Mercury Security’s New App Platform Puts Custom Security at the Edge

Mercury Security Unleashes Open Platform for Smarter Access Control

Mercury Security, a global frontrunner in open architecture access control hardware, is shaking things up with its latest innovation: the Mercury embedded application environment. This groundbreaking platform empowers technology partners and OEMs to craft and deploy custom applications directly on Mercury MP Controllers.

“We’re buzzing with activity at Mercury,” says Steve Lucas, VP of Sales, brimming with enthusiasm. “We’re eager to showcase the Mercury embedded application environment running on Mercury MP Intelligent Controllers, alongside a suite of fresh solutions tailored for the platform. We’re handing our partners the reins to develop directly on the controller, unlocking unprecedented levels of system intelligence at the edge.”

Real-Time Logic at the Edge

Unlike conventional access controllers tethered to server-based logic and limited in their connectivity, this platform brings real-time logic processing to the edge. The result? Reduced latency, heightened availability, and bolstered system redundancy.

By moving intelligence closer to the door, the platform supercharges system responsiveness, minimizes reliance on networks, and unlocks advanced operational capabilities. It also streamlines interoperability, seamlessly weaving together controllers, IoT devices, elevators, readers, locks, and more.

Flexibility and Customization

For stakeholders in the access control and IoT ecosystems craving a secure, scalable, and customizable platform, the Mercury embedded application environment delivers unmatched flexibility. It welcomes third-party app integration and empowers custom business logic to run directly on the controller. Rather than simply linking a reader to a management system for access decisions, Mercury controllers act as a central hub, harmonizing multiple systems and devices for broader functionality and amplified performance.

“The access control industry is pivoting towards more decentralized, intelligent security systems,” notes Daniel Gundlach, VP, head of Physical Access Control Solutions business unit in North America at HID. “Our embedded application environment equips our partners with the tools to construct smarter, more adaptable solutions that align with today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities.”

Key Launch Partners and Certified Apps

Mercury is spotlighting the expansive 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 swiftly and effortlessly integrate support for up to 32 KS210 OSDP server cabinet locks without the need for custom integrations.

* **HID pivCLASS:** Enables pivCLASS support on Mercury MP Intelligent Controllers, introducing PKI-based authentication at the door to meet stringent security standards required in government facilities and other regulated industries.

* **SecuriThings:** This system-class app simplifies security audits by discovering devices on the network and generating detailed reports on their status, including firmware versions, host connectivity, and other crucial security metrics.

* **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.

A New Standard in Access Control

Since its launch in June 2024, Mercury MP Controllers have rapidly set a new benchmark in access control, offering unprecedented flexibility. These controllers form the bedrock of the Mercury embedded application environment, enabling software providers and integrators to seamlessly fuse access control technologies, elevator control, building automation, IoT applications, and third-party solutions into a unified, centralized infrastructure. This adaptable approach eliminates vendor lock-in and grants the freedom to select the ideal solution for specific customer needs while future-proofing investments.

For over three decades, Mercury Security, an HID company, has spearheaded flexible hardware solutions that empower OEMs and integrators to craft best-in-class systems. Mercury MP Controllers support a wide array 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.