Smart Teknoloji A.Ş.

What Smart Teknoloji A.Ş. does

Smart Teknoloji A.Ş. is a privately held Turkish systems integrator and technology distributor founded in 2014 and headquartered in Ümraniye, İstanbul, within Boğaziçi University Teknopark (BUDOTEK). The company designs, supplies, installs, and maintains biometric identification, passport verification, and automated border control systems for Turkish government agencies, airports, banks, and large enterprises. Its proprietary product line comprises Smart eGate (automated border control gates integrating passport readers, fingerprint scanners, and 3D face recognition with liveness detection), Smart ePass (boarding pass validation gates at airport land-to-airside separation points), a Biometric Control System for access and identity management, and FlameSentinel video analytics for early fire detection. The company also distributes hardware and software from international vendors including Thales, Gemalto, Desko, Dermalog, Dormakaba, Augentic, Aratek, Mapi Kart, Tansa, Assa Abloy, and Came Özak across the Turkish market.

The business operates a dual revenue model. Turn-key project revenue is generated through bespoke integration contracts with named anchor customers such as TAV (Aeroports de Paris), İstanbul International Airport (IGA), Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, the General Directorate of Security (EGM), the General Directorate of Civil Registration and Nationality (NVİ), the Ministry of Interior Directorate General of Migration, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and large corporates including Ülker, Arçelik, and DFDS. A second stream is product distribution, where Smart Teknoloji earns hardware and software distribution margins on Thales passport and fingerprint readers, Desko Penta Scanners, and other international brands. Integration, installation, and ongoing maintenance services provide recurring post-deployment support. With 9 employees, no disclosed revenue, no external funding rounds, and a single-country geographic footprint, the company is a lean specialist operating within Turkey's security-critical public-sector procurement market rather than a scaled platform vendor.

Name

Smart Teknoloji A.Ş.

Legal name

Smart Teknoloji A.Ş.

Website

https://smartteknoloji.com.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Smart Teknoloji A.Ş. is a Turkish systems integrator founded in 2014 that designs, supplies, and maintains biometric identification and automated border control systems for Turkish government agencies, airports, banks, and large enterprises, combining proprietary products with distribution of international security technology brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Biometric Security Systems

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Smart Lock Software Platforms & Mobile Apps (Access Control SaaS) (HSAHAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Traffic Management & Intelligent Transportation Systems (Signals, TMCs, Congestion) (BPAIALAC), Smart Cities & Urban Innovation Programs (Digital Planning, Civic Tech for Cities) (BPAIANAJ)

Keywords

• Biometric identification systems
• Border control solutions
• Passport reader technology
• Access control systems
• Fingerprint scanning technology

Headquarters

HQ city

İstanbul

HQ country

Türkiye

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Turn-key Project Solutions: Custom technology integration projects for enterprise clients including government institutions, airports, and banks. Projects encompass design, supply, installation, and maintenance of biometric systems, passport readers, and automated border control solutions.
2. Product Distribution: Distribution of international and national technology products including Thales, Gemalto, Desko, Dermalog, and other brands throughout Turkey. Revenue generated through product sales and distribution margins.
3. Integration and Maintenance Services: Ongoing technical support, integration services, and maintenance contracts for deployed systems, providing recurring service revenue.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Smart Teknoloji A.Ş. is a Turkish technology company that delivers turn-key biometric and border control projects, including the design, supply, integration, installation, and maintenance of automated border control gates, boarding pass validation systems, biometric access control systems, and video analytics solutions. The company develops its own proprietary products (Smart eGate, Smart ePass, Biometric Control System, FlameSentinel video analytics) and distributes international technology brands (Thales, Desko, Dermalog, Dormakaba, Augentic, Aratek) across Turkey for government institutions, airports, banks, and large enterprises.

