Mercury Security Shines Light on MP Controllers During GSX 2025

NEW ORLEANS— Mercury Security, a global provider of open-architecture access control hardware put the spotlight on its embedded application environment for Mercury MP Controllers at GSX 2025.

First previewed at ISC West earlier this year, the platform, the HID brand contends, is gaining strong traction with dozens of partners already developing certified apps in preparation for its official launch later this year.

“Since we first introduced the Embedded Application Environment, our focus has been on working closely with dozens of partners to set them up for success,” says René Schimmer, senior product manager for controller apps at Mercury Security. “The level of interest we’ve seen from the industry has been tremendous, and we’re preparing for a successful launch later this year.”

MP Controllers Provides State-of-the-Art Access Control Security

Unlike traditional access controllers that depend on server-based logic, the embedded environment drives real-time decision-making directly at the edge the company asserts. The result, Mercury Security says is improved responsiveness, reduced network dependency and advanced operational capabilities. It also simplifies integration across the ecosystem — seamlessly connecting controllers, IoT devices, elevators, readers and locks into one intelligent framework.

As physical and cyber infrastructures converge, protecting access control at the network edge has never been more critical. Mercury Security explains the embedded application environment is designed with its layered security principles to bring encrypted communication and certificate management into the controller and supporting real-time monitoring through embedded applications. These attributes, the company suggests, strengthens protection against tampering and data compromise while supporting compliance requirements and enabling partners to innovate securely at the edge.

For access control and IoT stakeholders, the MP Controllers’ embedded environment delivers a secure, scalable and customizable foundation. By supporting third-party app integration and enabling custom business logic, Mercury MP Controllers have evolved from simply managing doors to acting as powerful hubs of intelligence.

“We are excited to show customers how the embedded application environment running on Mercury MP Intelligent Controllers enables partners to unlock new levels of system intelligence at the edge,” adds Steve Lucas, vice president of sales at Mercury Security.

At GSX, Mercury showcased the capabilities of its embedded application environment in collaboration with key launch partners and their certified apps:

  • h.e.s. ASSA ABLOY HES KS210 Lock: With the Mercury KS210 device app, OEMs can now quickly add support for up to 32 KS210 OSDP server cabinet locks without the need to build custom integrations.
  • HID pivCLASS: The application 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: This solution helps 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 and compliance is ensured with real-time monitoring, vulnerability identification, lifecycle data and other critical details. Viakoo takes action to remediate cyber vulnerabilities with firmware updates, password rotations and certificate management.

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