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The Security Industry Association (SIA) is pleased to announce that Motorola Solutions and RFI Communications & Security Systems will each receive a 2023 SIA Member of the Year Award. SIA will present the honourees with their awards at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership meeting, which will be held on March 28, 2023, during ISC West 2023. The SIA Member of the Year Award honours SIA member companies that have shown notable involvement in SIA committees and working groups, SIA events and the SIA Education@ISC conference program; leadership activity; recruitment of SIA members; and contributions to SIA thought leadership and the industry overall. Learning and development offerings For the third consecutive year, SIA will present the award to two companies – highlighting the diversity of the association’s membership and showcasing companies of different scales that exhibit outstanding engagement in SIA and the security industry. SIA is proud to recognise Motorola Solutions and RFI Communications & Security Systems" “SIA is proud to recognise Motorola Solutions and RFI Communications & Security Systems as the 2023 SIA Members of the Year and commends these innovative companies for their exceptional involvement in SIA’s programs and initiatives and commitment to advancing the association’s mission,” said SIA Board of Directors Chair James Rothstein. He adds, “Motorola Solutions and RFI’s outstanding engagement in SIA’s advocacy, events, learning and development offerings and industry leadership has been instrumental in helping SIA further our efforts to shape and drive this global industry forward.” Public safety and enterprise security Motorola Solutions – a pioneer in public safety and enterprise security – has been a corporate member of SIA since 2017. The company and its employees actively participate in a variety of SIA programs, events, offerings and services. Over 15 of the company’s executives participate on a variety of SIA committees, working groups, advisory boards and communities, with Hamish Dobson, Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Physical Security at Motorola Solutions, serving on the SIA Board of Directors. The company is a strong supporter of SIA’s advocacy initiatives and has generously sponsored SIA events. Members of the Motorola Solutions team have been regular attendees of SIA conferences and networking events, and the company’s executives have spoken at SIA events including ISC West and Securing New Ground (SNG). Greater safety and security We share a commitment to educating enterprises, policymakers and the public" “Motorola Solutions is incredibly honoured to be selected as one of the Security Industry Association’s 2023 Members of the Year,” said Hamish Dobson, Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Physical Security at Motorola Solutions. Hamish Dobson adds, “We are proud to be part of SIA’s efforts to drive awareness of technology innovations that bring greater safety and security to businesses and communities. We share a commitment to educating enterprises, policymakers and the public about the responsible use of video security and access control technologies for the benefit of all stakeholders.” Multidisciplined systems integrator RFI – a multidisciplined systems integrator that designs, installs, services and monitors solutions for a broad range of industries and facility types – joined SIA in 2019. The company is an enthusiastic SIA member involved in a variety of SIA events, programs and initiatives, with several executives participating on SIA committees and a growing number of technicians and project managers participating in SIA’s Security Project Management (SPM), Certified Security Project Manager (CSPM) and Security Industry Cybersecurity Certification (SICC) offerings. RFI is an active participant in SIA events and education offerings, regularly attending events like AcceleRISE and participating in SIA’s Security Cornerstones series and Talent Inclusion Mentorship Education (TIME) program. RFI CEO and President Dee Ann Harn was a speaker at the 2022 SNG conference. Regularly attending events We are truly honoured to be recognised as one of SIA’s 2023 Members of the Year" “We are truly honoured to be recognised as one of SIA’s 2023 Members of the Year. We appreciate SIA’s ability to come alongside RFI as we navigate this evolving industry,” said Dee Ann Harn, CEO and President of RFI.  Dee Ann Harn adds, “The resources and the platforms provided by SIA to conduct conversations and build action plans are some of the reasons RFI has continued to thrive after 44 years. We are proud of the RFI community for continuing to seek knowledge and eternally grateful for the partnership SIA provides us to be the best we can be.” Official association business The Advance 2023 will take place on Tuesday, March 28, at 10:30 a.m. in The Venetian Expo during ISC West. At this special membership meeting, attendees will hear a presentation from special guest speaker Christopher Grniet, Global Head of Security and Safety Strategy at Visa; review official association business; meet the new SIA board members and participate in SIA elections; recognise volunteer achievements from the past year; and exchange market intelligence for the year ahead.  In addition to presenting the SIA Member of the Year Award, SIA will honour the 2023 recipients of the SIA Chair’s Award, Sandy Jones Volunteer of the Year Award and Committee Chair of the Year Award.

