ACRE

What ACRE does

Acre Security provides a unified physical security platform combining access control, intrusion detection, visitor management, and AI analytics. The platform supports cloud-native, on-premises, and hybrid deployment models with compatibility for existing hardware, enabling migration without rip-and-replace. Acre serves 1,000+ organizations globally, including Fortune 500 companies across education (Harvard, UCF, George Mason, Beacon School), financial services (Santander), technology (Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, SAP, GoDaddy, Palo Alto Networks), aviation (Dublin Airport, Miami International, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines), healthcare (New York Presbyterian, Virtua Health), government (US Postal Service), retail (Lululemon, Abercrombie & Fitch, Staples, Kroger), real estate (WeWork), and other sectors.

The product portfolio comprises three core cloud-native applications (Acre Access Control, Acre Intrusion Connect, Acre Identity), a purpose-built AI platform (Acre Intelligence) for anomaly detection and natural-language queries, proprietary hardware (Acre Core system-on-module with Secure Element, Acre Bridge, Acre Smart Controller, intrusion panels, motion sensors, seismic detectors, multi-tech and VR card readers), and a portfolio of legacy on-premises platforms retained from acquisitions (Access It!, DNA Fusion, ACTpro, Omnis, ACT365, Premisys, Matrix Frontier). Acre distributes through enterprise field sales with consultative demos, a global Channel Partner Program, and a Technology Partner ecosystem, supported by a website localized in eight languages.

Acre generates revenue from four streams: subscription-based Security-as-a-Service (Acre Access Control, Acre Intrusion Connect, Acre Identity), hardware sales, professional services (Acre Solutions and Acre Care), and one-time licenses for on-premises platforms. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Since 2012, the company has pursued an active M&A strategy, completing seven acquisitions (ComNet, Open Options, RS2 Technologies, Razberi Technologies, Feenics, Matrix Systems, and Security Identification Systems Corporation) and is backed by private equity investor LLR Partners. Current CEO Kumar Sokka leads the company's stated pivot toward unification and cloud migration.

Name

ACRE

Legal name

Acre Security

Website

https://acre-co.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Acre Security provides a unified cloud-native and on-premises physical security platform combining access control, intrusion detection, visitor management, and AI analytics, serving 1,000+ organizations including Fortune 500 companies across education, healthcare, government, aviation, retail, and financial sectors globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Physical Security Software

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)

akta.pro primary industry

Cloud-Managed & Managed Security Systems Services (Remote Monitoring, Maintenance) (BPAKAGAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Attack Detection & Response for Cloud/SaaS (SOC for Cloud) (HDADAGAJ), Network Security Managed Services (Firewall/IDS/IPS/SASE) (BPAEADAG)

Keywords

• Physical security software
• Access control systems
• Intrusion detection
• Visitor management
• Unified security platform

Headquarters

HQ city

New London

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Security as a Service (SaaS): Subscription-based security services including Acre Access Control, Acre Intrusion Connect, and Acre Identity delivered as cloud-native platforms with recurring revenue from monthly or annual subscriptions.
2. Hardware Sales: Sale of purpose-built security hardware including Acre Core, Acre Bridge, Acre Smart Controller, intrusion panels, motion sensors, seismic detectors, multi-tech readers, and VR card readers.
3. Professional Services: Expert services and ongoing support through Acre Solutions including professional services for planning, deployment, and optimization of security systems, as well as Acre Care for consistent performance and ongoing support.
4. On-Premises Platforms: Licensed on-premises access control platforms including Access It!, DNA Fusion, ACTpro, ACT365, Omnis, and Premisys for organizations requiring on-premise deployment.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Acre Security provides a unified cloud-native physical security platform that combines access control, intrusion detection, visitor management, and AI-powered analytics into a single system. The platform supports cloud, on-premises, and hybrid deployments, integrates with existing security hardware, and is complemented by purpose-built hardware products (Acre Core, Acre Bridge, Acre Smart Controller) and professional services through Acre Solutions and Acre Care.

