HITEC International

What HITEC International does

HITEC International Corp is a Philippine-based value-added distributor and systems integrator founded in 1997, headquartered in San Juan, Metro Manila. The company distributes and integrates security, identification, and workforce-management technologies from more than 14 international brand partners — including Suprema (biometrics), SALTO Systems (wireless electronic locks), Gallagher (enterprise access control), LILIN (AI surveillance), ENKOA (energy management), Gantner (electronic lockers), DDS (Amadeus 8 access software), Chainway (RFID hardware), SPiD (smart parking), and Xeeder (hotel locks). HITEC combines these third-party technologies with its own proprietary platforms — chiefly the CheK HRMS suite comprising TimeCheK (time and attendance), IDenCheK (HRIS), and PayCheK (payroll) — to deliver integrated access control, biometric verification, video surveillance, energy management, HR management, smart parking, and RFID asset-tracking deployments.

The business operates through a channel-partner distribution model supplemented by direct enterprise sales and a Metro Manila showroom. Revenue is generated across three streams: hardware sales of sourced security and identification devices, software licenses and subscriptions (including the PayCheK cloud payroll product and ACaaS hosted on AWS and Azure), and professional services for system design, installation, configuration, and ongoing technical support. Pricing is project-specific and quote-based rather than publicly disclosed, with multi-year contracts typical. The company targets five verticals — hospitality, corporate and enterprise, education, government, and healthcare — and increasingly manufacturing and logistics via RFID asset tracking. Marketing is primarily content-driven (a regular blog, news section), supplemented by active trade-show participation (Hotel & Foodservice Suppliers Show, Suprema events, HoSkar Night Bangkok, NoVacancy Asia) and partner co-marketing with Suprema, SALTO, and LILIN.

HITEC is privately held with no disclosed revenue, funding, or institutional ownership. Leadership is anchored by founder and managing director Rudy Guillen. The company competes in the Philippine security-integration market primarily on its multi-brand distribution position established over 27 years, localized HR-compliance software, and its ability to orchestrate cross-vendor integrations under a single deployment model.

Name

HITEC International

Legal name

HITEC International Corp

Website

https://hitec.com.ph

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

HITEC International is a Philippine-founded (1997) value-added distributor and integrator of security, identification, biometric, and HR-management technologies from 14+ global brand partners, serving hospitality, corporate, government, education, and healthcare enterprises with integrated access-control, surveillance, and workforce-management deployments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Makati

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of physical security hardware including biometric readers, access control panels, smart locks, RFID tags and readers, IP cameras, smart parking controllers, and electronic locker systems sourced from technology brand partners (Suprema, SALTO, LILIN, Gallagher, Gantner, Chainway, ENKOA, Xeeder, SPiD, DDS, ELID). These are one-time capital purchases installed at customer facilities.
2. Software Licenses and Subscriptions: Revenue from software platforms including PayCheK payroll system, CheK HRMS suite modules, ENKOA energy management software, LILIN video management, DDS Amadeus 8 access control software, and SALTO SPACE/KS cloud platforms. Software may be sold as one-time licenses or recurring subscription (cloud/SaaS) models.
3. Professional Services and Integration: System design, installation, configuration, and ongoing technical support services for integrated security and HR management deployments across customer sites in the Philippines.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

HITEC International distributes and integrates globally sourced electronic identification and security technologies (biometric access, smart locks, IP surveillance, RFID, parking, energy management) into unified deployments for Philippine enterprises. Beyond its distribution and integration services, HITEC develops the proprietary CheK HRMS suite (TimeCheK time and attendance, IDenCheK HRIS, and PayCheK payroll) localized for Philippine compliance, and offers cloud-based Access Control as a Service (ACaaS) hosted on AWS and Azure.

