The 2010 Electronic Security Expo (ESX) will host several award ceremonies that recognize the industry’s movers and shakers. This year’s awards will highlight the latest prominent people, products and services.

Weinstock and Jackson Awards

The Morris F. Weinstock Award is presented to an industry leader in grateful appreciation for outstanding individual achievement and continued efforts on behalf of the association and the industry. The award recipient is selected by the Weinstock Committee.

The Sara E. Jackson award is given annually to the committee chair who displays outstanding leadership. The award recipient is selected by ESA’s President.

CSAA Excellence Awards

The Central Station Alarm Association’s (CSAA), Central Station Excellence Awards recognize any Central Station certified by any CSAA-approved nationally recognized testing laboratory (NRTL), CSAA members and non-members, and outstanding personnel who perform in the highest professional manner, thereby having made a significant contribution to the betterment of the alarm industry. Applications must be submitted by March 29, 2010. See http://www.csaaul.org/CSAACSAwards.htm for more details.

Police Dispatch Quality Award

The Police Dispatch Quality Award is given to the alarm installation/monitoring company team that achieves the highest police dispatch quality in a North American city/county.

SIAC William N. Moody

The Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC) will acknowledge those few special individuals who unselfishly give their time and talents to alarm management issues and who reflect the attributes of Bill Moody which include integrity, fairness and perseverance in the face of adversity. There’s no submission necessary and the award winners are selected by SIAC.

Maximum Impact Awards

The Maximum Impact Awards will recognize both new and recently introduced products in a wide variety of electronic security product and service categories. The deadline for entries is March 19, 2010. For more information see www.esxweb.com/mia or contact Shannon Murphy at 508-618-4224, smurphy@ae-ventures.com.

ESX provides an unmatched opportunity to honor those individuals who have really added value to our industry.  Join us this year in Pittsburgh to help congratulate the winners!

For more information bout 2010 ESX events and programming, please visit www.esxweb.com.

Chief Harper to deliver speech at Expo’s Industry IceBreaker Luncheon

ESX officially welcomes Nathan Harper, Pittsburgh’s Chief of Police, as featured speaker of its Industry IceBreaker Luncheon. The luncheon, sponsored by Vector Security and Guardian Protection, will be held at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center on Tuesday, Jun. 15 at 12:30pm.

“I’m grateful for the opportunity of speaking at this year’s ESX Industry Icebreaker Luncheon,” says Chief Harper. “I welcome the security professionals to the City of Pittsburgh and I look forward to strengthening the link between private security and law enforcement.”

Chief Harper is responsible for overall operations of the Bureau of Police, including formulation and control of the annual Bureau budget, development and dissemination of police directives to the Bureau, coordination of training regimens and fostering of communication among the various facets of the Police Bureau.

Harper, a 33-year-veteran of the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, is devoted to his community. This lifetime advocate of public safety mentors youth and promotes unity through his participation in local community groups and faith-based organizations.

Harper has been the Chief of Police since his appointment by Mayor Luke Ravenstahl in October 2006. Prior to his appointment, Chief Harper served as Assistant Chief of Investigations, Assignment Chief of Administration and Commander of Narcotics where he was in charge of 97 Detectives responsible for investigations, wiretaps and vice investigations.  He worked closely with the FBI, Attorney General’s Office, DEA, State and County Police on joint investigations involving gangs, prostitution, and money laundering crimes.

During the luncheon, the Security Industry Alarm Coalition William N. Moody Award and the Police Dispatch Quality Award will be presented to this year’s winners.

ESX features nearly 50 seminars and an expo floor with 175 electronic security manufacturers and service providers. For more on the IceBreaker Luncheon and other ESX special events, click here.

By Melissa M. Courville, Client Services & Head of Marketing, DICE Corporation

Finding out that Pittsburgh is the next stop for the industry-changing ESX conference was a thrill!  Having lived in Pittsburgh for a few years, with family ties to the area, it’s easy to fall in love with the city that mixes both history and the NOW, harmoniously. From the architecture of the widely-renowned PPG building, Heinz Ketchup factory and Andy Warhol museum, to the bustling shops at Station Square and beauty of Point Park, Pittsburgh was deservedly voted one of the safest and cleanest cities in the United States, and has been for years.

