SNMP for Network Security Devices? Now We’re Talking.
It’s inescapable. These days, any piece of technology introduced into an environment must be able to run on the enterprise network. Moreover, devices can’t just “sit there” on the network; they must actively communicate with other devices plugged into it. As the bright lines between security and IT become more and more blurred, it is…
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SIA Technology Insights Provides Exclusive Analyses of Security Solutions
For the past few years, SIA has worked toward enhancing its standing as a “thought leader” in the security industry. The association has long been known for its effective government relations, standards and education programs, and we now want to enhance its reputation as an information resource for members, end-users and the public. A key…
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Counterfeit Goods Could Be Threatening Your Brand; SIA Launching Committee to Help
SIA will be launching an anti-counterfeiting committee in the coming months, and as part of the preparation for that project, SIA CEO Don Erickson and I attended the UL Brand Protection Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on June 11-12. The conference, while not focused on security products, provided a good overview of the counterfeiting/brand theft…
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SIA Member Profile: Johnson Yang, Vice President of Sales, Plustek Security
How did you get into the Security Industry? Plustek started its business since 1986. The major business is a professional scanner manufacturer that provides a variety of scanner product lines. It includes general consumer scanners, professional document and film scanners, as well as various embedded and standalone scanners. Plustek believes embedded software solutions would be…
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SIA Member Profile: John Convy, Sr. VP Strategic Alliances, BRS Labs
How did you get into the security business? I sold the software company I started 10 years earlier, and had a 3 year non-compete agreement with the buyers, so I was looking around for new challenges when 9/11 happened. An friend of mine had just been appointed Deputy Sergeant at Arms for Security at the…
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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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Inside the SIA NPS: A Judge’s Perspective
A few years ago I accepted an invitation to become a judge on the SIA New Product Showcase (NPS) judging committee at ISC West. As a security consultant, a former registered architect and former end user, I thought it would be a great opportunity to identify new and emerging technologies, and to provide input to…
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Congratulations to the 2013 NPS Winners
The Lynx from Innovative Security Design took the top honor at the Security Industry Associations 2013 New Product Showcase (NPS), winning the coveted Best New Product Award at ISC West on Wednesday. Lynx is described as the world’s first edge computing platform for video surveillance to run Microsoft Embedded Windows. It is not only a…
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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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