Entries by Leigh McGuire

Verkada Deepens Investment in EMEA, Appoints New Regional Vice President

Verkada announced Ardon Anderson’s appointment as vice president of EMEA. This appointment comes as Verkada is seeing strong sales and partner growth throughout the region. “We are seeing incredible growth across Europe. Today, we have employees in London, Paris, and Amsterdam who are working with nearly 650 channel partners to help more than 1,000 organizations across the region protect their […]

ADT’s Borgmann Honored with ESA’s Sara E. Jackson Award for Outstanding Leadership & Advocacy

The Electronic Security Association (ESA) announced Holly Borgmann, Vice President, Government Affairs at ADT, as the esteemed recipient of the Sara E. Jackson Award for 2024. This award is presented to individuals who exemplify extraordinary leadership and dedication in advancing the electronic security and life safety industry. “It is truly an honor to receive the […]

ESA Calls for Support of School Security Legislation [HR 7357]

During this 118th Congress, ESA has been monitoring over a dozen bills on the issue of school security. Unfortunately, after they are introduced, they are assigned to a committee and rarely heard about again. ESA is calling for security industry businesses to call upon Congress to take action on this important legislation. Ask your representatives […]

Preview TMA’s NEW AVS-01 Operator Online Training

The first of three new TMA-AVS-01 online training modules for monitoring center operators is now available for preview. Module 1 provides operators with a foundational understanding the ANSI/TMA-AVS-01 Alarm Validation Scoring Standard by explaining the “What and Why.” It is the first in a series of online training modules that will help monitoring center operators […]

Kirk MacDowell Honored as ESA’s 2023 Morris F. Weinstock Person of the Year

The Electronic Security Association (ESA) announced TMA member Kirk MacDowell, President of MacGuard Security Advisors, as the recipient of its 2023 Morris F. Weinstock Person of the Year Award. This prestigious honor recognizes individuals who exemplify extraordinary dedication and leadership in advancing the electronic security and life safety industry. MacDowell’s illustrious career and unwavering commitment […]

The Palm Beach County FL Sheriff’s Office Implements TMA’s Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP)

The Palm Beach County FL Sheriff’s Office became the 144th Emergency Communications Center (ECC) in the United States and the 11th ECC in the state of Florida to implement The MOnitoring Association’s (TMA) Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP). Palm Beach County went live the week of May 13th, 2024 with the following alarm companies: Rapid […]