Posts Tagged ‘Research’
Strengthening the Relationship Between the Security Industry and DHS Researchers
Today, I testified before a House Homeland Security subcommittee on the relationship between the security industry and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate. Some of my remarks were in reaction to the new DHS S&T 2015-2019 strategic plan, which was released last month. (The strategic plan is available online for…
Keep Reading »Spotlight on Body Armor for the Security Industry
Editor’s Note: Safeguard Armor contributed a report, Body Armor Safety Information for the Security Industry, to the Security Industry Association (SIA), and we are pleased to present that report below. The security industry encompasses a wide range of sectors, with personnel providing protection in settings as diverse as shopping malls and open seas. Many of…
Keep Reading »Imperial Capital’s Key SNG Highlights
The following passage is an excerpt from a Nov. 3 research report from Imperial Capital. We attended the 19th annual Securing New Ground® (SNGTM) Conference, held in New York City, N.Y., from Oct. 29-30, 2014. Securing New Ground® is one of the largest security industry conferences, and is sponsored by the Security Industry Association. This…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association Publishes Study on Business Marketing Effectiveness
Study examines marketing effectiveness of 24 surveillance and 16 access control technology companies, as reported by 1,090 respondents. Silver Spring, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) today announced the release of a major new study designed to improve the marketing effectiveness of organizations selling products and services into the security market—Business Opportunities in the…
Keep Reading »New Edition of SIA Technology Insights Released
Second edition of ground-breaking publication covers trends in video cameras, access control and authentication methods as well as security solutions for small business, manufacturing standards and more. Silver Spring, Md. — The Winter 2013-14 edition of SIA Technology Insights is now available on the Security Industry Association (SIA) website. SIA Technology Insights provides original, exclusive,…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association and County Executives of America Join Forces to Bolster Public Safety and Emergency Management
SIA and CEA pool their expertise in security technologies, local policy making to advocate for enhanced security solutions. Silver Spring, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) and the County Executives of America (CEA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) recently to share resources in support of fostering stronger approaches to public safety and emergency…
Keep Reading »Measuring Marketing Effectiveness
On Oct. 24, I was pleased to share the results of a yearlong study on marketing effectiveness in a webinar presented by the Security Industry Association (SIA), Marketing Effectiveness—Raising Awareness in the Buyer’s Mind. The study offered a view from the buyer’s perspective, and it was supported by nine industry trade publications, which cooperated to…
Keep Reading »SIA Technology Insights Digital Version Released
Publication provides original, vendor-neutral analyses of security technologies Silver Spring, MD — The digital version of SIA Technology Insights is now available on the Security Industry Association (SIA) website. SIA Technology Insights provides original, exclusive, vendor-neutral analyses of emerging security technologies from industry leaders. Produced with the end user in mind, the publication is intended…
Keep Reading »First Edition of SIA Technology Insights Released
Publication provides exclusive vendor-neutral analyses of emerging security technologies SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association has launched a new journal about security technology called SIA Technology Insights. The publication provides original, exclusive, vendor-neutral analyses of emerging security technologies from industry leaders. Produced with the end-user in mind, SIA Technology Insights is intended to…
Keep Reading »SIA Releases Cloud and Mobility White Paper
SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) Standards Committee this week announced the first deliverable of the recently formed Cloud and Mobility Working Group: an industry white paper that explores the impact of the cloud on physical security. The paper, available as a free download from the SIA website, defines the group’s vision…
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