Physical access control API integration with serverless architecture

Secure gym entry with AWS

In early 2024, we partnered with Secure24 to develop a serverless AWS-based API application that bridges the gap between their on-site hardware and Camio's AI video analysis platform.

This system automates secure gym entry by integrating CCTV and access control event data with real-time AI-powered monitoring. Built using Node.js Lambdas and API Gateway, the solution includes a scalable management plane and transforms data en route to Camio for effective AI processing, enabling Secure24 to grow their monitoring service for gyms.

Secure24: Leaders in gym security

Secure24 is a UK-based provider of advanced security solutions tailored to gyms and fitness facilities. They specialise in integrating access control systems with innovative technologies and remote monitoring to deliver seamless, secure, and automated entry experiences.

Secure24's solutions help gyms prevent unauthorised access, reduce revenue loss, and enhance member satisfaction.

Bridging the hardware-AI gap

To grow their business and scale their monitoring service to gyms, Secure24 required a solution that could:

• Transform access control and CCTV data into the required formats for AI analysis by Camio.
• Bridge the communication gap between on-site hardware and Camio's AI platform.
• Provide a centralised management plane to deploy and monitor systems across multiple gym locations.
• Operate cost-effectively while handling real-time, high-volume access data.

Without a robust integration system, unstaffed gyms struggled with issues like tailgating and unauthorised entry, reducing member trust and risking revenue loss.

AWS: Secure, scalable, reliable

In choosing AWS we were able to provide the robust infrastructure needed to support Secure24's scalable and cost-effective solution. By leveraging AWS services, the platform could process real-time data from multiple locations and support dynamic scaling to meet demand. Key advantages included:

• Serverless scalability: AWS Lambda dynamically handles varying access traffic across gyms.
• Cost efficiency: Pay-as-you-go pricing ensures resources are used effectively.
• Seamless system integration: AWS API Gateway and other services streamline communication between on-premises hardware and cloud AI systems via HTTP API's.

Trusted partners in security innovation

Secure24 partnered with us due to our expertise in designing serverless AWS applications and our ability to develop tailored solutions for hardware-to-software integration.

Our focus on scalability, security, and data transformation made us the ideal partner to create a system capable of supporting Secure24's ambitious business growth.

As an AWS-certified team with a reputation for close, collaborative client relationships, we ensure projects are delivered with precision and flexibility.

A serverless AWS solution

We developed a serverless AWS application that acts as a bridge between Secure24's on-site hardware and Camio's AI platform.

The solution also functions as an ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) system, ensuring data from gym access control and CCTV systems is processed and transformed into a format optimised for the AI service ingestion.

Key components of the solution include:

• Amazon API Gateway: Receives HTTP transmissions from the on-premises hardware and facilitates secure, scalable communication between hardware and Camio's AI platform via their API.
• AWS Lambda: Node.js functions process and transform data for real-time analysis by Camio.
• Amazon S3: Provides reliable storage for access logs and processed data.
• Authorisation & security: Handling web traffic and access tokens securely, ensuring only authorised devices can access the system.
• Centralised management plane: Enables Secure24 to deploy, monitor, and manage gym entry systems across multiple locations.

The choice of these serverless technologies means that the system scales dynamically from zero to limitless capacity, with compute processes running for fractions of a second - offering a scalable but almost zero-cost solution.

This architecture ensures seamless integration between hardware and software while delivering accurate, real-time AI insights to gym operators.

Results: Smarter, safer gym operations

The solution has delivered significant benefits to Secure24 and their gym clients:

• Business growth: The technology allows Secure24 to scale their business and provide real-time monitoring to an ever-growing number of customers.
• Enhanced security: Real-time detection of tailgating and unauthorised access strengthens gym security.
• Centralised management: Simplifies deployment and monitoring across multiple gym locations.
• Operational efficiency: Automation and use of AI technologies reduces manual monitoring, allowing staff to focus on member services.
• Cost optimisation: The serverless infrastructure minimises operational costs while scaling effortlessly.

Next steps: Expanding security capabilities

We are continuing to work with Secure24 to expand the platform's capabilities, including enhanced data analytics and integrations with additional premises and devices. Together, we aim to further optimise Secure24's gym monitoring service.

About Si Novi: Experts in secure cloud solutions

We specialise in creating cloud-native applications and serverless solutions that integrate business processes with scalable AWS infrastructure.

By delivering tailored platforms for complex hardware and software integrations, we empower businesses like Secure24 to optimise operations and improve customer experiences.