FTC Bans Noncompete Agreements, Lawsuit Ensues: How the Rule Impacts Security Businesses
On April 23, 2024, after a 3-2 vote in favor, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a rule which will put a ban on all noncompete agreements nationwide beginning Sept. 4, 2024. Once this new ruling goes into effect, existing noncompetes for most of the workforce will be null and no longer enforceable, and notably,…
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SIA New Member Profile: Antaira Technologies
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Antaira Technologies is a developer and manufacturer of high-quality industrial networking and communication product solutions. The company is headquartered in Brea, California, with additional offices in Taiwan and Europe. SIA spoke with Joe Cook, national sales manager – security and transportation vertical markets at Antaira Technologies, about the company,…
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The Importance of a School Security Standard: A Q&A With Danor Services’ Bob Ordan
One of SIA’s top advocacy priorities and an issue area that impacts nearly all of us to some degree is that of school safety and security. It’s important to promote a safe learning environment for every student and protect the teachers, staff and visitors in our schools, and SIA appreciates the many talented security professionals…
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SIA New Member Profile: Tedee
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Tedee is a European manufacturer of high-tech smart door locks. The company is headquartered in Warsaw, Poland, and operates locally in various markets, including in Spain, Portugal, France, the Netherlands, Mexico, Colombia and Australia, with team members spanning across Europe and partners dispersed globally. SIA spoke with Sebastian Malec,…
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5 Takeaways From the 2024 Expo Seguridad México Event
Last month (April 16-18, 2024), over 17,000 security industry professionals gathered in Mexico City, Mexico, for Expo Seguridad México – the largest event for the security industry in Latin America. The Security Industry Association (SIA) is proud to be the premier sponsor of this fast-growing security expo and enjoyed connecting with members and industry leaders on the…
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5 New State “Right to Repair” Laws and What They Mean for the Security Industry
Over the last few years, the “Right to Repair” movement has consistently gained momentum in states across the country with over 40 states having at least introduced right to repair legislation. While the Security Industry Association (SIA) acknowledges the importance of providing consumers with effective ways to extend the life cycle of consumer electronics and…
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IntelligentSIA: The Top 10 Benefits, Events and Opportunities for SIA Members in May 2024
Hey SIA members! Here are the top things you need to know about our latest activities and resources, upcoming events and opportunities and more. Welcome, New Members! The Security Industry Association (SIA) would like to welcome its newest members: 3SI + Wren, Academy Security Group, Ace Hardware, Actineon, Active Risk Survival, Bassett Sales, ButterflyMX, CloudCard,…
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SIA New Member Profile: Advanced Data Risk Management (ADRM)
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Advanced Data Risk Management (ADRM) provides data-driven risk management solutions to protect organizations’ critical assets. The company is headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts, strategically located to serve clients across the northeastern United States, has a significant presence in key regions including North Carolina and Texas and serves clients worldwide through…
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Embracing the Evolution: How Proptech Is Transforming the Security Industry
SIA’s Built Environment Advisory Board defined proptech, or property technology in its long form, as “Technology connecting people and information to simplify how commercial real estate is owned, sold, managed, operated, researched, rented or bought and invested in.” The security industry historically protected commercial real estate (CRE) assets (how CRE owners refer to buildings) and…
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SIA New Member Profile: Enterprise Security, Inc.
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Enterprise Security, Inc. (ESI) is a systems integration company specializing in completely integrated, innovative security management systems. The company is headquartered in in Yorba Linda, California, with additional offices in Tempe and Tucson, Arizona. SIA spoke with Joseph D. Emens, chief operating officer at Enterprise Security, Inc., about the…
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