What Minnesota’s Right to Repair Law Means for Security Products and Manufacturers
On May 24, 2023, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed into law an omnibus appropriations bill which includes a comprehensive right to repair law that will go into effect on July 1, 2024. To date, Minnesota is only the second state in the county to adopt a right to repair law broadly covering electronic devices, following New…
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Video: Fundamentals of Access Control for the Proptech Community
In this video, SIA Proptech Advisory Board member Chris Wilson covers key concepts for the proptech community to know. New video from SIA’s Proptech Advisory Board! Proptech Advisory Board member Chris Wilson, chief technology officer/principal at MXV Security Solutions, provides a “101 course” on access control, covering key concepts that those in the proptech or…
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Protecting Mass Gathering Venues Against Drone Threats: How SIA and the Industry Are Leading the Way
Bill Edwards and Cory Peterson discuss how SIA and our members are working to advance UAS-specific authorities and regulations within the United States Code. It’s Time to Protect the Public The weaponization of uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), commonly referred to as drones, poses a significant threat to public safety and, specifically, those venues that…
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SIA New Member Profile: Shot Alert
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Shot Alert specializes in fully automated gunshot detection and active shooter response. The company is headquartered in Billings, Montana, and is developing a nationwide network of dealers and integrators to service and support its systems anywhere in the United States. SIA spoke with Neil Clark, CEO of Shot Alert,…
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SIA New Member Profile: CSR Privacy Solutions, Inc.
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member CSR Privacy Solutions, Inc., offers privacy and security program management solutions for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). The company is headquartered in Jensen Beach, Florida, and serves businesses across the United States and globally. SIA spoke with Jennie Gift, vice president of sales at CSR Privacy Solutions, Inc., about…
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SIA Endowment Proposal Submission Process Opens: Member Ideas Encouraged
The Security Industry Association (SIA) Board of Directors recently updated the association’s investment policy to establish a quasi-endowment fund. SIA members and committees are encouraged to submit proposals for funding that will enhance the value of SIA. The SIA quasi-endowment fund is to serve as a long-term spending policy, derived from SIA investments, that would…
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SIA New Member Profile: Z9 Security
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Z9 Security’s interoperability platform has developed a flexible, open architecture for access control, emcompassing cloud services, mobile and web applications, embedded software and server software. The company is headquartered in Carrboro, North Carolina, and works primarily with U.S.-based companies that provide hardware and software systems to the global access…
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IntelligentSIA: Help Make Your Association Stronger and Check Out These Can’t-Miss Events, Courses & Opportunities
Hey SIA members! Here are the top 10 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: Burns Engineering; Chimeras LLC; Completely Wired Corp.; Dickey Rural Networks; Enterprise Security, Inc.; Signal Pro,…
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SIA New Member Profile: KABAM Robotics
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member KABAM Robotics leverages robotic connectivity technologies to build intelligent security facility management robots and connectivity software for smart buildings and cities. The company is headquartered in Singapore. SIA spoke with Kelvin Wee, director at KABAM Robotics, about the company, the security industry and working with SIA. Tell us the…
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SIA New Member Profile: MxV Security Solutions
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member MxV Security Solutions offers physical security consulting, solution design and online security training services. While most of the team is located in South Carolina, the company is remote first and does not have a physical location, operating around the globe to meet clients where they are. SIA spoke with…
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