Dublin Airport Authority: Bridging the Future of Airport Security
Overview
Dublin Airport is Irelands busiest aviation hub, welcoming more than 36 million passengers annually. Managing movement across two terminals, four piers, and multiple secure zones demands a system as dynamic as the environment itself.
For more than two decades, Acre Security and the Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) have partnered to deliver a resilient, future ready access control infrastructure, one that evolves alongside the airport. From biometric boarding gates to intelligent employee credentialing, Acre technology supports the safety and efficiency of millions of daily journeys.
“Acre Security and DAA have been in partnership for over 20 years. We’ve deployed our solutions across all piers and terminals at Dublin and Cork Airports. It’s a close working relationship built on trust and shared innovation”
— Vincent McGrath, Security Operations Manager, Dublin Airport
A Partnership Built on Trust
The partnership between Acre Security and DAA is distinguished not only by technological integration but by its strategic response to the complex operational, regulatory, and security demands of international aviation.
Together, the teams have addressed the complex realities of modern aviation, from evolving regulatory requirements to dynamic passenger flows and intricate logistical demands. This long-term collaboration has produced a unified security platform that integrates seamlessly with DAAs operational systems and scales with the airports growth.
“The Acre Enterprise Security suite is ingrained deeply in Dublin Airport. It manages and operates every facet of employee movement and control at the airport, with more than 30,000 credentials deployed across site.”
Technology That Moves with You
At the heart of DAA’s infrastructure is the Acre Enterprise Security Suite; a technologically advanced platform designed for high-volume, high-stakes environments. Its architecture is engineered for scalability, redundancy, and continuous performance, ensuring secure operations even during power or network interruptions.
This adaptability is critical in a 24/7 airport environment, where security and passenger flow must never pause.
Key Capabilities includes:
- Three-tier fail-safe architecture
- Full system integration across DAAs enterprise systems
- Support for U.S pre-clearance
- Custom reporting and analytics
“Acre are highly competent in their line of business, willing to change and work with the customer to meet all our business needs. They have a good team across hardware, software, and implementation.”
— Vincent McGrath, Security Operations Manager, Dublin Airport
Results
- Resilient performance across two major airports: Dublin and Cork.
- 30,000+ secure credentials protecting staff and operations.
- Centralized oversight through a single, graphic command console.
- Streamlined compliance for international and Irish aviation regulation.
- Trusted partnership built on adaptability and responsiveness.
Looking Ahead
As the aviation industry continues to evolve, so does DAA’s vision for smarter, data-driven operations. Together, Acre and DAA are exploring new innovations in AI, analytics, and automation to enhance situational awareness and optimize security performance.
“What really excites me is evolving security solutions: optimization, analytics, AI. T’s about going beyond security and redefining how the airport operates.”
The collaboration continues to embody Acre Security’s Mission:
To move security forward, bridge that gap between legacy systems and the intelligent, connected solutions of tomorrow.
Bridge to the Future of Airport Security
Acre Security delivers unified, future-ready solutions that bring the future of security within reach, helping partners like DAA operate safely, seamlessly, and with lasting peace of mind.
“In all the time that Acre has managed access control at Dublin Airport, we’ve never had one major failure of the system in 20 years.”
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