Joint Letter to Federal, State and Local Officials From SIA, ESA and TMA
The Security Industry Association, the Electronic Security Association and The Monitoring Association partnered to develop this joint letter to federal, state and local officials in an effort to do their part to help fight the coronavirus pandemic during this extraordinary time.
Keep Reading »SIA Technology Insights – Spring 2020
In every issue of SIA Technology Insights, we try to look to the cutting edge (and sometimes even to the bleeding edge) of security technology, to ensure you stay current with the steady whir of technology change. This edition examines the new world of security, where everything is online, machines are learning to perform tasks and threats can come from anywhere in the world.
Keep Reading »What NIST Data Shows About Facial Recognition and Demographics
In December 2019, the National Institute of Standards and Technology published the most comprehensive report to date on the performance of facial recognition algorithms. A closer look at the findings in their proper context is essential to understanding the implications.
Keep Reading »Security Market Index: January 2020 Edition
January 2020’s Security Market Index (SMI) is 55 — lower than the November 2019 SMI of 69 and the September 2019 SMI of 59 but still indicating positive conditions within the industry.
Keep Reading »Security Megatrends: The 2020 Vision for the Security Industry
Security Megatrends, an annual publication of the Security Industry Association, analyzes and forecasts the major trends affecting security industry businesses. The publication captures a vision of the industry’s future and distills key trends that will impact your organization in the coming year.
Keep Reading »Physical Security in the U.S. Health Care Market
This SIA/IHS Markit white paper for SIA members shares market statistics, end-user feedback and actionable opportunity analysis for physical security vendors and service providers.
Keep Reading »Physical Security in the U.S. Education Market
This SIA/IHS Markit white paper for SIA members shares market statistics, end-user feedback and actionable opportunity analysis for physical security vendors and service providers.
Keep Reading »Physical Security in the U.S. Retail Market
This SIA/IHS Markit white paper for SIA members shares market statistics, end-user feedback and actionable opportunity analysis for physical security vendors and service providers.
Keep Reading »Security Market Index: November 2019 Edition
Provided to SIA members as a review of current market conditions, the November SMI shows that confidence in the security industry is coming back after a September dip.
Keep Reading »SIA Signs Multi-Organization Letter to Congress on Facial Recognition
SIA has urged Congress to consider viable alternatives to bans on facial recognition to allow safe, accurate and effective use of the technology.
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