From concept to execution, platform goes live to power the next phase of access control innovation
Mercury Security, a global leader in open architecture access control hardware, has announced the commercial launch of its embedded application environment. With developer onboarding underway and partner applications in progress, the platform transitions from concept to execution, enabling technology partners and OEMs to build and deploy secure applications directly on Mercury MP Intelligent Controllers running the latest firmware.
Introduced a year ago, the embedded application environment was designed to expand the capabilities of access control systems. The commercial launch marks its evolution from a preview phase to a deployable platform.
By allowing approved applications to run directly at the edge, the platform extends Mercury’s open architecture approach. Embedding business logic and integrations within the controller enables organisations to accelerate innovation, enhance security, and scale functionality without reengineering core infrastructure.
A structured developer programme supports onboarding through a four-step process, including proposal submission, technical evaluation, access to development tools, and a final security review. This framework is designed to ensure performance, maintain cybersecurity standards, and enable faster time-to-market for partner solutions.
The launch also underscores the growing ecosystem of OEMs and developers building on Mercury’s platform. By enabling applications to operate directly at the controller level, the company is shifting innovation closer to the edge.
This approach allows applications to enhance integration, analytics, and orchestration within the controller itself, providing partners with opportunities to differentiate their offerings while delivering greater value to end users.
“This marks a significant milestone,” said Steve Lucas. “We have established a secure, open controller platform and validated distribution through OEM channels. With the right tools and programme in place, we are now enabling a growing community of developers to build and deploy applications on MP Controllers.”
Mercury is currently collaborating with multiple partners to demonstrate the platform’s capabilities:
Commend Edge Bridge: Enables real-time, hardware-level data delivery directly to Commend devices, eliminating the need for middleware.
HiveWatch: Integrates access control hardware with the HiveWatch cloud security operations platform, offering centralized visibility, device-level diagnostics, and improved incident response.
KeyShare Connect by PassiveBolt: Enables verification of government-issued digital IDs, such as mobile driver’s licenses, for physical access removing the need for separate credentials.
These applications complement Mercury’s existing KS210 device app, which allows OEMs to integrate up to 32 KS210 OSDP server cabinet locks per controller.
Security and governance remain central to the embedded application environment. All applications undergo structured testing to ensure performance integrity and alignment with enterprise cybersecurity standards.
Built on open standards, Mercury’s controllers enable efficient integration while providing flexibility for end users. As regulatory requirements evolve and system complexity increases, the platform supports phased modernisation allowing organisations to scale capabilities without requiring full system replacement.
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