There was a time not too long ago when choosing the card and reader for an access control installation consisted of which proximity reader style from a limited number of suppliers you liked and how many 125 kHz cards or fobs you needed to purchase.

As a part of their ongoing efforts to keep those in the industry informed in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Security Industry Association (SIA), the Electronic Security Association (ESA) and The Monitoring Association (TMA) sent a letter to members this morning, March 20. 

Security industry trailblazer Scott Simon passed away suddenly this week, according to Lance Dean, with whom he co-founded 2GIG Technologies following their time together at Honeywell. 

ADI announced that Gene Zalewski, owner of Citadel Security Systems in Holland, Penn., has been selected from more than 6,000 entries to win ADI’s customer appreciation sweepstakes and a new Porsche Macan.

On March 18, U.S. President Donald Trump enacted H.R. 6201, known as “Phase 2,” which provides economic stimulus and relief to the American workforce impacted by COVID-19. 

For those working in monitoring call centers, the transition to working from home isn’t so easy. 

While all contracts for exhibit space will be rolled over for the July show, a number of companies have been taking matters into their own hands, thinking of creative ways to share what they planned on announcing in March.

The Security Industry Association (SIA) welcomed a new chairman, announced its 2020 executive committee and added five new members to the SIA board of directors at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership meeting, held virtually today, March 17.

Speco has been a family owned and operated company since 1974, when Louis Keller, a Speco rep and board member, purchased the business. 

The Pennsylvania Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (PBFAA) has cancelled its 38th Annual Expo over fears surrounding the spread of coronavirus.