BIZcomfort Introduces Akerun at Locations Nationwide, Accelerating Further Expansion Through Integration of Akerun and Core Systems

株式会社Photosynth (Minato-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director Kodai Kawase, hereinafter Photosynth) announced that its "Akerun Access Control System" (hereinafter Akerun) has been adopted by WOOC Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director Hirohisa Shimizu, hereinafter WOOC) as a solution for improving facility operation efficiency and further accelerating location expansion at "BIZcomfort," a coworking space/rental office chain operated nationwide by WOOC. By introducing Akerun at almost all BIZcomfort locations nationwide, WOOC has established a safe and secure coworking space/rental office environment through enhanced security. Furthermore, through API integration between Akerun and its core system for member management, WOOC has significantly reduced operational man-hours and developed an operational structure capable of handling the expansion of locations and members. BIZcomfort, which introduced Akerun at locations nationwide (©️WOOC) Background and Effects of Akerun Introduction WOOC operates "BIZcomfort," a coworking space/rental office, throughout Japan with the concept of "more freedom and comfort in one's own time." Currently, it operates over 190 locations, including partner locations*, and plans to further accelerate the expansion of locations across Japan in the future. With the rapid business expansion of BIZcomfort, WOOC faced challenges with its previously used access control system and core system for member management. * Including partner locations and newly opening locations [Challenges Before Akerun Introduction] Increased operational man-hours for managing security cards With the rapid expansion of locations and members, the conventional access control system required significant man-hours for tasks such as issuing and reissuing security cards used by users and staff for entry/exit, as well as mailing them, leading to increased operational and management costs. Scalability and external integration of the core system for member management As WOOC considered migrating to a new core system to accommodate the rapidly expanding member base, it sought to integrate the new system with an access control system and introduce an access control solution capable of supporting further expansion of locations and members in the future. WOOC introduced Akerun as an access control solution that can integrate with the newly adopted core system for member management and cope with further expansion of locations and members. BIZcomfort, operated by WOOC, has achieved the following benefits by introducing Akerun. [Effects of Akerun Introduction] Significant improvement in operational efficiency for multi-location BIZcomfort In addition to reducing the man-hours previously spent on issuing, reissuing, and mailing security cards, and resolving many unexpected issues associated with security card operations, the system now allows for instant completion of tasks from member registration to granting unlocking permissions to the Akerun app, and managing member unlocking permissions, significantly reducing the operational burden associated with location expansion. Elimination of restrictions on member numbers Akerun's app unlocking feature has no upper limit on the number of users, thereby resolving the restriction on member numbers that was a challenge with the previous system and establishing a foundation capable of supporting further expansion of locations and members in the future. Access to BIZcomfort with just a smartphone always carried Users no longer need to carry conventional security cards and can access all locations seamlessly with just their smartphone, resolving entry/exit troubles caused by lost or forgotten security cards and realizing a comfortable user environment. Photosynth will continue to strengthen the development and proposal of space management solutions centered on Akerun to realize more efficient operations for all facilities. It will also promote functional enhancements and expansion of integrated services to meet various needs, such as building safe, secure, and efficient space environments and reducing facility operation costs. [About BIZcomfort] In recent years, work styles have diversified, and more people are choosing work styles that leverage their unique skills and strengths, such as freelancers, side hustlers, and startups. Furthermore, companies are also tending to introduce telework using shared offices as part of work style reforms, and to establish satellite offices where parents and caregivers can work near their homes. Thus, work styles and attitudes are undergoing major changes. Against this backdrop, our company operates the shared office "BIZcomfort" under the concept of "more freedom and comfort in one's own time." We are actively expanding nationwide, primarily in Kanto and Kansai regions. [About WOOC] Trade name: WOOC Co., Ltd. Representative: Hirohisa Shimizu, Representative Director Head Office: Higashi, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo