Living in Your Three-Foot World

It is often easy to become discouraged and overwhelmed by external factors outside our control. Developing a strategy that allows you to focus on the present, build momentum and eventually accomplish the task you are trying to complete is essential. A concept that I came across that I’ve found very beneficial is called living in…

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Building a Thriving Channel Program in the Security Software Industry: A Vision of Growth and Collaboration

Building a channel partner program from the ground up is not for the faint of heart. It requires vision, patience and a relentless focus on relationships. For security software companies, the shift to a channel model isn’t just a tactical move – it’s a transformation. It’s about building something enduring, something that extends beyond transactions…

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SIA New Member Profile: NextGen Security

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member NextGen Security is an integrated physical and electronic security provider specializing in solutions for regulated entities and facilities in key vertical markets nationwide. The company is headquartered in Exton, Pennsylvania, with additional offices in Austin, Dallas, Houston and Midland, Texas; Atlanta, Georgia; Charlotte, North Carolina; and Miramar, Florida; and…

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The State of Security Industry Standards: An Update From the Decentralized Identity Foundation

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. Here, Kim Duffy, executive director of…

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SIA New Member Profile: HighlandTech

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member HighlandTech is a full-service artificial intelligence (AI) automation agency. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, primarily serving the U.S. market but equipped to support global projects as well. SIA spoke with Don Morron, founder and CEO of HighlandTech, about the company, the security industry and working with SIA.…

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New Tariffs and Further Delays: An Update on U.S. Trade Policy Relevant to Security Technology Products

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In February 2025, the Security Industry Association (SIA) analyzed the Trump administration’s initial implementation of tariffs on products from China, Mexico and Canada. The administration’s 10% tariffs on all imports from China pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) went into effect on Feb. 4, while the higher 25% tariffs on all imports…

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Security Industry Leaders Bring Their Stories to Capitol Hill: Highlights From Security Hill Day 2025

Security Hill Day 2025 was an absolute success! The Security Industry Association (SIA), with support from the Electronic Security Association (ESA) and The Monitoring Association (TMA), hosted the event March 4-5, 2025, bringing over 60 security industry executives to Washington, D.C., to promote important policy priorities that affect our industries every day. Topics and priorities…

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