SIA Names Zenitel’s Dan Rothrock as Chair of New Audio & Intelligent Communications Working Group
Working group formed to develop informational and educational resources that will help increase the industry’s knowledge base on the application of audio and communications solutions within security. The Security Industry Association (SIA) is proud to announce that Dan Rothrock, president of Zenitel Americas, has been appointed as the first chair of SIA’s newly formed Audio…
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Security Industry Association Announces the 2021 Security Megatrends
Artificial Intelligence climbs to top of trends, as industry predicts AI and machine learning to have most impact on technology advancement in the coming years. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has identified and forecasted the 2021 Security Megatrends, which form the basis of SIA’s signature annual Security Megatrends report identifying the…
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Security Industry Association to Present Andrew Lanning with 2020 SIA Progress Award
Lanning, co-founder of Integrated Security Technologies (IST), will be recognized during Securing New Ground on Oct. 21. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Andrew Lanning as the 2020 recipient of the SIA Progress Award, an honor presented by SIA’s Women in Security Forum to celebrate individuals who pave the way to…
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SIA Announces Min Kyriannis as 2020 Recipient of the Jay Hauhn Excellence in Partnerships Award
Kyriannis will be recognized for her leadership in security industry collaboration during Securing New Ground on Oct. 21. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has selected Min Kyriannis as the 2020 recipient of the Jay Hauhn Excellence in Partnerships Award, an annual distinction recognizing leadership in security industry collaboration. Kyriannis is the…
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Denis Hébert Named 2020 SIA George R. Lippert Memorial Award Winner
Longtime volunteer and business leader recognized for efforts to strategically shape SIA’s future, to contribute knowledge to industry and to build a long-term partnership between SIA and ISC Events. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has selected Denis Hébert – president of Feenics – as the 2020 recipient of the George R. Lippert Memorial…
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Extensive New Poll Finds Most Americans Support Facial Recognition
68% of Americans Say Facial Recognition Technology Can Make Society Safer SILVER SPRING, Md. – Leading independent polling firm Schoen Cooperman Research recently conducted a nationwide poll on Americans’ views of facial recognition technology. The survey of 1,000 adults found that most Americans support the use of facial recognition across a wide range of applications.…
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Security Industry Association Names Ric McCullough Chair of SIA Executive Advisory Board
PSA Security Network president appointed as leader for group which serves as the executive forum for the association. The Security Industry Association (SIA) is proud to announce that Ric McCullough, president, PSA Security Network, has been appointed as the first chairman of the SIA Executive Advisory Board. McCullough, who became a member of the PSA…
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Security Industry Association Names Chris Peckham Chair of SIA Education and Training Committee
Peckham brings extensive technical and industry knowledge to his role; will help ensure SIA is able to deliver training programs needed to develop tomorrow’s workforce. Silver Spring, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) is pleased to announce that Chris Peckham of Ollivier Corporation has been selected to become the new chair of the SIA…
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Security Industry Association Says Portland, Ore., Facial Recognition Bans Are Shortsighted
City council’s decision to prohibit the technology’s use by businesses impacts companies’ ability to secure their facilities and property and protect their people and customers. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) says that the decision by the city council of Portland, Ore., to ban facial recognition technology use by businesses in places…
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Security Industry Association and Electronic Security Association Launch Foundation for Advancing Security Talent
The new nonprofit organization is dedicated to connecting talented, motivated individuals with opportunities in the security technology and life safety field. DALLAS, Texas – The Security Industry Association (SIA) and the Electronic Security Association (ESA) have launched the Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST), a new 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization designed to promote careers in the…
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