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Geoff Kohl

How Commercial Real Estate Investors View Security

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Geoff Kohl
May 14, 2026

To connect with commercial real estate investors, security integrators need to speak their language. That means leading with solutions, not technology, and clearly articulating the ROI of security systems.


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The Hidden Value of Audio in Security

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Adom Yusuf
March 20, 2026

In a new video from the SIA Audio and Intelligent Communications Subcommittee, SIA member experts discuss the ways in which adding audio to your customers’ security solutions suite can get them more insights and actionable intelligence.  


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Working in the Data Center Market? Here Are 10 Things You Need to Know

Cameron Walker-Miller, Director of Standards and Technology, SIA
Cameron Walker-Miller
January 21, 2026

With rapid growth comes rapid emergence of challenges — as the data center market booms, so, too, do outdated specifications, siloed security systems and the unique demands of new partners. This article highlights 10 key findings from the SIA’s examination of physical security threats facing today’s data centers. 


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Valuing Experience, Talent & Service (VETS): How the Security Industry Is Fostering the Talent Pipeline by Engaging Military Veterans

SDM Editors
November 20, 2025

How the security industry can fill the talent pipeline by considering military veterans.


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5 Policies in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act That Integrators Should Know About

Lauren Bresette,  senior manager of government relations, SIA
Lauren Bresette
September 25, 2025

Five OBBBA policies to watch for security integrators.


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3 Key Skills of Highly Effective Security Project Managers

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Elli Reges
July 24, 2025

In this article, Tracy Larson and Chris Wilson, longtime SIA Security Project Management trainers, share their insights on three of the key skills that define successful SPMs.


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Data Privacy & the Security Industry: Experts Speak

Kara Klein
Kara Klein
May 29, 2025

SIA members and experts weigh in on data privacy and security.


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Top Takeaways From SIA’s Latest Economic Impact Report

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Jake Parker
March 27, 2025

The security industry’s significant economic footprint extends throughout the American economy, as shown through a groundbreaking new research report from the Security Industry Association (SIA).


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Megatrend: Evolution of the Channel

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Geoff Kohl
January 30, 2025

In SIA’s Top 10 Security Megatrends, channel upheaval leads the rankings, but smart integrators can lead and overcome.


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How Integrators Can Access Grants for Infrastructure Modernization & Security Projects

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George R. Sewell
November 26, 2024

How to take advantage of several new grant programs to get funding for infrastructure and cybersecurity projects.


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