Special Feature: Access Control & Smart Buildings
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Formerly known as Vanderbilt,
the company recently rebranded
to Acre Security, aligning with its
parent company, Acre, LLC. The
name change comes at a time when
the company is heavily investing
in access control, fitting given that
"Acre" stands for Access Control
Related Enterprises.
But what exactly is Acre Access
Control? That question goes to Alex
Holmström, Vice President for the
EMEA and APAC markets.
"It's a flexible and innovative
access control system designed to
manage both physical and digital
security in various environments.
The platform offers the option of
either cloud-based or on-premise
solutions, giving companies the
flexibility to choose what best suits
their needs."
What are the key advantages of
the system?
"Besides the option to deliver
it as both a cloud service and an
on-premise solution, scalability is a
significant advantage. This makes
the system suitable for both small
and large organisations. It also
offers enhanced cyber security and
improved efficiency through tools
that simplify visitor management
and real-time monitoring."
"Mobile authentication via
smartphones and support for mul-
tiple technologies like Bluetooth,
NFC, and RFID should also be
highlighted, along with the system's
intuitive and user-friendly design,
which ensures smooth operation
across all types of industries."
What features, aside from access
control, does the solution offer
today?
"There are many possibilities
for integration, including visitor
management, building automation,
and intrusion alarms."
In the market for smart build-
ings, technical solutions for ID
management and access control
are seen as vital. What can Acre
Access Control bring to smart
buildings?
"Acre Access Control can serve
the smart building market in several
ways, thanks to its flexibility, inte-
gration capabilities, and advanced
security features that support mod-
ern, connected environments."
Can you give an example?
"Absolutely. The system is
designed for seamless integra-
tion with building management
systems, including HVAC, lighting,
Acre Security is making a big push into access
control with the launch of Acre Access Control, the
largest and most significant release in the com-
pany's history.
"The flexibility, scalability, and user-friendliness
make our system a solution that can serve all types
of businesses and needs. Additionally, Acre Access
Control can be deployed either as a cloud-based
solution or through on-premise installation," says
Alex Holmström, Executive Vice President of Sales
for EMEA and APAC at Acre Security.
"I don't think any access control system can match ours"
and energy monitoring. Acre Access
Control enables automation and
optimisation, which is incredibly
useful in smart buildings. For
example, the access control system
can trigger other systems to activate
or deactivate. Lights and climate
control can adjust automatically
when someone enters or leaves a
room."
Do you have more examples of
how Acre Access Control contrib-
utes to smart buildings?
"Practically all the system's
advantages benefit smart buildings.
Our mobile authentication and
support for touchless access via
Bluetooth, NFC, and RFID cards
meet the demand for user-friendly
solutions. The ability to verify cre-
dentials and grant access via smart-
phones creates a smoother working
environment. At the same time,
property managers can streamline
key administration and access
control through digital handling,
which also enhances security."
I assume scalability is another key
point?
"Yes, scalability is essential for
smart buildings, which are designed
to evolve over time whether that's
adding new floors, more employees,
or integrating additional security
systems. Acre Access Control's
scalability allows the system to grow
Alex Holmström highlights that there are many integration possibilities, for example
with visitor management, building automation, and intrusion alarms.
Acre Access Control offers mobile authentication via smartphones and can be delivered
as both a cloud-based version or an on-premise installation.
There are many possibilities for inte-
gration, including visitor management,
building automation, and intrusion alarms."
Alex Holmström, Acre Security: