Mercury MP controllers at GSX 2025: A new era of access control

Mercury Security, the pioneer in open architecture access control hardware, is putting the spotlight on its embedded application environment for Mercury MP Controllers at GSX 2025. First previewed at ISC West earlier this year, the platform 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,” said René Schimmer, Senior Product Manager for Controller Apps at Mercury Security, adding “The level of interest we’ve seen from the industry has been tremendous, and we’re preparing for a successful launch later this year.”

Advanced operational capabilities

Unlike traditional access controllers that depend on server-based logic, the embedded environment drives real-time decision-making directly at the edge. The result: 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.

The embedded application environment is designed with Mercury’s layered security principles

As physical and cyber infrastructures converge, protecting access control at the network edge has never been more critical. The embedded application environment is designed with Mercury’s layered security principles, bringing encrypted communication and certificate management into the controller and supporting real-time monitoring through embedded applications.

This strengthens protection against tampering and data compromise, while supporting compliance requirements and enabling partners to innovate securely at the edge.

Customisable foundation for innovation

For access control and IoT stakeholders, the embedded environment delivers a secure, scalable and customisable foundation for innovation. 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,” said Steve Lucas, Vice President of Sales at Mercury Security.

At GSX, Mercury is showcasing the broad 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 and easily 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: Redefining the way organisations manage and secure physical security devices at scale, the SecuriThings platform provides real-time security and operational efficiency to improve system availability, organisational 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.

Future-proofing investments

Launched in June 2024, Mercury MP Controllers quickly set a new standard, enabling software providers and integrators to seamlessly combine access control technologies, elevator control, building automation, IoT applications and third-party solutions into a unified, centralised infrastructure.

This approach eliminates vendor lock-in and provides freedom to choose the right solution for specific customer requirements while future-proofing investments.

Mercury Security, an HID company, has pioneered flexible hardware solutions that empower OEMs and integrators to create best-in-class systems for over 30 years. Mercury MP Controllers support a wide range of consistent standards, including OSDP, MQTT and TLS, ensuring interoperability across access control, building automation and IoT applications.