Event to Take Place in Charlotte During the First Week of June

In an effort to best serve its attendees and exhibitors, the Electronic Security Expo (ESX), owned and sponsored by ESA and the Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA), has announced a date change for its 2011 event.

The premier event for security monitoring and integration companies will now take place June 6-10, 2011, at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, NC. The event will feature almost 60 seminars and exclusive networking opportunities. Registration for the event will open in December. To find out more about ESX, visit www.ESXweb.com or call 877.628.9558.

For exhibiting and sponsorship opportunities, contact Shannon Murphy at smurphy@ae-ventures.com or 508-618-4224.

If you missed the opportunity to make it to Pittsburgh for this year’s Electronic Security Expo (ESX), the press has got you – and the event – covered. Check out some of the news coming from this year’s show.

Special Report: ESX 2010 in Pittsburgh

SecurityInfoWatch.com

This is the third Electronic Security Expo I have attended (it’s only the third time this annual event has been held) and this has to have been the best one yet. Owned by the Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA) and the Electronic Security Association (ESA, formerly the NBFAA), the show brings in some of the top security installing firms and central stations from around the nation along with product vendors, technicians and anyone else who wants to be educated and apprised of the latest trends in technology in this industry. FULL STORY

ESX 2010 Recap

SecurityInfoWatch.com

The ESX 2010 show wrapped up Thursday in Pittsburgh and the event has definitely turned into a premier educational venue for systems integrators and installing contractors. FULL STORY

ESX Off with Accolades

SecurityInfoWatch.com

The Electronic Security Expo, official show of the Electronic Security Association (ESA) and the Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA),  kicked off yesterday [June 15, 2010] and ended a great day of education and networking with the presentation of the industry’s two most prestigious awards—the Sara E. Jackson Memorial Award and the Morris F. Weinstock Person of the Year Award. FULL STORY

Orvis, Monitronics, Doyle Big ESA, CSAA Winners

Security Systems News

The Electronic Security Association held its annual Weinstock Awards and the Central Station Alarm Association its Central Station Excellence Awards on June 15 and 16, respectively, here at the 2010 Electronic Security Expo here. FULL STORY

Video Verification Strategies: Response and Standards

SecurityInfoWatch.com

The alarm industry is nuts about video. Walking the aisles of ESX 2010 in Pittsburgh, Penn., attendees find that even though the attendees are primarily alarm system company owners and decision makers, video surveillance products are more likely to be found than control panels and PIRs. That falls in line with messaging from the show’s promoter, the Electronic Security Association, that the ESA membership has significantly diversified. What once was a group of alarm dealers is an association of companies that service, install and monitor a wide variety of electronic security and fire equipment solutions. FULL STORY

Video Verification Strategies: Bringing Video into a Central Station

SecurityInfoWatch.com

According to Jim Loyd, the vice president of sales and marketing for Grand Central Station (GCS) in Hayward, Calif., and a speaker on the ESX video verification seminar, one of the first things that has to be decided upon is product selection. Walk any security industry tradeshow floor (but especially ESX), and you’ll see a plethora of companies offering video surveillance and remote monitoring products to security dealers and central stations. Loyd said that GCS took a tier approach to product selection to solve this challenge. FULL STORY

ESX 2010: The Show is Just Getting Started

SecurityInfoWatch.com

It’s not your typical ISC West or other trade show but as a first-time attendee at this year’s ESX 2010, I have to say that for a small show it definitely packs a punch thus far. Although the exhibit show floor opens today, many attendees flew in early to catch the number of educational sessions, including sessions presented by SD&I Editor Deborah O’Mara and Publisher Carol Enman. FULL STORY

ESX 2010 Coverage Part 2: Consumer Driven Technology Drives the Show

SecurityInfoWatch.com

The lines between consumer and security products are crossing. We caught a glimpse of this from some manufacturers earlier this year at ISC West, such as Panasonic Security Systems Company who showcased a consumer line of surveillance products, but it is more than present at this year’s ESX trade show in Pittsburgh, Pa. It is evident that customers want more control and manufacturers are giving them just that. FULL STORY

ESX Day 1

Security Systems News

Every show needs an identity, right? Something that separates it from the myriad industry events that populate the landscape? ESX may be getting there. Maybe first and foremost, there is the Club Crawl. Is it a little ridiculous that a large industry event would define itself with a frat-party-like atmosphere on the first day of its show floor? Maybe. Do people seem to really, really enjoy themselves at this Club Crawl. Hell yes. FULL STORY

Egan, Ryan, Bonifas, Lombardi Tout Fire Revenue

Security Systems News

If you’re not getting RMR on your fire jobs, you’re missing a great way to increase cash flow and the value of your company, according to four security industry veterans who gathered June 16 to present “RMR on Fire!,” a panel discussion at the ESX show here. FULL STORY

