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HANGZHOU, China, Aug. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As retail leaders including Carrefour, Aldi, and Kroger increasingly adopt electronic shelf labels (ESL) as a core element of their smart retail strategies, the global ESL market is projected to grow by $1.64 billion from 2024 to 2028, with a compound annual growth rate of nearly 15.69%, according to Technavio.
With expanding deployment across stores and sectors, focus has intensified on the reliability, regulatory compliance, and data security of ESL systems. These aspects are becoming critical differentiators among ESL manufacturers.
ZKONG, a major global ESL provider, is addressing its solutions designed for high security and adaptability. The company has also achieved ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 certifications, further validating its capabilities in information security management and quality assurance.
ZKONG operates a 40,000㎡ automated production facility, maintaining full control over R&D and manufacturing to ensure supply chain integrity. On the hardware front, Each ESL is engineered with anti-theft and tamper-resistant features. Removal requires specialized tools, and devices can trigger alarms or flashing alerts if moved beyond designated areas, deterring unauthorized handling.
For data transmission, ZKONG employs a self-developed Bluetooth 5.1 protocol supporting encrypted custom deployments. Each label is equipped with a unique key, and customers can import keys directly into the tag system to prevent internal breaches and strengthen communication security.
The company's cloud platform offers integrated ESL management with emphasis on security, accuracy, and compliance. It enables real-time price updates and customizable templates to adhere to regional retail regulations.
For instance, Australian pharmacy chain Blooms The Chemist, operating under strict compliance requirements including healthcare and pricing rules, utilized ZKONG's ESL and cloud platform for its digital transformation. The platform uses AES-128 encryption for data transmission and storage, batch management, and multi-store synchronization to meet regulatory standards.
"ESLs are an obvious choice for the future," said Stephane Bredenbac, Co-Founder of Blooms The Chemist. "They modernize stores and ensure accuracy—improving the overall customer experience and encouraging repeat visits."
Similarly, Sushi Sushi, a premium sushi chain with 170+ locations in Australia, relied on ZKONG's customizable templates to clearly display allergen information in line with food safety laws. The cloud system centrally manages pricing and promotions across more than 10,000 ESLs.
This emphasis on tailored solutions highlights the growing need for ESL providers to offer flexible compliance support and integration. ZKONG helped AreaPadel.com integrate ESLs with its PrestaShop platform, enabling real-time management of pricing and inventory. Using NFC technology with two-way authentication and end-to-end encryption, the system prevents data leakage and ensures pricing transparency under Spanish regulations.
As intelligent retail evolves, competition in the ESL segment is no longer just about efficiency—it is a balanced race integrating security, service, and adaptability. Choosing the right technology partner is now more crucial than ever.
About ZKONG
ZKONG is a global provider of smart retail and IoT solutions, specializing in Electronic Shelf Labels (ESL), LCD smart displays, and cloud platform systems.
www.zkong.com
CONTACT:
Media Inquiry: media@zkong.com
Business inquiry: sales@zkong.com
HANGZHOU, China, Aug. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As retail leaders including Carrefour, Aldi, and Kroger increasingly adopt electronic shelf labels (ESL) as a core element of their smart retail strategies, the global ESL market is projected to grow by $1.64 billion from 2024 to 2028, with a compound annual growth rate of nearly 15.69%, according to Technavio.
With expanding deployment across stores and sectors, focus has intensified on the reliability, regulatory compliance, and data security of ESL systems. These aspects are becoming critical differentiators among ESL manufacturers.
ZKONG, a major global ESL provider, is addressing its solutions designed for high security and adaptability. The company has also achieved ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 certifications, further validating its capabilities in information security management and quality assurance.
ZKONG operates a 40,000㎡ automated production facility, maintaining full control over R&D and manufacturing to ensure supply chain integrity. On the hardware front, Each ESL is engineered with anti-theft and tamper-resistant features. Removal requires specialized tools, and devices can trigger alarms or flashing alerts if moved beyond designated areas, deterring unauthorized handling.
For data transmission, ZKONG employs a self-developed Bluetooth 5.1 protocol supporting encrypted custom deployments. Each label is equipped with a unique key, and customers can import keys directly into the tag system to prevent internal breaches and strengthen communication security.
