Sky ICT has teamed up with AppMan to elevate e-KYC by upgrading to cutting-edge Liveness Detection technology that detects real faces, supporting identity verification before online transactions. This is combined with OCR technology that accurately reads Thai characters with up to 97.8% precision, ensuring the protection of personal data. The initiative aims to strengthen businesses and expand opportunities in the digital world, keeping pace with the rapid growth of FinTech, while preparing to support over 1 million users of “Bitkub NEXT.”

Mr. Kayon Tantichatiwat, Chief Marketing Officer of SKY ICT PCL., a leader in developing national-level Digital Platform and AI-Empowered Solutions, stated that the rapid advancement of financial technology (FinTech) allows people to conduct transactions online anytime, anywhere. This necessitates businesses to verify customer identities to prevent data fraud. Therefore, the company has collaborated with AppMan Co., Ltd., the market leader in OCR technology, to develop an e-KYC platform that serves as the infrastructure for online identity verification for businesses prioritizing high security and seeking to expand into the digital realm.

Sky ICT has incorporated face recognition technology from a global AI software development partner, featuring advanced Interactive Face Liveness Detection technology that prevents biometric data fraud, such as analyzing and comparing faces against databases or ID card photos. It also prevents identity impersonation using images of others. This technology has been tested for effectiveness by the NIST in the United States, and Sky ICT has tailored its application to fit the context and physical characteristics of Thai people to enhance the accuracy and speed of user identity recognition and comparison.

Mr. Thanapoom Chareonsiri, Chief Executive Officer of AppMan Co., Ltd., the leading OCR technology provider in the market, added that they utilize Optical Character Recognition technology to convert characters appearing in images into digital data, such as information from ID cards and passports. The company continuously enhances accuracy using advanced AI and Machine Learning technologies, achieving a reading accuracy of Thai characters at 97.8%. This strengthens the e-KYC platform developed in collaboration with Sky ICT, enabling precise identity verification for Thai users while complying with the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) of 2019, ensuring personal data security equivalent to that of financial institutions, with international standards CSA-Star Level 2 and ISO/IEC27001 to instill confidence in security for users and business owners.

Sky ICT and AppMan aim to target both public and private sectors requiring user identity verification systems across various industries, including education, e-commerce, telemedicine, and FinTech-related businesses such as finance, insurance, and securities trading, which demand high security to prevent financial crimes. Recently, both companies gained the trust of Bitkub Blockchain Technology Co., Ltd. to develop e-KYC on the digital asset platform, supporting the continuous growth of users.

Mr. Passakorn Pannok, Chief Executive Officer of Bitkub Blockchain Co., Ltd., the developer and provider of the Bitkub Chain blockchain network, revealed that the company prioritizes security and transparency in digital asset transactions, seeking capable partners to develop an e-KYC platform that offers security and convenience for users like Sky ICT and AppMan. This will facilitate the identity verification of users of the “Bitkub NEXT” digital wallet, allowing them to store and transact digital assets on the Bitkub platform more easily and securely. Currently, there are over 1 million users, and this number is expected to double within the year.

Sky ICT PCL is a full-fledged Tech Company focused on developing innovations, providing comprehensive Digital Platform and AI-Empowered Solutions to enhance the quality of life in society through SKY's intelligent technology.

Meanwhile, AppMan is a leader in Intelligent Working Process (IWP) technology, offering various solutions for businesses transitioning into the digital age (Digital Transformation). With expertise in AI and Machine Learning technology, organizations can enhance their capabilities, expand their ecosystem, modernize processes, automate operations, ensure security, and significantly reduce operational costs.