SIA New Member Profile: AiDANT Intelligent Technology

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member AiDANT Intelligent Technology is a computer vision software company specializing in artificial intelligence (AI). The company is headquartered in Richmond, Canada.    SIA spoke with Roger Milford, CEO of AiDANT Intelligent Technology, about the company, the security industry and working with SIA. Tell us the story of your company.…

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Some Cities Are Requiring Alarm Verification for Response – What It Means for the Security Industry

The Seattle, Washington, Police Department recently released a letter notifying stakeholders of an abrupt decision to stop responding to most security alarms, effective as of Oct. 1, 2024. This news has prompted many recent inquiries from Security Industry Association (SIA) members. The policy, known as verified response, requires audio, video or human verification of a…

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Nation’s Strongest Regulations for Law Enforcement Use of Facial Recognition Technology Go Into Effect: Key Provisions of Maryland’s New Law

The only U.S. state to pass legislation specifically addressing facial recognition technology this year, Maryland’s new law was signed by Gov. Wes Moore on May 26, 2024, and went into effect on Oct. 1. The measure establishes uniform statewide standards applicable to any state or local agency that uses facial recognition technology in criminal investigations.…

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Make This October Count by Focusing on Cybersecurity

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and the Security Industry Association (SIA) Cybersecurity Advisory Board is marking the occasion with a series of helpful content, tips and guidance on key cybersecurity topics. In this blog from SIA Cybersecurity Advisory Board members John Gallagher – vice president at Viakoo – and Min Kyriannis – CEO of Amyna Systems – learn…

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SIA New Member Profile: SIGemea

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member SIGemea (Security Integrators Group) offers comprehensive security solutions tailored to the unique needs of the European market. The company is headquartered in Warmond, the Netherlands, manages projects across the European continent and has team members operating in multiple countries. SIA spoke with Edward van den Berg, CEO of SIGemea,…

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Chatting About Cybersecurity: A Conversation With ChatGPT on the Role of Artificial Intelligence

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and the Security Industry Association (SIA) Cybersecurity Advisory Board is marking the occasion with a series of helpful content, tips and guidance on key cybersecurity topics. In this blog from SIA Cybersecurity Advisory Board Vice Chair Rachelle Loyear – vice president of integrated security at Allied Universal – learn about the role of artificial…

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SIA New Member Profile: Altowav

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Altowav offers low-latency, high-bandwidth and virtually interference-free wireless networking solutions. The company is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and serves people and places in North America. SIA spoke with Altowav President Alex Doorduyn about the company, the security industry and working with SIA. Tell us the story of your company.…

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