Suprema, a global leader of AI-based security solutions, has announced the official launch of CLUe, an open cloud integration platform designed to make access control easy and secure.

Suprema CLUe is built on a native cloud architecture, allowing devices to connect directly to the cloud via standard REST APIs. This eliminates the need for on-premise server adoption, significantly simplifying integration and reducing cost. With CLUe, businesses can easily and cost-efficiently adopt Suprema’s advanced AI-powered biometric access control devices, which support a wide range of multi-credential methods, including facial authentication, fingerprint recognition, dynamic/static QR codes, and RFID cards. This ensures high level security and user convenience, allowing users to choose the most convenient and secure method.

According to Hanchul Kim, CEO of Suprema Inc., the decision to develop and launch CLUe was driven by a combination of market demand and recent technological trends.

"Many end-users with existing systems such as HR, ERP, and membership management wanted a simple way to integrate access control into these platforms. There was also significant demand from the market for end-users to use Suprema's biometric devices more easily. While the performance and quality of Suprema's biometric devices are widely recognized, integrating them with existing access control systems required substantial effort," Kim said. "To address these challenges, Suprema developed CLUe, which allows companies to seamlessly integrate Suprema's biometric devices into their existing systems with minimal setup and investment cost."

CLUe is ideal for customers who need access control, visitor management, membership management, and multi-location management. Especially, CLUe stands out with its multi-location management capabilities through a web portal and mobile application. Administrators can effortlessly manage access control for various locations, anytime and anywhere, ensuring convenience and operational efficiency.

CLUe was first showcased in the Korean and Japanese markets in 2023, with successful deployment cases already available in various areas such as fitness centers, screen golf facilities, and shared offices across these regions. Below are some use cases as cited by Kim:

Case 1 : Screen Golf – Facial Authentication

A screen golf facility adopted CLUe for access control, requiring users to use facial authentication for entry. This has enhanced the security of the facility while also increasing user convenience by offering a touchless method;

Case 2 : Fitness Center – Dynamic QR

A leading fitness center adopted CLUe for access control, allowing users to conveniently access the facility using dynamic QR codes. This dynamic QR mobile access authentication method has significantly improved the user experience by providing user-friendly entry;

Case 3 - Shared Facility – Fingerprint Recognition

A shared facility adopted CLUe to streamline access control management and enhance security. Users can now access the place using fingerprint recognition, which has not only improved security of the facility but also made the entry process faster.

Now, CLUe is available to the customers worldwide. Suprema, a globally trusted security solution provider, is certified with CSA STAR Level 2 for cloud security, along with ISO 27001 and ISO 27701, ensuring the highest standards in data protection and cloud security.

"With the launch of CLUe, our first cloud-based platform, we enhance our commitment to delivering integrated total security solutions worldwide," Kim said. "CLUe offers a scalable, secure, and user-friendly access control platform based on cloud technology that will meet the needs of businesses globally.”

Source: asmag.com