Andrew Nesky — ESA’s 2021 Instructor of the Year

Andrew Nesky — ESA’s 2021 Instructor of the Year

“I touch the future. I teach.” -- Christa McAuliffe   The Instructor of the Year award was dedicated by ESA in 2011 as a deserving tribute to Paul F. Baran for his commitment to the electronic security and life safety...
The Risks of Outdated Business  Processes for Security Dealers

The Risks of Outdated Business Processes for Security Dealers

“That’s the way we’ve always done it” is a commonly heard phrase at many security businesses. Some would say that if a process isn’t broken, you shouldn’t fix it. However, what happens if the process is broken but you just...
Telguard Announces First 5G LTE-M Communicators with Internet and Cellular Dual Path

Telguard Announces First 5G LTE-M Communicators with Internet and Cellular Dual Path

The TG-7FE and TG-7E allow customers to cut traditional landlines and use internet connectivity and cellular for a flexible dual path solution.   Telguard, a leader in security and life safety communications, is pleased to announce its first line of...
Leading with Purpose: Resideo’s Mike Maher draws on decades of industry experience to navigate through industry disruption

Leading with Purpose: Resideo’s Mike Maher draws on decades of industry experience to navigate through industry disruption

Maher shares post-pandemic trends and ways to help meet customers' evolving needs    Security dealers – and their customers – were faced with several anomalies over the last 20 months: the 3G sunset, a pandemic and social unrest. All of which caused un-planned demand and...
7 Tips for Winning the Talent War

7 Tips for Winning the Talent War

A Leadership Summit Main Stage Event There is no hiding the fact that there is a shortage of talented labor nowadays. The pandemic has driven away many skilled workers and companies are starting to worry. Jeff Butler, a world-renowned TEDx...
How Rekor Systems ALPRs Can Be a Force Multiplier in Times of Crisis when Resources are Limited, ALPR Technology Can Help

How Rekor Systems ALPRs Can Be a Force Multiplier in Times of Crisis when Resources are Limited, ALPR Technology Can Help

As the world adjusts to its new COVID-19 reality, the public may assume policing has become easier with fewer drivers on the road. However, there has been an increase in use of open locations like parks, campuses, and other areas that are...
Legislative Report September 2021

Legislative Report September 2021

Here are highlights of legislative activity that could impact the electronic security and life safety industry.   Federal Legislative Summary – September 2021 Congress continues to wrangle over infrastructure, reconciliation, debt ceiling and how to deal with the economy facing...
The Hidden Tax We All Pay When the Economy (and Jobs) Lag

The Hidden Tax We All Pay When the Economy (and Jobs) Lag

The latest jobs report was released last week, and the news was “disappointing” to media outlets across the board. While the official numbers indicate 194,000 jobs were added, this fell well short of the 500,000 that Dow Jones (and the...

Photo Gallery: 2021 ESA Leadership Summit

See all of the moments from ESA’s first event back in person, Oct 4-7 in Frisco, TX at the Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters. Register for the ESA 2021 Leadership Summit Virtual Pass to get access to OnDemand Session recordings, available...
Key Takeaways from Leadership Summit

Key Takeaways from Leadership Summit

This year’s Leadership Summit addressed the hardships leaders have faced during the pandemic and included networking opportunities, educational sessions, and quality one-on-one meetings with the industry’s leading manufacturers and service providers. The Summit began with a brief speech from ESA’s...