Fri.Oct 11, 2024

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State Legislative Update: 2024 Legislation Impacting the Security Industry

Security Industry Association

With most state legislative sessions across the United States now adjourned for the year, here are key outcomes on myriad issues that security industry leaders and companies should be paying close attention to. The Security Industry Association (SIA) government relations staff and volunteers work diligently throughout the year on efforts that matter to our members and impact the safety of citizens, at the federal, state and local levels.

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Falsehoods Can Disrupt Recovery Efforts

Recovery Diva

From the NYTimes: Bizarre Falsehoods About Hurricanes Helene and Milton Disrupt Recovery Efforts. Experts warn that weather-related disinformation can rapidly escalate into real-world risks and distract from aid. An excerpt: “Online climate-related conspiracy theories can quickly cause damage offline, disrupting emergency communications and recovery efforts.

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VMware Then and Now: How Virtualization Is Evolving

Pure Storage

VMware Then and Now: How Virtualization Is Evolving by Pure Storage Blog Summary The virtualization world is undergoing some changes. To navigate an uncertain future successfully and make the most of their virtualized environments, organizations will need dynamic platforms that can address these challenges and pain points. Remember when “the cloud” was little more than an abstract concept involving “ remote job entry ” by a software company called General Magic ?

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Storage and Data Protection News for the Week of October 11; Updates from ScaleFlux, StorJ, StorCentric & More

Solutions Review

Solutions Review Executive Editor Tim King curated this list of notable storage and data protection news for the week of October 11, 2024. Keeping tabs on all the most relevant storage and data protection news can be a time-consuming task. As a result, our editorial team aims to provide a summary of the top headlines from the last week, in this space.

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Mid-Year Performance Review Checklist for HR and People Leaders

Ensure your mid-year performance reviews are focused, productive, and growth-oriented with this practical checklist from Mitratech Trakstar. Designed for HR professionals, people managers, and team leads, this guide walks you through the full review process—from pre-meeting prep and feedback collection to action planning and follow-up. It also includes tips for creating a comfortable and effective review experience, plus ways to leverage tools like self-evaluations, PIPs, and development plans.

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A Russia–North Korea Alliance in the Works? Don't Be So Sure

The Rand Blog

The new strategic partnership between Russia and North Korea is likely a fragile, convenience-driven relationship. U.S. information campaigns could exploit tensions with China and within the partnership and help speed its demise.

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A Different Kind of Disaster Response: Using Social Media Best Practices to Stem the Tide of Misinformation

The Rand Blog

Engaging on social media is a different type of disaster response than clearing debris and delivering clean water. Stemming the tide of online misinformation is challenging but critical to combat the rumor mill.

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What is business automation?

Acronis

Learn what business automation is, its benefits, and how it streamlines operations to increase efficiency and productivity in your organization.

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Russia's Deflections and Denials About Chemical Weapons Use in Ukraine

The Rand Blog

State parties should demand that Russia stop weakening the global ban on chemical weapons use with its torrent of falsehoods about others, disclose its own secret chemical weapons activities, and lay out a plan for coming into compliance with an accord it helped negotiate.

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IntelligentSIA: The Top 12 Benefits, Events and Opportunities for SIA Members in October 2024

Security Industry Association

Hey SIA members! Here are the top things you need to know about our latest activities and resources, upcoming events and opportunities and more. Welcome, New Members! The Security Industry Association (SIA) would like to welcome its newest members: Advancis , Harden Architectural Security Products , IndustrialEnet , Integrated Opening Solutions , ParSecurity and Raven Tech.

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How to Avoid Pitfalls In Automation: Keep Humans In the Loop

Speaker: Erroll Amacker

Automation is transforming finance but without strong financial oversight it can introduce more risk than reward. From missed discrepancies to strained vendor relationships, accounts payable automation needs a human touch to deliver lasting value. This session is your playbook to get automation right. We’ll explore how to balance speed with control, boost decision-making through human-machine collaboration, and unlock ROI with fewer errors, stronger fraud prevention, and smoother operations.

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The Middle Road: Why the United States Needs a Dynamic Approach to Its Foreign Policy

The Rand Blog

The two tickets in the upcoming U.S. election offer largely contrasting stances for America's position on the international stage. However, must America's approach to its role on the international stage be one of two extremes, or can it be more nuanced?

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SIA Women in Security Forum Announces 2024 CAN DO Challenge to Combat Food Insecurity

Security Industry Association

WISF Kicks Off the Fifth Annual CAN DO Challenge, Encouraging the Security Industry and Beyond to Help Overcome Hunger in America This Holiday Season SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) Women in Security Forum (WISF) community has announced the 2024 CAN DO Challenge , a seven-week charitable initiative taking place Oct. 14 – Dec. 3 to encourage professionals and companies across the security industry to combat food insecurity during the holiday season.

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A Leader Again in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for File and Object Storage Platforms

Pure Storage

A Leader Again in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for File and Object Storage Platforms by Pure Storage Blog Summary For the fourth year in a row, Pure Storage has been named A Leader in the Gartner ® Magic Quadrant for File and Object Storage Platforms. With several recent game-changing innovations, our industry-leading platform ensures businesses stay ahead with a future-ready solution.

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Calling Our Members to Assist With Hurricane Relief

Security Industry Association

SIA applauds members already providing support and encourages all members to make contributions or provide volunteer support With back-to-back deadly Hurricanes Helene and Milton having struck the southeastern United States, the Security Industry Association (SIA) expresses its heartfelt empathy for all those who have suffered from these hurricanes and the after-effects of these storms.

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Business Continuity Plan Testing Made Simple: A 5-Step Lifecycle Overview

Discover a clear, 5-step roadmap for business continuity plan testing. Whether you’re refining your existing business continuity plan or building one from scratch, understanding the right steps will make all the difference. Download the infographic to learn how to: Quickly identify and assess critical risks to your operations Conduct a focused Business Impact Analysis (BIA) to prioritize what matters most Develop a practical, action-ready business continuity plan tailored to your needs We’re her