After a year of strategic acquisitions and investments in technology, dormakaba North America is set to present its expanded portfolio of access control solutions at the International Security Conference and Exposition (ISC) West 2026, taking place in Las Vegas from March 23 to 27.
The company aims to demonstrate the integration of its latest products and services to assist customers in high-demand environments such as healthcare, airports, and data centers.
Focus on Customer Needs
At booth #20007, dormakaba will showcase how its recent moves enable clients to deploy, manage, and scale access control solutions with increased confidence and consistency. David Fuller, the Chief Innovation Officer, underscores the importance of a customer-centered approach in advancing the company's innovation strategy and leveraging new technologies for the North American market.
Data-Driven Ecosystems
"Our growth is shaped by what our customers need to do next," stated Fuller. "Across the access control market, demand is shifting towards more integrated, data-driven environments where technologies function as part of a unified ecosystem. Our investments focus on helping customers balance security, convenience, and scalability. At ISC West, we are showing how our technology and delivery capabilities support our customers’ and our own efficiency."
Since the previous year's event, dormakaba has bolstered its presence in high-security and critical infrastructure sectors with targeted investments. These advancements will be on display at ISC West.
Strategic Investments and Partnerships
SwiftConnect will be featured at the Sage Security Experience Centre during the event
The company recently took on a strategic investment role in SwiftConnect, a firm known for its connected access network platform and end-to-end custom integration solutions, which complement dormakaba's global access solutions. SwiftConnect will be featured at the Sage Security Experience Centre during the event.
In December 2025, dormakaba acquired Avant-Garde Systems to enhance its capability to deliver and maintain secure entrance solutions at scale. This move addresses the growing customer demand for reliable system implementation and maintenance. Avant-Garde will be present at booth #35061.
Enhancements Through Acquisitions
In November 2025, dormakaba invested in RealSense, a pioneer in AI-powered computer vision, to develop next-generation intelligent access control solutions. RealSense will exhibit at booth #20137. Additionally, the acquisition of TANlock in July 2025 aims to boost offerings and drive growth in the data center market, focusing particularly on the U.S. market for both new construction and retrofit projects. TANlock rack locks will be showcased at dormakaba's booth #20007.
A technology investment was made with Safetrust in February 2025, a growing secure identity and access solutions firm targeting the North American market. Safetrust will participate in booth #L6.
Innovative Product Offerings
ISC West attendees will see various products, including the newly available dormakaba EasyAssist™
ISC West attendees will see various products, including the newly available dormakaba EasyAssist™ low energy swing door operator, designed for seamless, barrier-free access through interior doors. EasyAssist, offered in transom and door leaf mounting options, is easy to configure using the dormakaba mobile app.
The dormakaba E-Plex™ 7900 electronic lock will be demonstrated live, showcasing its integration with access control platforms via a newly launched open API. The Argus Air XS represents dormakaba's most recent innovation for the aviation industry, combining advanced sensor technology, biometrics readiness, and a modular design for efficient operation in compact spaces.
Engagement and Education
In addition to exhibiting at the booth, dormakaba experts will engage in the ISC West education program. On Monday, March 23, at 2:30 PM PT, Yazmina Rawji, Relationship Manager, will join a panel on "Diversity Without Divisiveness: The New Allyship," focusing on allyship and impactful change in the workplace. On Wednesday, March 25, at 1 PM, Erin Wilson, Learning Strategist – Influencers, will lead a session titled "Door Security & Access Control: Managing Risk at Critical Entry Points," discussing door security as a key vulnerability and defense line for facilities.
Moreover, dormakaba will provide Alvarado Argus V60 optical turnstiles at the event entrances, ensuring all attendees are warmly welcomed.
Following a year of strategic acquisitions and technology investments, dormakaba North America will showcase its expanded access control portfolio at the International Security Conference and Exposition (ISC) West 2026 in Las Vegas (March 23 - 27). The company will demonstrate how its new products and service capabilities come together to support customers in high-demand environments such as healthcare, airports, and data centres.
In booth #20007, dormakaba will highlight how recent activity helps customers deploy, manage, and scale access control solutions with greater confidence and consistency. This customer-led approach is being supported by David Fuller, Chief Innovation Officer at dormakaba, who is responsible for advancing the company’s innovation strategy and translating emerging technologies into real-world solutions for the North American market.
Data-driven environments
“Our growth is shaped by what our customers need to do next,” Fuller said. “Across the access control market, we are seeing demand shift toward more connected, data-driven environments where technologies need to work together as part of a unified ecosystem. Our investments are focused on helping customers balance security, convenience, and scalability. At ISC West, we are showing how our technology and delivery capabilities work together to support our customers’ efficiency as well as our own.”
Since last year’s show, dormakaba strengthened its position in high-security and critical infrastructure environments through a series of targeted investments. Many will be represented at ISC West.
Access network platform
Most recently, dormakaba became a strategic investor in SwiftConnect. The company, its connected access network platform, and end-to-end custom integration solutions are an ideal complement to dormakaba's global access solutions business. SwiftConnect will exhibit at the Sage Security Experience Centre at ISC West.
The acquisition of Avant-Garde Systems in December 2025 represents a strategic investment in dormakaba’s ability to deliver and service secured entrance solutions at scale, addressing growing customer demand for partners who can ensure systems are implemented correctly and sustained over time. Avant-Garde will exhibit at booth #35061.
Access solutions company
In November 2025, dormakaba made a venture investment in RealSense, a pioneer in AI-powered computer vision, and partnered to deliver next-generation intelligent access control solutions. RealSense will exhibit at booth #20137.
dormakaba acquired TANlock in July 2025 to enhance its offerings and drive further growth in the data center market, focusing on the U.S. both for new construction and retrofit projects. TANlock rack locks are a featured data center solution in dormakaba booth #20007.
The company made a technology investment in February 2025 with Safetrust, a fast-growing global secure identity and access solutions company with a strong focus on North America. Safetrust will exhibit at booth #L6.
Swing door operator
Various products will be featured as part of dormakaba’s presence at ISC West 2026. Now available in the market, the new dormakaba EasyAssist™ low energy swing door operator offers smooth, barrier-free access through interior doors. Available in both transom and door leaf mounting options, EasyAssist is quick to set up and adjust with the dormakaba mobile app.
Attendees can see live demonstrations of the dormakaba E-Plex™ 7900 electronic lock and its integrations with access control platforms, enabled by the recently launched open API. The Argus Air XS is dormakaba’s latest innovation for the aviation sector, reinforcing its position as a leading partner for airports worldwide. The solution combines state-of-the-art sensor technology, biometrics readiness, and modular design in a form factor that enables seamless travel even in the most space-restricted areas of an airport.
Education and industry engagement
Beyond the booth, dormakaba subject matter experts will speak as part of the ISC West education program:
- Monday, March 23 at 2:30 PM PT: Yazmina Rawji, Relationship Manager, will participate in a panel, Diversity Without Divisiveness: The New Allyship. This session is a candid conversation on how to show up as an ally, create impact without division, and drive real change in the workplace.
- Wednesday, March 25 at 1 PM: Erin Wilson, Learning Strategist – Influencers, will lead a session, Door Security & Access Control: Managing Risk at Critical Entry Points. This introductory-level session explores how doors represent both a facility’s most critical vulnerability and first line of defense.
dormakaba is also proud to provide Alvarado Argus V60 optical turnstiles, which will again welcome ISC attendees across three entrances.
