Find articles published in the SIA Technology Insights journal, a twice-annual journal focusing on emerging security technologies, and authored by SIA members.

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Mitigating the Silo Vulnerability

The GRC framework brings physical security and cybersecurity together Governance, risk and compliance (GRC) provide an integrated framework for managing security programs across both physical and cyber domains. This high-level approach ensures that security investments align strategically with business objectives, risks are systematically identified and mitigated and regulatory requirements are consistently met across an organization.…

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From Legacy Systems to Modern Functionality

A cloud-managed approach can make upgrades more gradual and manageable Security integrators are entering a pivotal upgrade cycle that represents far more than routine system refreshes. Across commercial security, customers are looking to modernize legacy intrusion, video, access control and life safety systems by moving toward unified cloud-managed platforms. The opportunity for integrators is significant.…

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The Room Where It Happens

A few key steps can increase security leaders’ influence during acquisitions Acquisitions are often billed as moments of bold opportunity. For senior executives and boards, these deals are about accelerating growth, unlocking synergies and strengthening competitive advantage. But for the teams responsible for making operations run safely and smoothly—including physical security —acquisitions can feel like…

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Unifying Security Without Overhauling It

Open platforms bring together existing systems while avoiding disruption When business continuity, physical security and cybersecurity operate in silos, gaps are inevitable. Disconnected systems create blind spots and affect response times, adding friction at the exact moment when speed and clarity matter. Converging security and business functions increases efficiency and versatility by reducing duplicative efforts.…

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The Key to Future Integration Success

Software is now a critical factor in system design Today’s systems integrator faces a unique mix of opportunity and pressure. While demand for system retrofits, modernization projects and artificial intelligence-optimized physical security solutions continues to increase, end users also expect faster deployments, clearer documentation and more proactive life-cycle management than ever before. For many integrators,…

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Speeding Response When Shots Are Fired

Combining acoustic and infrared detection systems boosts accuracy and effectiveness Gun-related violence continues to affect communities across the United States, with 2024 averaging more than one mass shooting per day. As a result, protecting people in outdoor public spaces, such as parking lots, shopping centers, corporate campuses and stadiums, has become a growing priority for…

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Minimizing Disruption, Maximizing Learning

How advanced security solutions empower schools to focus on their core mission In today’s educational landscape, the safety of students, staff and faculty is key. But this should never come at the cost of disrupting the true purpose of schools: learning. K–12 establishments are adopting innovative security solutions that work seamlessly behind the scenes, ensuring…

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