Security Industry Association Announces 2023 Board of Directors Nominations
The Security Industry Association (SIA) Nominations Committee has recommended seven individuals to serve as members of the SIA Board of Directors for an initial two-year term, pursuant to the SIA bylaws. These nominations will be submitted for ratification at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership gathering during ISC West, and approved by the SIA Board of Directors on March 28. The 2023…
Keep Reading »SIA Member Profile: American Alarm and Communications
Security Industry Association (SIA) member American Alarm and Communications is a security systems integration and monitoring company serving homes and businesses across New England. The company is headquartered in Arlington, Massachusetts, with additional offices in Weymouth, Randolph and Auburn, Massachusetts; Manchester, New Hampshire; Wallingford, Connecticut; and Warwick, Rhode Island. SIA spoke with John Fallon, technical…
Keep Reading »IntelligentSIA: New Member-Created Resources, Can’t-Miss Events and Courses, Networking Opportunities and More
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: Archer, Asfalis Advisors, BadgePass, FaceFirst, FaceTec, Fiset Security Consulting, GRAPH Strategy, Hechtman Venture Development, Leonardo/ELSAG LPR…
Keep Reading »SIA New Member Profile: Ai-RGUS
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Ai-RGUS offers artificial intelligence (AI) software to manage security camera systems efficiently. The company is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, with regional sales managers in different parts of the United States and clients throughout North America and abroad. Ai-RGUS was recognized by SIA as an award winner at the…
Keep Reading »Understanding Different Types and Uses of Video Surveillance Data
Jan. 22-28 is Data Privacy Week, and the Security Industry Association (SIA) Data Privacy Advisory Board is marking the occasion with helpful tips and guidance on key data privacy topics. Here, learn about different types and uses of video surveillance data. As artificial intelligence (AI) applications have matured, it has become commonplace to see video cameras shipped…
Keep Reading »In Memoriam: Paul Ahern, CEO, Cypress Integration
Security Industry Association (SIA) members and the security industry are mourning the recent loss of Paul Ahern, longtime CEO of Cypress Integration Solutions, who died Jan. 17 at age 66 following a battle with liver and pancreatic cancer. Ahern joined Cypress in 2005 and was named the company’s president in 2007. During his time with…
Keep Reading »SIA New Member Profile: Sitasys
Security Industry Association (SIA) member Sitasys, a Swiss company located in Solothurn, provides an innovative alarm management platform, best in class finger-print identification and secure train communication. SIA spoke with Peter Monte, founder and CEO of Sitasys, about the company’s history and offerings, the security industry and working with SIA. Tell us the story of your…
Keep Reading »Registration Open for SIA’s 2023 Training Courses
Take your career to the next level in 2023 with SIA’s top education courses that are designed to strengthen your career credentials and accelerate your professional development. Here is the 2023 lineup of leading security industry training offerings! SIA Courses in February SIAcademy LIVE! Video Surveillance Tuesday, Feb. 21 –Thursday, March 9 │ 3:00-4:00 p.m.…
Keep Reading »Omnibus Funding Package for 2023: What’s Relevant for the Security Industry
Inside the $1.7 trillion funding bill: technology upgrade money, grants funding, dollars for school safety, standards projects, even new headquarters for FBI and DHS In the final weeks of 2022, Congress unveiled, and quickly passed, a $1.7 trillion omnibus package to fund the government through September 2023. The sweeping spending package is comprised of 12…
Keep Reading »Want to Grow Your Government Business? Participate in an “Industry Day”
Industry Days (and Reverse Industry Days) are a great way for those in the security industry to get a better understanding of how government agencies work and learn about their acquisition plans. Usually held before a Request for Proposal (RFP) is released or before any major program changes are initiated, Industry Days allow for agencies…
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