Acre Security

Identity in security has always meant one thing: wearing a badge. That's changing. Hear Sarah Rodrigues, Acre's Chief Product Officer, unpack what comes next at LEGIC connect26 in Zurich on September 17.

We're proud to be a Visionary Sponsor of NACCU for 2026-2027. Supporting the higher education community goes beyond technology. It's about helping campus professionals connect, share knowledge, and stay ahead of an ever-changing security and identity landscape. As part of our continued commitment to the education sector, we're excited to support NACCU's mission of advancing campus identity and transaction systems through collaboration, professional development, and innovation. Learn more about how Acre Security supports the education sector: https://hubs.ly/Q04qQp9K0

Most people read a report and move on. Lee Odess left notes in the margins. As he worked through the 2026 State of the Verticals Benchmark Report, he highlighted the ideas that stood out, connected them to what he's seeing in the field, and left his thinking right there on the page. We pulled five of those notes into this carousel, covering some of the biggest shifts happening across education, healthcare, and financial institutions, as seen by someone who's spent his career watching this industry move. There are 13 more of Lee's insights within the full report. See what else he had to say through the link in the comments. The Access Control Collective

Yesterday we brought our Roadshow to Philadelphia, gathering at the Stratus Rooftop Lounge for our sixth stop of the year. The energy was great. VAR partners and end users filled the room for an afternoon built around real conversation and a genuine look at what's next for physical security. We heard from Stuart Tucker, Comnet's David Krieger, Chris Smith, and Andrew Schueller, along with our sponsors, Allegion, HID, and Zenitel, before we moved through our interactive demo stations, getting hands-on with the technology and talking shop directly with our team. Thank you to everyone who showed up and brought the energy, and to our sponsors for their continued partnership. 🛣️ The Roadshow keeps rolling. See you at the next stop. #AcreRoadshow

We're proud to share that two Acre Security leaders have been named 2026 Security Innovator Award Honorees by Security Business Magazine. Kumar Sokka, CEO: recognized for his One Acre strategy, giving customers a way to modernize with cloud, mobile credentials, and a unified operator experience without ripping out the systems they've already invested in. Jeff Groom, Director of Engineering, AI: recognized for his work co-founding REKS and leading development of Acre Via, the first AI assistant built for physical access control. The Security Innovator Awards are the industry's only 100% peer-nominated recognition program, honoring individuals across the security industry for real, tangible innovation. Congratulations to Kumar and Jeff, and to all of this year's honorees: https://hubs.ly/Q04qpYPx0

The best security outcomes start with centralization and strong collaboration. The "aha" moment came when Randstad Belgium saw how bringing everything together could make day-to-day operations simpler, more connected, and easier to manage. As Erik Deleersnyder, that kind of transformation only happens through close collaboration between the customer, integrator, distributor, and manufacturer. Because the future of security isn't about adding more hardware. It's about delivering better outcomes.

Introducing Acre Care, a global tiered support and maintenance program designed for both channel partners and end users of Acre security solutions. Every environment runs differently, so Acre Care is built to match how you actually operate: 1️⃣ Standard Business Operations — for teams working normal hours with the internal capability to manage day-to-day administration. 2️⃣ High-Complexity Environments — for large, distributed, or compliance-driven organizations (healthcare, data centers, public safety, critical infrastructure) that run 24/7 and can't tolerate downtime. 3️⃣ Industry-specific needs — built for commercial enterprise and facilities management, government agencies focused on security and compliance, and education and healthcare organizations prioritizing operational continuity. Two plans are available: Acre Care and Acre Care Pro. Talk to your Acre representative or an authorized partner to find the right fit and get started. Watch Forrest Briggs and David Comerford break down the thinking behind Acre Care in this video clip.

Congrats to SecurAlarm on achieving Diamond Partner status in our Acre Aspire Partner Program! 💎🎉 We're proud to have partners like you delivering top-tier security solutions to your clients. Here's to more momentum together in 2026! #AcreAspirePartnerProgram #AcreDiamondPartner

Automate everyday security tasks with the new Rules Engine for Acre Access Control.   Built for security operations, facilities, and IT teams using Acre Access Control, the Rules Engine lets doors and outputs respond automatically to events, and helps integrators standardize site behavior across deployments.   With a visual builder, the Rules Engine turns door events and schedules into automatic actions, validated before they go live.   Key outcomes: • Automated door actions: unlock, lock, pulse, and lockdown • Less manual monitoring • Fewer configuration errors, with built-in rule validation • One central place to build and manage automation across your site Live now for Acre Smart Controller Customers.

Moving toward cloud access control is a business decision as much as a technology one. For partners, existing installs become the starting point for a recurring revenue conversation. For end users, it means more flexibility across sites, better visibility, and simpler administration, without unnecessary disruption. Acre Bridge makes both of those conversations practical. You build from what you have, toward something better. Kumar Sokka explains it best in this clip.