The Electronic Security Association (ESA) on Monday announced that winners of its annual ESX Innovation Awards, which distinguish innovation and excellence in the industry — and identify the next-gen products and services that will offer significant opportunities for growth for integrator companies.
These products and services were selected by an independent panel of judges based on a specific set of criteria, including ingenuity, applicability, response to market need and more.
The 2022 ESX Innovation Awards Judging Panel, led by Mark Reimer of ADT, included Michele Monheim, Amherst Alarm, Inc.; and Rodger Reiswig, Johnson Controls. ESX is grateful to these judges for lending their time and expertise to this important program that recognizes forward-thinking ideas within the security industry.
“We are proud to highlight next-gen products and services that create new opportunities for security professionals to offer their end users,” says George De Marco, ESX chairman. “In addition, these winners offer innovative solutions for companies looking to effectively grow their revenues, improve the customer experience and maximize their profits.”
ESX congratulates the forward thinking companies behind these 22 breakthrough technologies for 2022
Access Control/ID Systems
- Gate/Door Operators
        Product: IQ Lockdown
        Company: Johnson Controls
- Electronic/Mechanical Locks
        Product: Home Connect 620 Keypad Connected Smartlock
        Company: Kwikset
- Hosted / Managed Access Systems
        Product: AirAccess®
        Company: NAPCO Security Technologies
- Readers / Keypads
        Product: SPECTRE Nano
        Company: STid
Cybersecurity
- Data Privacy Solutions
        Product: uRISQ
        Company: CSR Privacy Solutions
Dealer Services
- Business Operations
        Product: QuoteAnywhere and the Site Survey 3.0
        Company: WeSuite, LLC
Fire Life/Safety
- Controllers & Control Panels – Analog / Addressable / Conventional Systems
        Product: FireLink XL 255 New 255Pt Addressable FACP powered by StarLink Cellular
        Company: NAPCO Security Technologies
- Cellular / Radio Communications
        Product: StarLink Max Fire Cellular Communicator
        Company: NAPCO Security Technologies
Installation/Service Tools
- Systems Design/LifeCycle Maintenance – Commercial
        Product: SiteOwl
        Company: SiteOwl
Intrusion Systems
- Controllers & Control Panels
        Product: IQ Pro
        Company: Johnson Controls
Mobile Apps for Consumers
        Product: Alarm Verification Services
        Company: Alula
Monitoring (Central Station)
- Interactive Services for End User
        Product: AG Chat
        Company: AvantGuard Monitoring Centers
- Dealer App
        Product: AvantGuard MLS Reporting Tool
        Company: AvantGuard Monitoring Centers
- GPS/Mobile Tracking
        Product: Security mPERS Umbrella
        Company: Essence Security International Ltd.
- Enhanced / Verified Monitoring
        Product: Evolon Enterprise 2.0
        Company: Evolon Technology, Inc.
- Software
        Product: On Demand Mobile Guard Services
        Company: RSPNDR Inc.
Smart Home — Electronics/Control Systems/Networking
- Energy Management Controls / Systems
        Product: Smart Thermostat HD
        Company: Alarm.com
- IT/Networking
        Product: IQ WiFi 6
        Company: Johnson Controls
- Home Automation / Home Control Systems
        Product: PoolScout
        Company: Deep Innovations
Specialty Products & Services
- Power Supplies & Batteries
        Product: Tango - PoE Driven Access Control Power Supply/Chargers
        Company: Altronix
- Command Center Technologies
        Product: Vistacom SecureView™
        Company: Vistacom Control Room Solutions
Video Surveillance
- Video Analytics
        Product: Business Activity Analytics and Pro Series Cameras
        Company: Alarm.com
