Security Industry Association (SIA) News

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 organizations 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...

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 stabilization 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 ge...

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 recognized Sony’s X Series of IP cameras for their exceptiona...

Samsung received the award in the 35th annual SIA New Product Showcase at ISC West Samsung Techwin America was honored 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 honor and reflects the Samsung team’s hard work to develop and deliver powerful solutions that provide t...

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 honors the top female professionals in the security industry in a variety of categories. This year’s 2014 Women of the Year i...

Total Recall Corporation, a video-centric security technology provider specializing 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 organization 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 organization 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 recognized Boxer as its 2013 Legislator of the Year for her efforts to enact the School Safety Enhancements Act of 2013 (S. 146), w...

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...

Mission 500's goal in Colombia is to sponsor 500 additional needy children through World Vision’s child sponsorship program Mission 500, a non-profit initiative focusing its efforts on the security industry and dedicated to serving the needs of children and communities in crisis, secured another 60 child sponsorships at its October 9 launch in Bogota, Colombia. The launch, which took place during an ALAS (Latin American Security Association) gala dinner, coincided with t...

SIA members can attend The Advance meeting and awards ceremony Distinguished Security Industry Association (SIA) Members will receive awards during the SIA annual membership meeting at the upcoming ISC East exposition, announced Jay Hauhn, chairman of the SIA Board of Directors. The 2013 award honorees are: Steve Van Till, President and CEO of Brivo Systems, 2013 Volunteer of the Year Award for his tireless support of SIA Standards and advancement of the OSDP Access Contr...

This is the first time that SIA has signed such an agreement with a federal agency The Security Industry Association (SIA) recently signed a memorandum of understanding with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science & Technology Directorate. The memorandum outlines an information-sharing agreement between SIA and DHS that is intended to help both parties "benefit from cost savings, technology awareness and enhanced relationships." "DHS' commitment to providing st...

Michael O'Neal will contribute to the provocative View from the Top panel on Tuesday, November 5 at 4:45 p.m. Michael O'Neal, president of Linear LLC, a leader in residential and commercial access control, security and health and wellness solutions, will be a featured speaker at Securing New Ground (SNG™), the Security Industry Association's (SIA) executive conference at the Sheraton Times Square Hotel in New York. O'Neal will contribute to the popular and provocative Vi...

The SIA has launched a new webcast series on IT issues under Erickson’s watch The Security Industry Association (SIA) welcomes the selection of SIA CEO Don Erickson as a top CEO by CEO Update magazine. In choosing its ongoing roster of top association executives, CEO Update considered the following criteria for CEOs: strong advocacy skills; leadership ability; building a positive workplace culture, inspiring staff loyalty; raising organizational profile; and programmati...

ESGR recognizes employers who show support for employees who serve in the Guard and Reserve units Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a Department of Defense operational committee, has honored the Security Industry Association (SIA) with its Above and Beyond Award. ESGR recognizes employers who show exceptional support for employees who serve in the Guard and Reserve units of the U.S. Armed Forces. This is the second time that SIA has received an award from ESGR...

The award recognizes exceptional volunteer contributions to the SIA’s government relations efforts The Security Industry Association has honored Libby Elliott, director of government affairs (homeland security) for United Technologies, with the Statesman Award. The award, which recognizes exceptional volunteer contributions to SIA’s government relations efforts, was given to Elliott for her work on issues such as improving school security and addressing the danger...

The publication provides original, vendor-neutral analyses of security technologies from industry leaders The Security Industry Association has launched a new journal about security technology called SIA Technology Insights. The publication provides original, exclusive, vendor-neutral analyses of emerging security technologies from industry leaders. Produced with the end-user in mind, SIA Technology Insights is intended to help chief security officers, security directors and...

The SIA’s summit featured several leaders in government and politics as keynote speakers The Security Industry Association has wrapped up another successful Government Summit and Public Policy Dinner. This year’s Summit featured several leaders in government and politics as keynote speakers, including: Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee Rep. Patrick Meehan, R-Penn., chairman of the Ho...

The paper defines the group’s vision of cloud and mobility solutions The Security Industry Association (SIA) Standards Committee this week announced the first deliverable of the recently formed Cloud and Mobility Working Group: an industry white paper that explores the impact of the cloud on physical security. The paper, available as a free download from the SIA website, defines the group’s vision of cloud and mobility solutions as a technology and business driver...

The Summit will be held June 4-5, 2013 at the W Hotel in Washington, DC The Security Industry Association (SIA) announced recently that Representative Patrick Meehan (R-PA) will be a keynote speaker at the SIA Government Summit – the premier annual public policy conference in the security industry. The Summit will be held June 4-5, 2013 at the W Hotel in Washington, DC. Rep. Meehan represents Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District in the United States Congress...

The SIA Government Summit provides attendees with unique insights to understand the security industry The Security Industry Association (SIA) Government Summit, the premier annual public policy conference in the security industry, will be held June 4-5, 2013 at the W Hotel in Washington, DC. The SIA Government Summit provides attendees with unique insights that help them better understand how policy drives business in the security industry. The exclusive nature of the setting...

SIA Education@ISC delivers high quality, commercial-free information and insight into the most relevant new products The Security Industry Association (SIA), together with ISC Events, announced recently that the SIA Education@ISC team is seeking quality session proposals for ISC West 2014, which will be held in the Sands Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada on April 1-3, 2014. The deadline to submit is Wednesday, July 10. SIA Education@ISC delivers high quality, commercial-...