SIA New Member Profile: Hexicurity, Inc.
Security Industry Association (SIA) member Hexicurity, Inc., works to provide not just convergence, but convenience to property management. The company’s solution networks various tenant access control systems into an integrated whole. Hexicurity is headquartered in Spring, Texas. SIA spoke with Hexicurity’s president, Susie Mallard, about the company, the security industry and working with SIA. SIA:…
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Key Factors Driving Robotic Technology Adoption in the Security Industry: Top Statistics From SIA’s Report
The Security Industry Association (SIA) has released a new report for SIA members examining the opportunities, benefits and reasons for growth presented by the robotic security market. Market Spotlight: Extending the Capabilities of Human Security Officers With Modern Robotics – produced exclusively for SIA by research firm IDC in partnership with SIA’s Autonomous Security Robotics Working Group – highlights the evolution…
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How the New Appropriations Bill Impacts Security Companies
President Trump has signed an appropriations bill funding several government agencies, including the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Department of Justice. Security Industry Association (SIA) members who actively participate in or are considering participation in the federal marketplace should pay close attention to funding amounts since it could impact future procurement opportunities.…
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Overview of Intelligent Building Management Systems Guidance
The Security Industry Association recently partnered with the ASIS Foundation and the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International to release groundbreaking, first-of-its-kind guidance for practitioners in the security and building management fields. Intelligent Building Management Systems (IBMS): Guidance for Protecting Organizations provides a framework to help decision makers assign a risk-based criticality or impact to their…
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Quiz: What Was SIA’s Original Name?
The Security Industry Association (SIA) turns 50 in 2019. Which of the following was SIA’s original name when it was established? Security Equipment Distributors Association Security Equipment Manufacturers Association Security Equipment Industry Association The correct answer is…all of the above! SIA originated as two separate associations, the Security Equipment Distributors Association (SEDA) and the Security…
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SIA Launches Security Cornerstones Learning Series
The Security Industry Association (SIA) has released Security Cornerstones, a new series of e-learning modules that provide a fundamental overview of the business practices and technologies used within today’s physical security industry. The series is designed primarily for novice security professionals but can also help career veterans get a greater understanding of technical concepts and aspects…
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Proposals Sought to Upgrade Royal Bahamas Police Force CCTV
The government of the Bahamas is requesting proposals from qualified firms for the upgrade of the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) closed circuit television system (CCTV). The U.S. Embassy in the Bahamas has received a request for assistance from the Ministry of National Security of the Bahamas. In response, the U.S. Department of Commerce and…
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California Attorney General Hears From Public About Data Privacy Law
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is slated to go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020. I recently attended one in a series of informal public rulemaking workshops being held by the state attorney general’s office to get an understanding of the concerns held by those who will be affected. The workshop was attended by…
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SIA Takes Action on Right to Repair
On Feb. 5, the Security Industry Association (SIA) provided testimony in Concord, New Hampshire, on proposed legislation New Hampshire HB 462, joining several industry coalitions in efforts to oppose overly broad and burdensome “Right to Repair” bills (view SIA’s written testimony and coalition letters). Washington (WA HB 1342), S, Hawaii (HI SB 425), New Hampshire…
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SIA New Member Profile: UniKey
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member UniKey is a leading smart access control platform provider. UniKey was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Orlando, Florida. SIA spoke with Phil Dumas, founder and CEO at UniKey, about the company, the security industry and working with SIA. SIA: Tell us the story of your company. Phil…
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