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MIPS 2019 steals the dance floor in Nashville with talk of disruption, innovation and more

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Ginger Hill
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03/13/2019
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NASHVILLE—Tagged as “Milestone Community Days,” MIPS 2019 explored the intelligent world through the eyes and knowledge of a variety of security professionals, who presented new-found insights.

ISC West 2019 to feature women’s panel

Panel includes industry pros Eddie Reynolds from iluminar, Christine Lanning from IST and Rebecca Bayne from BCSI
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SSN Staff
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03/12/2019
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LAS VEGAS—ISC West 2019 will feature a women-driven panel here on April 9, 2019 starting at 2:45 p.m. at the Sands Expo and Convention Center, room 101.

ESA and SIA team up to create workforce development strategies

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SSN Staff
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03/06/2019
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SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Electronic Security Association (ESA) and the Security Industry Association (SIA) are collaborating on a joint strategy to help their members identify, recruit and retain qualified employees for a variety of professional roles within manufacturer and integrator businesses.

AI within security: Is it fully realized yet?

The capabilities of AI have increased exponentially in the last few years, and government and industry alike are taking notice. What does this mean for the security industry?
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Lilly Chapa
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02/28/2019
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WASHINGTON—Back in early 2017, an unlikely leader emerged in the global artificial intelligence enterprise: Canada.

Public safety demand driving video surveillance market

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Ginger Hill
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02/27/2019
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FREMONT, Calif.—The global video surveillance market’s estimated growth is targeted at $77.21 billion by 2023, according to BIS Research’s market intelligence report, “Global Video Surveillance Market – Analysis and Forecast, 2018-2023.” At the base year of this study, 2017, the market was calculated at $32 billion, with a CAGR of 16.14 percent expected between 2018 and 2023.

Readers polled on government shutdown’s impact

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Paul Ragusa
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02/27/2019
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YARMOUTH, Maine—During the recent prolonged government shutdown, Security Systems News polled readers on the implications and possible ramifications of the shutdown on their businesses, as well as what impact these types of shutdowns can have on national security overall.

Security industry mourns the loss of George Gunning

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SSN Staff
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02/20/2019
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LOS ANGELES—George Gunning, a legend in security for his pioneering efforts and work with numerous industry associations, passed away Feb. 14. He was 83.

ESA Leadership Summit 2019 provided valuable education, business contacts

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SSN Staff
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02/13/2019
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IRVING, Texas—A few weeks ago, the Electronic Security Association (ESA) held their 2019 Leadership Summit in Austin, Texas, gathering electronic security and life safety professionals to start off the year by sharing best practices, networking and collaborative strategizing.

Specifically Speaking with Andrew B. Hall

Owner and Managing Member, HLM Associates LLC in Strasburg, Va.
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Paul Ragusa
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02/12/2019
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This month's Specifically Speaking column features Andrew B. Hall, owner and managing member, HLM Associates LLC, based in Strasburg, Va.

Enrollment now open for Mission 500’s 10th anniversary Security 5k/2k fundraiser at ISC West 2019

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SSN Staff
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02/07/2019
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MIAMI—This year marks the 10th anniversary of Mission 500’s Security 5k/2k fundraiser at ISC West to help children and families in need across the U.S. Registration to participate in this year’s event, scheduled for April 11 at 7:30 a.m., is now open.

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SSN News Poll October 2019

Does there need to be more diversity within security?

As security becomes a top industry in which to build a career, the industry is seeing a shortage of qualified, diverse candidates. This month’s poll focuses on recruitment and diversity in security.