ESX has already become a highlight in my plans, where security life meets industry-specific networking.  The ESX event continues to be a focal point for security integration and monitoring companies with showcases for the ESA Weinstock/Jackson Awards, CSAA anniversary and the SDM Gala, as well as the niche-focused tradeshow, seminars and conferences.  As the head of marketing for DICE Corporation, I’m very glad that we’ve continued to invest in and make it our commitment to attend each event.  The rewards are priceless.

We are seeking nominees to participate in the new ESA Chapter Challenge Game Show that will take place during ESX on Thursday, June 17. ESA Chartered Chapter leaders are encouraged to nominate members of their chapter to participate in this Family Feud-style game show, designed to create a fun and interactive activity that will provide quite the buzz on the show floor as well.

Click here to submit your nominees. Each winning team contestant will receive a check for $200 for their chartered chapter! Contact Jessica DaCosta with questions regarding the program at 508-618-4226, jdacosta@ae-ventures.com.

The deadline for submissions is Monday, May 7, 2010.

More Opportunities to Gain Industry Credibility at Expo

The Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association (CEDIA), an international trade association that specializes in planning and installing electronic systems for the home, will host a mini-track of technical courses at the 2010 Electronic Security Expo (ESX). This promising CEDIA mini-track is sure to bring higher levels of value and thought leadership to ESX attendees.

“We’re excited to be adding CEDIA’s renowned technical training on custom electronics in a new mini-track at this year’s ESX,” said George De Marco, ESX Expo Chair. “CEDIA accreditation of a number of ESX courses means added value for ESX attendees, enabling them to earn credit toward maintaining their CEDIA certifications by attending select ESX seminars.”

CEDIA, whose specializations include home networking, home automation and communication systems, media rooms, single or multi-room entertainment systems, and integrated whole-house subsystems that provide lighting control, security and HVAC systems, will offer the following courses, which promise to prime the attendee on residential systems:

• Fundamentals of Residential Lighting and Lighting Control
• Fundamentals of Multi-Room Audio Systems
• Fundamentals of Home Theater Design

“CEDIA University’s industry-leading education will help industry newcomers gain the valuable knowledge and skills needed to establish credibility in the residential electronic systems industry,” said Utz Baldwin, CEDIA CEO.

CEDIA Seminars, along with all other ESX Seminars, can be purchased a-la-carte and start at $59 for members. All ESX Seminars, as well as special networking events, are included in the Deluxe Registration Package.

For more information on the conference program, call 877-628-9558 or visit www.esxweb.com.

ESX 2010 addresses the industry’s most vital topics with valuable content from the industry’s best presenters. Fifty seminars are organized into the following tracks:

Business Development and Management Track

This track covers a host of powerful and dynamic sessions which will provide every employee in your company with the ideas and tools to make better decisions when it comes to managing and developing your business. Some seminars in this track include: “Good-to-Great Employees” and “Financial Accounting for Security Companies.”

Central Station Operations Track, sponsored by Sur-Gard

This track covers key topics from technology to procedures and techniques to management and development of central station operators. Some seminars in this track include: “Central Station Supervision and the Law” and “PERS as a Profitable Solution.”

Installation Management Track

This track is filled with pragmatic tips and processes for increasing the productivity and quality of the installation function, whether it’s installing alarms, access control or video systems. Some seminars in this track include: “Installation Estimating for Profit” and “The Substance, Impact and Future of NFPA 731.”

RMR Track

This track will help you get on top of methods to maximize and capitalize on RMR—whether it’s tied to traditional alarm monitoring, next generation monitoring of video, managed access control or even service and maintenance contracts. Some seminars in this track include: “Pricing and Selling Service RMR” and “Turning the iPhone and Remote Updates into RMR.”

Sales and Marketing Track, sponsored by Videofied

This track provides the expert strategies, tactics and practices you need to succeed. Some seminars in this track include: “High Impact Sales Management” and “Building Your Referral Network: Peer-to-Peer, Real-World Tips.”

Technology Track, sponsored by ADI

This track tackles the most compelling, opportunity-rich and challenging tech topics in the electronic security industry. Some seminars in this track include: “Migrating to IP Technology” and “Using Technology for Residential Lifestyle Enhancements.”

CEDIA Mini-Track

This track includes CEDIA courses that provide great primers on residential systems that are a natural extension of a home security integrator’s business. The CEDIA courses offered are: “Fundamentals of Residential Lighting and Lighting Control,” “Fundamentals of Multi-Room Audio Systems” and “Fundamentals of Home Theater Design.”