The company's cloud platform offers integrated ESL management with emphasis on security, accuracy, and compliance. It enables real-time price updates and customizable templates to adhere to regional retail regulations.
For instance, Australian pharmacy chain Blooms The Chemist, operating under strict compliance requirements including healthcare and pricing rules, utilized ZKONG's ESL and cloud platform for its digital transformation. The platform uses AES-128 encryption for data transmission and storage, batch management, and multi-store synchronization to meet regulatory standards.
"ESLs are an obvious choice for the future," said Stephane Bredenbac, Co-Founder of Blooms The Chemist. "They modernize stores and ensure accuracy—improving the overall customer experience and encouraging repeat visits."
Similarly, Sushi Sushi, a premium sushi chain with 170+ locations in Australia, relied on ZKONG's customizable templates to clearly display allergen information in line with food safety laws. The cloud system centrally manages pricing and promotions across more than 10,000 ESLs.
This emphasis on tailored solutions highlights the growing need for ESL providers to offer flexible compliance support and integration. ZKONG helped AreaPadel.com integrate ESLs with its PrestaShop platform, enabling real-time management of pricing and inventory. Using NFC technology with two-way authentication and end-to-end encryption, the system prevents data leakage and ensures pricing transparency under Spanish regulations.
As intelligent retail evolves, competition in the ESL segment is no longer just about efficiency—it is a balanced race integrating security, service, and adaptability. Choosing the right technology partner is now more crucial than ever.
About ZKONG
ZKONG is a global provider of smart retail and IoT solutions, specializing in Electronic Shelf Labels (ESL), LCD smart displays, and cloud platform systems.
www.zkong.com
CONTACT:
Media Inquiry: media@zkong.com
Business inquiry: sales@zkong.com
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ZKONG Competes in ESL Market with Enhanced Security and Customization as Retail Giants Accelerate Adoption
DALLAS, Dec. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- RKTech announced a strategic investment in Entropy, a fast-growing U.S. IT services firm with a strong presence across seven countries in Latin America and Europe. This marks RKTech's first investment in a U.S. firm since receiving strategic backing from Sumitomo - one of the biggest Japanese conglomerates.
The investment expands RKTech's global delivery capabilities and unlocks direct access to Latin America's deep and growing technology talent market.
Latin America has emerged as a preferred nearshore destination for U.S. businesses due to its strong time zone alignment and cultural proximity, enabling faster and more effective collaboration.
As a result, this partnership advances RKTech's Best Shore Initiative - a hybrid delivery model combining onshore expertise, nearshore agility, and offshore scale. By integrating Entropy's nearshore teams with their offshore operations, RKTech strengthens communication, facilitates continuous delivery cycles, and improves development speed.
This ability to deliver cost efficiency, speed, and scale has become increasingly critical as businesses demand clearer ROI amid AI disruption and tightening H1B constraint.
According to RKTech CEO Tung Bui:
"Expanding into Latin America, following Sumitomo's investment, strengthens RKTech's global delivery model. Combined with our established Centers of Excellence in Asia, this partnership allows us to address time zone gaps and scale effectively for global clients."
Gerardo Rosciano, Co-Founder of Entropy, added:
"Entropy has always focused on delivering not just great engineers, but the right engineers for each client's needs. With RKTech, we can expand coverage across time zones, offer a broader range of pricing and skill sets, and scale our delivery model globally, without compromising quality"
Looking ahead, RKTech is excited to leverage this expanded global delivery model to empower client growth in the U.S. and around the world.
About RKTech:
RKTech, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is a subsidiary of Rikkeisoft, Vietnam's largest private technology company and an affiliated company of Sumitomo Corporation, one of Japan's most respected global conglomerates. Leveraging a 2,000+-strong engineering organization and deep talent networks across Vietnam, Japan, Argentina, and India, RKTech delivers technology solutions across IoT and firmware, AI and data, cloud, and enterprise applications.
About Entropy
Entropy is a Miami-based IT services firm delivering high-quality engineering through top-tier talent across Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Spain, Italia, and Portugal. Its strong delivery discipline and a human-centered approach enable the company to build high-performing teams with rapid onboarding and high retention.
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RKTech Invests in Entropy, Unlocking Access to Two Million LATAM Technology Professionals