ESX Day 2

UPG Security News

So… we have completed the second day of exhibiting at the Electronic Security Association’s ESX convention. It was superb. FULL STORY

Gearing Up for the Electronic Security Expo

Pittsburgh Post Gazette

Guardian Protection Services specializes in keeping people out but this week the beige walls at headquarters are getting a touch-up so visitors will be doubly impressed once they’re allowed in. The Marshall-based company is helping host the Electronic Security Expo, a gathering of security industry experts expected to convene in Pittsburgh from Monday to June 18. FULL STORY

On June 16, the Electronic Security Expo (ESX) awarded its Maximum Impact Award Recipients on their largest exhibit show floor ever.

Their Maximum Impact Awards program is the first and only awards program to critically examine the business impact of a product or service as the foremost criterion for praise. The awards recognize both new and recently introduced products in a wide variety of electronic security product and service categories.

This year’s award winners include:

• Paxton Access for the LCD Graphics Reader in the Access Control/ID Systems: Card Readers Category
• DICE Corporation for the Mobile Service Management with Signature Capture in the Accessories and Aids: Dealer Company Software Category
• Paxton Access for the PoE Access Control Power Supply in the Accessories and Aids: Power Supplies and Batteries Category
• System Sensor for the InnovairFle for the XTL Wireless Burglary Control Panel in the Alarm Equipment: Intrusion Alarm Control Panels Category
• Videofied – RSI Video Technologies for the MotionViewer – MultiMode in the Alarm Equipment: Intrusion Sensors/Detectors Category
• LogicMark, LLC for the LifeSentry in the Alarm Equipment: PERS Hardware Category
• Honeywell Security for the LYNX Plus in the Alarm Equipment: Wireless Alarm Systems Category
• Bold Technologies for the PBXAssistant in the Central Station Equipment: Central Station Software Category
• UTC Global Security Products for the Two-Way Talking Touch Screen for the Residential Custom Electronics: Home Automation Systems Category
• NuVo Technologies, LLC for Renovia in the Residential Custom Electronics: Multi-Room Audio Systems Category
• Intertek for the Alarm System Certification Program in the Services: Dealer Marketing Services Category
• SedonaOffice for SageQuest in the Services: GPS/Mobile Tracking Category
• Next Level Security Systems for NLSS Gateway Micro in the Services: Integrated Security Solutions Category
• Crest Electronics for ID Medics in the Services Specialized Central Station Services Category
• Axis Communications for Q1910-E (Thermal) in the Video Surveillance: Cameras Category
• DVTel, Inc. for Intelligent Security Operations Center (iCOS) V6 in the Video Surveillance: Video Surveillance System Category

Additionally, the overall winner, earning the 2011 Best Maximum Impact Award, was presented to Next Level Security Systems for the NLSS Gateway Micro.

For more information about entering your recently launched product or service into the 2011 ESX Maximum Impact Awards Program call Jessica DaCosta at508-618-4226.

ESX offers education and networking opportunities and an expo floor packed with exhibiting companies ready to help you grow revenues, profits and company value. ESX 2011 will take place June 14 – 16 in Charlotte, NC at the Charlotte Convention Center. Education seminars focus on best business practices from leading industry professionals and consultants. Exclusive industry networking opportunities are abound including the Big Bash, awards ceremonies and the Club Crawl. For exhibiting and sponsorship opportunities for ESX 2011 contact Shannon Murphy at smurphy@ae-ventures.com or 508-618-4224.

ESX and the 2010 ESA Summer Conference are right around the corner. As you make your plans for next week’s trip to Pittsburgh, be sure to check out the latest schedule of ESA meetings going on at the show.

Please note: Rooms and times are subject to change. While we don’t anticipate any changes, things may come up that force a meeting to change time and/or location. Please verify location and times of all meetings prior to their start.

Monday, June 14, 2010	Time
AIE Board of Directors Meeting	4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
ESA Young Security Professionals Reception	6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
ESA Young Security Professionals Ed. Track	8:30 am – 9:45 am
ESA Executive Committee Meeting	2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
ESA Alliance Council Meeting	2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
ESA Associate Member Meeting	3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
ESA Young Security Professionals Ed. Track	3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
ESX Industry Celebration: Weinstock Jackson Awards Ceremony / CSAA 60th Anniversary
Cocktails	5:30 pm
Ceremony	6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
ESA Membership Committee  Meeting	8:00 am – 9:30 am
ESA Standards Committee Meeting	8:00 am – 9:30 am
ESA Apprenticeship Committee Meeting	8:00 am – 9:30 am
ESA Young Security Professionals Ed. Track	9:30 am – 10:30 am
ESA Technology Interest Group (Video)	9:45 am – 11:15 am
ESA Government Relations Committee Meeting	9:45 am – 11:15 am
SIAC Board Meeting	9:45 am – 11:45 am
ESA Annual Membership Meeting	3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
ESA New Member Reception	5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Thursday, June 17, 2010
ESA Education Committee Meeting	8:00 am – 10:30 am
ESA Fire/Life Safety Committee Meeting	8:30 am – 10:00 am
ESA Industry Affairs Committee Meeting	8:30 am – 10:00 am
ESA National Company Meeting	8:30 am – 10:00 am
AIREF Board of Directors Meeting	3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
ESA Chartered Chapter Meeting	3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Friday, June 18, 2010
ESA Board of Directors Meeting	8:30 am – 12:30 pm