Young Security Professionals Mini-Track

This track tackles new and innovative approaches to security integration and monitoring and the challenges of leadership for a new generation of security professionals. The seminars included in this mini-track are: “From Soup to Nuts: An Employment Law Primer for Young Security Professionals” and “Next Gen Business Systems.”

All ESX Seminars and Workshops are available as a-la-carte purchases, starting at just $59 for members. Deluxe packages are also available to allow you access to all seminars, workshops and a number of special events.

Click here for a complete listing of seminars and their affiliated track.

Big Bashing and Club Crawling Mean Major Networking Opportunities at Expo

Pittsburgh will buzz this summer as Electronic Security Expo (ESX) attendees mix, mingle and move the industry forward. On June 16, the Expo – praised for its valuable networking opportunities – will host two special events: the ESX Big Bash and ESX Crawl.

“If you’re in the security industry, the ESX Big Bash and ESX Crawl are premier events for networking with other security professionals,” says John Knox, president of Knox Integrated Systems. “At these events we’ll have a good time, forget about business for a while and build relationships. I’m looking forward to all the new and familiar faces I’ll be seeing in the beautiful city of Pittsburgh this summer.”

Attendees will kick off the night at 6 p.m. with the ESX Big Bash, held at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.

ESX Big Bash

Named the “best electronic security industry party of the year,” the ESX Big Bash will include beverages, hors d’oeuvres and live music by The Atlantic All Star Band. Vocalists of this 5-time Emmy Award-Nominated band have toured and recorded with popular artists, including Paul McCartney, Billy Joel, Steven Tyler and Elton John. The event, sponsored by Broadview Security and Security America RRG, will conclude in time for dinner and some crawling through the animated city of Pittsburgh.

ESX Crawl

The ESX Crawl, sponsored by ADI, begins at 7:30 p.m. and includes some of Pittsburgh’s most notable hotspots. Crawlers will sample three destinations as the night wears on: McFadden’s, the North Shore Saloon and Mullen’s.

At the first destination, ESX crawlers will enjoy 30 high-definition flat-screen televisions, riverfront seating and a large hopping dance floor at McFadden’s. At the next stop, ESX crawlers will enjoy a wrap-around fully equipped bar and a realistic, dine-on football field at the North Shore Saloon. And the night is not over yet. The night’s crawl will end at Mullen’s, where live music and karaoke will be offered in an ESX private area.

Registration for the ESX Big Bash and other selected events are required. See www.esxweb.com/register for registration details.

The event will also feature a number of additional networking events, special tours, conferences and exhibits. For exhibiting information, please contact Shannon Murphy at 508-618-4224, smurphy@ae-ventures.com. Call 877-628-9558 or email info@ae-ventures.com for general inquiries.

Enjoy Guiltless Golfing with AIREF

The 7^th Annual Alarm Industry Research & Educational Foundation (AIREF) golf tournament will be held March 23, 2010 at the Revere Golf Club in Las Vegas, one day prior to ISC West. The tournament promises players a casual golf outing with other industry professionals while supporting AIREF initiatives in the process.

AIREF, an all-volunteer nonprofit foundation, was created in 1977 by ESA to serve as the research arm of the industry and funding for the foundation is derived almost solely from the golf tournament. In 2003, AIREF and ESA founded the tournament as a way to help raise money for industry research.

Research studies funded by AIREF include a survey of Salt Lake City residents that showed 65 percent of registered voters disapprove of the city’s verified response ordinance and a more recent study by Rutgers University that proved scientifically that residential burglar alarms deter crime.

To register for the tournament, visit www.airef.org. For more information about the tournament and sponsorship opportunities, call (203) 762-2444 or email Pat Remes at premes@airef.org.

To learn more about AIREF’s initiatives and studies, visit www.airef.org.

Mark your calendar and start making plans to attend these exciting ESA events in 2010.

AIREF Golf Classic

March 23

Las Vegas, NV

You know you love it – the annual AIREF Golf Classic in Las Vegas. Make sure you’re there to take part in a day of world-class golfing with your industry colleagues and golf without guilt because you’ll be supporting a great cause! Register Now!

ESA Day on Capitol Hill

April 27 – 28

Washington, D.C.

The premiere lobbying event of the industry, Day on Capitol Hill offers ESA members an opportunity to sit down with their elected officials and lobby for programs and initiatives to benefit the electronic security industry and their businesses.

