Artificial intelligence is no longer a future concept for the electronic security and life safety industry. It is already reshaping how companies operate, compete, and grow. The challenge is no longer whether to adopt AI, but how to apply it...
Why identity, software, and operational intelligence are redefining the opportunity. By Jake Voll, Associate Director of ESA and CEO of SS&Si For years, access control has been viewed through a familiar lens: keep the wrong people out, let the right people in,...
By Tracy Larson, President & Managing Director of WeSuite In our industry, growth is a great problem to have. But as any security integrator knows, growth also brings new challenges, more opportunities, more complex projects, and more moving parts. With those...
By Crystal Jacobs, Program Lead at Security America In the electronic security and life safety industry, risk does not fall neatly into a single category. Alarm contractors operate in a space where physical work and professional judgment are intertwined, making it essential to carry...
By Taylor Criddle, VP of Advocacy and Public Affairs at ESA Momentum is accelerating behind the SECURE Act, a common-sense policy solution designed to clarify that candidates and elected officials can use campaign funds for legitimate security expenses. Over the...
Recent advocacy efforts in Washington, D.C., including the 2026 Security Hill Day, held on March 5, highlight the strength and unity of the electronic security industry. Events like these, led by the Electronic Security Association (ESA), the Security Industry Association...
By Merlin Guilbeau, IOM Executive Director CEO of ESA As the Electronic Security Association (ESA) continues to build momentum and expand its impact across the security and life safety industry, it is important to recognize the leadership that has helped...
The technician shortage is no longer a looming concern for the electronic security and life safety industry. It is a present-day constraint on growth. Across the country, integrators are facing the same reality. Projects are delayed, service timelines are stretched,...
Atlanta, GA. June 1st, 2026 - Telguard, the alarm communication experts, today announced the TG‑7EM, its newest Multi‑Carrier 5G LTE‑M and LAN dual‑path communicator designed specifically for commercial intrusion applications. The TG‑7EM will be officially introduced at ESX 2026, delivering a...
By Taylor Criddle, Vice President of Advocacy and Public Affairs The electronic security and life safety industry is not what it was fifteen years ago. The products are different. The business models are different. The workforce requirements are different. And...