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Security Industry Confidence Spikes as Leaders Look Toward a Strong Q4

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Positive Conditions Abound According to SIA’s Latest Research Report SILVER SPRING, Md. – Expectations in the security industry are running high, according to the latest Security Industry Association (SIA) September-October Security Market Index survey of security industry leaders. When asked about their forecasts for the next three months, 78% of survey participants projected growth, with…

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SIA Integration insights: How to PRepare for a Sales Call

Video: How to Prepare for a Sales Call

The SIA Integration Insights video series has returned! In this video from Vector Firm Founder and President Chris Peterson, you’ll learn how security industry integrators (and solutions companies and security product manufacturers) can best prepare for and start a sales call. You’ll get tips like: Love This Content? Subscribe! In this Integration Insights series, we…

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Security Industry Association Establishes National Security Systems Technician Apprenticeship Program

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SIA’s apprenticeship initiative will meet the demand for a highly skilled technical workforce, grow career development opportunities and diversify the industry’s talent pipeline. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has secured approval from the U.S. Department of Labor for its national program standards establishing a new apprenticeship initiative for security technicians and installers. This…

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Video: How to Prepare for Your Sales Calls

Want to be better at sales or improve your accounts team’s performance? Our SIA Integration Insights video series for security integrators returns with the second in a multipart series designed to improve your sales skills. Vector Firm Co-Founder and President Chris Peterson has been providing modern-day sales training for the security industry, and he joins…

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