Tag: Electronic Security Expo (ESX)
Five Questions with George De Marco, managing partner, DECO Ventures LLC
September 2, 2026Cory Harris, Editor
SAN DIEGO—George De Marco has spent more than 40 years helping shape the security industry, first as founder of Greater Alarm and today as managing partner of DECO Ventures LLC and chairman of ESX. Having built a successful alarm company from the ground up and now advising and investing in the next generation of businesses, De Marco has a front-row seat to the technological and market forces redefining security. Here, he discusses entrepreneurship, a memorable game against Magic Johnson and...
ESA opens booth, sponsorship sales for ESX 2027 in Tampa
July 21, 2026SSN Staff
TAMPA, Fla.—The Electronic Security Association (ESA) has opened booth and sponsorship opportunities for ESX 2027, scheduled for June 28 to July 1. The event, which will be held at the Tampa Convention Center, will feature an expo floor for manufacturers, technology providers and service partners seeking to connect with security industry decision-makers. Event organizers said ESX remains focused on fostering business relationships between exhibitors and company owners, executives and managers...
SSN poll: Security firms focus on growth metrics, seek better benchmarking
July 8, 2026Cory Harris, Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine—Security industry professionals are closely tracking revenue growth and recurring revenue as key indicators of business health, say 40% of respondents to a recent Security Systems News poll.
The Electronic Security Association (ESA) recently 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 market.
The poll...
In brief: Pye-Barker adds Fire Protection, ESA lauds innovation, TMA names board
June 10, 2026SSN Staff
ATLANTA—Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired Washington-based Fire Protection Specialists, expanding its fire suppression services and strengthening its presence in the Pacific Northwest.
Founded in 1999, Fire Protection Specialists provides installation and service of fire suppression and fire alarm systems across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and California. Its customer base spans commercial and industrial sectors, including education, utilities, government and...
ESX announces 2026 Innovation Award winners
June 4, 2026SSN Staff
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...
A new industry mirror
June 3, 2026Cory Harris, Editor
For years, integrators and dealers have relied on a mix of anecdotal experience, vendor data and broad economic indicators to gauge where the electronic security and life safety market is headed.
That context shifted on the first day of the Electronic Security Expo (ESX), when the Electronic Security Association (ESA) announced the launch of its Industry Research Center and the forthcoming Industry Performance Index (IPI). Together, the initiatives signal a move toward more structured, sector-specific...
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...
ESA announces Michael Barnes as recipient of the 2026 Sara E. Jackson Award
May 21, 2026SSN Staff
IRVING, Texas—The Electronic Security Association (ESA) has announced Michael Barnes as the recipient of the 2026 Sara E. Jackson Award, one of the association’s highest honors recognizing extraordinary leadership, service, and dedication to the electronic security and life safety industry.
Barnes will be formally recognized during Electronic Security Expo (ESX) 2026 in Irving, Texas.
Named in honor of former ESA President Sara E. Jackson, the award is presented annually to...
FAST announces 2026 Security Technician of the Year Award winners
May 14, 2026SSN Staff
DALLAS—The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has named 10 winners for the 2026 Security Technician of the Year Awards.
The 2026 Security Technician of the Year awardees are:
Patrick Fleming, Everon
Brian Bennett, Everon
Miranda Remenar, Tech Systems, Inc.
Hunter Welker, Tech Systems, Inc.
Jason Mirwald, Sage Integration
Brody Taylor, Sage Integration
Philip Colmenero, Spartan Security Systems Inc.
Ashley Carnate, Integrated Security Technologies...
ESX 2026 education speakers released
April 3, 2026SSN Staff
DALLAS—The Electronic Security Association (ESA) announce its lineup of educational speakers for Electronic Security Expo (ESX) 2026, delivering a peer-driven program built for today’s security leaders. ESX 2026 will take place June 1-4 at the Irving Convention Center in Irving, Texas.
A defining strength of ESX education is its peer-led format, where integrators, monitoring professionals, and executives share real-world strategies that directly impact business...