AB Circle Japan Drives Educational Digitalization and Zero-Trust Security at EDIX Tokyo 2026 Alongside CEC

TOKYO Japan – May 2026 – AB Circle Japan, a global leader in smart card readers and secure authentication solutions,  has wrapped up its joint exhibition with CEC (Computer Engineering & Consulting, Ltd.) at EDIX (Education Expo) 2026. Held at Tokyo Big Sight, the event provided a premier platform for both companies to demonstrate how cutting-edge security frameworks and IoT hardware create safer, more efficient educational environments.

At the collaborative booth, AB Circle highlighted its industry-leading position in My Number Card and My Number Health Insurance card reader deployments, expanding its focus to address the specific security and safety challenges faced by modern schools, students, and educators.

Key product showcases from AB Circle Japan included:

• School Bus Boarding Management System: A dedicated IoT tracking solution designed to protect children and provide peace of mind to parents by automating real-time boarding and alighting logs.
• CircleONE Touch: The flagship biometric and FIDO2 dual-interface security key, enabling seamless, passwordless two-factor authentication (2FA) for teachers logging into PCs and school networks.
• Smart NFC Tool: A user-friendly software utility designed for quick, hassle-free reading and management of data stored within IC cards.
• J+VISON Robooter: An innovative personal mobility pedestrian scooter, drawing significant interest for its potential to assist students, elderly individuals, and individuals with limited mobility across school campuses and public facilities.

Complementing AB Circle’s hardware ecosystem, joint-exhibitor CEC showcased its comprehensive Zero-Trust Security Pack for Boards of Education. Compliant with Japan’s Ministry of Education guidelines, CEC’s display featured multi-factor authentication, secure pull-printing, identity management, and Security Operations Center (SOC) remote operations designed to significantly reduce the operational burden on institutional IT staff.

"Our joint presence with CEC at EDIX Tokyo 2026 allowed us to demonstrate a truly holistic approach to school digitalization," said Hiroyuki Shimada, General Manager of AB Circle Japan. . "By combining our market-proven IC card technologies and safety solutions with CEC’s robust zero-trust architecture, we are offering academic institutions the precise tools they need to secure their data while enhancing everyday campus safety and accessibility."

Following the enthusiastic reception at the event, AB Circle Japan has opened applications for product evaluations and demo unit loan. The company will continue to work closely with local educational boards and system integrators to deploy these next-generation campus solutions across Japan.