SIA New Member Profile: fireNspec
fireNspec, a new SIA member company, is an app and mobile, cost-effective and efficient inspection software solution whose dynamic template architecture allows for inspections and reports to be created to meet companies’ requirements while monitoring progress in real time. fireNspec is headquartered in Cypress, Texas, with an additional office in San Rafael, California. SIA spoke…
Keep Reading »SIA New Member Profile: Arcules
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Arcules was created to reinvent the video monitoring industry with video cloud Internet of Things (IoT) solutions to better optimize business decisions and make the world a safer place. The company is headquartered in Irvine, California. SIA spoke with Andreas Pettersson, CEO of Arcules, about the company, the security…
Keep Reading »A Solution to Funding Security Needs of American Airports
While many assume U.S. airports are funded primarily through taxpayer dollars, the truth is that it is a combination of local user-fees called the Passenger Facility Charges (PFC) and airport-generated revenue from tenant rents and fees, in addition to federal grants through the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Improvement Program. Airports often turn to capital markets…
Keep Reading »SIA Explores Drones, Robots and Counter-Drone Systems at ISC West
With drones and ground-based robots (along with counter-drone systems) becoming a growing part of the security industry, ISC West – April 9-12 in Las Vegas, Nevada – will once again dedicate a portion of the show floor to the Unmanned Security Expo. This year’s expo will feature exhibits (of course), technology demonstrations (watch an early…
Keep Reading »SIA Member Profile: SecuriThings
Security Industry Association (SIA) member SecuriThings provides end-to-end security for Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. The system leverages big data and advanced machine learning to identify and mitigate cyberattacks in real time. SecuriThings is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, with U.S. offices in New York City. SIA spoke with Roy Brockman, director of marketing at…
Keep Reading »SIA New Member Profile: Nirovision
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Nirovision provides powerful artificial intelligence (AI) features like facial recognition and object detection; the company‘s mobile-first video analytics provide real-time AI insights for professionals on the go. Nirovision is headquartered in Sydney, Australia, with a presence in Las Vegas, Nevada, and New York City. SIA spoke with Jimmy Lee,…
Keep Reading »Cybersecurity Imperative Key Finding: Digital Transformation Exposing Companies to Higher Cyber Risks
In late 2018, SIA partnered with ESI Thoughtlab, WSJ Pro Cybersecurity and a coalition of other organizations to release The Cybersecurity Imperative, a benchmarking study of the cybersecurity practices and initiatives of global organizations. One key finding of the the global benchmarking study is that the speed of digital transformation is heightening cyber risks for companies…
Keep Reading »In Memoriam: Allen Fritts
This week, the security industry mourned the loss of Allen Fritts, who dedicated more than 30 years to the security and fire professions. Fritts, who spent more than two decades in three operating divisions or Pittway Corp., served as president of Notifier and eventually became president of Honeywell Fire Systems – a role from which…
Keep Reading »SIA Encourages Security Integrators to Submit Entries to 2019 Top 75 Market Leaders
Entries are now open for the Security Sales & Integration (SSI) Top 75 Market Leaders Listings, which highlight dealers and integrators that epitomize the go-to-market model and are pacing the competition in their respecitve market niches. The Security Industry Association (SIA) encourages companies to boost their reputations and validate their standings as industry leaders by…
Keep Reading »ISC West Session Preview: Analytics in the Video Central Station – Proper Deployment, Programming and Configuration to Optimize Operational and Cost Efficiencies
ISC West 2019 is quickly approaching! In addition to great networking, special events and new products and technologies, attendees have access to 85+ top-quality training sessions through SIA Education@ISC. One key session to add to your calendar: Analytics in the Video Central Station – Proper Deployment, Programming and Configuration to Optimize Operational and Cost Efficiencies on Thursday,…
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