The Advancis Open Platform (AOP) transforms WinGuard into an open integration platform. Using standardized APIs, developers can create their own extensions (AOP extensions) and specifically enhance WinGuard with new features, integrations, and automations. This results in solutions that precisely meet a project’s requirements – without requiring changes to the core system.
The benefits
AOP is a development and integration platform for WinGuard that provides developers with comprehensive tools, interfaces, and documentation to create their own extensions. With AOP, functions within WinGuard can be triggered selectively, external systems can be seamlessly integrated, and data can be efficiently exchanged between different systems. In addition, the platform serves as the foundation for developing new applications within the WinGuard ecosystem.
The extensions created in this way are used in projects as so-called AOP extensions. They can be developed by various stakeholders, including system integrators, software and technology partners, and customers with their own development teams, thereby enabling flexible and customized extensions of WinGuard.
Expand openly without modifying the core system
With AOP, WinGuard becomes an extensible platform. Using an open API, developers can create their own extensions – so-called AOP extensions. These extensions make it possible to extend WinGuard in a targeted manner.
WinGuard is an Open Integration Platform reaching far beyond the common scope, offering the possibility for cross-domain integration of the complete security, building and communication technology. In addition, the connection to further systems such as e.g. incident management or ticketing systems can be realized seamlessly.
WinGuard collects all incidents from different security and information systems. The intelligent event visualization enables the user to easily identify situations. Dynamic workflows and SOPs as well as automatic actions support the user in the control center. With individually adapted modules for specific functionalities, workflows or industries, WinGuard meets even very special requirements.
Currently, more than 500 adapter drivers are available to a wide variety of security, building and communication technology systems. Furthermore, the development of new adapters is also possible. Thus, WinGuard is the ideal solution for most diverse project requirements.
AIM (Advanced Identity Manager) is an innovative software platform for consolidated identity management which is being marketed internationally on a project-related basis by Advancis.
Several independent access control systems from different manufacturers can be synchronised easily, securely and across locations using the Advanced Identity Manager. AIM acts as a superordinate “information broker” between the individual access control systems and thus enables cross-system data exchange. With AIM, each employee ideally receives only one access control card (badge) and can use this to pass through all areas that have been activated for him, regardless of which access control system or location he or she has to verify himself against.
AIM enables the continued use of existing access solutions without having to give up the advantages of standardised processes and central data maintenance.
Market launch of the Advancis Open Platform (AOP), the latest developments regarding WinGuard and AIM, and several partner solutions
Langen, August 19, 2026 – Advancis Software & Services GmbH, one of the international market leaders in vendor-neutral risk management, will present its solutions for integrated security, building, and identity management at Security Essen from September 22 to 25, 2026. The focus of the company’s trade show presence will be on the WinGuard and AIM (Advanced Identity Manager) software platforms, as well as the official market launch of the new Advancis Open Platform (AOP).
AIM Simplifies Physical Identity and Access Management
At the Advancis booth in Hall 8, Booth 8A15/8B15, industry professionals will gain comprehensive insights into the latest developments in integrated security and building management. The focus will be on the two core solutions, AIM and WinGuard. With the Advanced Identity Manager (AIM), Advancis presents a powerful platform for Physical Identity & Access Management (PIAM). The solution centralizes the management of identities, access rights, visitors, third-party contractors, and approval processes in a single, unified application. By integrating a wide variety of access control systems, automating workflows, and synchronizing relevant data, AIM enhances transparency, security, and compliance in complex corporate environments.
WinGuard Integrates Security, Buildings, and Processes
Also on presented will be the open integration platform WinGuard, which brings together security, building, and information technology systems from various manufacturers into a single, centralized user interface. By intelligently networking a wide variety of technologies, WinGuard helps control centers detect events more quickly, automate processes, and efficiently manage security-related operations. AOP expands on this approach: project-specific custom solutions, automations, reports, workflows, dashboards, or additional integrations can also be developed and reused by third parties using AOP. This gives Advancis partners the opportunity to expand their service portfolio, differentiate themselves from the competition, and either purchase WinGuard customer requirements from third parties based on AOP or implement them themselves.
AOP Lays the Foundation for an Open Integration Ecosystem
With AOP, Advancis opens up its software to third-party developments without having to make changes to the core system. Standardized APIs enable the development of custom extensions, integrations, automations, and project-specific functions. At Security Essen, Advancis will unveil the AOP Hub for the first time, through which partners, developers, and end customers can access information about existing AOP extensions. In addition, AOP developers can use the AOP Hub to centrally manage the entire lifecycle of their development projects: from the initial idea, through all necessary implementation steps, to distribution and ongoing maintenance. The goal is to build an open integration ecosystem in which partners can implement, market, and deploy their own solutions across projects while retaining control over their intellectual property. “With AOP, we’re creating the conditions that allow partners and customers to develop their own innovations based on WinGuard and, if they wish, market them,” says Advancis CEO Jan Meiswinkel. “AOP provides WinGuard integrators with new opportunities for differentiation and value creation, while end customers can implement their individual requirements more flexibly.”
Live Demonstrations and Partner Solutions in a Realistic Control Center Environment
In addition to its own software solutions, Advancis is once again focusing on close collaboration with partners this year. At the booth, visitors will have the opportunity to learn about integrated application and security concepts from Advancis’ technology partners: Assa Abloy Global Solutions UK Ltd t/a Traka, Commend International GmbH, Dallmeier electronic GmbH & Co. KG, and Poksundo GmbH. In addition, AG Neovo Technology B.V., Erich Keller AG, and VuWall Technology Europe GmbH will present their innovative solutions: a large-scale, state-of-the-art video wall and professional control room consoles create a realistic control room environment and enable practical demonstrations. The 140 m² booth features numerous workstations for individual presentations and technical discussions. Visitors will experience firsthand how state-of-the-art technologies work together seamlessly and the added value offered by a fully integrated security control center – from maximum transparency and efficiency to the highest level of ease of use in daily operations.
Software Solutions for Physical Security
Advancis has been successfully active on the market as an independent software house for 30 years. Today we are one of the international market leaders in the field of vendor-neutral security and building management. Our software solutions are an indispensable part of every building and ensure that all technical systems are conveniently controlled and monitored and that security and efficiency are increased.
Our solutions AIM and WinGuard are used wherever maximum security is indispensable, e.g. in industry, finance and administration, data centers, transport and traffic, logistics, healthcare or in the operation of critical infrastructures.
Integrations and Extensions Using Open APIs
The Advancis Open Platform (AOP) transforms WinGuard into an open integration platform. Using standardized APIs, developers can create their own extensions (AOP extensions) and specifically enhance WinGuard with new features, integrations, and automations. This results in solutions that precisely meet a project’s requirements – without requiring changes to the core system.
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