ESX announces 2026 Innovation Award winners

DALLAS—The Electronic Security Expo (ESX) has revealed the winners of the 2026 Innovation Awards, recognizing excellence and breakthrough innovation within the electronic security and life safety industry. 

These awards honor next-gen products, technologies, and services that advance the industry and provide meaningful growth opportunities for integrators, dealers and monitoring professionals. 

An independent panel of industry experts selected this year’s winners based on criteria spanning innovation, market relevance, user experience, and potential impact. 

The following are the breakthrough technologies for 2026 that earned them the Innovation Awards (winners listed by category):

Access Control: CyberLock – CyberKey Blue 4

Business Operations Software: WeSuite – QuoteAnywhere with Embedded Selena AI

Fire Detection and Life Safety Systems: Alarm.com – Business Fire Communicator (ADC-FC100)

Intrusion Systems: DMP – XR650 Control Panel

Managed Services: ADI – WattBox Power Insights Dashboard

Monitoring Services: Worldview Monitoring – Wholesale Remote Guarding Partner Program

Remote Guarding & Incident Response: AURA – AURA Smart Dispatch

Smart Home Tech: ADI – Access Networks B670 WiFi 7 Outdoor Access Point

Structured Cabling, Connectivity & Power Supplies: CyberPower Systems – OL1K5RTHD Smart App Online UPS

Video Analytics: CyberLock – Dynamic Audit Events

Video Surveillance Cameras: Ajax Systems – Ajax TurretCam HL

 “The 2026 ESX Innovation Award winners are redefining what’s possible in security and life safety,” said ESX Chairman George DeMarco. “These technologies and services are helping companies operate more intelligently, serve customers more effectively, and create safer environments. We applaud these innovators for raising the standard across our industry.”

Photo courtesy of Electronic Security Association