PLANO, Texas—With physical attacks on critical infrastructure growing more frequent and severe, ALCEA will present its lineup of hardware and software defenses at GSX New Orleans. Attendees at booth 1155 can explore ABLOY PROTEC 2 CLIQ intelligent keys, the ABLOY BEAT mobile access solution, the GATEWAY real-time monitoring system and the ALWIN access management platform. GSX runs September 29–October 1 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.
As a critical infrastructure security brand within ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions, ALCEA highlights a complete ecosystem built to deliver protection, accountability and flexibility for operators in high-stakes environments.
“Threats to critical infrastructure aren’t going away, they’re escalating,” says Mark Pekovitch, product manager for ALCEA North America. “Operators need security systems that are not just strong but smart. They must be resilient against forced entry and the forces of nature, trackable for compliance, and flexible enough to evolve with tomorrow’s risks. That’s exactly what we’re delivering with PROTEC 2 CLIQ, BEAT, GATEWAY, and ALWIN.”
Pekovitch joined ALCEA in 2023 after two decades of work in the security sector, helping clients strengthen their access solutions. He led the design of continuous improvement programs that boost operational efficiency.
“The good news is we keep developing and adding vital new additions to our portfolio. ALCEA now has a total solutions package for critical infrastructure environments that includes a mix of proven, reliable, and trusted products with new technologies to help deter and prevent physical and cybersecurity attacks,” notes Pekovitch.
Each element in the portfolio has undergone rigorous testing to meet industry standards for security and durability, ensuring long-term reliability even under extreme conditions.
ALCEA will showcase both mechanical and digital layers in access control: ABLOY PROTEC 2 CLIQ provides electromechanical, key-based entry with programmable permissions; ABLOY BEAT lets smartphones serve as credentials; GATEWAY supplies real-time data links to operations platforms; ALWIN gives administrators a central interface for credential management and reporting.
Operators at high-stakes sites need systems that resist forced entry and harsh conditions, log every access event and adapt to shifting threats. ALCEA’s integrated approach blends mechanical, digital and mobile credentials into a single offering that spans field deployment, compliance reporting and remote oversight.
The ABLOY PROTEC 2 CLIQ electromechanical solution draws on 50 years of ASSA ABLOY engineering and design, reducing or eliminating the need for physical keys while raising security, accountability and flexibility in critical settings.
“One of the best things about ABLOY PROTEC 2 CLIQ, and with ABLOY BEAT as well, is their simplicity,” comments Pekovitch. “CLIQ gives you control by giving permission for access which you can track and easily produce audit trail reports. With ABLOY BEAT, all you need is your phone to easily manage access control.”
ALCEA’s ABLOY BEAT keyless lock family combines a novel digital key, a mobile app and an IP68-rated Bluetooth padlock to deliver high-level protection. The module holds up in challenging weather and performs in demanding outdoor environments.
When ABLOY BEAT integrates with ALCEA GATEWAY, operators gain real-time monitoring and straightforward system integration that bridges physical devices and the control network. Introduced in late 2024, GATEWAY adds remote opening functions and advanced features to strengthen protection across global infrastructure.
“With a secure, integrated, and future-proof total solution, you can expect GATEWAY to deliver robust performance, real-time responsiveness, and seamless compatibility with any system,” adds Pekovitch. “It also provides flexible compatibility with ALCEA’s proprietary management systems or with ALWIN CIPE access management software.”
