SIA Hails Passage Of Power And Security Systems Act
SIA has led a coalition in support of extending the current exemption for security and life safety products, which is set to expire on July 1, 2017. Without an extension, manufacturers must redesign EPS products to meet the “no-load” standard, more than doubling their cost unnecessarily. H.R. 6375 is supported by SIA, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association, and the Electronic Security Association, which have also worked with energy efficiency community on the common-sense provision.
How OSDP Will Help Security Professionals
The Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP) is a communication standard adopted by the Security Industry Association (SIA) that lets security equipment, such as card and biometric readers from one company interface easily with control panels and equipment from another manufacturer. In other words, OSDP fosters interoperability among security devices. It also adds sophistication and security benefits through features such as bi-directional communication and read/write capabilities.
2016 Physical Security Market Influencer: Scott Schafer, EVP, Arecont Vision
The Security.World community voted during the summer of 2016 and selected the Physical Security and Video Surveillance industry’s Top 12 Influencers. This Profile of Scott Schafer is one in the series of 12 of those individuals that are making a difference in our industry. Congratulations to Scott Schafer, VP, Arecont Vision. We reached out to Scott to get his views and insight on what is happening in the physical security and video surveillance market. Here are his thoughts…
2016 Physical Security Industry Influencers: VOTE NOW!
Scroll down and read about the 2016 Security.World Industry Influencers then vote for who you believe influences our industry the most. Who do you believe has great insight into the physical security and video surveillance markets that their advice needs to be followed? Who do you make sure you check out as a conference speaker, or follow closely on twitter, or read all their blogs? Below is a list of nominations submitted during July. Vote now and Security.World will accept and count the votes our community submits for the industry leaders and market influencers. Who do you vote for?
2016: Who Is a Physical Security and Video Surveillance Market Influencer?
It’s time for the Third Annual Physical Security and Video Surveillance Market Influencers Nominations. Nominate yourself —or that influential market leader— that others should listen to and take note of their subject matter expertise and industry foresight. Security.World will take nominations through August 5th, 2016. Are you an industry mover and shaker? Do you —or someone you know— command an audience when they speak on the subject? Do you, or someone you know, have such great insight into the physical security and video surveillance markets that their advice needs to be followed? For example, conference speakers, twitter, bloggers, or the like. Nominate yourself —or that influential market leader— that others should listen to and take note of their subject matter expertise and industry foresight.
2015 SecurityHive Industry Influencers: Vote Here
Scroll down and read about the 2015 SecurityHive Industry Influencers below and vote for who you believe influences our industry the most. Who do you believe has great insight into the physical security and video surveillance markets that their advice needs to be followed? Who do you make sure you check out as a conference […]
Industry Mourns Loss of Long-Time CCTV Exec Frank DeFina
One of our industry’s top market influencers has suddenly passed away this pass weekend. Frank DeFina, Senior Director, Strategic Sales, at IP-camera manufacturer Hikvision has died. The cause of his death and DeFina’s age were not immediately known.
BSI Published New Guidance for Physical Security in All Size Organisations
Called BS 16000 Security management – strategic and operational guidelines this latest guidance includes vocabulary, principles, and a framework for anyone within an organization’s security functions, either as a starting point or to review and improve existing security arrangements. As security advances —notably the growing capabilities for collecting and analysing data via a proliferating array of internet-connected devices— security management is now about so much more than simply reacting to threats and risks.
Arizona Alarm Association
The Arizona Alarm Association is a non-profit organization which is recognized as the association which represents burglar alarm companies in Arizona. AzAA is governed by a Board of Directors consisting of ten people which are elected by the membership. Board members are elected for two year terms and the Board meets approximately ten times per […]
NICE Suspect Search’s List of Industry Accolades Growing
NICE Systems has announced that it is the winner of three awards for NICE Suspect Search, recognizing the solution’s innovation and functionality. The solution has already been recognised by five other award programs since its launch last year.
Louroe Electronics CEO Joins Security Industry Association’s Board of Directors
Louroe Electronics, the world leader in audio monitoring within the security industry, is pleased to announce that CEO Richard Brent, has been elected to the Security Industry Association’s (SIA) Board of Directors. Brent brings a wealth of knowledge in audio security and over a decade of experience in government affairs to SIA’s leadership.
House Homeland Security Committee Passes $10Billion Border Security Bill
The House Committee on Homeland Security has approved a $10 billion border security bill that demands the full implementation of a biometric entry/exit system for the United States and received support from the Airport Entry and Exit Working Group, International Biometrics and Identification Association (IBIA) and the Security Industry Association (SIA).
SecurityHive Profiles Fredrik Nilsson, General Manager, Axis Communications
The SecurityHive.com community voted during the summer of 2014 and selected the Physical Security and Video Surveillance industry’s Top 12 Influencers. – This Profile is one in the series of 12 making a difference in our industry Fredrik Nilsson, General Manager for Axis Communications Fredrik Nilsson is the general manager for Axis Communications with […]
Frontier Debuts Industry’s Most Nimble and Intelligent Security Controller
Frontier Security, a developer of integrated enterprise security management solutions for more than 35 years, announced the release of the Cylon Security Controller. Cylon is a unique device that provides future proofing for installations over the next decade, even as processing power improves and more security functionality moves onboard.
MicroPower Technologies Joins the Security Industry Association
MicroPower Technologies Inc., an award-winning provider of surveillance solutions optimized for rapid, cost-effective deployment, announced today that it has joined the Security Industry Association (SIA), a non-profit trade association representing manufacturers, service providers and integrators of physical security products.
SightLogix CEO to Moderate Webcast on New Physical Security Regulations for Electric Grid
SightLogix President and CEO John Romanowich will moderate a webcast on Wednesday, September 10 at 1:00pm on impending regulations and their impact on owners and operators of the North American electric grid. This Security Industry Association (SIA) webcast will discuss the role for security providers to help utilities meet increased physical security requirements, the potential scope of applicable facilities, an explanation of the timelines for compliance, and details to resolve before the finalization of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regulation.
Security Industry Association And ISC Events Present Largest Security Trade Show Of The Year
ISC West 2014, produced by ISC Events and sponsored by the Security Industry Association (SIA), attracted record attendance this year with more than 26,000 industry professionals attending the three-day exposition, which was held at the Sands Expo Convention Center in Las Vegas April 2-4. Attendees enjoyed direct access to tens of thousands of products […]
Raymond Dean Of Stanley Convergent Security Solutions To Receive SIA Lippert Award
The Security Industry Association (SIA) announced the selection of Raymond Dean, vice president of key accounts for Stanley Convergent Security Solutions (CSS), as this year’s recipient of the George R. Lippert Memorial Award. The SIA Lippert Award Committee, composed of previous recipients of the Lippert Award, unanimously chose Dean from a field of nominees. Dean, […]
Boon Edam is Proud to Sponsor SIA LeadHER Event
Boon Edam to be a Partner Sponsor for the LeadHER Event June 12-13, 2023, in Nashville, Tennessee, presented by the Security Industry Association (SIA) and ASIS International. The day-and-a-half event combines curated education and networking events with engaging opportunities to connect and collaborate for women in the vital and growing Security Industry.
Extensive New Poll Finds Most Americans Support Facial Recognition
The survey of 1,000 adults found that most Americans support the use of facial recognition across a wide range of applications. Commissioned by the Security Industry Association (SIA), the survey found that while a solid majority of Americans approve of facial recognition technology generally and 68% say it can make society safer, support rises significantly when it comes to specific public and private sector applications