Don’t Sweat the Proof: Moon Security Monitors Alcohol Consumption for Courts

Don’t Sweat the Proof: Moon Security Monitors Alcohol Consumption for Courts

The electronic security industry and its related technologies are increasingly being used to provide novel services in a wide variety of scenarios. One such innovation is offered by ESA Member company Moon Security, which provides a unique service to courts...
Legislative Report – October 2019

Legislative Report – October 2019

Federal Legislative Summary Several bills were filed during October in Congress that address several issue areas. Those with the most interest involve tax incentives for fire sprinkler system retrofits and bills that address workforce development for skilled trades.  HR 4685...
The Lasting Impact of State Elections on Congress

The Lasting Impact of State Elections on Congress

Every 10 years, a census is conducted in the United States, and based on the results, most state legislatures draw legislative and Congressional district boundaries. While some states have moved away from the highly charged and political process that allows...
ESA’s National Training School Continues to Grow Recognition among AHJs

ESA’s National Training School Continues to Grow Recognition among AHJs

As it prepares for 2020, ESA’s National Training School (NTS) continues to garner approvals from new jurisdictions to provide its quality training and certifications to more electronic security and life safety industry professionals across the nation. NTS is already the...
Better Together: SnapAV + Control4 Create a New Era of Choice

Better Together: SnapAV + Control4 Create a New Era of Choice

Now that SnapAV and Control4 have joined forces, the newly combined company is poised to deliver unprecedented selection and support to the professional security and A/V market. Together, the company offers an enormous selection of in-house and third-party products, including...
Altronix Introduces New Line of Compact & Cost-efficient Access Power Solutions

Altronix Introduces New Line of Compact & Cost-efficient Access Power Solutions

Altronix, the recognized leader in power and data transmission products for the professional security industry, has released the Maximal Fit series of access power controllers. These units provide system designers and integrators with a more compact and economical alternative to...
Doing The Right Thing

Doing The Right Thing

Meet Emma Fatzaun, a driven high school senior with a 4.0 GPA, at James B. Hunt High School in Wilson, North Carolina. She devotes her time to her community and is involved in more student organizations than can exhaustively be...
What Integrators Can Learn from the Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral Fire

What Integrators Can Learn from the Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral Fire

A sole reliance on onsite monitoring was a key factor in the improper response to the alarms at the Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral, allowing the fire time to spread and cause irreversible damage to the historic structure. Father-daughter pair Tim...
Gold Strategic Partner of ESA, Axis Communications, has Recently Announced a Software Release for AXIS Companion

Gold Strategic Partner of ESA, Axis Communications, has Recently Announced a Software Release for AXIS Companion

Axis Communications references real-time alerts, multi-user support and remote system management as notables relating to the release. The easy-to-use video surveillance solution is optimized for small systems up to 16 cameras and delivers simple, secure and reliable video management. Alert...
The Real Cost: Investing in Employee Engagement

The Real Cost: Investing in Employee Engagement

How connected are you with your company? For today’s security executives, encouraging workplace connections may be a vital element in company success. Retaining satisfied employees is a major concern at a time when the cost of recruiting, training and onboarding...