Written by the MMS Infrastructure Team Specialists in cloud-managed Kantech hattrix deployments and dealer enablement across Canada. My Managed Security is Canada’s 2025 MSP Door Champion of the Year, supporting commercial, multi-site, and enterprise access control dealers nationally.
At My Managed Security, we listen to our dealer network. As more MSDs pursue enterprise contracts, institutional clients, and multi-site commercial opportunities, we kept hearing the same question during the sales process: what does your infrastructure compliance story look like?
In 2026, we’re excited to answer that with something concrete.
MMS is launching a new SOC 2-certified data center environment, purpose-built to meet the compliance and operational requirements our dealers are encountering at the enterprise level. No action is required from our existing dealer network. This is a new addition to our infrastructure, and existing deployments continue operating as expected.
What SOC 2 Certification Means for Access Control Hosting
SOC 2 is a third-party audit framework that evaluates a service organization’s controls around five trust principles: security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy. Undergoing a SOC 2 audit means an independent firm has reviewed our operational controls and confirmed they meet the standard. It’s not self-reported.
For a Kantech hattrix dealer, this matters practically. When a commercial, enterprise, or institutional prospect asks whether their access control data is handled securely, a SOC 2-certified environment is a verifiable, defensible answer. It removes a procurement objection before it’s raised.
It’s worth noting that SOC 2 certification is not a Kantech hattrix platform requirement. MMS pursued this certification because our dealers asked for it. As the MMS dealer network grows into regulated industries, enterprise procurement, and compliance-sensitive environments, having a SOC 2-certified hosting option is a genuine competitive advantage for the dealers we support.
What the New Environment Supports
This new environment is designed to support dealers whose clients operate in regulated or enterprise verticals. Specifically, it addresses:
Independently audited security controls A third-party reviewed and confirmed operational controls across security, availability, and confidentiality. Documented and available for dealer and client reference when procurement teams ask.
Scalable onboarding for enterprise and multi-site projects Larger commercial opportunities like multi-building campuses, institutional deployments, and enterprise accounts require infrastructure partners who can speak to compliance at the RFP level. This environment positions MMS dealers to compete for that work.
A compliance narrative dealers can use When a prospect asks about your hosting infrastructure, you’ll have a specific, verifiable answer. That’s the commercial value of this investment.
Expected launch: 2026. Existing dealer deployments continue operating normally. No action required.
Why Canadian Infrastructure Matters
Many organizations operating in Canada face specific requirements around where their operational and access control data is hosted. Industries including education, healthcare, government, and commercial enterprise increasingly include data residency provisions in their procurement and compliance frameworks.
MMS infrastructure, both existing and the new SOC 2-certified environment launching in 2026, is hosted entirely within Canada. Dealers can confidently address Canadian data residency requirements when pitching to clients in regulated or compliance-sensitive verticals.
For a dealer pursuing an institutional contract, a municipal deployment, or a multi-site corporate account, the ability to confirm Canadian hosting is often a qualifying requirement, not just a preference.
Infrastructure Built for Long-Term Dealer Growth
The physical security industry is shifting. Industry analysts project that more than 50% of all access control deployments will be cloud-based by 2027. The dealers building cloud-managed recurring revenue businesses now, on platforms with serious infrastructure behind them, are the ones positioned to compete for the next generation of commercial contracts.
MMS continues to invest in that infrastructure, not because Kantech requires it, but because our dealers do. The SOC 2-certified environment launching in 2026 is part of that ongoing commitment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this affect my existing MMS deployment?
No. Existing dealer deployments continue operating normally. The new SOC 2-certified environment is an addition to MMS’s infrastructure. No action is required from current MSDs.
Is SOC 2 certification required for Kantech hattrix?
No. SOC 2 is not a Kantech platform requirement. MMS pursued this certification because dealers operating in enterprise and institutional verticals asked for it. It’s an advancement driven by dealer demand, not a platform baseline.
What does SOC 2 mean for access control hosting?
SOC 2 is an independent audit that validates operational controls around security, availability, and confidentiality. For access control hosting, it means the environment managing your clients’ door controller data has been independently reviewed against a recognized security standard.
Will client data remain in Canada?
Yes. Both MMS environments are hosted within Canada. Client data doesn’t leave Canadian infrastructure.
When will the new environment be available?
The SOC 2-certified environment is expected to launch in 2026. MMS will notify the dealer network directly as the timeline is confirmed.
Does this change dealer pricing or agreements?
No. This is an infrastructure investment. Dealer pricing and agreements are not affected.
Ready to Build Your Recurring Revenue on Infrastructure That Grows With You?
If you’re a Kantech security integrator currently running on-premise installations, or using hattrix through another provider, we’re happy to have a direct conversation about what the MMS platform delivers.
Book a free 30-minute consult with our team. We’ll walk you through our infrastructure, our dealer pricing, and what your current install base could look like as recurring monthly revenue.
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My Managed Security (MMS) is Canada’s 2025 MSP Door Champion of the Year and a leading Kantech hattrix Managed Service Provider, supporting security integrators nationally. MMS dealers operate as Managed Service Dealers (MSDs), delivering cloud-managed access control services to commercial, multi-site, and enterprise clients across Canada.