acre

What acre does

Acre Security (legal entity ACRE Operating Group, LLC) is a privately held unified physical security platform provider founded in 2012 and formally organized in 2018, headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada with regional operations in Ireland and Sweden. The company delivers cloud-native and on-premises access control, intrusion detection, and visitor management solutions under the Acre Access Control, Acre Intrusion Connect, Acre Identity, and Acre Intelligence brands, supported by proprietary hardware (Acre Core system-on-module, Acre Bridge, Smart Controllers, intrusion panels, sensors, readers) and a portfolio of legacy on-prem platforms (Access It!, DNA Fusion, ACTpro, Omnis, ACT365, Premisys, Matrix Frontier). Architecture supports cloud, on-premises, and hybrid deployment with AI-powered anomaly detection layered on access and intrusion event data.

The company serves enterprise and mid-market customers across more than 25 countries, with named clients spanning Fortune 500 technology (Google, Apple, Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, Palo Alto Networks), financial services (Santander, Deloitte), education (Harvard, UCF), healthcare (New York Presbyterian, Virtua Health), aviation (Dublin Airport Authority, Miami International Airport), retail (Lululemon), real estate (WeWork), and sports (FC Barcelona). Acre generates revenue through a hybrid mix of SaaS subscriptions, hardware sales, perpetual on-premises licenses with mandatory maintenance, and professional services (Acre Solutions, Acre Care), and distributes through direct enterprise field sales and a global channel partner network with a Premium Partner Hub.

Growth is built on consolidating a multi-brand acquisition portfolio (Vanderbilt, Time Data Security, ComNet) under the unified Acre Security brand, executing a cloud-migration roadmap that preserves legacy hardware investments via Acre Bridge, and extending into proprietary hardware silicon with Acre Core. The leadership team is led by CEO Donald Joos and CFO Charles Bradford Wolfe, and the company is private with no disclosed institutional funding rounds.

Name

acre

Legal name

ACRE Operating Group, LLC

Website

https://acresecurity.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Acre Security is a privately held unified physical security platform provider delivering cloud-native and on-premises access control, intrusion detection, visitor management, and AI-powered analytics to enterprise and mid-market customers across 25+ countries.

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)

Keywords

• Physical security software
• Access control systems
• Intrusion detection
• Visitor management
• Security hardware

Headquarters

HQ city

Plano

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Security Software Subscriptions: Cloud-native SaaS platforms (Acre Access Control, Acre Intrusion Connect, Acre Identity) delivered as subscription services with recurring revenue from enterprise and mid-market customers.
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. On-Premises Software Licenses: Perpetual on-premise software licenses for platforms including Access It!, DNA Fusion, ACTpro, Omnis, and ACT365, with required annual maintenance and support services.
4. Support Services: Mandatory annual maintenance and support services for on-premise software, with initial one-year terms auto-renewing for successive one-year periods.
5. Professional Services: Expert services including planning, deployment, and optimization of security systems delivered through Acre Solutions.
6. Acre Care: Ongoing support services providing consistent performance and peace of mind for deployed security systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Acre Security sells a cloud-native unified physical security platform integrating access control (Acre Access Control), intrusion detection (Acre Intrusion Connect), and visitor management (Acre Identity) with AI-powered analytics (Acre Intelligence). The platform is supported by purpose-built hardware including the Acre Core system-on-module and Acre Bridge, and is sold alongside retained on-premises platforms for customers migrating at their own pace.

Product overview

Acre Security offers a unified cloud and physical security platform consisting of three core cloud-native products (Acre Access Control, Acre Intrusion Connect, and Acre Identity) that work together or standalone, complemented by purpose-built hardware (Acre Core, Acre Bridge, Smart Controllers, sensors, and readers) and legacy on-premises platforms (Access It!, DNA Fusion, ACTpro, Omnis, ACT365, Premisys, Matrix Frontier). The company also provides professional services through Acre Solutions, Professional Services, and Acre Care for deployment and ongoing support. Acre Intelligence adds AI-powered analytics to cut alarm noise and surface actionable events.

