Mercury and Partners Showcase New Apps Enhancing Security, Compliance and IoT Management

Las Vegas, NV – April 2, 2025 – Mercury Security, the global leader in open architecture access control hardware, returns to ISC West to highlight a new addition to their industry-defining controller platform—the Mercury embedded application environment, an open platform that enables technology partners and OEMs to develop and deploy custom applications directly on Mercury MP Controllers.

“We have a lot of exciting things happening at Mercury, and a dedicated booth at ISC West is the perfect place to showcase them,” said Steve Lucas, vice president of sales at Mercury Security. “We are excited to show customers the Mercury embedded application environment running on Mercury MP Intelligent Controllers, along with a range of new solutions targeting the platform. We’re giving our partners the ability to develop directly on the controller, unlocking new levels of system intelligence at the edge.”

Unlike traditional access controllers that rely on server-based logic and are limited in upstream system connections, this platform brings real-time logic processing to the edge—reducing latency, increasing availability and enhancing system redundancy.

By shifting intelligence closer to the door, the platform improves system responsiveness, minimizes network dependency and enables advanced operational features. It also simplifies interoperability, seamlessly integrating controllers, IoT devices, elevators, readers, locks and more.

For access control and IoT ecosystem stakeholders who need a secure, scalable and customizable platform, the Mercury embedded application environment delivers unmatched flexibility—supporting third-party app integration and enabling custom business logic to run directly on the controller. Instead of just linking a reader to a management system for access decisions, Mercury controllers act as a nexus, integrating multiple systems and devices for broader functionality and stronger performance.

“The access control industry is shifting toward more decentralized, intelligent security systems,” said Daniel Gundlach, vice president, head of Physical Access Control Solutions business unit in North America at HID. “Our embedded application environment gives our partners the tools to build smarter, more adaptable solutions that align with today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities.”

At ISC West, Mercury is showcasing the broad capabilities of its embedded application environment in collaboration with key launch partners and their certified apps:

• ASSA ABLOY HES KS210 OSDP Access Control Server Cabinet Lock: With the Mercury KS210 device app, OEMs can now quickly & easily add support for up to 32 KS210 OSDP server cabinet locks without the need to build custom integrations.
• HID pivCLASS: Enables pivCLASS support on Mercury MP Intelligent Controllers, adding PKI-based authentication at the door to meet security standards required in government facilities and other regulated industries.
• SecuriThings: The SecuriThings platform provides real-time security and operational efficiency to improve system availability, organizational compliance and cyber protection — while reducing costs and streamlining future planning.
• Viakoo: This SaaS application maintains system health across CPS environments, such as physical security. System reliability is ensured with real-time monitoring, vulnerability identification, lifecycle data, and other critical details. Viakoo takes action to remediate vulnerabilities with firmware updates, password rotations, and certificate management.

Launched in June 2024, Mercury MP Controllers quickly set a new standard in access control, offering unprecedented flexibility. These controllers are the foundation for the Mercury embedded application environment, enabling software providers and integrators to seamlessly combine access control technologies, elevator control, building automation, IoT applications and third-party solutions into a unified, centralized infrastructure. This flexible approach eliminates vendor lock-in and provides the freedom to choose the right solution for specific customer requirements while future-proofing investments.

Mercury Security, an HID company, has pioneered flexible hardware solutions that empower OEMs and integrators to create best-in-class systems for over 30 years. Mercury MP Controllers support a wide range of consistent standards, including OSDP, MQTT and TLS, ensuring interoperability across access control, building automation and IoT applications.

The Mercury embedded application environment is available for developers now. For more information, visit the website.

 

About HID

HID powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places and things. We enable people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely. Our trusted identity solutions give people convenient access to physical and digital places and connect things that can be identified, verified and tracked digitally. Millions of people around the world use HID products and services to navigate their everyday lives, and billions of things are connected through HID technology. We work with governments, educational institutions, hospitals, financial institutions, industrial businesses and some of the most innovative companies on the planet. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, HID has over 4,500 employees worldwide and operates international offices that support more than 100 countries. HID is an ASSA ABLOY Group brand. For more information, visit www.hidglobal.com.

