The Electronic Security Expo (ESX) is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 Innovation Awards, recognising excellence and innovation within the electronic security and life safety industry.
These prestigious awards highlight next-generation products and services that present significant growth opportunities for integrator companies.
A comprehensive set of criteria
An independent panel of judges selected the winners based on a comprehensive set of criteria, including ingenuity, applicability, response to market needs, and more.
The 2024 ESX Innovation Awards Judging Panel, led by Preston Atkins, Systems Engineer at Certified Alarm Co. of AL Inc., also included Richard Tampier, VP of Everon Solutions, Jamie Byrd, VP of Business Development at Security Central, and Gregory R. Breyer, Director of Fire Business Development at Zeus Fire & Security. ESX extends its gratitude to these judges for their dedication and expertise in recognising forward-thinking ideas within the security industry.
Efficiency and profitability
"The ESX Innovation Award winners showcase the industry's pioneering-edge advancements,” explains ESX Chairman, George De Marco.
“These innovative products and services are driving efficiency and profitability. Congratulations to this year's outstanding innovators for shaping the future of security and life safety technology."
2024 ESX Innovation Award Winners
ESX congratulates the visionary companies behind these breakthrough technologies. Winners are listed in alphabetical order by category:
Access Control/ ID Systems
Readers / Keypads
- AC-2DM by Aiphone
Fire/ Life Safety
Detection Appliances – Smoke / Heat / Gas Detection Services
- FireProtect 2 RB (Heat/Smoke/CO) UL Jeweller by Ajax Systems
Cellular / Radio Communications
- Super Dual ™ StarLink Fire Max2 Supervised Dual SIM/ Dual Path Communicator by NAPCO Security Technologies Inc.
Installation/ Service Tools
Tools / Testers
- Camerashine Surveillance Cleaning Kit– Clean Any Camera Safely from the Ground by Camerashine
Systems Design / LifeCycle Maintenance – Commercial
- System Surveyor 2.0 by System Surveyor
Intrusion Systems
Outdoor Detection
- MotionCam Outdoor (PhOD) Jeweller by Ajax Systems
Monitoring (Central Station)
Alarm Monitoring for End User
- Patented Becklar Engage Platform– an AI-Powered Platform that Makes a Difference in the Moments that Matter by Becklar
Smart Home
IT / Networking
- Araknis 920-Series Switch by Snap One
Home Automation / Home Control Systems
- Control4 Halo Touch Remote by Snap One
Specialty Products & Services
- Power Supplies & Batteries
CP1500PFCRM2U PFC Sinewave Short-Depth UPS System by CyperPower Systems
Video Surveillance
Managed Video
- Advanced Interactive Video Monitoring and Remote Guarding Solution – Eyeforce by Becklar
Video Analytics
- Alarm.com: AI Deterrence (AID) by Alarm.com
Video Management Software
- Eagle Eye 911 Camera Sharing/ Eagle Eye 911 Public Safety Sharing Complete by Eagle Eye Networks
Megapixel / HD Cameras
- First Alert VX3 HD Outdoor Camera by Resideo
IP Cameras
- TurretCam (8 Mp/2.8mm) by Ajax Systems
The ESX Innovation Awards continue to spotlight the innovative efforts of companies that are shaping the future of the security and life safety industry. The awards ceremony will take place during the ESX 2024 Expo, where attendees can explore these innovative products and services.
TechVision challenge
TechVision Challenge is an opportunity for manufacturers and service providers
The TechVision Challenge is a Shark Tank Style Competition held at ESX where judges recognise outstanding products and services that drive the electronic security and life safety industry forward.
The TechVision Challenge is an opportunity for manufacturers and service providers to come up with innovative end-user offerings and tools that help dealers, integrators, and monitoring professionals become more efficient and profitable.
Judging criteria
The selection of the winner is based on specific judging criteria that include:
- Features & Functions
- Aesthetic & Design Qualities
- Groundbreaking or Innovative
- Improving End User Experience
- Overall WOW Factor
- Improves Efficiency
- Increases Company Value
- Regulatory Compliance
It is up to each contestant to prepare their presentations for the competition and the TechVision Challenge judging criteria will be used to determine what product or service will be named Best of Show for ESX 2024.
Interactive judging panel
In 2024, 9 participants from the Innovation Awards judging process were invited to compete in the TechVision Challenge and an interactive judging panel of a minimum of 3 judges watched the presentations. The judges then have up to 12 minutes for each presentation to judge each product.
In 2024, they had incredible products in the competition for “Best of Show”, but the ultimate winner was Ajax Systems for the FireProtect 2 RB (Heat/Smoke/CO) UL Jeweller with runner-up Eagle Eye Networks for their Eagle Eye 911 Camera Sharing/ Eagle Eye 911 Public Safety Sharing Complete.
