Security Industry Association (SIA) News

The Houston Police Department received the awards from IACP and SIA  The Houston Police Department and the Greater Houston Retailers Association received the 2014 Michael Shanahan Award for Excellence in Public-Private Cooperation from the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) and the Security Industry Association (SIA) on Oct. 26 during a ceremony in Orlando, Fla. The Shanahan Award recognises outstanding achievement in the development and implementation...

SIA will honour two of its members for their contributions to increasing collaboration between SIA The Security Industry Association (SIA) will present the first annual Jay Hauhn Excellence in Partnerships Award at SIA Honours Night on Nov. 19, 2014, at The Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers in New York City, the association announced recently. SIA will honour two of its members for their contributions to increasing collaboration between SIA and vertical market organisations: Mike...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the release of the ANSI/SIA CP-01-2014 False Alarm reduction standard. CP-01-2014 details recommended design features for security system control panels and their associated arming and disarming devices to reduce the incidence of false alarm dispatches. The new version features definitions for remote devices and includes updated verbiage stemming from requests for interpretation from the last update of the standard in 2010. The effort to up...

SIA recently updated the agenda for the conference online at http://www.securingnewground.com The Security Industry Association (SIA) will host Securing New Ground® (SNGTM), the premiere executive conference in the security industry, on Oct. 29-30, 2014, at the Millennium Broadway Hotel in New York City. SIA recently updated the agenda for the conference online at http://www.securingnewground.com. By attending SNGTM, security suppliers and practitioners gain access to...

As a member of SIA, MicroPower Technologies capitalises on networking and partnership opportunities MicroPower Technologies Inc., an award-winning provider of surveillance solutions optimised for rapid, cost-effective deployment, announced recently that it has joined the Security Industry Association (SIA), a non-profit trade association representing manufacturers, service providers and integrators of physical security products. SIA advances industry and member interests by...

Attendees and media can register at isceast.com ISC East sponsored by the Security Industry Association (SIA), the largest security event in the Northeast United States, recently opened registration for the Nov. 19-20, 2014, conference. Attendees and media can register at isceast.com. More than 200 exhibitors and brands will attend the show, including a number of new faces — including ADI, as well as ScanSource and Ingram Micro, to name a few. The conference draws thous...

John Romanowich will moderate the webcast on September 10 at 1:00pm 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.The 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 fac...

Frank De Fina has over 30 years of leadership experience in the security industry SightLogix announced recently that Frank De Fina, a security industry veteran with over 30 years of leadership experience, has joined the company as Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Frank-De-Fina “We are thrilled to welcome Frank De Fina to SightLogix,” said John Romanowich, SightLogix President and CEO. “Frank’s extensive experience creating market-leadin...

The best standards are often baseline, common-denominator standards that leave room for innovation The collaboration between ONVIF and SIA to develop new access control standards is just the latest standards-related news from the Security Industry Association (SIA), the American trade association headquartered in Silver Spring, Md., near Washington, D.C.  In fact, SIA has a long history and tradition of standards development, dating back to the 1980s. SIA has produced 1...

Linear’s GD00Z Z-Wave garage door controller won the award for Best Access Control/ID System for Gate/Door Operators Leading security and home automation, access control, and health and wellness manufacturer for residential and commercial markets, Linear LLC, recently announced the Linear GD00Z Z-Wave Garage Door Controller has won the ESX Maximum Impact Award for Best Access Control/ID System for Gate/Door Operators. The awards are given out annually at the Electronic S...

The next generation of access control standards will be developed by the recently announced collaboration between the Open Network Video Interface Forum (ONVIF) and the Security Industry Association (SIA), the American trade association headquartered in Silver Spring, Md., near Washington, D.C. Both organisations have staked a claim in the area of access control standards, and now they’re seeing their interests converge. SIA’s Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP) standard addresse...

Remcam’ subscription service uses RemoteGUARD software integrated seamlessly into MOBOTIX CCTV systems Remcam (Scotland) Ltd has launched a new service designed exclusively to help MOBOTIX Partners offer remotely monitored security services across the United Kingdom. The new subscription service uses RemoteGUARD software integrated seamlessly into the advanced features pioneered by the MOBOTIX decentralised CCTV systems including motion analytics, two way audio and the n...

The SNC-XM631 greatly expands the capabilities of its X Series line of IP mini-dome cameras Sony Electronics is adding a new model to its award-winning X Series line of IP mini-dome cameras. The SNC-XM631 is powered by the IPELA ENGINE™ EX signal processing system, allowing it to deliver full HD picture quality in challenging lighting conditions using Sony´s unique wide dynamic range technology (View-DR) and image stabilisation technology. The indoor camera has a w...

The MorphoAccess® SIGMA unites the World’s #1 ranked fingerprint technology with a wide array of recognition factors MorphoAccess® SIGMA Series reader submitted by MorphoTrak won the Best of Biometrics Award at the 2014 New Product Showcase (NPS) held by the Security Industry Association at ISC West. MorphoAccess® SIGMA Series biometric access reader combines three powerful attributes that ultimately contributed to winning the award: Industry leading genu...

Sony’s X Series of IP cameras are the company’s first to be rated for use on board buses and trains The X Series mini dome IP cameras from Sony Electronics won the Security Industry Association’s 2014 New Product Showcase (NPS) for the “Best of Video Surveillance Cameras IP” Award at the NPS awards ceremony at ISC West on Wednesday, April 2. “We are pleased that the SIA has recognised Sony’s X Series of IP cameras for their exceptiona...