Product overview

HITEC International is a technology solutions provider offering integrated security, access control, HR management, and asset tracking systems. The product portfolio centers on the CheK HRMS platform (comprising TimeCheK, IDenCheK, and PayCheK modules) alongside biometric access solutions (Suprema BioStation 3, facial recognition), electronic access control (SALTO, Gallagher, DDS Amadeus 8), smart locks (Xeeder, XDR), energy management (ENKOA), AI surveillance (LILIN), smart parking (SPiD), and RFID asset tracking (AseTraK). Products are available as standalone solutions or integrated systems through on-premise or cloud-based (ACaaS) deployment models.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PayCheK: Cloud-based payroll system designed for Philippine businesses, part of the CheK HRMS suite.
• TimeCheK
• IDenCheK
• CheK HRMS
• SPiD

Products and services

• Integrated Security Solutions End-to-end integrated security deployment combining access control, biometric verification, video surveillance, and alarm monitoring under a single managed interface for Philippine enterprises.
• Suprema Biometric Solutions Distribution and integration of Suprema biometric access control hardware and software for fingerprint, facial recognition, and mobile credential authentication across Philippine enterprises.
• BioStation 3 Advanced biometric access terminal with AI-optimized facial recognition, supporting multiple contactless authentication methods including fingerprint, facial recognition, and mobile credentials. ISO/IEC 27001 privacy certified.
• SALTO Electronic Access Control Wireless smart lock systems and access management platform (SALTO XS4, AElement Fusion, SALTO KS Cloud, SALTO Space) for hospitality and commercial access control.
• Gallagher Security Access Control Enterprise-grade security access control platform providing site management, alarm monitoring, and integrated security for Philippine enterprises.
• DDS Amadeus 8 Next-generation security software integrating access control, alarm monitoring, and video supervision with facial recognition, Windows Active Directory integration, and multi-site management. ISO 9001, ISO 14001, CE, and RoHS certified manufacturer.
• Xeeder Hotel Locks NFC-based smart door lock systems for hotels with RFID technology, touch PIN input, and fingerprint access. ISO 9001:2000 certified manufacturer, deployed in over 50 countries.
• XDR Smart Locks Keyless smart locks with biometric access, mobile app control, and real-time activity tracking for residential and commercial properties.
• Gantner Smart Electronic Lockers RFID and networked electronic locker systems with cashless payment integration for fitness, leisure, education, healthcare, and corporate environments.
• ENKOA Energy Management Energy saving systems with iSwitch sensors, thermostats, door/window sensors, and iView software for automated HVAC and lighting optimization in unoccupied hospitality and commercial rooms.
• LILIN AI Surveillance AI-powered ONVIF-compliant IP cameras and video management with edge computing, face recognition, license plate recognition, electronic fencing, and pedestrian flow detection.
• SPiD Smart Parking Automated parking management with license plate recognition, flexible rate settings, slot group management, and video advertising integration for facility parking operations.
• CheK HRMS Comprehensive HR management suite integrating TimeCheK (time and attendance), IDenCheK (HRIS), and PayCheK (payroll) modules for unified Philippine workforce management tailored to local labor law compliance.
• PayCheK Payroll Automated cloud-based payroll system with single-click processing, SSS/PhilHealth/Pag-IBIG compliance, BIR form generation, and real-time integration with TimeCheK and IDenCheK.
• AseTraK RFID Asset Tracking RFID-based asset tracking system with Chainway readers, tags, and AseTraK software for real-time inventory and equipment visibility across facilities.
• iKLAS Keys Management System Web-based intelligent key storage and tracking system using RFID cabinet technology with real-time key usage monitoring and centralized web management for institutions and corporations.
• ELID CTAS Restroom Access Contactless QR code-based restroom access control system with standalone operation, customizable settings, and customer satisfaction features for commercial businesses and public facilities.
• Access Control as a Service (ACaaS) Cloud-based access control subscription service with on-site hardware and hosted software on AWS and Azure for remote monitoring and centralized multi-site management.
• Smart Turnstile Gates Automated pedestrian access turnstile gates integrated with access control systems for high-traffic entry points in commercial and government facilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% accuracy in attendance data with biometric verification
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

AI capability10 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, key and supporting.

