Wesco International has revealed a new partnership with Acre Security, marking the entry of Wesco as the exclusive U.S. distributor for Acre's security solutions.
This agreement is expected to drive the adoption of Acre’s cloud-based access control and impending intrusion solutions among a broader customer base, effectively guiding the industry’s shift from traditional on-premise systems to modern subscription-driven security technologies.
Exclusive Distribution Partnership
Functioning as Acre’s sole U.S. distribution channel, Wesco is positioned as a strategic partner to aid in Acre’s global growth ambitions. The collaboration leverages Wesco's expansive distribution capabilities allied with Acre's integrated platform offerings to foster a seamless transition for security systems evolving from traditional frameworks to those that are cloud-native and future-ready.
According to Tara Dunning, Vice President of Converging Technology, Global Strategy, and Sales for Wesco's Communications & Security Solutions, this partnership exemplifies the synergy of combining Wesco’s distribution prowess with Acre’s solutions.
Impact on Acre's Distribution Reach
The partnership expands Acre’s distribution for security solutionsThis strategic collaboration signifies a pivotal step in Acre’s efforts to broaden its distribution network, encompassing access control and intrusion detection solutions, available in both on-premise and cloud-native formats.
Customers will benefit from enhanced support, expertise, and the flexibility to transition towards modern security solutions at their preferred pace.
Security Evolution
Kumar Sokka, CEO of Acre Security, emphasized the ethos of frictionless security evolution during the announcement. He stated, “Wesco’s global reach and trusted reputation make it an ideal partner to help us deliver smarter, integrated security solutions at scale. Together, we’re making it easier for organizations to move forward – with clarity, confidence, and control.”
Kumar further highlighted how the agreement supports organizations in managing complexity, compliance, and escalating threat levels, reinforcing Acre’s leadership in enterprise-grade security with a unified approach for the future.
