ZKTECO CO., LTD.
熵基科技
301330
Shenzhen Stock Exchange
Company Profile
1.Technological and R&D Advantages 1.1Mastering the Core Algorithms of Biometrics, Leading in Multimodal Technology in the Industry After years of in-depth development, the company has established a technical system centered around single biometric recognition and multimodal biometric recognition. In the field of single biometric recognition, the company has successfully developed a variety of recognition technologies, including fingerprint, palm vein, palmprint, face, finger vein, and iris recognition. The company not only masters the core algorithms of biometrics but also possesses the industrial incubation ability to deeply integrate technologies with applications in multiple industries, providing strong technical support for fields such as intelligent retail, finance, and security. As of December 31, 2024, the company has accumulatively obtained 963 patents, including 171 invention patents; 739 computer software copyrights, and 84 copyrights of works, demonstrating its strong R&D capabilities. 1.2Ultra-Short Latency Supercomputing Technology Empowers Edge Deployment The company's original ultra-short latency supercomputing technology provides a breakthrough solution for the deployment of biometric recognition on edge and terminal devices, boasting three major advantages: stability, low cost, and security. This technology maximizes the performance of edge devices, offering revolutionary support for the widespread application of biometric recognition. 1.3Deep Dive into Multi-modal BioCV Artificial Intelligence Technology The company is a pioneer in the industry that has advanced from single biometric recognition technology to multimodal BioCV (the integration of biometrics and computer vision) artificial intelligence technology. The application of this technology has been upgraded from simple identity verification ("Who are you?") to multimodal intelligent services ("Who are you and what can I provide for you?"), and it also incorporates the empathetic experience of scene interaction. 1.4Large Model Technology + Edge AI + Smart Space Scenarios Traditional access control management only focuses on the passage control of people and vehicles, being limited to basic operations in the physical space. BioStar focuses on the physical space calculation of people, vehicles, and objects at the access points, with an emphasis on the control of entities. The concept of universal access points proposed by UniAccess takes people, vehicles, and objects into digital space calculation, achieving a certain degree of digital upgrade. Based on the MarsLume AI Platform:AI platform and BioCV TinyML edge AI technology, the company breaks through the boundaries between physical and digital spaces through AI cognitive spatial computing technology. 1.5Large Model Technology + Smart Office Scenarios The Ralvie AI time management agent tool launched by the company, with its efficient work record and data analysis capabilities, the Ralvie agent has become an indispensable intelligent assistant for enterprises. From helping employees optimize their work methods to providing strategic support for managers, Ralvie demonstrates its powerful ability to comprehensively cover business scenarios. 1.6Large Model Technology + Smart Retail Scenarios In the retail field, the company uses computer vision technology to achieve shelf supervision, product recommendation, passenger flow analysis, and support for unmanned stores. Through the research on the BioCV LLM3.0 large model, the company empowers intelligent retail on the edge computing side, supporting intelligent shopping guidance and content generation. 1.7Advantages of the R&D Team and External Cooperation The biometric industry is technology-intensive, and R&D strength is of vital importance. As of December 31, 2024, the company has 1,118 global R&D and engineering technical personnel, and has established R&D centers in Dongguan and Shenzhen, Xiamen, Dalian, and India. 1.8Participating in the Formulation of Industry Standards and Occupying the Commanding Heights The company actively participates in the formulation of 32 national and local industry standards, masters the direction of technological development, makes advance arrangements for product R&D, and ensures a leading position in market competition. 2.Product Portfolio Advantages Our portfolio seamlessly integrates hardware and software products, interconnected through digitalization and intelligent technologies, to deliver diversified smart solutions tailored for cross-industry applications. As market demands become increasingly fragmented, we continuously expand our product matrix to provide end-to-end coverage across all key scenarios: Smart Spaces、Smart Office、Digital Identity Authentication and Smart Commerce. 3.Global marketing service network and the advantages of localized services After years of development, the company has accumulated rich experience in the operation of channel products and possesses a large number of customer resources. It has established a relatively complete global marketing service network system. The sales channels and service network cover major cities in China as well as many countries and regions around the world. At the same time, the company actively lays out online sales channels and established a comprehensive online marketing network on major e-commerce platforms and its self-built mall. By integrating and compementing both in international and domestic market as well as online and offline channels, we have formed a powerful advantage of the marketing service network. As of December 31, 2024, in China, the company has established a total of 28 branches, 14 subsidiaries and 202 service outlets, and has a sales and service system covering the whole country. In Overseas, a total of 49 holding subsidiaries have been established, located in 34 countries and regions around the world, and the product sales cover more than 100 countries and regions. 4.Advantages in Production and Manufacturing 4.1Integrated production process system covering the whole process 4.2Customized and flexible production capacity 4.3Lean production mode 4.4Advantages in automation and informatization 5.Brand Advantages The company is committed to creating a high-quality brand image and has always regarded the brand strategy as a systematic project. After years of in-depth efforts, the company's brand has been highly recognized by customers both at home and abroad, and has won numerous honors both domestically and internationally on many occasions. 6.Advantages of the Management Team and Mechanism The core team of the company has more than 20 years of industry experience, has a relatively profound understanding of the development trends of biometric-related technologies and products, and has a clear understanding of the company's development strategy, product direction, technical route, and marketing strategy. 7.Advantages in Quality Control The company has always firmly regarded quality as the core driving force and has made every effort to build a complete and efficient quality control system.
