Welcome Our Newest September Integrator Members of 2025

Welcome Our Newest September Integrator Members of 2025

This month we have had 34 new integrator members join the association!  Here are all the new Integrators that have joined ESA in September. Welcome to the ESA Community! Many electronic security and life safety integrator members join ESA for...
VirtuGuard™ Video Auditing: A New Use for Video Surveillance

VirtuGuard™ Video Auditing: A New Use for Video Surveillance

BOS Security’s VirtuGuard™ is a provider of Video Auditing Services. Any company with surveillance camera infrastructure should be conducting video auditing. Typically, businesses only tend to use their camera infrastructure when they believe they need to view something, an incident...
Foundation for Advancing Security Talent Announces 2025 Security Technician of the Year Award Winners

Foundation for Advancing Security Talent Announces 2025 Security Technician of the Year Award Winners

The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has named 10 winners for the 2025 Security Technician of the Year Awards. Now in its third year, this prestigious awards program highlights the critical role that security technicians play within the industry, celebrating their excellence...
Modern Policing Meets the Security Industry: Opportunities and Obstacles

Modern Policing Meets the Security Industry: Opportunities and Obstacles

Recently a large suburban community in Texas hired a new chief of police. The candidate they selected was a strong advocate for utilizing technology to enhance policing effectiveness. As American City and County Magazine recently reported, “Advancements in police technology...
Recognizing a Lifetime of Service: ESA Honors Volunteers with Lifetime Membership

Recognizing a Lifetime of Service: ESA Honors Volunteers with Lifetime Membership

At the heart of the Electronic Security Association (ESA) lies a simple but powerful truth: Our greatest strength is our people. The volunteers who give their time, talents, and passion to this association shape the future of electronic security and...
The Impact of AI on The Electronic Security Industry

The Impact of AI on The Electronic Security Industry

By Kevin Stone, ESA Chairman  Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming many industries, including our own electronic security industry. From enhancing traditional alarm systems to revolutionizing how CCTV footage is monitored and analyzed, AI is helping businesses and homeowners alike...
Faster Onboarding Starts with the Right Sales Software

Faster Onboarding Starts with the Right Sales Software

By Tracy Larson, President, WeSuite  Hiring a new salesperson is always a leap of faith—especially when that person is new to the security industry. They may bring sales experience, people skills, and enthusiasm, but translating that into accurate quotes, margin-conscious...
The Power of Proper Planning

The Power of Proper Planning

Sometimes we all need a little help getting where we want to go. Like a GPS navigation system in your car or even a good old fashioned Hagstrom map in your glove compartment, we all can use a little direction...
Welcome Our Newest August Integrator Members of 2025

Welcome Our Newest August Integrator Members of 2025

This month we have had 32 new integrator members join the association!  Here are all the new Integrators that have joined ESA in August. Welcome to the ESA Community! Many electronic security and life safety integrator members join ESA for...
Behind Every Law, A Battle

Behind Every Law, A Battle

By Taylor Criddle, VP of Advocacy & Public Affairs   Most business owners don’t realize how deeply laws and regulations can impact their operations—until it’s too late. By the time rules are passed and enforced, the key decisions have already been...