ESX 2016 announces Innovation Award winners

FORT WORTH, Texas—The 25 Innovation Award winners (see full list below) were announced by ESX today, and 10 finalists will be chosen from that list to battle it out in the second annual ESX TechVision Challenge, an interactive competition held live at ESX 2016 in the Fort Worth Convention Center, Texas, on Tuesday, June 7.

The ESX Innovation Award recognizes achievements for companies that bring a new and exceptional product or service to the customer, or for those delivering innovative ways for companies to operate more efficiently and profitably.

“It is a great opportunity for these companies, manufacturers and service providers to show off their new products and services that help the industry leap forward,” ESX Chairman George De Marco told Security Systems News. “And it gives the industry, and dealers an opportunity to refresh their products that are out there in the marketplace.”

Among the 13 product categories, De Marco said the top three categrories that saw the highest increase were Intrusion Systems - DIY Security; Installation/Service Tools - Productivity Mobile Apps; and Video Surveillance - IP Cameras.

De Marco said that the 10 finalists compete for “Best of Show” product or service in a “Shark Tank” style competition before a panel of judges from the industry.

“In order to be crowned Best of Show, you really have to earn it,” said De Marco. “You have to get before a panel of judges and you really have to convince them, which makes it that much more meaningful."

De Marco pointed out that last year's TechVision was so well received that the format will remain the same. “A lot of people are excited to possibly participate in the challenge this year as well,” he said. “I was very impressed with the professionalism and the amount of detail brought to TechVision last year.”

In addition to recognizing Innovation Award winners with an award, winning products will be recognized in a special Innovation Showcase exhibit on the show floor, and the best of show winner will be announced and recognized on Wednesday, June 8, at 2 p.m. in ESX Central, a new feature located at the center of the trade show floor that will be used for events, announcements and happenings.

“I think it is important to recognize these companies for delivering products that resonate with the end user, and create some excitement,” said De Marco.

ESX Innovation Award Winners by category:

ACCESS CONTROL

Assa Abloy/Yale Locks & Hardware

Subcategory: Electronic/Mechanical Locks             

Product: Yale nexTouch

Bristol ID Technologies

Subcategory: Cards & Credentials

Product: Dual Technology Student ID Card with Prox and MIRARE 1K Short Range RFID and Low Energy Mag Strip

Chester Tacka/Viking Electronics, Inc.

Subcategory: Telephone Entry Control/Intercom               

Product: K-1775-IP

DMP

Subcategory: Controllers - Stand-alone, Networked or Appliance Based Systems            

Product: 96 Doors of Access Control

DEALER SERVICES

Alarm.com    

Subcategory: Marketing Support Services

Product: Customer Connections from Alarm.com

CSR Professional Services

Subcategory: Compliance Software/Service             

Product: Readiness

Honeywell

Subcategory: Business Operations & Financial Software               

Product: AlarmNet 360

SkyBitz Local Fleets

Subcategory: Fleet Tracking            

Product: SA3000 Fleet Management Solution

DIGITAL HEALTH/WELL-BEING SYSTEMS

Cornell Communications, Inc.      

Subcategory: Mobile Tracking/mPERS       

Product: inform

Essence Security Ltd

Subcategory: PERS              

Product: VPD - Voice Panic Detector

FIRE/LIFE SAFETY 

Honeywell/ Fire-Lite Alarms

Subcategory:Detection Appliances - Smoke/Heat/Gas Detection Devices

Product: SWIFT Wireless Fire Alarm Solution

INTRUSION SYSTEMS

Honeywell    

Subcategory: DIY Security  

Product: DragonFly

Interlogix

Subcategory: Notification Appliances - Motion, Contacts, Environmental

Product: Flood/Freeze Sensor

M2M Services Ltd.

Subcategory: Cellular/Radio Communicators          

Product: MiNi01-4G Interactive Cellular Alarm Communicator

Qolsys

Subcategory: Controllers & Control Panels             

Product: IQ Panel 2

INSTALLATION/ SERVICE TOOLS

Appostle Concepts, LLC.    

Subcategory: Productivity Mobile Applications    

Product: LowVo

MOBILE APPS FOR CONSUMERS

Interlogix      

Subcategory: Residential App for Security/Life Style/Life Safety Systems

Product: UltraSync

MONITORING (CENTRAL STATION)

MKS (Micro Key Solutions)

Subcategory: Dealer App                

Product: Web Dealer

Secure Global Solutions

Subcategory: Enhanced/Verified Monitoring           

Product: nextStage

Bold Technologies

Subcategory: Software                     

Product: Manitou Cloud Services

DICE Corporation

Subcategory: Interactive Services for End User                   

Product: Matrix CRM Communications Gateway

I-View Now

Subcategory: Managed Video          

Product: Advanced Video Management & Device Health Monitoring Platform

SMART HOME

ipDatatel       

Subcategory: Home Automation/Home Control Systems   

Product: ipDatatel BAT-ZKI (ZigBee Keypad Interface)

VIDEO SURVEILLANCE

EIZO Inc

Subcategory: Monitors                    

Product: DuraVision FDF2304W-IP

Telguard       

Subcategory: IP Cameras

Product: Arlo Wire-Free Video System Supported by Telguard