The PRO E-PIR portfolio offers a variety of models to optimally address varying perimeter, performance, and budget needs Xtralis, the world’s leading provider of very early & reliable detection and remote visual verification safety and security solutions, recently announced the ADPRO® PRO E-Super Long Range (SLR) passive infrared (PIR) detector, the industry’s longest range detector. This product is a member of the ADPRO PRO E-portfolio of volumetric, curt...

Samsung received the award in the 35th annual SIA New Product Showcase at ISC West Samsung Techwin America was honoured with the Best Surveillance Video Data Storage Award in the 35th annual SIA New Product Showcase (NPS) at ISC West 2014 for its for its SRM-872 Mobile NVR. “Winning the New Product Showcase Award for the Surveillance Video Storage category is an honour and reflects the Samsung team’s hard work to develop and deliver powerful solutions that provide...

The R100 surface mounted wireless reader significantly extends the reach and application of access control Securitron, an ASSA ABLOY Group company, is bringing access control to new applications with its new R100 Surface Mounted Wireless Reader with Aperio® technology. The R100 was awarded ‘Best in Access Control Products Wireless’ from the Security Industry Association’s 2014 New Product Showcase. Capable of mounting directly on glass, stone, granite or...

New Product Showcase recognises winners in product and service categories Sentry360, a US-based manufacturer of high-megapixel IP cameras, launched their first non-camera product on January 20, 2014, and it was named Best New Product in Network Support Solutions by Security Industry Association (SIA) in this year’s New Product Showcase (NPS) at International Security Conference (ISC) in Las Vegas. According to SIA CEO Don Erickson, “These new technologies and solu...

The 5K/2K takes place at 7:30AM, with Awards Ceremony to follow at 5:15 PM at Sands Expo and Convention Center Mission 500 marks the 5th anniversary of the Security 5K/2K run/walk, a cornerstone of Mission 500’s fundraising efforts at ISC West 2014. The event is a collaboration between organising sponsors United Publications, publishers of Security Systems News and Security Director News; Reed Exhibitions; and Mission 500. Core sponsors of the 2014 Mission 500 5K/2K ar...

The award winners were chosen from wide array of nominees and each was ranked based on industry experience The Women’s Security Council, a network of successful security professionals focused on promoting the advancement of women in the industry, is pleased to announce the winners of the 2014 WSC Women of the Year awards. The awards program honours the top female professionals in the security industry in a variety of categories. This year’s 2014 Women of the Year...

SavySec Security is a specialistmanned guarding and event security agency and now has 60 people actively working every week The London security company, SavySec Security has pioneered a brand new approach to building security and guard duty with an attractive new role for security professionals. The company, which supplies professional, highly trained SIA licensed security personnel to clients in London and surrounding areas, has launched an utterly unique ‘get paid to s...

Total Recall Corporation, a video-centric security technology provider specialising in surveillance solutions, has brought together nine state-of-the-art technology vendors to deliver an award-winning IP-based, digital video surveillance solution used by the U.S. Park Police, National Park Service (NPS) and the Department of Interior (DOI) to enhance public safety and improve operational efficiencies at the recently renovated Statue of Liberty National Monument and Liberty Island. The high-prof...

Total Recall has brought 9 security vendors to enhance security at the Statue of Liberty National Monument Total Recall Corporation, a video-centric security technology provider specialising in surveillance solutions, has brought together nine state-of-the-art technology vendors to deliver an award-winning IP-based, digital video surveillance solution used by the U.S. Park Police, National Park Service (NPS) and the Department of Interior (DOI) to enhance public safety and imp...

Mission 500 will also be involved in a number of other initiatives at ISC West As part of its mission to support even more children in need, Mission 500 – having already met its original goal of sponsoring 500 children around the world – is continuing its efforts to assist children in crisis. This year the charity organisation marks the 5th anniversary of the Security 5K/2K run/walk, a cornerstone of Mission 500’s fundraising efforts and a staple event at ISC...

SIA advances industry and members interests by advocating pro-industry policies and legislation WavestoreUSA, a provider of professional digital video and audio recording solutions for video surveillance applications, recently announced that it has joined the Security Industry Association (SIA), a nonprofit trade association representing manufacturers, service providers, and integrators of physical security products. SIA advances industry and members interests by advocating p...

Pelco announced that Mission 500 has been selected as its new flagship charity Mission 500 was featured at two important industry events during the final week of November 2013. At the Pelco by Schneider Electric World Vision Kisongo Experience tour on November 19, Mission 500 and World Vision, a humanitarian organisation dedicated to working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice, pr...

The SIA presented Boxer with the award in a ceremony on Capitol Hill The Security Industry Association (SIA) recently presented Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., with its award for Legislator of the Year in 2013 for her tireless dedication to school safety. SIA presented Boxer with the award in a ceremony on Capitol Hill on Dec. 18. Specifically, SIA recognised Boxer as its 2013 Legislator of the Year for her efforts to enact the School Safety Enhancements Act of 2013 (S. 146), w...

The achievement coincides with winning Security Guarding Company and ACS Champion of the Year awards Axis Security has achieved the highest SIA Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS) score in its history and one of the highest ever attained by a manned guarding company. Its score of 164 out of a theoretical maximum of 174 is attributed to Axis Security’s continued investment in employee training, and the development of a software platform that facilitates improved contract ma...

The annual award will mark contributions to the life safety industry The Security Industry Association (SIA) recently announced the establishment of the Jay Hauhn Excellence in Partnerships Award. On Nov. 20, SIA hosted SIA Honors Night: Celebrating Performance, Partnerships and People in the Security Industry, its annual awards and charity dinner, held at The Lighthouse and Chelsea Piers in New York, N.Y. During the ceremony, SIA CEO Don Erickson unveiled the Jay Hauhn Excel...