CSAA International has released the results of the 2013 Wage and Salary Survey, which will assist businesses within the industry with competitive compensation practices. The survey is the most extensive snapshot of industry practices to date. The purpose of the survey is to assist monitoring companies with hiring and compensation decisions. “The information gathered will […]
The Alarm Industry Communications Committee (AICC) has launched an industry-wide survey on the issue of dropped signals involving Digital Alarm Communications Transmitters (DACT). The survey aims to collect information on how the telecom network’s move towards Internet Protocol (IP) affects these signals. The survey is open to all central stations in the industry. Results of this […]
Got a minute to spare? Take a quick break to view our new “CSAA 365” video. It’s the latest in our series of videos that we hope will help our members take advantage of CSAA’s services and member benefits all year long. [youtube=http://youtu.be/HZfQCXM5OHE] In future videos you’ll hear from CSAA leaders, volunteers, and staff about many […]
Teresa Gonzalez, president of United Central Control, Inc. (San Antonio, TX) has been appointed to the CSAA Board of Directors. “No association can succeed without volunteer participation, and Teresa has been one of our most active and effective member volunteers,” said CSAA President Jay Hauhn. “The leadership she has demonstrated as co-chair of our Education […]
The week of February 9 has been a busy one for the alarm industry in responding to the FCC’s announcements regarding net neutrality. AICC Chair (and CSAA Executive Director) Lou Fiore, along with AICC lobbyist Bill Signer, CSAA counsel Ben Dickens, and CSAA counsel Mary Sisak, visited the offices of more than a dozen Members of […]
Security practitioners or those who aspire to a career in this field may apply for the ASIS Foundation/University of Phoenix full-tuition scholarships. Professionals may apply to earn either an undergraduate or graduate degree at a University of Phoenix on-ground campus or may attend University of Phoenix online. Open Application: February 2, 2015 Application deadline: April […]
CSAA is launching a video series called “CSAA 365” to promote the many programs, services and membership benefits we offer that will help you advance your business all year long. Here’s President Jay Hauhn with a preview! [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Kl7_8nZ7Hw&w=560&h=315]
On January 16, Honeywell announced the appointment of David Paja as president of Honeywell Security Group, succeeding Ron Rothman, a member of the CSAA board of directors who has served as president of Honeywell Security Group since January 2010 (and who will remain with Honeywell through June to assist with the transition). “Ron’s involvement in the […]
Attention Alarm Equipment Manufacturers: FCC Outsources RF Equipment Certification, and Updates Testing and Measurement Standards On December 30, 2014, the FCC issued a Report and Order in ET Docket No. 13-44, updating the Commission’s radiofrequency (RF) equipment authorization program to expand the use of Commission-recognized Telecommunications Certification Bodies (TCBs) as a faster and less expensive […]
A message from Julie Webber, CSAA VP of Education and Training. Happy New Year! My colleagues and I on the CSAA staff want to make sure you know about speaking opportunities at our Annual Meeting coming up in October of this year. While it seems a ways off, from our perspective it really is right around […]
