The Electronic Security Association (ESA) is inviting the daughters and sons of America’s first responders to submit applications for its 2019 Youth Scholarship Program. The first-place national winner will be awarded a $7,500 scholarship and the second-place national winner will...

On October 29, 2018, New Jersey became the 11th state to adopt a statewide paid sick leave statute that requires virtually all employers to comply. The New Jersey law provides that all employees will accrue one (1) hour of sick...

A couple weekends ago we went to the family lake house out in the country and while there my ten-year-old daughter asked if she could learn to drive the golf cart. That led to my eight-year-old son asking to do...

Let’s face it — traditional POTS lines are a thing of the past — but many are still reliant on this communication to service their fire panels. How can you drop the landline and transfer the recurring revenue from the carrier...

"Great leaders don't like to see people fail,” says Murphy. “Hiring is one of the most difficult parts of leadership, simply because it goes against everything else leaders do that makes them so effective.” According to a study by Leadership...

The electronic security and life safety industry presents a wealth of opportunities for today’s high school graduates. Advancements in the industry have placed it in the fast-moving, high-tech arena. Jobs in the industry are interesting, challenging, pay well and are...

Power over Ethernet (PoE) is a technology that transmits data and power simultaneously to networked devices, such as IP cameras or back-end devices. Because you can supply power and transmit data via a single cable, installation and procurement costs are...

ESA is proud to recognize the distinguished group of companies supporting the industry in 2018 through its Executive Strategic Partners program. ESA is proud to recognize the distinguished group of companies supporting the industry in 2018 through its Executive Strategic...