ESA has once again received a negotiated rate from St. Gregory Hotel & Suites. Attendees can receive accommodations at $240 per night. Registration information will be available soon.

Participants attend this event at no charge thanks to support from our sponsors which this year include GE Security, Honeywell, Altronix, Diebold, and Security America RRG.

Looking forward: 2010 ESA Summer Conference

June 14 – 18

Pittsburgh, PA

The ESA Summer Conference is where association leaders help shape the future of ESA and work to improve the business environment for the security industry. You can make a difference – join us for the 2010 ESA Summer Conference. Learn more about Pittsburgh, click here.

Electronic Security Expo (ESX) – Where Leaders are Made

June 14 – 18

The Electronic Security Expo experienced its second year of success and the excitement continues to build. Be sure to register early for 2010 ESX – Where Leaders are Made. Book your hotel rooms in advance to ensure discounted, convenient accommodations. Arrangements have been made with the following hotels:

• Renaissance – $129 per night
• Westin – $179 per night
• Omni – $179 per night

After ESX announces its plans, G-20 taps Pittsburgh for upcoming summit

The Electronic Security Expo (ESX) 2010 Where Leaders are Made is already living up to its name.

The G-20 Summit, a gathering comprised of the world’s leaders from Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Turkey, the U.K. and the United States, has chosen Pittsburgh for its September 24 and 25 meeting – confirming our choice as the host city of the 2010 ESX.

With every city in the world available to host this historic event, why did the G-20, countries that represent 85 percent of the world’s economy, choose Pittsburgh?  According to White House press secretary Robert Gibbs, “It’s an area that has seen its share of economic woes in the past, but because of foresight and investment is now renewed – giving birth… to the jobs of the future.”

That may be the official line but we know they chose Pittsburgh because they can get a sandwich six inches tall packed with meat and cheese and stuffed with french fries and cole slaw at one of the world’s best places to pig out, Primanti Brothers.  We also know that they probably want to party at Pure, the nightclub located above Isoldi’s Italian restaurant featuring three-bars, multiple bottle lounges and a glass dance floor.

World leaders know that when they get bored, they can sneak out to see the Andy Warhol museum or ride original 1877 cable cars up the Duquesne Incline to see the view ranked by USA Today as the second most beautiful in America. Sure, Pittsburgh is home to 100+ billion-dollar companies and has been called one of America’s most livable cities, but world leaders really want to have a screaming good time at Kennywood, one of only two amusement parks in the country designated as a National Historic Landmark. Or they may want to pause for a moment to enjoy what they don’t have time to appreciate when they’re home – exotic and rare birds from their own countries at the National Aviary.

G-20 attendees wish they could view our personal video tour of Pittsburgh, hosted by Pam Petrow of Vector Security and Russ Cersosimo of Guardian Protection, but we’re reserving it for your eyes only at www.esxweb.com/video.

You can be a part of this international trend to have a working vacation.  Join us at the 2010 ESX June 14 – 18 in Pittsburgh:  Where leaders are made!  For ESX exhibiting information, please contact Shannon Murphy at 508-618-4224, smurphy@ae-ventures.com. Call 877-628-9558 or email info@ae-ventures.com for general inquiries.

The Electronic Security Expo (ESX) is seeking security industry professionals to speak at the 2010 event being held June 14 – 18 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Owned and sponsored by the NBFAA and CSAA, ESX 2010 will attract 3,000 attendees for the three-day conference and two-day expo.

Professionals interested in speaking at the event should have expertise in the business of security installation and monitoring. Specific areas of interest include:
• Business Development & Management
• Central Station Operations
• Installation Management
• RMR – Developing & Managing Recurring Revenue
• Sales & Marketing
• Technology – Fire, IP, Video
• Telehealth

Click here to submit your online application.

The deadline for submissions is September 14, 2009. All submissions will be judged based upon the abstracts and learning objectives provided. The ESX Program Advisory Committee will review applications and select presenters whose materials align with the goals of the program. Special consideration will be given to applications submitted by installation and monitoring companies.

The event will also feature a number of networking events, special tours and featured speakers. For more information on speaking at ESX, please contact Nancy Franco at 508-618-4225, nfranco@ae-ventures.com. For exhibiting information, please contact Shannon Murphy at 508-618-4224, smurphy@ae-ventures.com. Call 877-628-9558 or email info@ae-ventures.com for general inquiries.

Mark your calendar and start making plans to attend these exciting NBFAA events in 2010.

