ESA Celebrates Women’s History Month: Patricia M. Smith — A Heart of Servitude with the Goal of Unity

ESA Celebrates Women’s History Month: Patricia M. Smith — A Heart of Servitude with the Goal of Unity

Memories are powerful in that they evoke emotions in the present that were formerly felt and allow for time travel back into the past to experience events that once took place. On behalf of all of us here at ESA...
Important Update: ESX 2021 is Going Virtual

Important Update: ESX 2021 is Going Virtual

Out of an abundance of concern for the well-being of our community, with many variables beyond our control, we believe moving forward with an in-person event in Louisville would not be in the best interest of the health and safety of the...
ESA Celebrates Women’s History Month: Sara E. Jackson — A Testament of Hard Work and Perseverance

ESA Celebrates Women’s History Month: Sara E. Jackson — A Testament of Hard Work and Perseverance

It began as a week, but a special week at that, the first of which took place 43 years ago in Santa Rosa, California. Planned by the Education Task Force of the Sonoma County Commission on the Status of Women...
ESA Members Among the 2021 Smart Home Division Mark of Excellence Award Winners and Finalists

ESA Members Among the 2021 Smart Home Division Mark of Excellence Award Winners and Finalists

Just as ESA is passionate about security as reflected in one of our most popular hashtags used on social media — #passionatesecurity — the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) is comprised of a community of passionate individuals who believe technology is...
ESA Celebrates 73rd Birthday

ESA Celebrates 73rd Birthday

The year was 1948. The first Porsche was built — the 356 sports car — and NASCAR had its first modified stock car race at Daytona Beach. Technology advanced with the random access storage device, Velcro and the transistor radio....
Vermont Association’s Generosity Increases ESA Youth Scholarship

Vermont Association’s Generosity Increases ESA Youth Scholarship

The Vermont Alarm and Signal Association donated $5,000 to further demonstrate the industry’s appreciation for police, firefighters, paramedics and EMTs working for safety and security within our communities. This money will be used to increase the amount of the national...
Telguard Increases its Commitment to the Pro-Installed Electronic Security and Life Safety Industry in 2021 and 2022 — Now an ESA Platinum Partner

Telguard Increases its Commitment to the Pro-Installed Electronic Security and Life Safety Industry in 2021 and 2022 — Now an ESA Platinum Partner

Telguard, a leader in cellular alarm communication for security and life safety systems, has increased its support of the pro-installed channel and ESA by boosting their strategic partnership with the association from Gold to Platinum for 2021. “Moving up to...
ESA Provides Data Privacy Guidance for Dr. Oz Viewers

ESA Provides Data Privacy Guidance for Dr. Oz Viewers

In an alarming segment about DIY security system vulnerabilities last week, Dr. Oz viewers saw footage of hackers yelling profanities at children through a home security system. As professionals, we know the dangers of DIY systems — and with some...
Meet Resideo’s Vice President of Sales and Channel Marketing, Scott Harkins

Meet Resideo’s Vice President of Sales and Channel Marketing, Scott Harkins

1. You've worked in the security industry most of your career; how has your experience shaped your current role? In my 25-year career, I've always focused on our fundamental purpose: We protect families and their most prized possessions – we help create a smart, safe and secure home. I've seen our industry adapt and evolve,...
ESA Becomes Sole-Owner of ESX – the Only National Tradeshow  Designed by and for the Pro-Installed Channel

ESA Becomes Sole-Owner of ESX – the Only National Tradeshow Designed by and for the Pro-Installed Channel

“While it has certainly been a tough year for in-person events, the Electronic Security Association (ESA) sees the value that the Electronic Security Expo (ESX) delivers each year to the pro-installed electronic security and life safety industry,” says ESA President,...