Member Perspective: The Rise of Indoor Gunfire Detectors
Indoor gunfire detection has long been a high-value but high-priced addition to a complete security solution. Fortunately, we are reaching a nexus of technology and demand that will remove the largest barriers to entry. As converging market forces and shifting security priorities make such systems as essential as smoke detectors, the next generation of gunfire…
Keep Reading »Does True Crime Content Lead to Better Security?
Many Americans are apparently worried about life imitating art that recreates life. A major residential security company recently found in a survey of 1,001 consumers of true crime content that 69 percent think the events they watch or read about could happen to their families, prompting them to take countermeasures such as checking locks and…
Keep Reading »Congress and the Administration Reform the SBA Paycheck Protection Program
On Friday, June 5, President Trump enacted the Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act, bipartisan legislation which provides much-needed flexibility to small business owners seeking relief from the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA’s) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Eligible small business owners that receive PPP loans will now enjoy flexible terms and conditions that allow for greater access…
Keep Reading »ISC West Unveils New Digital Discovery Zone Platform
In light of the ongoing COVID-19 situation, the ISC Security Events team has unveiled its newest online resource, the Discovery Zone: a platform that aggregates digital resources and tools that can help you and your business during these unprecedented times. The ISC West Discovery Zone features: Customized exhibitor/solutions matchmaking The latest ISC news A free…
Keep Reading »SIA New Member Profile: TAMCO
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member TAMCO has more than 25 years of experience in technology financing in security, audiovisual (AV) voice, video, data, the Internet of Things (IoT), cybersecurity, storage devices, digital signage and more. TAMCO partners with companies to provide value-added total solutions for their’ technology needs. The company is headquartered in Clearwater,…
Keep Reading »SIA’s Diversity and Equality Commitment
Dear SIA members, We grieve with the nation over the horrific events of this last week, but we also look forward to a better future. Within the Security Industry Association (SIA) community, we believe diversity and inclusion have the power to help our industry advance, to help bring in the best talent and to recognize…
Keep Reading »SIA GovSummit 2020 Keynotes Share Insights From Federal Goverment Leaders
The 2020 SIA GovSummit, the annual public policy and government security technology conference hosted by the Security Industry Association (SIA), is happening June 1-4 as a free virtual event. Highlights of this conference include keynote presentations from three federal government leaders: Rep. Dina Titus (D-Nev.); Brian Harrell, assistant director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency…
Keep Reading »SIA New Member Profile: Hager Companies
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Hager Companies is a family-owned company that provides full line door hardware, offering more than 6,000 door hardware products. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, with its plant located in Montgomery, Alabama, and sales offices and distribution hubs in the Middle East and Asia. SIA spoke with…
Keep Reading »FDA Issues Guidance on Thermal Imaging Systems and COVID-19
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), recent scientific studies studies support that certain telethermographic systems, also known as thermal imaging systems, may be used to measure surface skin temperature. The FDA has issued new guidance on these systems and non-contact infrared thermometers and their uses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Key topics covered…
Keep Reading »Growing Tomorrow’s Security Workforce: Check Out the 2019 SIA Annual Report
In 2019, the Security Industry Association (SIA) led the industry in proactive efforts to grow the next-generation security workforce. SIA spearheaded a number of initiatives to support the advancement of women and young professionals in the industry, engaged students in understanding what security careers have to offer and helped companies learn how to better recruit…
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