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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.

The Electronic Security Expo (ESX) 2021 Virtual Experience, presented by the Electronic Security Association (ESA), wrapped up on June 17, delivering a wide breadth of educational content, product innovations and networking opportunities. Security professionals from all corners of the industry attended ESX to hear from thought leaders and industry experts on business strategies and best practices. The Main Stage delivered thoughtful strategies for security dealers, integrators, and monitoring companies to implement into their businesses. During the opening keynote, sponsored by NAPCO StarLink, Ryan Estis delivered a powerful message on how to take the company to the next level with his ‘Adapt and Thrive’ presentation. Industry-specific sessions At the OpenXchange, sponsored by Security Central, the CEOs of Brilliant, RapidSOS and RSPNDR gave their perspectives on how security professionals should consider navigating the changing competitive landscape. And for the General Session, sponsored by NMC, John Mack from Imperial Capital provided a session about the challenges, trends and opportunities in the business of security.   Over 24 educational sessions, presented by industry peers and business experts, revealed best practices and ideas on how to achieve exceptional operational and financial performance and gain valuable business strategies. Industry-specific sessions and case studies delivered actionable content for a wide range of solutions for security professionals to consider and adapt. Attendees also benefited from a host of opportunities to review the latest technologies and product innovations in the industry. Smart home systems The Innovation Award program recognised breakthrough technologies that were recently introduced Through the Virtual Expo and TechTalks, solutions providers, such as ADI, Alarm.com, Axis, DMP, NAPCO and Resideo, showcased products and services that help security professionals provide more value to end-users, and increase revenues and profits. As part of the overall ESX 2021 Virtual Experience program, the Innovation Award program recognised breakthrough technologies that were recently introduced to the market. More than a dozen products were recognised as category winners across a portfolio that included access control, intrusion systems, monitoring systems, video surveillance and smart home systems. "Once again, ESX brought together the best and most innovative business leaders along with a full suite of highly relevant and valuable content, to learn, share, and explore new ways to leverage technology and business strategies that drive the security industry forward,” said George De Marco, ESX Chairman. Mark the calendar and stay tuned for more information about ESX 2022, taking place live and in-person June 14-17, 2022, Fort Worth, Texas.

Blue Prism® has created a new value-added distribution (VAD) model by partnering with StarLink, the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (META) region’s fastest growing specialised cyber and cloud value-added distributor. This new model aligns with Blue Prism’s broader mission to help organisations around the world easily access Blue Prism technology and services and contributes to the business’s globalisation efforts: To expand Blue Prism’s presence in key geographies. To acquire new customers and better serve existing customers. To onboard new partners. To accelerate regional growth in untapped markets. Addressing automation goals Blue Prism and StarLink will establish a unified distribution process with deeper engagements and competency Blue Prism and StarLink will establish a unified distribution process with deeper engagements and competency within the StarLink extensive channel community to help address regional customers’ automation goals. The partnership will provide Blue Prism with extensive visibility into the new business market and will facilitate expansion of the Blue Prism partner eco-system. Intelligent automation practice Having launched its Blue Prism intelligent automation practice, StarLink and its channel partners within the cyber security and cloud practices will benefit from access to key partners and their best-of-breed technologies within Blue Prism’s partner ecosystem; the Technology Alliance Program (TAP). In addition, StarLink’s current security distribution network and Blue Prism’s TAP program have overlapping partners, including Sailpoint, Thales, and OneIdentity. This overlap enables these and other security partners in the StarLink Connect Partner network to realise the value of using Blue Prism’s intelligent automation platform with their own capabilities, giving customers better automation options and serving their needs in the high growth cyber security market. Automation and artificial intelligence landscape "Our partnership with StarLink represents a positive step for us in the region, as Blue Prism technology is rapidly made available to its customers. StarLink will also be providing local resources and professional services for product implementation and support, which expands the scope of our presence in the Middle East and will help us in accelerating the revenue generated by our partners in the region," said Linda Dotts, Chief Partner Strategy Officer, Blue Prism. "The intelligent automation and artificial intelligence landscape holds huge potential in the META region, with Blue Prism at the forefront of this next-generation technology. We feel privileged that Blue Prism chose us as their first value-added distributor. This is both a huge responsibility and opportunity, but we are well-equipped to take this on and look forward to adding value to this great partnership," said Zaidoun ArbadCOO, StarLink.