• SupremacoreTechnology or IntegrationSuprema Inc. is a global leader in biometric access control and fingerprint/facial recognition technology. HITEC serves as a key distribution and integration partner for Suprema products in the Philippines, including BioStation 3, FaceStation F2, BioEntry W3, and the BioStar 2 platform. The partnership includes joint events (Suprema SGPP 2025, SPD 2026), mobile access and facial recognition technology priority initiatives, and Suprema Mobile Access solutions replacing plastic RFID cards.
• SALTO SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationSALTO Systems is a global pioneer in wireless smart lock technology since 2001. HITEC is the official distributor of SALTO solutions in the Philippines, offering AElement Fusion, XS4 One/Mini, Neoxx G4 Padlock, SALTO KS Cloud, and SALTO Space On-Premise platforms. Joint activities include co-hosting HoSkar Night Bangkok 2026, participation in HoSkar Philippines and NoVacancy Asia 2026. SALTO's Security & Trust Program and WECOSYSTEM integration with Gantner products are featured.
• Gallagher SecuritycoreTechnology or IntegrationGallagher is a globally recognized security access control platform. HITEC distributes and integrates Gallagher access control software and hardware throughout the Philippine market as a key security solutions partner.
• LILINcoreTechnology or IntegrationLILIN is a pioneer in ONVIF-compliant AIoT cameras with over 40 years of experience in video transmission and analytics. HITEC distributes LILIN AI surveillance cameras, including Z7 Series IP cameras, V1 Series with Dual Light, IMU shockproof, and ToF application cameras. Solutions include license plate recognition, face recognition, electronic fencing, and pedestrian flow detection.
• ENKOA SystemcoreTechnology or IntegrationENKOA System S.L. is a Spanish engineering company specializing in energy-saving systems, access control, ILOCK electronic locks, and people/car counting systems. HITEC distributes ENKOA products in the Philippines, including the iSwitch Energy Saver Multibox, motion sensors, door/window sensors, thermostats, and iView software. The system uses the same access card for room entry, enabling multi-application convenience.
• GantnerkeyTechnology or IntegrationGantner is an Austrian technology company (founded 1982) specializing in contactless RFID/NFC solutions for access control, time and attendance, electronic locker systems, and cashless payment. Now part of the SALTO WECOSYSTEM, Gantner products distributed by HITEC include GAT ECO.Lock, GAT NET.Lock electronic lockers, and eLoxx Suite software. Target industries: fitness, leisure, education, healthcare, and corporate environments.
• DDS (Digital Data Security)keyTechnology or IntegrationDDS is a leading global manufacturer of access control and alarm monitoring systems with over 30 years of manufacturing excellence, serving banks, hospitals, high-tech facilities, government, airports, stadiums, and prisons in over 40 countries. HITEC distributes DDS Amadeus 8 software and hardware. DDS is ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified with CE approval. Amadeus 8 integrates with Suprema FaceStation F2, FaceLite, BioEntry P2/W2, and BioLite N2 for facial recognition support.
• Chainway (Shenzhen Chainway Information Technology)keyTechnology or IntegrationChainway is a leading Chinese IoT company specializing in RFID and barcode technology products and solutions. HITEC distributes Chainway hardware including the C61 and C66 rugged mobile computers, AseTraK RFID readers, and RFID tags. Chainway maintains an Impinj Gold Partner status and serves over 4,000 clients globally across 100+ countries.
• SPiD (Smart Parking Technologies)keyTechnology or IntegrationSPiD specializes in smart parking solutions featuring license plate recognition (LPR), flexible rate settings, slot group management, and video advertisement integration on barriers. The software integrates with multi-company security systems, enabling comprehensive facility management through a single platform.
• ELID Technology Intl. Inc.supportingTechnology or IntegrationELID is a trusted manufacturer of security access control and integrated security systems since 1989, with continuous in-house R&D. Products distributed by HITEC include ELID's Customer Toilet Access System (CTAS), which uses QR code technology for contactless restroom access control for commercial businesses.
• Automatic SystemssupportingTechnology or IntegrationAutomatic Systems (founded 1969) is a world leader in pedestrian, vehicle, and passenger access automation with nearly 50 years of experience. Part of the Bolloré group, it operates 5 manufacturing plants (Belgium, France, Canada) and serves 90 million daily users across 25 countries through its public transportation products. Distributed by HITEC for automated entrance control solutions in the Philippines.
• CardinsupportingTechnology or IntegrationCardin (founded 1974) is an Italian access automation and control manufacturer and part of the Riello Elettronica Group (23 companies, 9 production plants globally). Cardin leads the automation division offering solutions for closing, safety, and security systems. All Cardin products are designed and manufactured in Italy.
• XeedercoreTechnology or IntegrationXeeder is a world leader in smart door lock systems and one of the first companies to supply NFC-integrated hotel door lock systems. ISO 9001:2000 certified. HITEC is the trusted Philippine supplier of Xeeder lock systems. Products include RFID hotel locks with touch PIN input and fingerprint access, network, Internet, and Bluetooth locks used in hotels, apartments, schools, and government departments in over 50 countries.
• Micro IDsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMicro ID (founded 2000) is based in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia, specializing in affordable access control and time attendance systems. Their motto 'We Make Access Control, Time Attendance affordable, without compromising on performance' aligns with providing cost-efficient solutions for Malaysian and regional markets.
• Omni-IDsupportingTechnology or IntegrationOmni-ID is a leading provider of industrial RFID tags. HITEC distributes Omni-ID passive tags including the Exo ruggedized range (sledgehammer-proof), FiT high-temperature range (up to 235°C/455°F for paint shops and manufacturing), and IQ low-profile printable on-metal labels for IT asset tracking in data centers and offices.
• XperixsupportingTechnology or IntegrationXperix manufactures the RealPass-N document reader, a compact high-precision device for passports, IDs, visas, and barcodes with multi-light imaging and RFID capture. Ideal for hotel check-ins, immigration counters, e-gates, and travel kiosks.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Convergint Technologies: Convergint is a global security, fire, and life safety systems integrator with strong Asia-Pacific presence. Like HITEC, it integrates multi-brand physical security solutions (access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection) for enterprise customers, making it a direct comparable for security systems integration services.
• Securitas Technology (formerly STANLEY Security): Securitas Technology designs, installs, and services electronic security solutions including access control, video surveillance, and intrusion detection for commercial clients globally. Its integrated security systems integrator model closely parallels HITEC's bundled multi-vendor security delivery approach.

