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SIA New Member Profile: Security Technologies Inc.

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New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Security Technologies Inc. STI) provides cutting-edge electronic security services for businesses. SIA spoke with Taylor Meacham, director of business operations at STI, about the company, the security industry and working with SIA. Tell us the story of your company.

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Security Shifts: The Technology Trends Creating a Safer World

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It is quite clear that technology is undergoing significant changes, and it is largely thanks to major advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing. As we look ahead, the coming year is expected to be a period of rapid progress in the refinement and use of AI, along with other emerging technologies.

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Maryland Set to Enact Nation’s Strongest Regulations for Law Enforcement Use of Facial Recognition Technology

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. – On April 8, 2024, during its last day of regular session, the Maryland General Assembly unanimously passed House Bill 338 / Senate Bill 182 to regulate the use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement across the state, which will now be sent to Gov. Wes Moore for his signature.

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Tightening the Perimeter With Technology

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Artificial intelligence and other solutions can turn security from reactive to proactive Jamie Bradford is the director of technology solutions at Evolon. In recent months, there has been a noticeable evolution within the security sector, a transition from traditional physical defenses to technological solutions.

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Improving Visitor Management With Lighting Technologies

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Visitor management is a critical aspect of every physical security plan. Over the last decade, airports, government facilities, banks, data centers and other institutions have increasingly adopted contactless, biometric technology systems, such as facial and iris recognition. This is where infrared (IR) and white light are important.

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Security Industry Association Reveals the 2024 SIA Women in Security Forum Power 100 Honorees

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Now in its third year, the SIA WISF Power 100 program showcases 100 women who are role models, leaders, innovators and influencers in the global security industry. The Security Industry Association (SIA) has revealed the 2024 honoree list for the SIA Women in Security Forum (WISF) Power 100. SILVER SPRING, Md. –

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Competition Legislation Will Boost Technological Investments and Benefit Security

Security Industry Association

House of Representatives, and the Security Industry Association (SIA) is encouraged by this important step taken by the House to address global competition and supply chain concerns that have negatively impacted the security industry in recent years. 4, 2022, the America COMPETES Act was passed by the U.S.