The ESA Board of Directors election for 2021 is underway and takes on a new look as candidates vie for two Integrator Director positions and one Associate Member Director position. With the recent member approved amendments to the ESA Bylaws,...

As the new Congress and Biden Administration began its collective efforts at “undoing” what it perceives as wrong-headed policies of the previous administration and Congress, businesses must brace for what was promised prior to the election — higher taxes, labor...

We discussed in prior blogs about the looming issues we felt would be the most important for the electronic security industry that was euphemistically referred to as the “three L’s” of labor, licensing, and low-voltage. These issues continue to be...

Here are highlights of legislative activity that could impact the electronic security and life safety industry.   Federal Legislative Summary – May 2021 While Congress continues debating dollars and scope of the next “infrastructure” bill, other issues are being introduced...

Each state has different requirements when it comes to installing security cameras in homes and businesses. Some even require specific licensure. So, do you need a license to install security cameras as a profession? The answer: possibly. Here are the...

As wind-scattered poppy seeds sat dormant across the vast terrain where blood was shed by those serving in the military, paying the ultimate sacrifice of death for their country, the disturbed ground caused during World War I (July 28, 1914...

By Jamie Vos Do you ever end your day looking back wondering where the time went and what exactly you accomplished during that day? With so many tasks and priorities pulling us in so many directions, our days can turn into a whirlwind...

Let’s just be blatantly honest for a moment; after all, that’s how true learning takes place and cyberattacks prevented. Here’s the truth about cyberattacks: They can not be prevented. Sounds all doom and gloom, however, there are ways to thwart...

For its 31st year of publication, the 2021 SDM 100 — a list compiled of the 100 largest security providers to measure consumer dollars gained by security companies — reflects results from top security companies during the COVID year of...

Clare Controls, maker of the ClareOne wireless security and home automation system distributed exclusively by SnapAV, launched ClareVision, a new line of high value surveillance cameras and NVRs that support standalone deployment or seamless integration with ClareOne systems. The line’s...