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1.Company Business Overview As an international innovator, ZKTeco has been dedicated to the fields of smart spaces, smart office, digital identity authentication and smart commerce for long time. We specialize in providing intelligent terminals with object detection, identity recognition and verification capabilities, along with industry-specific application software and platforms. In the rapid advancement of the intelligent era, powered by cutting-edge AI cognitive technology as our core driver, we have officially unveiled our new mission and vision. Accordingly, we have comprehensively upgraded our business framework, establishing four strategic divisions: Smart Spaces, Smart Office, Digital Identity Authentication and Smart Commerce. This important measure marks that the company has officially embarked on a new journey of reshaping its value system. We will continuously deepen our efforts in the intelligent field, be committed to creating greater value for customers, and leading the new development trends of the industry. With the continuous advancement of our technological capabilities and the ongoing expansion of our business boundaries, our new mission embodies ZKTeco's dual pursuit of both technological and humanistic values. AI cognition is not merely a tool—it is the key to empowering spaces with the ability to "think" and "evolve." In the global wave of digitalization, we hope to stimulate efficiency innovation, safeguard security and trust, and contribute to a green future through intelligent spatial experiences. Our goal is to ensure that technology genuinely serves humanity, illuminating the path to a brighter and better world. Furthermore, in response to the growing demand for smart home solutions and aging population needs, the company, by combining its own technological accumulation and marketing service capabilities, actively lays out in the fields of smart homes, smart health care and other areas, and promotes its business to comprehensively move towards the directions of intelligence, scenario-based applications, and globalization. 2.Core Business Overview 2.1Smart Space: Intelligent Upgrade Across the Physical and Digital Realms Powered by AI-powered space computing technology and multi-dimensional sensing capabilities, We break through the boundaries of traditional access control management and achieve full-element perception and intelligent upgrading of people, vehicles, objects and the environment. For diverse scenarios including corporate campuses, office buildings, educational institutions, healthcare facilities and residential communities, we provide solutions including traffic flow optimization, energy management, data insights, and autonomous spatial decision-making. Smart Spaces Business: Core Products & Services:ZKBio Management Software Platform、 Access Control Systems、Channel products、Smart Parking Solutions、Intelligent Security Screening、Public Address & Audio Systems、Intrusion Alarm Systems、Environmental Sensing Solutions、Video Analytics Platforms、Smart Building Spatial Solutions、Smart Apartment Solutions. 2.2Smart Office: Enhancing Efficiency, Elevating Experience Our Smart Office business is committed to making work more efficient and enjoyable. With multi-modal BioCV technology and IoT sensing as its core force, this business segment covers scenarios such as attendance management, visitor reception, meetings and consumption, providing intelligent solutions for time management, security management and operation optimization to corporate and institutional customers. This business segment integrates AI agents and cloud technology to create intelligent time management solutions and a one-stop intelligent office ecosystem. The main products and services of the company's intelligent office business include: ZKTeco IoT Cloud Scenario Ecosystem Platform, ZKTeco Cloud Commerce Digital and Intelligent Marketing Service Platform, Ralvie AI Time Management Agent, etc. 2.3Digital Identity Authentication: Secure, Convenient and Trustworthy Our Digital Identity Authentication business integrates multi-modal BioCV, large AI models and blockchain technology to build a precise, secure and convenient identity verification system, laying a solid foundation of trust for the digital world. By leveraging the uniqueness of biometrics, the deep learning capabilities of large AI models, and the decentralized, tamper-proof nature of blockchain, we ensure both the accuracy of identity verification and the security of data. The main products and services of the company's digital identity authentication business include: multi-modal biometric products, reading device products, trusted digital products and intelligent terminal products for various industries. The software platforms mainly include the One Card Solution Cube Identity Authentication Management System and the Biowhois CTID Platform. In addition, based on the company's original rich portfolio of identity verification products and through in-depth integration with specific segmented scenarios, it has incubated identity verification solutions for three segmented scenarios, namely "Smart Examination, Smart Healthcare, and Smart Campus Enrollment ." 2.4 Smart Commerce: AI-Driven,leading the business transformation Our Smart Commerce division harnesses multi-modal AI to power "AI+Digital Signage" solutions, focusing on the retail and F&B industries to drive digital transformation. We deliver IoT infrastructure, digital solutions and operational services to create a comprehensive, omnichannel, end-to-end boundaryless retail platform. ZKDIGIMAX, as the smart commerce brand of the company, has launched a cutting-edge digital visual marketing solution—ZKDIGIMAX Level 3, specifically tailored for the pan-retail and F&B industries. This solution integrates five core services and six intelligent sensing terminals to build a boundaryless retail ecosystem that spans all scenarios and the entire value chain. The five core services include: Minerva IoT、Computer Vision Analytics Platform、Big Data Analytics Platform、AIGC Content Generation Platform and Advertising Production & Distribution Platform;The six intelligent sensing terminals encompass:Digital Signage、Smart Cameras、Intelligent Edge Gateways、Smart Shopping Carts、Intelligent Robots and Positioning Sensors. ZKDIGIMAX Level 3 leverages scene perception, AI interaction, visual analytics and deep learning technologies to empower smart retail with advanced capabilities. By utilizing cutting-edge Computer vision analytics, it accurately captures multi-scenario data—including consumer traffic flow, preference insights and product displays—and delivers structured outputs. Supported by data lake-powered multi-dimensional business intelligence analytics, the solution further enables enterprises to achieve refined operations and data-driven decision-making. Whether enhancing customer experience or optimizing marketing strategies, this solution provides comprehensive digital coverage, driving the pan-retail and catering industries toward an intelligent, unmanned, and boundaryless future.