Acre Security has acquired REKS, a generative AI solution designed for access control environments.

Developed by Adam and Jeff Groom — who now join Acre to drive its newly established AI development team in the roles of director, business development, AI and director of engineering, AI — Acre said REKS represents an advancement in applying AI into security applications.

According to the announcement, REKS is specifically developed to understand the unique terms and operational language of access control, enabling stakeholders to obtain critical insights effortlessly. Acre said a simple query like, “Show me all the access denied events at the data center for the last month” delivers an instant, accurate response — eliminating the need for manual searches and complex reporting.

“REKS brings a new level of intelligence to access control, allowing customers to use their data in ways that make the most sense for them,” said Darren Learmonth, chief technology officer, Acre Security. “This acquisition further strengthens the enterprise nature of our platform and positions Acre as the leader in delivering AI-powered solutions.”

Unlike generic AI tools, Acre said REKS is purpose-built for the access control industry and protects the critical privacy and ownership of customer data. By leveraging SOTA generative AI techniques, REKS understands industry-specific concepts and terminology, setting it apart as the first-of-its-kind in the security space, the announcement states.

“We’re thrilled to be joining Acre Security and bringing REKS to a broader audience,” said Adam Groom. “Acre’s leadership in security technology and their forward-looking approach make this the perfect home for REKS. We’re excited to contribute to Acre’s vision and explore new opportunities to drive innovation in access control and beyond.”

While initially focused on access control, Acre said it may explore opportunities to expand REKS’ capabilities to other aligned segments such as intrusion detection and visitor management. 

Acre said Adam and Jeff Groom bring deep expertise and a passion for innovation to the company’s AI Development Team. This team will grow as Acre accelerates the integration of REKS into its product portfolio, delivering powerful AI-driven capabilities to customers worldwide.

“We’re excited to welcome Adam and Jeff to the Acre team,” said Learmonth. “Their vision and expertise will be critical as we explore the full potential of REKS and continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible in security technology.”