NBFAA Leadership Summit: Embracing the Future
Jan 12 – 14, 2010
Fort Worth, TX
This year, the annual Leadership Summit will be held in historic downtown Fort Worth. Featuring three full days of important meetings and networking, the summit will also include valuable seminars addressing industry trends and how chapters can generate non-dues revenue.

NBFAA has contracted a negotiated rate at the Fort Worth Renaissance hotel for $179 per night.

Registration for the summit is free when completed by Monday, December 14. Late registrations will be accepted through January 5 at a cost of $125. On-site registration will be available for $150. A cancellation fee of $125 will apply for cancellations after December 15.

AIREF Golf Classic
March 23
Las Vegas, NV
You know you love it – the annual AIREF Golf Classic in Las Vegas. Make sure you’re there to take part in a day of world class golfing with your industry colleagues and golf without guilt – because you’ll be supporting a great cause!

NBFAA Day on Capitol Hill
April 27 – 28
Washington, D.C.
The premiere lobbying event of the industry, Day on Capitol Hill offers NBFAA members an opportunity to sit down with their elected officials and lobby for programs and initiatives to benefit the electronic security industry and your business.

NBFAA has once again received a negotiated rate from St. Gregory Hotel & Suites. Attendees can receive accommodations at $240 per night.

Looking forward: 2010 NBFAA Summer Conference
June 14 – 18
Pittsburgh, PA
The NBFAA Summer Conference is where association leaders help shape the future of NBFAA and work to improve the business environment for the security industry. You can make a difference – join us for the 2010 NBFAA Summer Conference. Learn more about Pittsburgh, click here [link to fun facts page]. To view the exciting Welcome to Pittsburgh 2010 video, click here [link to video].

Electronic Security Expo (ESX) – Where Leaders are Made
June 14 – 18
Electronic Security Expo experienced its second year of success and the excitement continues to build. Be sure to register early for 2010 ESX – Where Leaders are Made. Book your hotel rooms in advance to ensure discounted, convenient accommodations. Arrangements have been made with the following hotels:
• Renaissance – $129 per night
• Westin – $179 per night
• Omni – $179 per night

Mark your calendar and start making plans to attend these exciting NBFAA events in 2010.

YSP Executive Forum
August 19 – 20, 2009
Aurora, IL
Young Security Professionals will gather in Aurora, IL (right outside Chicago) to share with, and learn from, other Young Security Professionals how best to weather the storm in a worrisome economy. A day and a half of business solutions and operational insights covered through best practice sharing in a non-competitive, open and enjoyable atmosphere. This event is full.

NBFAA Leadership Summit: Shaping the Future
Jan 12 – 15, 2010
Fort Worth, TX
The annual Leadership Summit will once again be held in Texas. This year, the venue will move to historic downtown Fort Worth. A cultural town that is proud of its cowboy heritage, Fort Worth has something to offer everyone looking for a real taste of Texas lifestyle.

AIREF Golf Classic
March 23
Las Vegas, NV
You know you love it – the annual AIREF Golf Classic in Las Vegas. Make sure you’re there to take part in a day of world class golfing with your industry colleagues and golf without guilt – because you’ll be supporting a great cause!

NBFAA Day on Capitol Hill
April 27 – 28
Washington, D.C.
The premiere lobbying event of the industry, Day on Capitol Hill offers NBFAA members an opportunity to sit down with their elected officials and lobby for programs and initiatives to benefit the electronic security industry.

Looking forward: 2010 NBFAA Summer Conference
June 14 – 18
Pittsburgh, PA

The NBFAA Summer Conference is where association leaders help shape the future of NBFAA and work to improve the business environment for the security industry. You can make a difference – join us for the 2010 NBFAA Summer Conference.

Electronic Security Expo (ESX) – Where Leaders are Made
June 14 – 18
Electronic Security Expo experienced its second year of success and the excitement continues to build. Be sure to register early for 2010 ESX – Where Leaders are Made. Book your hotel rooms in advance to ensure discounted, convenient accommodations.

Mark your calendar and start making plans to attend these exciting NBFAA events in 2010.

NBFAA Leadership Summit
Jan 12 – 15, 2010
Fort Worth, TX
The annual Leadership Summit will once again be held in Texas. This year, the venue will move to historic downtown Fort Worth. A cultural town that is proud of its cowboy heritage, Fort Worth has something to offer everyone looking for a real taste of Texas lifestyle.

