With data centres expanding rapidly across the UK and globally, security challenges are becoming more complex. dormakaba’s layered portfolio, spanning everything from perimeter turnstiles to intelligent rack locks, is designed to close gaps, support compliance, and scale seamlessly from retrofit projects to hyperscale campuses.

Why cyber-physical convergence matters

As data centres grow to meet AI and cloud demand, security silos between IT, cyber, and physical systems create real risk. White spaces (server rooms) and grey spaces (power and cooling areas) require very different access rights, and attackers often exploit the gaps between them. At the same time, cyber incidents can disrupt physical systems like doors and HVAC, compounding the impact.

The answer is unified, role-based access control with full visibility. Technicians get precise, rack-level access where needed. Maintenance teams can work safely in grey spaces without exposing critical IT assets. And operators gain centralised monitoring, audit trails, and resilience across the entire site.

What dormakaba will be showcasing

At Data Centre World, dormakaba will present a fully integrated approach to data centre security, including:

·         Electromechanical IT rack locks with RFID and IP readers for cabinet-level control, ideal for colocation environments and compliance-driven operations

·         Perimeter security solutions such as full-height turnstiles, optical barriers, mantraps, and automatic sliding doors that enable secure, staff-free entry

·         Heavy-duty door systems with ED 250 operators and door closers, engineered for blast- and fire-rated data centre doors

·         Safe Route Systems that ensure controlled, compliant evacuation with panic hardware and secure egress during emergencies

·         Orthos electronically monitored security interlocks that provide high-security access to sensitive zones, with configurable resistance classes, biometric verification, weight detection, and contact mat technology to prevent tailgating and unauthorised entry, including modular PIL-M02 variants for controlled, one-way passage where required

All solutions connect to centralised platforms that log and monitor events, supporting requirements such as NIS2, GDPR, and ISO 27001. The result is six layers of defence, from street to rack, with no blind spots.

Designed around real operator challenges

dormakaba’s solutions are built to solve the issues operators face every day: preventing tailgating and insider threats in 24/7 facilities, simplifying audits with immutable access logs, speeding up emergency response through system integration, and scaling securely as AI-driven demand grows. Intuitive design, wide lanes, and clear user feedback improve the day-to-day experience for staff without compromising security.

Visit dormakaba at Data Centre World London

Stop by the dormakaba booth to see live demonstrations of rack locks, mantraps, and perimeter solutions, and speak with experts about securing UK data centre and AI infrastructure.

Join us March 4–5, 2026, at Stand G115, ExCeL London, and see how to future-proof your data centre security.