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...
The Electronic Security Association (ESA), the nation's largest trade organization representing the electronic life safety and security industry, today announced the launch of the ESA Industry Research Center, giving the security industry a new lens into performance, growth, and what's...
The Electronic Security Association (ESA) is proud to recognize Holly Borgmann, Vice President of Government Affairs at ADT, as the 2026 recipient of the Stan Martin Excellence in Advocacy Award. Borgmann is being honored for her exceptional leadership in defending the electronic security...
By Kevin Stone, Chief Operating Officer & Executive Vice President - Doyle Security Systems, Inc. In the fast-paced world of electronic security and life safety, technology is far from static. From AI & IP-based surveillance systems and sophisticated access control to fire alarm systems...
Today’s physical security market is highly competitive, as end users face intense pressure to improve operational efficiencies. According to IFSEC Global’s 2022 Video Surveillance Report, nearly forty percent of surveyed respondents were using their video security to uncover new business intelligence. Customers want technology...
Each year the Electronic Security Association (ESA) recognizes and honors an ESA member who has served on one of its committees, task forces, or boards, and has consistently demonstrated extraordinary leadership, service, and dedication to the electronic security and life safety industry....
Anyone who has worked within the security and life safety industry over the past few decades can attest to just how much it has grown and progressed over these years. Not only have the technologies advanced exponentially, but the scope of people...