Gallagher Security Launched IP Lock Integration
Facilities managers can now integrate wireless and PoE locks into existing access control, reducing cabling costs.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Remote Work
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Gallagher Security has released an integration connecting ASSA ABLOY locks directly to its Command Centre platform. This move enables businesses to manage access control across their existing IP networks without needing separate, dedicated controllers.
Why it matters
The integration reduces upfront infrastructure expenses by eliminating the need for extensive cabling or traditional door controllers in difficult-to-wire buildings. It simplifies deployment while maintaining site security through local edge processing.
Gallagher Security introduced support for two specific ASSA ABLOY lock models, the IN120 and IN220, across the United States. The system leverages existing IP networks to replace the need for traditional dedicated door controllers.
The players
Gallagher Security
A developer of integrated security technology and access control systems for global enterprise and government markets.
ASSA ABLOY
A manufacturer of door opening solutions, including mechanical and electronic locks, for commercial and residential sectors.
The details
The integration enables the Command Centre platform to communicate directly with IN120 and IN220 hardware over an organization's internal IP network. Each device features local processing capabilities, ensuring that access decisions remain functional even if the primary network connection is interrupted. This configuration centralizes credential management, alarm monitoring, and battery status reporting within a single dashboard, bypassing the complexity of legacy controller-based architectures.
Timeline
September 23, 2026: Gallagher Security launched the IP lock integration.
Market Landscape
This integration follows the industry trend of adopting IP-connected and Power over Ethernet (PoE) access control systems to lower installation costs. By shifting processing to the edge, it aligns with current efforts to simplify physical security infrastructure.
Operators planning building renovations or new site security should evaluate whether their existing IP network can support these lock models to avoid traditional controller costs. Focus on auditing your current bandwidth and PoE availability before committing to network-attached physical security.
The takeaway
Centralizing access control onto existing IP infrastructure can significantly reduce capital expenditure on door hardware. Review your facility's current cabling layout to determine if migrating to IP-based locks could streamline your next security upgrade.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by SecurityBrief US.
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