SIA New Member Profile: Ross & Baruzzini | DVS
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Ross & Baruzzini | DVS – the security division of Ross & Baruzzini – works to provide the most advanced technology and specialty consulting solutions to achieve the ultimate end user experience. Ross & Baruzzini | DVS is located in New Haven, Connecticut; Ross & Baruzzini, which is headquartered in…
Keep Reading »Ensuring Connectivity to Enhance Security
I recently conducted an interview with security industry veteran Michael Kemp about connectivity issues for the Security Industry Association (SIA). Many people may be familiar with initiatives, such as FirstNet, which bring public safety systems into the Internet of Things through a single wireless broadband connection. Still, they may not understand the other wireless options…
Keep Reading »SIA New Member Profile: Dragonfruit AI
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Dragonfruit AI provides an integrated cloud storage and video analytics solution. The company is on a mission to lower the cost of petabyte scale storage. Dragonfruit is headquartered in San Mateo, California, with a satellite location in Bengaluru, India. SIA spoke with Amit Kumar, founder and CEO at Dragonfruit,…
Keep Reading »Summary of New COVID-19 Stimulus Law “Phase 3”
On March 27, President Trump enacted H.R. 748, known as “Phase 3,” a $2 trillion stimulus package which provides additional aid to the American workforce impacted by COVID-19. The following is a summary of key provisions that will impact the business operations of SIA and ASIS International members in the United States, including loan forgiveness…
Keep Reading »3 Tips for Evaluating Mobile Drone Detection
In the past, drones were only used for military purposes. Today, they are so accessible and affordable that businesses, hobbyists and, unfortunately, bad actors continue to find new ways to use them. Hobbyists may not have bad intentions, but they are sometimes misinformed or careless. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued regulations that all…
Keep Reading »SIA, ASIS International Develop COVID-19 Webinar Programs; Seeking Speakers/Experts
Organizations seeking content and speaking proposals on topics that can educate and inform practitioners, integrators, business operators and employees The Security Industry Association (SIA) and ASIS International are co-developing a webinar series to provide essential training and informational content on COVID-19 responses for security practitioners, systems integrators and employees of companies providing solutions and services…
Keep Reading »SIA New Member Profile: Davis Mergers & Acquisitions Group
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member the Davis Mergers & Acquisitions Group, founded in 1973 by Ron Davis is a premier mergers and acquisitions (M&A) company representing the sellers of alarm companies. The company has developed a select team of security industry mergers experts experienced in all aspects of manufacturing, marketing, sales and strategic development…
Keep Reading »Summary of New COVID-19 Stimulus Law “Phase 2”
On March 18, President Trump enacted H.R. 6201, known as “Phase 2,” which provides economic stimulus and relief to the American workforce impacted by COVID-19. The following is a summary of key provisions that will impact the business operations of Security Industry Association (SIA) members. including tax credits for employers, employee paid leave and unemployment…
Keep Reading »March 23-27: Join Us for SIA’s Virtual Member Engagement Week
Attention SIA members! For the first time ever, the Security Industry Association (SIA) will host Virtual Member Engagement Week, a series of virtual meetings and events with SIA’s committees, working groups and more. Don’t let social distancing get you down – join us March 23-27 to take advantage of these opportunities to engage with SIA…
Keep Reading »SIA New Member Profile: Fortified Estate
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Fortified Estate specializes in luxury residential security, focusing on physical security components to protect walls, windows and doors. The company’s products range from bullet-resistant blankets to rifle-stopping windows. Fortified Estate is headquartered in Canton, Massachusetts, and has a footprint of customers, including homeowners, businesses and government agencies, across and…
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