product-Related Regulations: Implications for Manufacturers
In a time where environmental awareness is increasingly prominent in global policymaking, manufacturers worldwide are encountering important regulations aimed at promoting sustainability. Over the next three years, various key environmental and sustainability product-related regulations will be implemented, necessitating that manufacturers ensure compliance and adapt their operations accordingly. In this article from the Security Industry Association’s…
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Video: Audio Analytics – Transforming Security
The Security Industry Association (SIA) Audio & Intelligent Communications Subcommittee presents the fourth in a series of video conversations highlighting key topics in the Safe and Sound primer on audio and intelligent communications applications for security. In this video conversation, hosted by SIA Senior Manager of Standards and Technology Adom Yusuf, experts delve into the growing impact of audio technology…
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Effective Governance: Why Policies and Procedures Matter
Governance is the invisible infrastructure that keeps operations steady, decisions sound and trust strong. At the heart of effective governance lie policies and procedures. These aren’t just formalities; they’re the guideposts that ensure everyone, from leadership to front-line staff, is aligned on expectations, responsibilities and best practices. An auditor once told me, “If it is…
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Comprehensive Guide to Video Retention Regulations in the Cannabis Industry
Mastering Greenhouse Gas Accounting and CDP Reporting: A Comprehensive Guide
Greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting and reporting have become crucial practices for organizations worldwide as they strive to address climate change and meet stakeholder expectations. CDP (formerly the Carbon Disclosure Project) has emerged as a leading platform for companies to disclose their environmental impact. In this Security Industry Association (SIA) Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Advisory…
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Security Industry Association Releases Version 2.2.2 of SIA Open Supervised Device Protocol Standard
The new version of OSDP provides enhancements to the leading access control communications standard. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has released version 2.2.2 of SIA Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP), an access control communications standard developed by SIA to improve interoperability among access control and security products. SIA OSDP is an access control communications protocol…
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Supply Chain Security Principles for the Security Industry Professional
This SIA member-only resource focuses upon some of the key concepts and challenges of supply chain security.
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