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SIA New Member Profile: Zeptive

Security Industry Association

Will Hargett : I first worked with my co-founders, Dr. Cindy Bistany (chief technology officer) and Steve Milt (chief growth officer) at General Electrics Security Division in 2003. The team is also very excited to be exhibiting at ISC West this year! Please stop by and visit us at Booth #35098.

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Covid-19: Elements of a Scenario

Emergency Planning

In the wake of the WHO report, Professor Ziad Abdeen of the Palestinian Health Authority said about pandemics: "My task is to tell you things you don't want to know, and ask you to spend money you haven't got on something you don't think will happen." Major epidemics and pandemics (what is the difference?)

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State of the Nation - a UK Perspective on Covid-19

Emergency Planning

The scenario for this pandemic (excluding the recovery) was fully formulated over the period 2003-2009. Local and regional authorities have been emasculated, and the result of this has been manifest in their inability to respond adequately to local needs. I have taught it every year since then.

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SIA New Member Profile: AxxonSoft US Inc.

Security Industry Association

Alan Ataev : Founded in 2003, AxxonSoft develops video management and physical security management software, providing sophisticated platforms for building intelligent video surveillance and unified security solutions. SIA spoke with Alan Ataev, CEO of AxxonSoft, about the company, the security industry and working with SIA.

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A Closer Look at Some Assembly Occupancy Requirements

National Fire Protection Association

Many of the details emerging are eerily similar to The Station nightclub fire which claimed the lives of 100 people and injured 230 more in February of 2003. In both instances, flammable interior finish and blocked exits were believed to have played a role in the fast-spreading fires and high number of fatalities.

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SIA New Member Profile: TAM-C Solutions

Security Industry Association

Our company was established in 2003 by security professionals with extensive experience in both government and private sectors. The views and opinions expressed in guest posts and/or profiles are those of the authors or sources and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Security Industry Association.

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Coronavirus and China’s Decision-Making in a Crisis

Marketpoint Recall

By February 10, the number of infections had surpassed 40,000, with over 900 deaths , superseding the 2002-2003 SARS outbreak in sheer numbers. This trade-off can be seen in several non-military crises such as the 2002-2003 SARs virus outbreak.

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