Roger

What Roger does

Roger is a Polish designer and manufacturer of access control and building automation systems, founded in 1991 and headquartered in Sztum. The company's core offering centers on two access control platforms: the enterprise-grade RACS 5 (GRADE 4 security certified, with encrypted communication, OSDP protocol support, and REST API exposure) and the legacy RACS 4. Around these Roger has built an extensive product catalog spanning access controllers (MC16 series), proximity and biometric readers (MCT, PRT, RFT1000), code locks (SL2000), apartment locks (ADL-2), electronic key cabinets (RKD), locker controllers (RCC512), guard tour readers (Patrol II LCD), and a hotel automation specialty with HRC controllers and HRT panels powering the SENSOR and GiP AH hotel automation systems. The VISO software suite (VISO SMS, VISO EX, VISO Web, VISO Mobile, VISO ST) plus RCP Master 4 time-and-attendance and an SDK provide the management and integration layer.

Roger operates an indirect B2B go-to-market through authorized distributors (e.g., Eltrox, Seecom Poland), certified installers, and design offices, supplementing indirect channels with dedicated enterprise field sales and project registration. The company also pursues direct integration relationships with VMS, CCTV, and building-automation partners (Milestone, Hikvision, Dahua, Hanwha Vision, GANZ CORTROL, Provision-ISR, MOBOTIX, KONE, Schindler, Betasi, Advancis, Aco). Revenue is generated from hardware sales (controllers, readers, hotel devices, power supplies, enclosures), software licenses (VISO, RCP Master, Patrol Master, RARC, Roger ISP), and integration rights for integrators wanting to embed HRC hotel controllers. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is quoted via distributors on a project basis.

The group was acquired by ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions Poland S.A., with a planned restructuring of the Roger group underway. The company positions itself as a leading access control provider in Poland and has historically targeted eight verticals: commercial, industrial, healthcare, SMB, public sector, education, hospitality/leisure, and residential, with documented deployments such as AQUARIUS SPA Hotel in Kołobrzeg (205 rooms). Export initiatives, including EU co-financed foreign-distributor acquisition and participation in international security fairs (Security Essen), point to a developing international footprint beyond the Polish domestic base.

Name

Roger

Legal name

Roger Spółka z ograniczoną odpowiedzialnością spółka komandytowa

Website

https://roger.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Roger is a Polish designer and manufacturer of access control and building automation systems, including RACS 5 (GRADE 4 certified), hotel automation solutions, and the VISO management software, serving commercial, industrial, healthcare, hospitality, education, and residential buyers through authorized distributors and integrators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Access Control and Building Automation

NAICS

Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (334118), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Access Control Management & Credentialing (Badging/Visitor Management Ops) (BPABAMAG)

Keywords

• Access control systems
• Building automation
• Hotel automation
• Proximity readers
• Security management software

Headquarters

HQ city

Sztum

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of access control hardware including controllers, proximity readers, card readers, hotel automation devices, power supplies, enclosures, and related equipment. Products are sold through authorized distributors and integrators.
2. Software Licenses: Software products including VISO SMS management, VISO configuration applications, RARC reader programming, RCP Master time attendance, Patrol Master guard tour management, and Roger ISP firmware update tools.
3. Integration Rights and Technical Support: HRC series controllers are offered to integrators without management software. Integration rights include technical documentation, communication protocol, one-year technical support, and training at Roger premises.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Roger designs and manufactures access control systems and building automation hardware and software, including the enterprise-grade RACS 5 platform with GRADE 4 security certification, proximity readers, biometric authentication, and hotel automation solutions. The company sells hardware controllers, credential readers, electronic locks, and software management suites (VISO SMS, VISO EX/Web/Mobile, RCP Master) primarily through authorized distributors, installers, and system integrators serving commercial, industrial, hospitality, healthcare, public sector, and residential clients.

Product overview

Roger is a Polish access control and building automation company offering comprehensive security solutions centered around two main access control systems: RACS 5 (enterprise-grade with GRADE 4 security certification) and RACS 4 (legacy system). The product portfolio includes VISO management software suite (VISO SMS for security monitoring, VISO EX/Web/Mobile for system configuration), access controllers (MC16 series for RACS 5, PR series for RACS 4), proximity readers (MCT series for RACS 5, PRT series for RACS 4), and various credential technologies (EM 125kHz, MIFARE, DESFire, NFC, Bluetooth, QR). Hotel automation solutions include HRC room controllers, HRT panels, and complete SENSOR and GiP AH hotel automation systems. Standalone products include ADL electronic locks and SL2000 code locks. Asset management includes RKD electronic key cabinets and RCC512 locker controllers. Time and attendance is handled by RCP Master 4 software. Guard tour solutions use Patrol II LCD reader with Patrol Master 3 management software. Supplementary offerings include biometric fingerprint readers, mobile access applications, SDK for integration, and various accessories (power supplies, enclosures, cards, key fobs).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RACS 5: Advanced enterprise-class access control and building automation system
• RACS 4
• VISO SMS
• SENSOR
• GiP AH
• RKDS
• SBAC

