Top Sponsors Share Plans for Security Industry's Hottest Event

May 31, 2013 — Each year, the Electronic Security Expo (ESX) grows, both in magnitude and quality. And this year’s show, being held at the Music City Center in Nashville, TN, June 17-21 (expo 19-20) is no exception — hosting thousands of the electronic security industry’s top executives and 200+ exhibiting companies, many noting their appreciation for the show’s exclusive focus on security integration and monitoring companies. 

Whether sharing next generation products and services, collaborating on new business strategies, or building rapport with senior-level executives, exhibitors recognize the event as the best investment for having meaningful conversations and all around quality time with the top security professionals.

This year’s exhibitors will showcase products and services, such as:

• Mobile apps and interactive services
• Hosted and managed systems
• HD surveillance
• Commercial IT network systems
• PERS/mPERS
• Video alarm verification
• Security robotics
• Life safety monitoring and more

The premier sponsors of the show, having a large presence throughout the week, are preparing to help attendees make intelligent business decisions.

Diamond Sponsor Interlogix will make a big splash at the event, sponsoring a number of events. “We’re showcasing some exciting new platforms at ESX, including our TruVision Navigator 5 VMS,” says Craig Szmania, vice president of sales and marketing for Lenel and Interlogix. 

“Now an open platform that accommodates IP cameras from major manufacturers, the system will also provide a cost-effective migration path from analog to IP. Additionally, we’re giving a technology preview of Advisor – a completely new self-contained security and comfort management platform that combines advanced life safety and lifestyle functions for both home and small business use.”

At the show, you can meet with Craig and additional Interlogix staff members, including: Kirk MacDowell, vice president - residential and intrusion business leader, Wayne Firestone, vice president sales - central region, Joy Curtiss, director of marketing and Kostas Mellos, commercial leader - video and transmission. Interlogix will be at booth #501.

Platinum Sponsor ESC Central, which provides third-party monitoring services, picks a theme each year that it works toward as a company, says vice president, Kristi Jennings. “This year’s theme is FOCUS, and we are focused on providing the best possible services that we have now while also focusing on the future,” she says. 

“At ESX, we will be focusing on the new opportunities that our dealers will have to deal with in our changing industry, such as apps to assist them in the field, PERS with GPS, and improved back office support.”

As in previous years, ESC will be offering a chance to win a prize for wearing one of the company’s shirts during ESX. Meet with Kristi and additional ESC Central staff members, including: Jonathon Jennings, director of sales and marketing, Amber Bicknell, dealer services, Leslie Simmons, central station manager and Mark Biggs, general manager. Visit ESC Central at booth #517.

At ESX, Platinum Sponsor Honeywell will be highlighting a number of the company’s products on the show floor. 

These include the Tuxedo Touch™ with Honeywell Total Connect™ Remote Services, a wireless controller that gives customers the ability to control their residential or commercial automation systems with a remote control; LYNX Touch 5100, a self-contained security system with integrated Wi-Fi and an alarm radio that can communicate via 4G network; the MAXPRO Cloud 3.0, Honeywell’s award-winning hosted video service that gives customers access to their video surveillance system through any Internet connected device anytime, anywhere; and the MAXPRO NVR 2.5, the latest version of Honeywell’s MAXPRO NVR which adds support for cameras with ONVIF’s newest Profile S protocol and 360-degree cameras, virtualization capabilities, and smart motion detection (SMD).

Honeywell staff attending ESX includes John Smith, senior marketing manager; Mark Arbogast, system sales manager; George Janelis, senior marketing manager, and; Kevin Piel, senior marketing manager. Visit Honeywell at booth #401.

CentraLarm, a provider of third-party/wholesale monitoring services, will also share the spotlight at the show, as a Platinum Sponsor.

“The company will be offering attendees the opportunity to find out more about its extremely competitive pricing plans available for monitoring and call center services,” says president, Kevin Helmig. 

“Come speak with one of our representatives for a pricing plan tailored to your specific needs,” Helmig continues.

Attendees can meet with Kevin and additional CentraLarm staff, including: Stephanie Helmig, vice president of finance and Trudy McManus, account representative. Meet with CentraLarm at booth #617.

Tri-Ed Distribution is once again a Platinum Sponsor of ESX, and this year, it will display a wide range of products and services. 

“Tri-Ed Distribution is proud to support the security industry and exhibit at ESX,” says president and CEO, Pat Comunale. “As North America’s largest independent security distributor, Tri-Ed provides state-of-the-art solutions from the industry’s leading manufacturers of CCTV, IP Video, access control, fire, intrusion, sound, communications, structured cable, and home automation products.”

Visit with their staff, including Pat Comunale, president and CEO, James Rothstein, executive vice president; Bill Donahue, vice president of national and strategic accounts, Ken Cabler, vice president of sales for central US and Robyn Cunningham, branch manager - Nashville. Meet with Tri-Ed Distribution at booth #101.

ESX will take place June 17-21 (expo is open June 19-20) at Nashville’s new Music City Center. To register for a Deluxe Pass, which includes access to all of the seminar/super session offerings, networking events/food functions, the expo and more, visit: www.esxweb.com/register.

To register your team now (3+ employees) at an exclusive 10% team discount, contact Katie Westerduin at kwesterduin@ae-ventures.com, or 508-618-7856.

For more information on sponsorship and exhibiting opportunities, contact Jessica DaCosta at jdacosta@ae-ventures.com or 508-618-4226.