SIA New Member Profile: Raven Tech
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Raven Tech offers installation, remote and on-site security services and support for a wider range of security and IT solutions. The company is headquartered in Kearney, Nebraska, and serves clients in Nebraska and Kansas and throughout the United States. SIA spoke with Andrew (Drew) Aldinger, CEO of Raven Tech,…
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2024 Post-Election Recap: Security Industry Outlook
SIA’s government relations team shares highlights of the 2024 election and what they may mean for security industry companies and SIA members. National Elections With a 2024 presidential election that was decided more quickly than any of the leading pollsters expected, Republicans have now won a trifecta of power in Washington, D.C., flipping the White…
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SIA New Member Profile: ParSecurity
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member ParSecurity offers security solutions to construction, commercial businesses, governments and more. The company is headquartered in Pine City, Minnesota, and serves clients nationwide. SIA spoke with Sara Eslamlou, head of business development at ParSecurity, about the company, the security industry and working with SIA. Tell us the story of…
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SIA New Member Profile: FDI
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member FDI is an expert in access management systems. The company is headquartered in Cholet, France, with its subsidiary FDI GmbH based in Frankfurt, Germany. SIA spoke with Maxime Rottier, sales director at FDI, about the company, the security industry and working with SIA. Tell us the story of your…
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Wise Ways to Use SIA RISE Scholarship Dollars
Earning a $3,000 RISE Scholarship can be a game changer for anyone looking to invest in their own professional development. But no matter how worthy you might be of earning a scholarship, many would-be applicants often struggle to apply because of one major barrier: they don’t know how they would use the scholarship funds if…
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Scaling Culture in Sync With Company Growth
Witnessing the growth and progression of a young company offers a unique sense of excitement. Within the walls of these startups are lists of ideas, acts of innovation and focused energy. Typically, all members involved feel a deep sense of shared purpose and understanding. The level of contribution by each employee is a powerful tool…
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The Influence Insider’s Playbook: Mastering the Art Without Authority
It’s probably safe to assume that none of us are in 100% control of the decisions and outcomes of our jobs. This is why mastering the art of influencing is so critical, especially for young professionals who are often not in positions of authority, yet. The great news, future influencer, is that this isn’t a…
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How and Why Integrators Should Work With SaaS Companies
The collaboration between security integrators and security as a service (SaaS) companies has shifted significantly from traditional on-premises hardware installations to modern, cloud-based, data-driven security solutions. In the early days, security integrators focused primarily on physical security systems.; however, the advent of cloud computing in the 2000s opened new avenues for SaaS companies, enabling them…
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Pitch Perfect: Three Simple Tips to Get Your Ideas Noticed
While we all have great ideas, knowing how to share them effectively sets you apart. Whether you’re pitching a new idea, recommending process improvements or proposing a strategy shift, how you communicate your vision can make or break your success. The way you present your ideas is just as important as the ideas themselves –…
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A Look Back at AcceleRISE 2024
The 2024 AcceleRISE conference in Washington, D.C., was an incredible experience, and it’s hard to believe how much the event has evolved since my first time attending in 2022. The growth of this conference has been remarkable, and it’s truly inspiring to see so many new faces entering the RISE community. The event kicked off…
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