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Honeywell to showcase its MAXPRO and Galaxy Flex security solutions at IFSEC 2012

Wed, 09 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT

The MAXPRO Cloud solution is a hosted service that gives organisations access to their video surveillance anywhere

Honeywell announced the latest updates to its MAXPRO and Galaxy Flex security solutions as well as third party solutions to be demonstrated at the IFSEC 2012 International security trade show taking place at the...

SIA reveals new logo at ISC West

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 08:00:00 GMT

The new logo reflects a more global, simplified representation of SIA

Jay Hauhn, Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Security Industry Association (SIA), unveiled the organisation’s new logo on March 28, 2012 at the ISC West show in Las Vegas.

The new logo, which was created...

The Security Industry Association appoints Marcus Dunn as Director of Government Relations

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Marcus brings a wide variety of experiences to SIA, including work with associations and government relations

The Security Industry Association (SIA) announced recently the appointment of Marcus Dunn as the association's Director of Government Relations. Dunn replaces Don Erickson, who was named as SIA's Chief Executive Officer late last year. Dunn comes to SIA from Susan Davis International, a public relations firm, where he served as a senior account executive.

Dunn's previous...

Security Industry Association seeks nominations for judges for 2012 SIA New Product Showcase

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT

SIA New Product Showcase (NPS) at ISC West, which will be held between March 27-30 in Las Vegas

The Security Industry Association (SIA) is seeking nominations for judges for the 2012 SIA New Product Showcase (NPS) at ISC West, which will be held March 27-30 at the Sands Expo Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Since 1979, the NPS has...

Security Industry Association announces OSDP with Data Security Extension

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT

The Security Industry Association (SIA) is pleased to announce the Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP) with Data Security Extension as a new Standards Department project within the organisation's American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited standards programme.

OSDP was originally developed by HID Global and Mercury Security Corporation (with some recent contribution from Codebench, Inc.) as a communication protocol for interfacing peripheral devices, like card readers, to control panels or other security management systems. The SIA version will support both IP communications and point-to-point serial interfaces such as RS-485. The serial version of the protocol has been fully adopted by numerous manufacturers and others are in the development stages of implementation.

"We think that there is a glaring need for this type of specification within the industry," said SIA Standards Chairman Steve Van Till. "There is...

BSIA hosts roundtable meeting to discuss role of private sector in security services

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT

The wider issue of elected Police and Crime Commisioners was also discussed
The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) hosted a lively roundtable meeting in the Houses of Parliament on Tuesday (22^nd November), bringing together Parliamentarians from across the political spectrum to discuss the future of policing and the role of the private sector in delivering essential services.

Chaired by Aidan Burley MP,...

Security Industry Association names Don Erickson next CEO

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT

SIA Government Relations Director Don Erickson was named CEO at the annual board of directors meeting
The Security Industry Association (SIA) is pleased to announce the appointment of its next chief executive officer. SIA Government Relations Director Don Erickson was named CEO at the annual board of directors meeting.
"After an extensive evaluation over the past several months, the SIA Board this week unanimously decided to select Don Erickson to lead...

16th annual Securing New Ground Conference shares ideas on future trends and opportunities in the security industry

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 08:00:00 GMT

The Securing New Ground Conference will be held at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City on 1-2 November 2011
The 16^th annual Securing New Ground Conference, hosted by the Security Industry Association (SIA), is a unique forum bringing together leading investors, executives and end users in the security industry. Held this year 1-2 November at the Roosevelt...

Tri-Ed/Northern Video CEO wins 2011 Lippert Award for excellent contributions to the security industry

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Steven Roth will receive the award at 2011 Security Week Gala on 2 November 2011
Steven Roth, CEO, Tri-Ed/Northern Video has been unanimously selected as the 2011 Lippert Award winner by a panel of past award recipients. The George R. Lippert Memorial Award, which was first presented by the

SIA launches quarterly publication reviewing use and sale of electronic physical security solutions

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 08:00:00 GMT

State Policy Digest will help SIA members become more aware of state policies
The Security Industry Association (SIA) launched a new quarterly publication, State Policy Digest, which will provide a review of the previous quarter's state legislative proposals, activities and trends impacting the electronic and physical security industry.
State Policy Digest will help SIA members become more aware of state...

SIA and InterPort Police-International Association to host Security Week Gala in New York

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 08:00:00 GMT

The Fred V. Morrone Memorial 9/11 Award and the George R. Lippert Memorial Award will be presented
The Security Industry Association (SIA) and the InterPort Police-International Association of Airport & Seaport Police will host the Security Week Gala from 7:00-10:00 p.m., 2 November 2011 at the Lighthouse on Chelsea Pier 61, New York.
Two awards will be given at the event. The Fred V. Morrone Memorial 9/11 Award is given each year to an individual who...

SIA report reveals that business confidence among members of the security industry dipped in Q2/2011

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Intrusion products are poised to recover steadily as the industry capitalises on new growth opportunities
Business confidence among members of the security industry dipped slightly in the second quarter of 2011, according to a report in the Security Industry Association's (SIA) Quarterly Research Update. This is not surprising given headlines in the business press that the economy is stumbling a bit. Still, security industry executives continue to see...

SIA opposes budget reductions that would impact Department of Homeland Security grant programs

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 08:00:00 GMT

SIA sent a letter to the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee opposing the cuts
The Security Industry Association (SIA) strongly opposes proposed House of Representatives reductions in the fiscal year 2012 budget that would severely impact Department of Homeland Security grant programs such as Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) and the State Homeland...

Security Industry Association (SIA) releases paper on harmonisation of standards in the security industry

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 08:00:00 GMT

SIA releases document whioch focuses on increasing coordination between groups to achieve best results
For the past several years, stakeholders have shown interest in how the various standards and specification developing organizations within the electronic physical security industry relate to each other.
Recently, SIA Standards has attempted to address this issue by reaching out to other groups and discussing ways in which we can harmonize our efforts to deliver an...

IPSA supports Bill Butler’s statement on new security industry regulation

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 08:00:00 GMT

IPSA supports Bill Butler for concern on new regulatory regime for the security industry
The International Professional Security Association voiced its complete support for Bill Butler and the

Security Industry Association honours outstanding contributors

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 08:00:00 GMT

SIA names Legislator of the Year, Global Security Leadership and Statesman award winners
The Security Industry Association on recently honoured Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr., D-N.J., Congresswoman Candice Miller, D-MI, and John Romanowich, President/CEO and founder of SightLogix, with industry awards.
Congressman Pallone was named SIA's 2011 Legislator of the Year for sponsoring legislation that President...

SightLogix CEO John Romanowich gets "Statesman Award’ from Security Industry Association

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 08:00:00 GMT

SIA Government Summit was held June 21-22 at the Phoenix Park Hotel in Washington, D.C.
John Romanowich, President and CEO of SightLogix, received the Security Industry Association (SIA) "Statesman Award" on June 21 during the SIA Public Policy Dinner as part of SIA's 2011 Government Summit in...

SIA to host Airport Security keynote lunch at Government summit 2011

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 08:00:00 GMT

SightLogix CEO to moderate infrastructure protection panel at 2011 SIA Government Summit

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 08:00:00 GMT

SIA calls for presentations issued for ISC West 2012

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 08:00:00 GMT