Whatever technology -- mechanical key switches, wall keypad remote, wireless remotes, key fobs, touch-sensitive keypads, cell phone applications, interactive SMS text messaging, cellular/WiFi geo-mapping, presence detection, bio-metrics -- we need designers,...
Having just returned from the Arizona Alarm Convention, SIAC was part of a discussion group made up of dealers in the Phoenix area and several police department alarm coordinators including Phoenix, Prescott, Tempe and others. The purpose for this particular meeting...
The security industry lost a great man with the passing of Mel Mahler. A great friend and colleague not only to so many in our industry, but also here at SIAC. He was a personal friend, and a pillar on issues important to us here at SIAC. Mel served as a leader on...
Do-it-yourself (DIY) or not? Install your own system or have a professional system installed by a reputable security company. We have strong opinions on this issue. Here’s why: When it comes to reducing unnecessary alarm activations, having a properly-installed system...
What if SIAC were not around? We certainly don’t like to contemplate that. But 20 years ago, SIAC didn’t exist. Twenty years from now, who knows? For a non-profit like us, it’s important to remember what we provide the security industry, so our contributors recognize...
Our heartfelt congratulations to Guardian Protection for winning the 14th annual Police Dispatch Quality (PDQ) Award. Based in Warrendale, Pa., the company was recognized during a special ceremony at the Electronic Security Expo (ESX). For the first time the...
SIAC’s first Contributors Breakfast at ESX exceeded our expectations. With all the great comments we had from attendees, we hope to make it an annual event. Here’s what Kirk MacDowell had to say: “Fantastic job with the donor breakfast. Everyone seemed to really have...
If you know Stan Martin, you know he’s a humble man, wanting to stay behind the scenes and get the job done without accolades or having a lot of attention. Sometimes though it’s important to recognize what he’s done at SIAC, and typically recognition comes from an...
Every year, ESX sets up a special event for attendees. This year, with the annual conference in Indianapolis, with special registration, you will get a tour of the Indianapolis Speedway. Experience Indy with the VIP ESX outing on Wednesday, June 5, from 6-8 p.m....
CASIA (Connecticut Alarm and Systems Integrator Association) recently raised $3,512 in donations for the Sandy Springs legal fund and SIAC Operations. We could not have done this without the incredible work of Pat Shea Remes, who consistently steps up to the plate on...