ZKTeco Secures Three Prestigious Awards at PIKOM Digital Excellence Awards 2026

Petaling Jaya, Malaysia – August 6, 2026 – ZKTeco Co., Ltd., a global leader in biometric identification, access control, and intelligent security solutions, is proud to announce that it has been recognized with three prestigious awards in the Corporate Category of the PIKOM Digital Excellence Awards (PDEA) 2026, organized by the National Tech Association of Malaysia (PIKOM).

The awards, held in conjunction with PIKOM’s 40th anniversary celebrations, honour outstanding technological innovation, strategic vision, commercial achievements, and industry leadership across Malaysia’s rapidly evolving digital economy. ZKTeco’s recognition spans three key categories that reflect its core strengths in security technology and intelligent platforms:

• Global Champion – Global Security Leader: Recognizing ZKTeco’s multi-modal biometric hybrid engine, global operational footprint across more than 180 countries and regions, and sustained leadership in the global security industry, including consecutive rankings in the Global Security TOP 50.

• Artificial Intelligence – Biometric Recognition: Acknowledging ZKTeco’s deep learning-based multi-modal biometric fusion algorithms (face, fingerprint, vein), advanced AI liveness detection, and edge-deployed AI capabilities that deliver high-precision, privacy-compliant identity authentication under real-world challenging conditions.

• Software Innovation – Unified Security Management Platform: Honouring ZKBioSecurity, ZKTeco’s all-in-one web-based platform that unifies access control, video surveillance, elevator control, visitor management, and other subsystems into a single, scalable solution supporting both on-premise and cloud-native SaaS deployment models.

“These three awards from PIKOM represent significant validation of ZKTeco’s long-term commitment to technological excellence, responsible innovation, and global delivery of trusted identity and spatial intelligence solutions,” said Raymond So, Marketing Director of ZKTeco. “We are particularly proud that our work in multi-modal biometrics, edge AI, and unified security platforms has been recognized by Malaysia’s national tech association. This recognition reinforces our mission to build intelligent spaces that are safer, more efficient, and more human-centric for customers worldwide.”

Strategic Significance for ZKTeco and the Region

The recognition comes at a pivotal time as enterprises and public institutions across Southeast Asia accelerate digital transformation and strengthen cybersecurity and identity assurance. ZKTeco’s solutions, already widely deployed in Malaysia and neighbouring markets, combine advanced biometric algorithms with practical, scalable platforms that address real operational needs in transportation hubs, campuses, industrial facilities, and government environments.

Key strengths highlighted by the awards include ZKTeco’s deep R&D investment in AI-powered multi-modal biometrics, its ability to deliver both high-security edge devices and unified software platforms, and its proven track record of local support and project execution in the ASEAN region.

About the PIKOM Digital Excellence Awards

Organized by the National Tech Association of Malaysia (PIKOM), the Digital Excellence Awards recognise outstanding achievement and innovation in the technology industry. In 2026, the awards have been expanded to better reflect advancements in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, cloud and data infrastructure, and sector-wide digital transformation, coinciding with PIKOM’s 40th anniversary. Winners are selected through a rigorous, merit-based evaluation process by a professional judging panel.