Access It! 12.1.0: Enhanced Usability and Integration

What’s New in Access It! 12.1.0: Enhanced Usability, Integration, and Security

The latest release of Access It! 12.1.0 brings meaningful enhancements to one of the industry’s most trusted on-premises access control platforms.

Designed for organizations that need precision, control, and deep system integration, this update strengthens Access It!’s usability, expands third-party support, and raises the bar for built-in security. Whether you’re deploying across a single building or a multi-site enterprise, Access It! continues to deliver the flexibility and performance required for complex environments.

What Is Access It!?

Access It! is Acre’s flagship on-premises access control software, designed for organizations that require total control over infrastructure, compliance, and customization.

Here’s what makes Access It! a long-standing leader in its category:

• Enterprise Scalability: Easily manage access across a single site or hundreds of locations.
• Seamless Integration: Compatible with leading systems in video, identity, intrusion, and IT security.
• Real-Time Control: Monitor, respond, and manage in real time with powerful desktop and mobile tools.
• Open Architecture: Built on open Mercury hardware to reduce complexity and increase flexibility.
• Tailored Deployment: Ideal for environments with high compliance needs or minimal cloud exposure.

With Access It!, security professionals get robust functionality backed by full visibility and control.

What’s New in Version 12.1.0?

Access It! 12.1.0 brings a wide range of usability and security enhancements, alongside deeper integration support, all designed to simplify operations and meet evolving standards.

Expanded Third-Party Integrations

• DAVANTIS Video Analytics: Enable smarter event detection with seamless video integration.
• NETKEY Key Cabinets: Streamline key tracking and access management.
• ENGAGE Control BM Locksets: Broaden your wireless deployment options with new lock support.

Security Defaults, Strengthened

• FIPS-Validated Algorithms: All cryptographic algorithms are now validated and enforced by default.
• Data in Transit Encryption: Enabled by default on new installations, improving secure communication from day one.
• SSO Improvements: SSO tokens are now disposed of after use for added session integrity.

Performance & Usability Enhancements

• 255 Access Levels per Cardholder: Expanded configuration flexibility on supported Mercury panels.
• Updated Panel Utility:
  • Now supports IP Client communication.
  • SCP and SIO discovery consolidated into a single Discover button for simpler configuration.

Language Support Expanded

• Turkish Language Now Available: Supporting more global users out of the box.

Why It Matters

While cloud adoption is accelerating, the demand for powerful, on-premises access control remains strong. Enterprises across healthcare, education, government, and manufacturing continue to rely on Access It! for its control, reliability, and depth of integration.

Version 12.1.0 reflects our continued investment in those needs, balancing modern features with a platform that remains rooted in what makes on-prem systems resilient, flexible, and fully within your control.

Access It! Key Benefits at a Glance

• Scales from single-site to enterprise-level deployments
• Built on open Mercury hardware for easy expansion
• Integrates with third-party video, identity, and IT systems
• Real-time monitoring and mobile accessibility
• A trusted, evolving platform with ongoing support

Questions about Access It! or how to upgrade to version 12.1.0?
Contact your Acre representative or reach out to our team to learn more.