CloudGate UNO Ranks #1 in Mid-Sized Single Sign-On Category of 'IT Trend First-Half Ranking 2026'

International System Research Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Nakano-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Mendes Raul) announced that its corporate cloud authentication service, "CloudGate UNO," has secured the top position in the "Mid-Sized Single Sign-On" category of the "IT Trend First-Half Ranking 2026," hosted by the IT product comparison and document request website "IT Trend."

About the "IT Trend First-Half Ranking 2026"

The "IT Trend First-Half Ranking 2026" showcases the most frequently requested products on IT Trend during the first half of 2026. It highlights the most supported IT products across various categories.

※ Ranking results are based on the number of document requests made between January 1 and May 31, 2026.

"IT Trend First-Half Ranking 2026 – Mid-Sized Single Sign-On Category"

Key Features of the Award-Winning Service "CloudGate UNO"

"CloudGate UNO," ranked #1 in the mid-sized single sign-on category, is a cloud authentication service featuring three primary strengths:

Enhanced Convenience via Single Sign-On Supporting SAML 2.0, OpenID Connect, and form-based authentication, CloudGate UNO enables seamless SSO integration with diverse cloud services. Users gain smooth access to multiple services after a single login, significantly improving operational efficiency.

Robust Security via Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Offers advanced authentication methods such as passwordless login using passkeys, biometric authentication, and device certificate-based endpoint identification. Effectively prevents unauthorized access like impersonation attacks within administrator-defined secure environments.

Granular Access Control Allows flexible rule configurations combining multiple conditions such as IP address restrictions, time-of-day access limits, and permitted devices. Supports building zero-trust environments aligned with organizational policies, ensuring secure cloud usage.

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◆ About CloudGate UNO

CloudGate UNO is an identity management platform that balances security and usability through flexible access controls and robust authentication. Its zero-trust-ready single sign-on protects corporate information assets from cyber threats. Enhanced security is achieved via FIDO2 (*1)-based passwordless authentication and biometric authentication through smartphone apps (zero-trust MFA). With an operational uptime exceeding 99.99%, CloudGate UNO delivers reliable, uninterrupted service, earning customer trust as a mission-critical identity platform.

On the IT product review platform "ITreview," CloudGate UNO was recognized for outstanding customer satisfaction and product awareness, receiving the "Leader" award in three categories—Single Sign-On (SSO), Identity Management, and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)—at the "ITreview Grid Award 2026 Summer."

(*1) FIDO2 (Web Authentication) is a technical specification comprising W3C’s Web Authentication specification (WebAuthn) and the FIDO Alliance’s Client-to-Authenticator Protocol (CTAP). It enables secure online service logins via web browsers using biometrics. FIDO2 authentication replaces passwords with passkeys, enabling passwordless login.

CloudGate UNO Product Website: https://www.cloudgate.jp/

◆ About International System Research Co., Ltd.

Established in Tokyo in 1993, International System Research (ISR) began developing web systems during the early days of the internet. The company has consistently delivered timely solutions, including product development, system integration, and consulting services. ISR has now consolidated its core business around CloudGate. Since launching the service in 2008, it has accumulated over 15 years of operational experience and currently serves approximately 1,400 contracts (as of June 2026).

Corporate Website: https://www.isr.co.jp/

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