The Security Industry Association (SIA) is pleased to announce the first members of its Utilities Advisory Board Steering Committee. SIA created the Utilities Advisory Board to offer insight and education to security practitioners, members of the security industry and other stakeholders about emerging security trends, regulatory compliance issues, and recommended practices for protecting utility infrastructure. Steering committee members The steering committee members, listed below, represent a broad range of expertise in the security industry: Chair: Joey St. Jacques, ACRE Vice Chair: David Lathrop, Unlimited Technology Pierre Bourgeix, ESI Convergent Hyong Cho, RFI Communications and Security Systems Jasvir Gill, AlertEnterprise Scott Gross, Con Edison Benji Hutchinson, Paravision Dan Krantz, Secure Worker Access Consortium Steve Lindsay, XTec Harry Regan, SixtyBit Consulting Patrick Simon, Beehive Technology Solutions Steven Sinclair, Convergint Dave Stolerow, Siemens Nathan Vank, IronYun Christopher Walcutt, DirectDefense Gladys Wanyeki, Salto Systems Linda Ziemba, AeroDefense SIA Utilities Advisory Board We are excited to have such an extraordinary group of people leading the SIA Utilities Advisory Board" Security Industry Association’s (SIA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Don Erickson, said “We are excited to have such an extraordinary group of people leading the SIA Utilities Advisory Board. As part of the nation’s critical infrastructure, utilities have unique security challenges, and this esteemed group is extremely qualified to address those challenges.” Chair Joey St. Jacques said he is honoured to lead the group in its vital tasks of educating SIA membership while also helping to protect the utility sector through the delivery of high-quality information. “I’m incredibly impressed with the expertise and unique value that each committee member brings to the table,” said Joey St. Jacques, adding “Their energy, passion and knowledge is overwhelming. I look forward to the Utilities Advisory Board delivering valuable insights and guidance to SIA members and utility security practitioners.” Featuring five subcommittees The SIA Utilities Advisory Board includes five subcommittees focused on cyber security, regulations, technology, security practitioners and partnerships. The subcommittee chairs are: Cyber security Subcommittee: Patrick Simon, Beehive Technology Solutions Regulations Subcommittee: Christopher Walcutt, DirectDefense Technology Subcommittee: Jasvir Gill, AlertEnterprise Security Practitioners Subcommittee: Steven Sinclair, Convergint Partnerships Subcommittee: Pierre Bourgeix, ESI Convergent Membership in the subcommittees is open to all utility security practitioners, SIA members and other interested parties, regardless of whether they are on the steering committee.

ESX has announced the winners of its 2018 Innovation Awards program, which recognises outstanding products and services that drive the electronic security and life safety industry forward. Judges selected winners from a pool of applications from manufacturers and service providers, serving the industry with innovative end-user offerings and tools that help dealers, integrators and monitoring professionals become more efficient and profitable. The winners selected are recognised as next-gen products and services that offer significant opportunities for growth. 2018 award winners Electronic/Mechanical Locks Yale Locks & Hardware – Nest x Yale Lock Gate/Door Operators Nortek Security & Control – Linear Smart Garage Door Operator Hosted/Managed Access Systems DMP – Virtual Keypad Access Cable & Structured Wiring Comtrend – PG-9172PoE G.hn Powerline Adapter with PoE (Power over Ethernet) Cable & Wiring Accessories - Connectors/Wiring Harnesses/Terminals Mag Daddy – ¾” Bridle Ring with 65# Magnet PERS Essence – Care@Home Communicator Controllers & Control Panels - Analogue/Addressable/Conventional Systems NAPCO Security Technologies – FireLink Detection Appliances - Smoke/Heat/Gas Detection Devices Nortek Security & Control – 2GIG Stove & Grill Guard Sensor Productivity Mobile Applications DMP – Dealer Admin 2.0 Installation and Service Tools/Testers Mag Daddy – Camera Mounting Kit Cellular/Radio Communicators M2M Services – MQ03-LTE Controllers & Control Panels Alula – Connect+ Two-Way Voice Platform Notification Appliances - Monitor/Contacts/Environmental OPTEX – WFX-360 Series Outdoor Detection OPTEX – Fitlink Series Commercial App for Security/Life Safety Systems DMP – Virtual Keypad 6.0 Residential App for Security/Life Safety Systems Honeywell – Honeywell Lyric Controller and Apple Homekit Enhanced/Verified Monitoring NMC – Proactive Video Monitoring Home Automation/Home Control Systems Interlogix – Interlogix Command Button Internet of Things (IoT) Device Interlogix – UltraSync Doorbell Camera Drones Nightingale Security – Robotic Aerial Security Hosted and Managed Video Systems (VSaaS) DICE Corporation – Cloud Video Recording IP Cameras Hikvision USA Inc. – Thermal Bi-Spectrum Camera System Megapixel/HD Cameras Honeywell – Honeywell Total Connect Wireless HD Video Camera Family Monitors EIZO Inc. – DuraVision FDF2304W-IP Video Analytics Dahua Technology – 2MP AI Network Box Camera (IPC-HF824FN-FR) The standard-setting awards program was judged by a panel of industry professionals in the following areas: Features and functions Innovation End-user experience Ability to solve a problem Revenue growth potential Impact on company value and efficiencies Compliance with regulations The top ten category winners will compete in the TechVision Challenge – a live, Shark Tank-style competition judged by industry experts at ESXTop-10 winners in TechVision Challenge The judges for the 2018 Innovation Awards were: Don Childers of Security Central; Michele Monheim of Eastern States Sentinel Alarm Services, Inc.; Mike Moritz of RFI, Steve Paley of Rapid Security Solutions, LLC; and Mark Sepulveda of USA Alarm Systems. Winners will be featured on the show floor at the ESX Innovation Awards Showcase in Booth 707 during expo hours, June 20-21. In addition, the top ten category winners will compete in the TechVision Challenge – a live, Shark Tank-style competition judged by industry experts at ESX. The judges for the 2018 TechVision Challenge will be: Steve Firestone of Select Security, Robert Few of The Connection Xchange and Melissa Brinkman of Custom Alarm.