AIREF Golf Classic
March 23
Las Vegas, NV
You know you love it – the annual AIREF Golf Classic in Las Vegas. Make sure you’re there to take part in a day of world class golfing with your industry colleagues.

NBFAA Day on Capitol Hill
April 27 – 28
Washington, D.C.
The premiere lobbying event of the industry, Day on Capitol Hill offers NBFAA members an opportunity to sit down with their elected officials and lobby for programs and initiatives to benefit the electronic security industry.

Looking forward: 2010 NBFAA Summer Conference and Electronic Security Expo
June 14 – 18
Pittsburgh, PA

The NBFAA Summer Conference is where association leaders help shape the future of NBFAA and work to improve the business environment for the security industry. You can make a difference – join us for the 2010 NBFAA Summer Conference.

Electronic Security Expo experienced its second year of success and the excitement continues to build. Be sure to register early for 2010 ESX – Where Leaders are Made. Book your hotel rooms in advance to ensure discounted, convenient accommodations.

The Electronic Security Expo (ESX), owned by the Central Station Alarm Association (CSAA) and NBFAA, recently released preliminary figures showing strong growth for the second year of the annual event. Exhibit space and total attendance at the event both grew more than 25 percent vs. 2008 — 148 exhibiting and sponsoring companies filled just shy of 50,000 gross square feet of space, and more than 2,100 industry professionals attended the event, including roughly half of the 100 largest installing and monitoring companies in the nation.

“In a tough year for the economy and almost any kind of event, we are thrilled to have grown ESX substantially in both vendor support and turnout,” said ESX Expo Chair, George De Marco. “A standing room only keynote address, crowded special events like the NBFAA Weinstock & Jackson Awards ceremony and reception, the CSAA Central Station Excellence Awards Breakfast, the ESX Ice Breaker Luncheon and the ESX Big Bash, and well attended seminars throughout the ESX program demonstrate the ESX concept is taking hold.”

Exhibitors were pleased with the quality of the attendees, rebooking the equivalent of 66% of the show floor space reserved in 2009 for the 2010 event, and better than tripling their priority period bookings of sponsorships for 2010.

• Platinum sponsors for 2010 include the CentraLarm Group of Companies, ESC Central and Honeywell.
• Gold sponsors for 2010 include ADI, DSC, Risco Group, Security America Risk Retention Group and Uplink.
• SureView Systems will again be the Exhibit Hall Sponsor
• ESX Seminar Track Sponsors for 2010 include Honeywell, SurGard and Videofied
• ESX Big Bash sponsors for 2010 include ADI, Brink’s Home Security and Security America Risk Retention Group
• Other 2010 sponsors include: DMP, Optex, OzVision, Rapid Response and WYNIT, Inc.

Hundreds of industry professionals attended the 100+ ESX seminars and exhibitor-offered training sessions Mon. through Thu. The Next Generation Monitoring Boot Camp, sponsored by SureView Systems, was particularly well-received.

Conference attendee praise included the following:
• “Tracking Job Costs” delivered by John Brady – Excellent speaker with real hands on experience – practical information.
• “Wanted, Good Employees, Long-Term Relationship Desired” delivered by Dan Budinoff – Was an HR manager for two years at my company and still am very involved in recruiting and the class still gave me good info to use at the company. Good tips and practical guide.
• “Focusing Sales for Effectiveness, Service Agreements” delivered by Alan Kruglak – Very good! Kept me interested, lots of info I can take back to work.
• “Your Company on Trial!” by Jeff Zwirn – Awesome! Gave a lot of thought provoking information.
• “Ways to Help Minimize Your Liability When Providing Central Station Monitoring Services” by Jeff Zwirn – Excellent speaker, enthusiastic, passionate, knowledgeable. Best class and presenter of the whole expo! Top notch – thanks for including him as a presenter.
• “Leveraging Analytics for Remote Video Monitoring” by Charlie Pierce – Powerful speaker, great motivator, made course very interesting.

The ESX Ice Breaker Luncheon produced a highlight on Tue. June 23. Featured speaker, James Johnson, Chief of Police for Baltimore, Maryland, provided one of the most positive endorsements for private security ever provided by a public safety official, characterizing the private security industry as a partner in fighting crime and calling for an expansion of mandates for high-quality video surveillance in retail and banking.

Keynote speaker, General Electric Chief Security Officer, Francis X. Taylor, offered an inside look at the goals and concerns of a Fortune 100 head of security, including tips on how integration companies can put themselves in a better position to win work from such companies by focusing on integrated solutions.