Products and services

• RACS 5 Enterprise-class access control and building automation system with GRADE 4 security certification, supporting encrypted communication channels, secure identifiers, and OSDP protocol. Provides comprehensive access management, event monitoring, and integration capabilities for high-security facilities.
• RACS 4 Legacy access control system featuring network controllers, access controllers, proximity readers, expanders, and communication interfaces for comprehensive building access management.
• VISO SMS Security management system software for monitoring and visualization of integrated security systems including access control, CCTV, and alarm systems from a single platform.
• SBAC (Small Business Access Control) Access control solution designed specifically for small and medium-sized businesses (SMB/SME), providing economical, convenient, and reliable access control.
• SENSOR Hotel Automation System Complete hotel room automation system based on HRC controllers, integrating access control, climate management, lighting control, and energy optimization for hotels, pensions, and rental apartments. Includes online and offline modes with automatic event notifications.
• GiP AH Hotel Automation Hotel automation system developed in partnership between GiP and Roger, providing specialized room controllers and panels for comprehensive hotel building automation.
• RKDS (Second Edition) Electronic Key Cabinets Electronic key cabinets for secure key management and tracking, controlling access to physical keys and providing audit trails of key usage. Available in RKD24CT-SE and RKD32-SE configurations.
• Quadrus GO Readers Proximity readers in the Quadrus GO design line for access control applications.
• OSDP Readers OSDP (Open Supervised Device Protocol) readers for secure bidirectional communication with access control panels.
• Mobile Identification Readers Mobile user identification readers supporting NFC, Bluetooth, and QR code technologies for smartphone-based access credentials.
• ADL Series Apartment Locks Electronic apartment lock for standalone or networked access control in residential buildings, supporting proximity card and mobile credentials.
• CEB12 Contactless Exit Button Touch-free exit button for door release in access control installations, eliminating physical contact for improved hygiene.
• RCP Master 4 Time and Attendance Software Time and attendance management software integrated with RACS 5 system for employee time tracking, scheduling, and labor management. Includes desktop and web versions.
• Patrol II LCD Guard Tour System Portable guard tour reader system for verifying security guard presence at predetermined checkpoints, with Patrol Master 3 management software for patrol schedule configuration, data collection, and reporting.
• RFT1000 Fingerprint Reader Biometric fingerprint reader for access control systems, providing high-security identification through unique biometric credentials.
• SL2000 Series Code Locks Electronic code locks for standalone access control without keys or cards, featuring PIN code authentication for doors and gates (SL2000B, SL2000E, SL2000F, SL2000F-VP variants).
• RCC512 Cabinet Access Controller Access controller for lockers and storage cabinets, enabling secure individual compartment access control with audit logging.
• SDK (Software Development Kit) Software development kit interface for programmatic integration with Roger's access control systems, enabling custom application development.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy savings through automatic room temperature adjustment based on occupancy status
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• SENSOR-ONLINE Sp. z o.o.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010Partnership for SENSOR Hotel Room Automation System. Piotr Narczyk, director of technical affairs at SENSOR-ONLINE, collaborated with Roger since 2010/2011 to develop firmware for HRC102/402 controllers. SENSOR-ONLINE provides the management software while Roger provides the hardware controllers and readers.
• GiPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for GiP AH Hotel Automation System. GiP, with over 30 years in the hotel industry, specializes in hotel software and teletechnical installations. Roger provides access control hardware. Jointly developed HRC hotel controllers.
• GANZ CORTROL (CBC Poland)majorTechnology or IntegrationIntegration between RACS 5 access control and GANZ CORTROL VMS platform for automated system responses, real-time event monitoring, and status visualization on e-maps.
• DTS SystemminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerJoint presentation at National Prison Service Conference with DTS System demonstrating unified security ecosystem integration.
• EltroxmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLong-term national distributor of Roger products. Organizes technology expo events and family meetings for channel partners and customers.
• Seecom PolandminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational distributor organizing annual Network & Security Show conference for Roger products.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ASSA ABLOY: Global leader in door opening solutions and Roger's parent. Operates a broad portfolio of mechanical and electromechanical locks, electronic access control, and credentials — overlapping directly with Roger's readers, controllers, and credentials across enterprise and hospitality.
• HID Global: Dominant provider of access credentials (iCLASS, SEOS, MIFARE/DESFire) and readers. Overlaps with Roger's credential and reader lines and is a frequent partner/competitor on large enterprise and government deployments.
• Bosch Security and Safety Systems: Global security incumbent offering access control (AMC, BIS), video, and intrusion under one portfolio. Overlaps with Roger in enterprise and public-sector tenders, especially where integrated security ecosystems are required.
• Siemens Smart Infrastructure: Building automation and security division (SiPass Integrated, Aliro). Competes with RACS 5 in large commercial, healthcare, and public-sector sites requiring deep BMS and access control convergence.
• Honeywell Building Technologies: Global building management and security vendor (Pro-Watch, NetAXS, MAXPRO). Competes directly with RACS 5 in commercial real estate, industrial, and large enterprise access control deployments.
• LenelS2 (Carrier): Enterprise on-premise and cloud access control platform (OnGuard, NetBox, Elements). Competes with RACS 5 in large enterprise, healthcare, education, and public-sector markets and overlaps on integrations with VMS and BMS ecosystems.

Direct peers

• Salto Systems: Direct competitor in electronic access control, particularly strong in hospitality (Salto KS, Vintagring) and commercial verticals. Overlaps with Roger's HRC hotel controllers, proximity readers, and credential portfolio.
• Paxton Access: UK-based access control manufacturer (Net2, Paxton10, Entry). Direct competitor in the European SMB and commercial segments where Roger also targets cost-effective networked access control.
• Nedap: European access control and vehicle identification specialist (AEOS platform). Competes with RACS 5 in mid-to-enterprise commercial and industrial sites across Europe and overlaps on readers, controllers, and software.
• Acre Security (formerly Vanderbilt and Comnet): Pure-play access control and intrusion specialist formed from Vanderbilt, Comnet, and SSR (ACT). Direct mid-market competitor to RACS 5 across Europe with similar channel-led distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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