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 Identity
• Acre Intelligence
• Acre Core
• Acre Bridge
• Acre Solutions
• Acre Care
• Vanderbilt
• Time Data Security (TDS)
• ComNet

Products and services

• Acre Access Control
• Acre Intrusion Connect Resilient intrusion detection platform with panels, sensors, and unified monitoring for perimeter and interior protection.
• Acre Intelligence AI purpose-built for the security industry that cuts alarm noise, surfaces relevant events, and delivers actionable insights for faster decisions.
• Acre Identity Visitor management and life safety platform for regulated and high-security environments where credentials must be trusted and auditable.
• Acre Core Purpose-built system-on-module for security-first applications, with integrated Secure Element for trusted operations, high-speed Ethernet, and native integration with Acre Security applications.
• Acre Bridge Hardware solution enabling migration at the customer's pace while supporting existing panels, readers, and controllers for cloud, on-premises, or hybrid deployment.
• Acre Smart Controller Advanced controller for managing access control operations with integrated processing capabilities.
• Intrusion Panels Enterprise-grade intrusion detection panels for perimeter and interior protection.
• Motion Sensors PIR and dual motion detectors for intrusion detection in various environmental conditions.
• Seismic Detectors Seismic sensors designed for detecting vibrations and unauthorized physical intrusion attempts.
• Multi-Tech Readers Access card readers supporting multiple credential technologies for flexible authentication.
• VR Card Readers Card readers in the VR series for access control credential verification.
• Access It! On-premises access control platform for managing physical security deployments.
• DNA Fusion On-premises access control platform providing comprehensive security management capabilities.
• ACTpro On-premises access control platform for enterprise security deployments.
• Omnis On-premises access control platform with GDPR compliance support for European deployments.
• ACT365 On-premises access control platform for multi-site security management.
• Premisys On-premises access control software platform.
• Matrix Frontier On-premises access control platform for enterprise deployments.
• Acre Solutions Expert services combining professional services and ongoing support for planning, deployment, and optimization of security systems.
• Professional Services Expert guidance for simplifying complex security system deployments.
• Acre Care Ongoing support and maintenance services ensuring consistent performance and peace of mind for deployed security systems.

Named customers17 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• TrakacoreTechnology or IntegrationTraka integration introduced in Acre Access Control v26.2.7, extending access control capabilities with Traka key and asset management solutions.
• Palo Alto NetworkscoreTechnology or IntegrationEnterprise customer using Acre security solutions; case study reference showcasing integration of physical security with broader enterprise security infrastructure.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Genetec: Genetec offers Security Center, a unified security platform combining access control, video surveillance, and intrusion detection. It is the closest direct competitor to Acre's cloud-native unified physical security platform for enterprise and mid-market customers.
• LenelS2: LenelS2 (a Carrier company) sells OnGuard and NetBox access control platforms to enterprise customers. It is a direct competitor to Acre's on-premises and cloud access control offerings in the same Fortune 500 buyer segment.
• Brivo: Brivo is a cloud-native access control provider serving enterprise and mid-market customers. Its SaaS model and mobile-credential focus directly overlap with Acre Access Control's positioning.
• Identiv: Identiv provides physical access control, credentialing, and intrusion solutions, including the Velocity/Hirsch lines. It competes with Acre in enterprise access control and reader/sensor hardware.
• AMAG Technology: AMAG Technology offers the Symmetry access control and video management platform for enterprise and government customers. Its product positioning closely mirrors Acre's enterprise access control and visitor management focus.

Broad incumbents

• Honeywell Building Technologies: Honeywell provides Pro-Watch and other access control / intrusion platforms within its broad building technologies portfolio. It competes with Acre in enterprise physical security but as part of a much wider BMS and security product set.
• Motorola Solutions (Avigilon / Openpath): Motorola Solutions owns Avigilon video and Openpath cloud access control, offering a broad public-safety-and-enterprise security portfolio. It overlaps with Acre in cloud access control and unified video + access use cases.
• Johnson Controls (Software House / Tyco): Johnson Controls offers the Software House C•CURE access control platform as part of a much broader building management portfolio. It is a legacy incumbent competing with Acre for enterprise and government physical security deployments.
• Axis Communications: Axis Communications is a leading network video and access control hardware provider. While primarily camera-focused, its access control and intercom offerings overlap with Acre's intrusion and identity product lines for enterprise buyers.

Emerging players

• Salient Systems: Salient Systems provides video management software that integrates with access control platforms including Acre-compatible systems. It is an adjacent emerging player in the unified physical security ecosystem where Acre competes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/VanderbiltInd

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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