Next-Generation Readers Combining Encryption, Design, and Reliability
As smart cities and critical infrastructure rapidly expand, the demand for secure and flexible access control systems is at an all-time high. XPR meets this challenge with advanced encryption and robust design, tailored to the conditions of the Middle East and beyond.
By: Amélie Dierckx, Marketing Director, XPR Group
Against the backdrop of rapid growth in critical infrastructure projects and smart urban developments, the demand for highly secure and easily integratable access control solutions has reached new heights in the regional context. For almost 40 years, XPR has supported integrators and controller manufacturers with reliable, long-lasting technologies. Today, the company is combining the encryption power of Xsecure with the versatility of the Xpro reader range to meet the market’s demands in the Gulf and beyond.
Security Designed for Integration
Xsecure, developed in-house, replaces traditional Card Serial Number (CSN) identification with encrypted credentials and ensures fully authenticated end-to-end exchanges. Leveraging the AES encryption native to MIFARE DESFire cards and XPR’s proprietary key diversification algorithm, the system prevents the duplication or tampering of credentials. This means that integrators benefit from a secure-by-design solution that is fully compatible with standard market protocols (OSDP, RS-485, and Wiegand) and simple to integrate with existing controllers.
The Xpro Range: Built for Every Environment
The Xpro range comprises three models: XP-K with a backlit keypad, XP in a universal standard format, and XPM in a mullion format, enabling integrators to address both high-end installations and industrial environments. Soon, the range will be expanded with an RFID/QR code reader and request-to-exit buttons, offering even more flexibility to integration partners. Designed for durability, Xpro readers are IP65 and IK10/IK11 certified, operating from -30°C to +65°C, ensuring performance and reliability in the challenging climate conditions of the Middle East.
Regional References That Speak to Professionals
XPR has recently delivered several hundred readers on a fast-track basis to secure strategic transportation infrastructure, as well as robust and aesthetically refined devices for a major regional hospital. These projects demonstrate XPR’s ability to support its integrator partners in the rapid and compliant deployment of solutions for critical environments, while also meeting their functional and architectural requirements.
“We design our solutions with integrators and controller manufacturers in mind, ensuring they have reliable, secure, and easy-to-deploy tools. The Middle East is a strategic market in which we are investing for the long term,”
Deepak Israni, XPR Group’s META Sales Director.
