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On The Editor's Desk

Stability is security’s superpower

September 30, 2026Cory Harris, Editor

In an industry increasingly defined by conversations about artificial intelligence (AI), cloud platforms and economic uncertainty, the most important takeaway from the inaugural Electronic Security Association (ESA) Industry Performance Index may be something far less flashy: stability.   While growth has slowed in recent quarters, the data shows an industry that continues to add jobs, raise wages and attract new businesses, reinforcing electronic security’s reputation as one of...

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Beacon Economics, Electronic Security Association (ESA), ESA Industry Performance Index (IPI), ESA Industry Research Center


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ESA launches Industry Research Center, unveils Performance Index

June 2, 2026SSN Staff

IRVING, Texas—The Electronic Security Association (ESA) announced the launch of its ESA Industry Research Center at the Electronic Security Expo (ESX), marking it as a new initiative aimed at delivering economic and industry intelligence to the electronic security and life safety market. Research center targets industry visibility The Research Center, developed in partnership with macroeconomic forecasting firm Beacon Economics, is designed to provide integrators and dealers with data...

Beacon Economics, Doyle Security Systems, Electronic Security Association (ESA), Electronic Security Expo (ESX), ESA Industry Performance Index (IPI), ESA Industry Research Center, Kevin Stone, Mergers and acquisitions (M&A)


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