Musical artist Jonathan McEuen entertained ESX attendees at the ESX Big Bash and later in the evening with an acoustic set performed at the final destination of the ESX Crawl.

ESX 2010 will take place June 14-18 at the David Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, PA.

For more information on exhibiting or attending, contact Shannon Murphy at smurphy@ae-ventures.com or 877-628-9558.

See What Everyone’s Talking About at ESX
Security Systems News

The industry’s leading figures descended on Baltimore this week for the 2nd annual ESX Conference and Expo, spanning June 22 through 26. On June 24, the first day of the Expo, the editors of Security Systems News sat down with a number of integrators and installers to talk about the latest technologies and trends that will shape the industry over the coming year.
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ESX Opens to Improved Numbers
Security Systems News

The second annual ESX show, co-owned by the NBFAA and CSAA, kicked off June 24 to increased exhibitors and attendees, according to ESX Expo chair George DeMarco, who greeted attendees before the opening keynote address by General Electric CSO Francis X. Taylor. DeMarco said there were 147 exhibitors on the show floor, and roughly 2,000 attendees, who also have the option of attending educational events that began June 22 and continued through June 26.
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Next Up: An Apprenticeship Program for the Industry?
SecurityInfoWatch.com

The NBFAA Apprenticeship Development Group — whose ultimate goals are workforce development, recruitment, training and continuing education — spoke to a room packed with interested integrators and other show attendees. The goal, according to the organization, is to have an industry prepared for its future, with a labor pool of skilled technicians who have been trained through a formal program.
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12 Insights from General Electric’s CSO Frank Taylor
SecurityInfoWatch.com

This morning at the Electronic Security Expo in Baltimore, Md., General Electric’s Chief Security Officer Francis X. (Frank) Taylor discussed the role of a lead security executive for a multinational corporation. Taylor’s address was the keynote presentation for the tradeshow and served as an inside view into his role, providing insights for the technology vendors, security systems integrators, alarm dealers and monitoring providers in attendance.
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Alarm Industry Recognizes Leaders during ESX
SecurityInfoWatch.com

At ceremonies held in conjunction with the Electronic Security Expo, an alarm industry tradeshow occurring this week in Baltimore, Md., the Security Industry Alarm Coalition (SIAC) and the National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA) recognized members who are some of the strongest cornerstones of their respective groups.
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NBFAA and CSAA Highlight Accomplishments
SecurityInfoWatch.com

The National Burglar and Fire Alarm Association and the Central Station Alarm Association outlined their many accomplishments at a “Meet the Presidents” briefing held in conjunction with the ESX Show. The briefing was hosted by NBFAA President Mike Miller and CSAA President Bud Wulforst. Also present were CSAA Executive Vice President Steve Doyle and NBFAA Executive Director Merlin Guilbeau.
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Getting Security Sales Pros to Work with Installers
SecurityInfoWatch.com

Today, in Baltimore at the Electronic Security Expo (ESX), I had a chance to sit on a session titled “The salesperson is not the enemy” by John Brady of TRG Associates – a business management company focused on our industry. It seemed to me that some of the info John was sharing really should have been heard by more than the dozen of us who stuck around for this end-of-day conference session (rather than going out for cocktails or the city’s famous crab cakes).
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ESX Show Report
SecurityInfoWatch.com

Despite slow economy, show builds momentum.

The Electronic Security Expo concluded Thursday, June 25 after bringing together many alarm dealers and security systems integrators. The training sessions were excellent as always. The networking was priceless. The tradeshow floor attendance seemed somewhat affected by a down economy (it’s tough to commit to travel to a show during slow economic times), but even with light traffic there, businesses told me they were finding new partners and resellers.

The show is primarily driven by attendance of NBFAA and CSAA members, but walking the show floor and attending the sessions, it’s clear that these folks aren’t just traditional burglar alarm installation and monitoring companies. On the monitoring side, we talked to quite a few companies who had added analytics into their central stations, in addition to things like managed access control, hosted video, GPS tracking and more. Talking with a couple of industry old-timers who were at the show, I was overwhelmed to hear them say how excited they were that the industry is changing, that the technology is changing, and that some of the business models are changing. Our coverage of the Electronic Security Expo appears here, and we want to remind you to mark your calendars for the 2010 ESX in Pittsburgh, June 14-18.