© 2025 HID Global Corporation/ASSA ABLOY AB. All rights reserved. HID, HID Global, the HID Blue Brick logo and the Chain Design are trademarks or registered trademarks of HID Global, ASSA ABLOY AB, or its affiliates(s) in the US and other countries and may not be used without permission. All other trademarks, service marks, and product or service names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

About Mercury Security

Founded in 1992, Mercury Security is at the forefront of innovation in access control. With over 30 years of expertise and commitment to open architecture, Mercury has built a future-proof platform that ensures seamless interoperability between leading software and technical solutions.

As the trusted controller platform supplier for open architecture-based deployments, Mercury has more than 5 million controllers installed worldwide. In collaboration with our partners and parent company, HID, Mercury continues to drive innovation by establishing controller standards that promote long-term stability and adaptability in the ever-evolving security landscape. For more information, visit mercury-security.com.

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Open Architecture Platform from Mercury Security Offers enhanced Flexibility and Security in Access Control

Cypress, CA, June 11, 2024 – Mercury Security, the leading manufacturer of OEM technology, and HID, a worldwide leader in trusted identity and access control solutions, announce the next-generation Mercury MP Controllers, designed to deliver enhanced flexibility and security for businesses of all sizes.

As technology advances, access control systems require robust encryption and advanced threat detection. The new Mercury MP Controllers empower access control software providers and integrators to seamlessly combine a wide range of access control technologies, elevator control, building automation, IoT applications, and third-party solutions into a unified, centralized and fully robust infrastructure. This open approach provides the freedom to choose the right solution for specific customer requirements.

Taking this commitment a step further, the new intelligent controllers were designed with advanced security features to safeguard sensitive data and to help protect against evolving cyber threats. A robust cryptographic engine supported by a secure boot CPU, crypto chip and data encryption aim to provide proactive protection against unauthorized access and attacks.

“In today's dynamic business environment, organizations demand access control solutions that are not only secure and reliable but also flexible enough to adapt to evolving needs,” says Steve Lucas VP of OEM Sales at Mercury Security. “The new MP Controllers deliver on these critical requirements, empowering businesses to create robust, future-ready access control systems with increased ROI, scalability and cybersecurity at their core.”

The Mercury MP Controllers provide partners and end users with:

• Flexibility: The freedom to design and upgrade systems without limiting software and hardware choices, and seamlessly integrate the latest technologies with no costly rip-and-replace projects. This flexibility extends to OEMs, allowing them to seamlessly integrate the controllers with both on-premises and cloud-based access control environments.
• Scalability: The ability to meet system architecture from a single door to an entire enterprise.
  Heightened Security: The support for physical and cybersecurity features to help keep networks and data safe.
• Reliability: The peace of mind of having invested in reliable and trusted hardware in the business.

The Mercury MP Controllers deliver powerful new features such as a dual-footprint circuit design with alternate components for business continuity, a future-ready app development environment for expanded integrations and the adoption of enhanced cybersecurity best practices, like ARM TrustZone, to protect systems.

The MP controllers will be available later in 2024 through Mercury OEM partners.

For more information on Mercury‘s intelligent controllers, visit the website.

About HID
HID powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places and things. We make it possible for people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely. Our trusted identity solutions give people convenient access to physical and digital places and connect things that can be identified, verified and tracked digitally. Millions of people around the world use HID products and services to navigate their everyday lives, and billions of things are connected through HID technology. We work with governments, educational institutions, hospitals, financial institutions, industrial businesses and some of the most innovative companies on the planet.

Headquartered in Austin, Texas, HID has over 4,500 employees worldwide and operates international offices that support more than 100 countries. HID is an ASSA ABLOY Group brand. For more information, visit HID.

About Mercury Security

Mercury Security is an OEM supplier of controllers for physical access control. With more than 5 million controllers installed around the world, Mercury has grown to become the controller platform supplier of choice for true open architecture-based deployments, including at more than 90 of the Fortune 100 companies. Mercury Security was acquired by HID in 2017 to complement HID’s industry-leading portfolio of readers, smart cards and mobile authentication for opening doors.

© 2024 HID Global Corporation/ASSA ABLOY AB. All rights reserved. HID, the HID Blue Brick logo the Chain Design, HID Mobile Access and HID Origo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HID Global, ASSA ABLOY AB, or its affiliates(s) in the US and other countries and may not be used without permission. All other trademarks, service marks, and product or service names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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