Suprema, a global leader of AI-based security solutions, was named the Winner in the Access Control category at the a&s Adria Awards 2025. The ceremony was held during the 10th Adria Security Summit which brought together over 2,000 industry professionals and 111 exhibitors from around the world on October 8–9 in Skopje, North Macedonia.

Recognizing transformative innovation across video surveillance, access control, intrusion detection, fire protection, cybersecurity, IoT, ICT, automation, and smart technologies, the a&s Adria Awards serve as the definitive benchmark for business impact, innovation, and leadership in Eastern Europe and the Balkans region’s security market. Winning this prestigious award represents a pivotal milestone for Suprema, expanding its influence across Eastern Europe and the Balkans regions, reaffirming its market leadership, and opening new avenues for collaboration and growth within the region’s dynamic security landscape.

Suprema was recognized for the innovation of BioStar Air, the world’s first cloud-native access control platform supporting facial authentication. Unlike conventional systems where biometrics are added as an optional feature, BioStar Air was designed from the ground up with biometric authentication at its core. It also enables fast and secure authentication by processing credential data directly at the device edge. Based on a fully cloud-native architecture, BioStar Air enables installation and operation without any on-premise infrastructure. This dramatically simplifies IT complexity and significantly reduces deployment costs. Through a unified web and mobile-based dashboard, administrators can centrally manage multiple global sites anytime, anywhere, maximizing operational efficiency across multi-site environments. In addition, BioStar Air supports a wide range of credential options, including facial authentication, fingerprint recognition, mobile access, QR codes, RFID, and PINs, providing both convenience and enhanced security. These innovative technologies and operational efficiencies minimize IT infrastructure overhead, making BioStar Air the next-generation access control solution optimized for modern office environments and complex multi-site operations.

“This award is a meaningful recognition of our team’s unwavering dedication to innovation and excellence,” said Hanchul Kim, CEO of Suprema Inc. “Being recognized at such a prestigious event underscores Suprema’s transformative potential to strengthen our presence in Eastern Europe and the Balkans regions. This achievement reinforces our commitment to leading the region with secure, scalable solutions that empower organizations to thrive.”