Mercury Security has highlighted a new addition to its 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, 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.

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.”  

Mercury also spotlighted 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: SecuriThings is redefining the way organizations manage and secure physical security devices at scale. 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.