Suprema, a global leader in AI-powered access control and security solutions, showcased its latest innovations in AI-powered access control hardware and a clear dual-platform strategy for on premise and cloud access management solutions at Intersec 2026. Suprema is already a leader in the Middle East and these innovations are aimed at accelerating the company’s expansion here and in neighboring regions.

Suprema’s Intersec booth highlighted a new generation of AI-enhanced access control hardware, introducing devices designed to push performance, accuracy, and deployment flexibility at scale.

BioStation 3 Max builds on the success of BioStation 3, Suprema’s fastest-selling biometric terminal to date. Designed for high-security, high-traffic environments, BioStation 3 Max features an enhanced neural processing engine that delivers ultra-fast, highly accurate AI-based facial authentication, even in demanding conditions. With a large touchscreen display and integrated VoIP intercom, BioStation 3 Max is ideal for verification workflows at sensitive entry points such as corporate headquarters, data centers, and sensitive manufacturing facilities.

BioStation 3 Max becomes Suprema’s new flagship facial authentication terminal, replacing FaceStation F2. It also introduces Power over Ethernet (PoE), one of the most frequently requested features from customers in the Middle East, simplifying installation while reducing infrastructure and deployment costs.

XPass Q2 is an intelligent QR reader that also supports a wide range of RFID card types and formats. It was designed to address two primary use cases: First, XPass Q2 accelerates access in high-traffic facilities where visitors authenticate using QR codes, helping reduce congestion at entry points. Second, it enables fast and reliable ticket authentication for venues such as events, stadiums, and public facilities. Built for speed, XPass Q2 performs rapid authentication to minimize bottlenecks, even during peak entry times. Its compact design allows for quick deployment, while its rugged construction ensures reliable operation in demanding, high-traffic environments.

For the first time at Intersec, Suprema previewed two complete access control platforms designed to fully lock the power of its biometric technology. These are planned for official launch in the first half of 2026.

BioStar X delivers a unified, on-premise solution. BioStar Air is a cloud-native platform perfect for distributed sites. Both platforms support the same biometric, RFID, and mobile-ready hardware, allowing customers to choose the deployment model that best fits their operational, regulatory, and IT requirements, without compromise.

BioStar X is Suprema’s unified security platform, combining access control, video surveillance, and extensive integration capabilities within a single system. It is designed to scale from small sites to large while consistently delivering a high-performance user experience when paired with Suprema’s advanced biometric readers. A unified monitoring console provides real-time visibility into access events and video streams through interactive maps, accelerating incident response and improving day-to-day operational efficiency. AI-based enhancements enable advanced video intelligence and automation, with the ability to detect fall incidents, tailgating, and intrusion.

BioStar Air is a fully cloud-native access control platform that connects Suprema’s world-leading biometric technology directly to the cloud. There are no on-prem servers to deploy or maintain, and adding new readers, even at different locations, is as simple as plugging in a network cable. For customers in the Gulf region, BioStar Air stands out in two key ways. It increases trust in cloud-based time and attendance systems by seamlessly connecting them to biometric access control. In addition, BioStar Air includes secure mobile credentials as a standard feature, with no per-user licensing fees, making it easy to scale access without hidden costs.

Suprema also highlighted Q-Vision Pro, a video analytics AI module designed to help prevent financial crime.

“We introduced our latest technologies at Intersec because the Middle East consistently leads the adoption of biometrics, AI, and mobile access,” said Hanchul Kim, CEO of Suprema Inc. “Those trends align directly with Suprema’s strengths, making this region a natural showcase for where access control is heading next.”