SIA New Member Profile: viisights
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member viisights is a leading provider of behavioral understanding systems for real-time video intelligence that leverage unique artificial intelligence technology. The company provides behavioral understanding systems for safe and smart cities, smart enterprises, critical infrastructures, transportation hubs and shared mobility initiatives. viisights is headquartered in Israel, with sales offices in…
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See the First Round of OSDP Verified Products
The Security Industry Association (SIA) has introduced SIA OSDP Verified, a new comprehensive testing program that validates a device’s conformance to the SIA Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP) standard and related performance protocols. Products that are OSDP Verified are displayed in the OSDP Verified Product List and can use the SIA OSDP Verified mark in…
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SIA New Member Profile: Badge Messenger
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Badge Messenger offers a communication and alert system for schools that connects classrooms and the main office and dispatches assistance, help and key communication at the touch of a button. The company is headquartered in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota, with distribution and installation partners across the United States. SIA spoke…
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Security Convergence & the Top IoT Security Threats
This month, the website IoT Evolution noted that Internet of Things (IoT) systems are “one of the most challenging areas to secure” in its examination of the most recent list of top 10 IoT security threats as compiled by the Open Web Application Security Project. While, at first glance, the threats listed may not lead…
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What COVID-19 & Masks Mean for the Security Industry
The coronavirus pandemic is continuing to present new challenges and opportunities for the security industry. Facial recognition is a part of some security solutions, but with so many people wearing masks now, the technology’s effectiveness can be reduced. As a result, several companies are revising their algorithms to focus more on the eyes and upper…
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SIA Analysis of New Government Rules on Select Chinese Video Surveillance and Telecom Firms
Preliminary Analysis of FAR Rule and Other Implementing Regulations for Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal 2019 (P.L. 115-232) What SIA Members Need to Know This preliminary analysis covers the regulation implementing prohibitions on procurement of certain Chinese telecommunications and video surveillance products found in section 889(a)(1)(B) of the NDAA…
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Women in Security Forum Q&A With Brigitte Daniel Corbin of Wilco
In this Security Industry Association (SIA) Women in Security Forum interview, I sat down with Brigitte Daniel Corbin, executive vice president of Wilco Electronic Systems Inc., to discuss the company, gender and diversity in the tech industry and more. Kelly Bond: Please give us a little history about your business. Brigitte Daniel Corbin: Wilco is…
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SIA New Member Profile: Windy City Wire
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Windy City Wire is a leader in low-voltage wire innovations; the company provides comprehensive cable management solutions designed to save integrators time on their projects from concept to completion. Windy City Wire is headquartered in Bolingbrook, Illinois, and has an additional 18 locations nationwide and a robust network with…
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SIA Adopts New Ethics Principles
Members of the security industry, from manufacturers to distributors to integrators, hold a unique position in the business community. While they design, sell and install products like firms in countless other sectors, the nature of their work means that they bear responsibilities that most others do not. They are, in a sense, businesses of trust.…
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SIA New Member Profile: Calipsa
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Calipsa offers a cloud-based false alarm filtering platform uniquely designed for false alarm reduction. Calipsa is headquartered in London. SIA spoke with Brian Baker, vice president of Americas at Calipsa, about the company, the security industry and working with SIA. Tell us the story of your company. BB: Calipsa…
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