Broad incumbents

• ASSA ABLOY: ASSA ABLOY is a global leader in access solutions, including electronic locks, access control, and identity management through brands like HID. It operates broadly in the same security and access control space as HITEC, with overlapping capabilities in smart locks (SALTO competes within this portfolio).
• HID Global: HID Global is a major provider of access control, identity management, and RFID solutions, part of ASSA ABLOY. Its broad physical access control and credential portfolio overlaps with HITEC's biometric, RFID, and access control offerings.
• Genetec: Genetec provides unified security software including access control, video management (Security Center), and ALPR, competing at the platform/integration layer where HITEC's DDS Amadeus 8 and LILIN VMS offerings operate.
• Johnson Controls (Tyco Security Products): Johnson Controls offers integrated building security including access control (Software House, Kantech), video (American Dynamics), and intrusion products, competing broadly with HITEC's multi-brand enterprise security stack for large corporate accounts in the Philippines and across Asia.
• Axis Communications: Axis Communications is a global leader in network video surveillance and access control (via Axis Network Door Controllers), overlapping with HITEC's LILIN AI surveillance and broader access control deployment business across enterprise customers.
• IDEMIA: IDEMIA provides biometric, identity, and security solutions, including fingerprint and facial recognition technology used in access control and border management. It competes in the same biometric and access control category as HITEC's Suprema-integrated solutions.

Emerging players

• ZKTeco: ZKTeco manufactures biometric (fingerprint, facial) and RFID access control and time-attendance products, directly overlapping with HITEC's Suprema biometric and TimeCheK offerings. ZKTeco has its own distribution and direct presence across Southeast Asia, making it both a partner-product alternative and a competing vendor.

Others

• Salto Systems: Salto Systems is a HITEC partner/principal vendor for electronic access control, but it is also a globally operating peer in the wireless smart lock category. Their SALTO KS cloud and SALTO Space platforms overlap conceptually with HITEC's cloud-based ACaaS and SALTO-distributed access control business.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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