Product overview

Acre Security offers a unified physical security platform combining three core cloud-native products (Acre Access Control, Acre Intrusion Connect, and Acre Identity) with purpose-built hardware (Acre Core, Acre Bridge, Acre Smart Controller) and legacy on-premises platforms (Access It!, DNA Fusion, ACTpro, Omnis, ACT365, Premisys, Matrix Frontier). The platform supports cloud, on-premises, or hybrid deployment, enabling organizations to migrate at their own pace while maintaining compatibility with existing hardware. Acre Intelligence provides AI-powered analytics for alarm noise reduction and actionable insights. The company serves 1000+ organizations including Fortune 500 companies across education, healthcare, government, manufacturing, and financial sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Acre Access Control: Cloud-native and on-premises access control platform for managing doors, sites, and users.
• Acre Intrusion Connect
• Acre Intelligence
• Acre Identity
• Acre Core
• Acre Bridge
• Acre Smart Controller
• Acre Solutions
• Acre Care

Products and services

• Acre Access Control Cloud-native and on-premises access control platform that enables management of doors, sites, and users from a single interface, with mobile credentials, touchless entry, and real-time visibility. Sold to enterprise security and facilities teams.
• Acre Intrusion Connect

Quantifiable outcome

• Trusted by 1000+ organizations worldwide
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers30 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and flagship.

• Security Identification Systems CorporationmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 September 2022Acre completed the acquisition of Security Identification Systems Corporation in September 2022, expanding its capabilities in security identification and access control.
• FeenicsmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2021ACRE acquired Feenics in December 2021 as part of strategic expansion in North Texas, enhancing its cloud-based access control capabilities.
• Matrix SystemsmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2021ACRE acquired Matrix Systems in December 2021 as part of strategic expansion in North Texas, strengthening its security solutions portfolio.
• Palo Alto NetworkscoreTechnology or IntegrationPalo Alto Networks is featured as a customer testimonial, with Eli Blumstein, Senior Director of Security, endorsing Acre's security platform. The relationship demonstrates enterprise integration capabilities.
• Dublin Airport AuthorityflagshipTechnology or IntegrationDublin Airport Authority (DAA) is a case study customer using Acre's security platform for airport security, life safety, and access control. The partnership represents a flagship implementation in the aviation sector.
• Unifi.idcoreTechnology or IntegrationUnifi.id, led by CEO Paul Sheedy, uses the Acre platform for life safety and occupancy management. The partnership enables data-driven decisions for resource allocation including air conditioning and lighting, supporting sustainability initiatives.
• Channel Partner NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal network of channel partners including resellers and integrators that deliver and deploy Acre security solutions worldwide. Partners access resources through the Partner Portal.
• Technology Partner EcosystemcoreTechnology or IntegrationEcosystem of technology partners providing integrations and interoperability with the Acre security platform. Partners include hardware and software integration partners.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Identiv: Identiv provides physical access control, video, and RFID/identity solutions with Hirsch, Velocity, and 3VR product lines — a direct competitor in enterprise and government access and identity markets where Acre Identity competes.
• Genetec: Genetec provides unified security platforms (Security Center, Synergis, AutoVu) covering access control, video, and intrusion for enterprise and public-sector customers — directly comparable to Acre's unified access/intrusion/visitor platform.
• LenelS2 (Carrier): LenelS2's OnGuard and NetBox access control platforms compete head-on with Acre Access Control in enterprise and higher-ed markets, including regulated environments where auditable credentials matter.
• Brivo: Brivo is a cloud-native access control and visitor management SaaS provider; competes directly with Acre's cloud-hosted Access Control and Identity offerings for commercial and multi-site customers.
• AMAG Technology (G4S / Allied Universal): AMAG Technology's Symmetry access control and visitor management platform competes directly with Acre in enterprise, government, and healthcare verticals where compliance and audit trails are required.

Broad incumbents

• Honeywell Building Technologies: Honeywell's security business (Pro-Watch, MAXPRO) competes in enterprise access control and intrusion; as a broader building-management incumbent it offers overlapping capabilities alongside HVAC, energy, and BMS.
• Johnson Controls (CEM Systems / Tyco): Johnson Controls offers enterprise access control (CEM Systems, Software House) within a broader building solutions portfolio, competing with Acre in regulated and enterprise physical security deployments.
• Motorola Solutions (Avigilon / IndigoVision / Openpath): Motorola Solutions' Avigilon, IndigoVision, and Openpath access/video platforms compete with Acre in enterprise and public-sector physical security, backed by significant R&D and a large integrator network.
• Axis Communications: Axis is a dominant network video and access-control hardware vendor; competes with Acre's hardware line (Acre Core, Acre Bridge) and has an open-platform posture analogous to Acre Bridge's integration value proposition.

Emerging players

• Verkada: Verkada offers a unified cloud-managed physical security platform (video, access, alarms, sensors); an emerging cloud-native competitor with overlapping target verticals but differentiated by leading with video-first architecture.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors2 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A7 records

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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