The Electronic Security Association (ESA) is saddened by the news of the Nashville explosion that disrupted the city on an already difficult Christmas morning, injuring three and damaging dozens of buildings. ESA has called Nashville home to its Electronic Security...
We can all agree that 2020 has been an unusual year. And while we might look back on it as the year of masks, lockdowns and Zoom call faux pas — for better or for worse, it’s invigorated many to...
The electronic security industry works intimately with the public safety sector. Police, firefighters, paramedics and EMTs offer a vital service to our communities, in our shared goal of keeping people, places and property safe. To give back to this group...
The new non-profit organization is dedicated to connecting talented, motivated individuals with opportunities in the security technology and life safety field The Electronic Security Association (ESA) and Security Industry Association (SIA) have launched the Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST), a new 501(c)(3), non-profit organization designed to...
I can only imagine what a shop owner or small manufacturer of saddles, horse whips and other transportation goods thought when they saw the first internal-combustion-powered vehicle driving down the dirt road of their town in the 1890s or early 1900s. Did they...
A few companies in the security industry have either used open-source software (OSS) as an integral part of their technology or have made their codebase open source in recent years. This might seem like a strange business decision, since open-source code can often be accessed and used by anyone, seemingly giving away the secret sauce. However, there...
False alarm fines are historically imposed by local governments to force those who habitually cause them to pay for public safety (police and/or fire) response and incentivize compliance through financial penalties. Fining end users and practicing other measures — such...
Here are highlights of legislative activity that could impact the electronic security and life safety industry. Federal Legislative Summary - November 2020 Congressional activity in November was relatively light due to the run-up for the election and post-election move...
Ensuring clear, reliable communication is the fuel that feeds any fire-related emergency. Commercial security integrators need feature-rich technology that is dependable and functions as designed to enhance their offerings and fulfill customer expectations for safety. Telguard Senior Director of Technical...
By: Mitch Mershon, Business Development Manager, End to End Solutions, Axis Communications, Inc. You just wrapped up the project and now you’re on to the next one. But when do you approach the customer again? Do you wait until they...