Thank you to our 2010 Summer Conference Sponsors!

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Annual Membership Meeting and Morris F. Weinstock Person of the Year Sponsor

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New Member Reception Sponsors

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Want to join the movers and shakers headed to the electronic security industry’s most important and focused event? ESX is being held in Pittsburgh, PA from June 15-17. Take courses and workshops on the industry’s latest trends, network at social gatherings and browse the largest expo floor dedicated to the needs of security integration and monitoring companies. It’s not too late to register. Register for ESX and plan your trip today.

Just take a look at some of the companies already registered:

This year ESX is launching a technology that will deliver the entire show to your fingertips: the ESX On Demand Directory. No lugging around a bulky conference program. No searching for room changes.

The multimedia platform will include session, speaker and exhibitor information all available on your mobile phone. The ESX On Demand Directory App is now available for iPhone users. Simply go to your app store and search “ESX” to access the free app. For those of you with other types of smart phones, we have a website that is optimized for smart phone users www.esxweb.com/ondemand. Don’t yet have a smart phone? We’ve got you covered, too. We’ll set up touch screens at the convention center, so that you can access the tool.

Receive Real Time Alerts
With everything ESX at your fingertips, you’ll be up to speed on all ESX updates. This means the minute a room changes, schedule changes or speaker changes, you’ll be notified.

Customize Your Experience
Attendees can build their own custom schedule and delegate their favorite exhibitors. Just click the heart icon, and exhibitors and sessions can be saved to “My Kaddy.”

Take ESX With You
With the ESX On Demand Directory, you’ll be able to take ESX home with you well after the show. Contact information for all sponsors and exhibitors will remain available for a full year after you leave Pittsburgh.

To experiment with ESX On Demand and to start creating your unique experience go to www.esxweb.com/ondemand.

We hope you enjoy your Memorial Day weekend, as we all take time to remember the uniformed men and women who have died for our freedoms.

To show our appreciation, from now through Monday, May 31, 12:00AM EST, ESX will make a contribution of $5 to the Western Pennsylvania Fallen Heroes Foundation, for every paid attendee registration. The donated money will support the wives, husbands and children of our country’s fallen heroes, after the military’s financial responsibility is exhausted.

ESX is the only major, national tradeshow focused exclusively on the needs of security integration and monitoring companies. ESX offers education and networking opportunities and an expo floor packed with close to 175 exhibiting companies ready to help you grow revenues, profits and company value.

Register today to attend the event that will help you grow and, at the same time, honor our fallen servicemen and servicewomen.

From George Gunning, Past ESA President

Dear Members:

I made developing a tradeshow that our association owns and directs my top priority when I was president of ESA (then NBFAA). We worked hard to get into a relationship with CSAA to create a stronger base for the event. We brought together a team of industry professionals and a management company that knew our industry and the trade show business to help us create a great event.

We’ve got top flight volunteers like George De Marco, John Lombardi, Ed Bonifas, Pam Petrow, Mike Miller, Mel Mahler, Bud Wulforst, John Murphy, John Knox, Marshall Marinace, Pat Egan and John Brady involved in the planning. And, we set ourselves to the year-round tasks of selling and promoting and recruiting excellent presenters on the most crucial business and technical topics.

Three years later, we have turned the dream of a great industry show into a reality in the form of ESX 2010, June 15-17 in Pittsburgh.

ESX offers the best education programs, the most fun and interesting social events, the industry’s best opportunity to network and share with some of the leading companies, and a big tradeshow floor that is just for businesses like yours.

The only thing standing in the way of us taking this event to the very top of the industry is YOU!

Use the product we designed for you. Come and learn and connect with people and ideas that will help you grow and improve your business! We need you to register and get your travel plans in place today.

With your participation, ESX can achieve its full potential as an event that helps move the industry forward.

Go to http://www.esxweb.com/ now and sign up.

I look forward to seeing you in Pittsburgh.

Sincerely,

George Gunning
USA Alarm Systems

Past President, ESA