Tag: Electronic Security Association (ESA)
ESX 2025 launches OpenXchange to spotlight security tech disruptors
May 1, 2025SSN Staff
ATLANTA—The Electronic Security Association (ESA) has announced the launch of the ESX OpenXchange Breakfast, a forward-looking session that will bring together three thought leaders driving the electronic security industry’s technological evolution.
The topic – AI, IoT, and Monitoring Transforming Security – will be presented by Priya Serai, CIO of Zeus Fire and Security, Matthew Wooton, co-founder/CTO of Ivani, and Darrin Reilly, president/CEO of Mission Critical...
Industry leaders bring concerns to Washington, D.C. during Security Hill Day 2025
April 16, 2025Cory Harris, Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine—This year’s Security Hill Day brought more than 60 security and life safety industry executives to Washington, D.C., to share their concerns and promote important policy priorities while engaging with members of Congress and their staff.
The Security Industry Association (SIA) hosted the event March 4-5, with support from the Electronic Security Association (ESA) and The Monitoring Association (TMA). Topics and priorities covered ranged from artificial intelligence...
SIA presents 2025 Legislator of the Year Awards to Reps. Ezell, Houlahan
March 10, 2025SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Reps. Mike Ezell (R-Miss.) and Chrissy Houlahan (D-Pa.) as the 2025 recipients of the SIA Legislator of the Year Award.
The 2025 awardees were recognized during Security Hill Day, an event held March 4-5 during which security industry executives convened in Washington, D.C., to connect with legislators and their staff about the value of the security industry and the industry’s legislative priorities.
The...
SIA names ADT’s Holly Borgmann as 2025 SIA Chair’s Award honoree
February 21, 2025SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Holly Borgmann of ADT as the 2025 recipient of the SIA Chair’s Award.
The award is presented annually and selected by SIA’s Board of Directors chair recognizing SIA members’ diligent efforts in furthering the association’s mission and commitment to its future. SIA will present Borgmann with the award at Security Hill Day, an executive event that raises the collective...
ESX 2025 announces expanded schedule of events
January 31, 2025SSN Staff
COBB COUNTY, Ga.—The Electronic Security Expo (ESX) has announced its 2025 schedule, set to provide an unparalleled experience for professionals in the electronic security and life safety industry, according to the Electronic Security Association (ESA).
Taking place June 16-19 at the Cobb Galleria Centre, this year’s event features an expanded lineup of educational sessions, hands-on workshops, inspiring main stage speakers, networking opportunities, and an engaging expo floor...
FAST announces 2025 National Security Technician Day
January 2, 2025SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has announced the third annual National Security Technician Day, an annual commemorative day held on Jan. 23 to honor security technicians across the country.
On National Security Technician Day 2025 and the week that follows, FAST encourages all businesses and individuals in the security industry to recognize the hard work, dedication and skills that security technicians provide.
From the installation...
Registration opens for ESX 2025
December 5, 2024SSN Staff
DALLAS—The Electronic Security Association (ESA) has announced that registration is now open for the 2025 Electronic Security Expo (ESX).
This trade show and educational conference, known to dealers and integrators as “The RMR Educational Event of the Year,” is designed by and for electronic security and life safety integrators and dealers. ESX 2025 will be held June 16-19 at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Cobb County, Atlanta, Ga.
According to ESA, ESX is an...
Kyle Scheele named as keynote speaker at ESX 2025
November 29, 2024SSN Staff
DALLAS—The Electronic Security Association (ESA) has announced that Kyle Scheele, a renowned speaker beloved for his ability to catalyze creativity with humor, heart, and yes, even crazy ideas, will deliver the keynote speech at the Electronic Security Expo (ESX) 2025, taking place June 16-19 in Atlanta.
Scheele’s videos have been viewed over 250 million times, and he has spoken to hundreds of thousands of audience members across the U.S. He is known for inspiring people in such an...
ESA: FTC’s click-to-cancel rule 'imposes unnecessary and unlawful burdens’
November 6, 2024Cory Harris, Editor
DALLAS—The Electronic Security Association (ESA) is steadfast in its opposition to the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC’s) newly adopted click-to-cancel rule, which allows consumers to cancel subscriptions more easily.
On Oct. 22, 2024, ESA filed a petition with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit to block the rule, which was announced on Oct. 16, and which requires sellers to offer subscribers “a way to cancel that’s as quick and easy as it...
ESA files petition for review regarding FTC’s click-to-cancel rule
October 31, 2024Cory Harris, Editor
DALLAS—The Electronic Security Association (ESA) announced that on Oct. 22, 2024, it filed a petition for review with the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit to block the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC’s) newly adopted click-to-cancel rule, which allows consumers to cancel subscriptions more easily.
The petition, which ESA filed jointly with the NCTA – The Internet & Television Association and the Interactive Advertising Bureau, seeks an order vacating...