Product overview

Smart Teknoloji A.Ş. is a technology company providing turn-key solutions and developing tailor-made projects for enterprise clients (government institutions, airports, banks) since 2014. The company's product portfolio consists of proprietary border control and security systems (Smart eGate, Smart ePass, Biometric Control System, Video Analytics System) combined with distribution of third-party biometric and document reader products (Thales, Desko, Thales Cogent). The proprietary Smart eGate and Smart ePass systems provide automated border control and boarding pass validation for airports, while the Biometric Control System handles access control with facial recognition. The Video Analytics System offers fire detection via FlameSentinel software. These are complemented by distributed products including Thales passport readers and Desko/Multifinger scanners for document and biometric data capture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Smart eGate: Automated Border Control System that facilitates and achieves the business and operational goals of the Border Control process at airports. Performs all mandatory functions for passport verification with regards to required authenticity, validity and security.
• Smart ePass

Products and services

• Smart eGate Automated Border Control System Proprietary automated border control gate that performs authentication, validity, and security checks of passports with integrated biometric capture devices (passport reader, fingerprint scanner, face recognition camera), passenger display, presence sensors, and sliding glass doors. Designed for airport border control processes.
• Smart ePass Boarding Pass Validation System Proprietary automated boarding pass validation gate with embedded PC, controller cards, barcode/MRZ reader, and optional biometric capture. Verifies flight tickets at land-to-airside separation points to securely transition passengers to airside areas.
• Biometric Control System Proprietary access and border control system with 3D face recognition algorithm achieving 99% accuracy in under 1 second. Includes liveness detection to block spoofing attacks, 1-1 and 1-N verification, GDPR compliance, 8MP face recognition camera, and RFID/QR/Barcode access methods.
• FlameSentinel Video Analytics System Proprietary intelligent fire detection software that visually recognizes smoke and flames through IP cameras, providing early fire detection at the source without requiring direct contact with heat or smoke. Used for facility protection across enterprise sites.
• Thales Full Page Passport and Document Reader Distributed product line of Thales passport and document readers including models AT10K, CR100M, AT9000, QS2000, and CR5400. Supports MRZ, NFC, and chip reading with UV and IR imaging for document authentication.
• Desko Penta Scanner Distributed Desko full page scanner for ID cards and passports, available in Penta Scanner and Penta Scanner 4X models with fast data and image capture, OCR technology, authentication capabilities, and modular design.
• Thales Cogent Fingerprint Scanner Distributed FBI IAFIS IQS Appendix F (FAP60) and Mobile ID Appendix F certified multifinger scanners including CS500f and DactyScan84c models with patented LFD liveness detection, MultiScan SDK, and flat/rolled fingerprint acquisition capabilities.
• Integration, Installation, and Maintenance Services Turn-key project services covering design, supply, integration, installation, and ongoing maintenance of biometric systems, passport readers, and automated border control solutions for enterprise clients including government institutions, airports, and banks.

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability8 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• ThalescoreTechnology or IntegrationThales is a major international technology company providing passport readers, document readers, and security solutions. Smart Teknoloji distributes Thales products in Turkey including AT10K, CR100M, AT9000, QS2000, and CR5400 passport and document readers, as well as Cogent fingerprint scanners.
• GemaltocoreTechnology or IntegrationGemalto (now part of Thales) is an international digital security company. Smart Teknoloji distributes Gemalto technology products in Turkey for identity and security applications.
• DeskocoreTechnology or IntegrationDesko is a German company specializing in document scanners and passport readers. Smart Teknoloji distributes Desko Penta Scanner and Penta Scanner 4X products in Turkey, featuring full page scanning, authentication, and OCR capabilities.
• DermalogmajorTechnology or IntegrationDermalog Identification Systems provides biometric identification solutions. Smart Teknoloji distributes Dermalog products in the Turkish market.
• DormakabamajorTechnology or IntegrationDormakaba is a global leader in door and access security solutions. Smart Teknoloji distributes Dormakaba access control and security products in Turkey.
• AugenticmajorTechnology or IntegrationAugentic provides document authentication and identity verification solutions. Smart Teknoloji distributes Augentic products in Turkey.
• AratekmajorTechnology or IntegrationAratek is a biometric and security technology company. Smart Teknoloji distributes Aratek biometric products in Turkey.
• Mapi KartmajorTechnology or IntegrationMapi Kart provides card and identification solutions. Smart Teknoloji distributes Mapi Kart products in Turkey.
• TansamajorTechnology or IntegrationTansa provides document processing and payment solutions. Smart Teknoloji distributes Tansa products in Turkey.
• Assa AbloymajorTechnology or IntegrationAssa Abloy is a global leader in door opening solutions and access control. Smart Teknoloji distributes Assa Abloy products in Turkey.
• Came ÖzakmajorTechnology or IntegrationCame Özak provides automated access and security systems. Smart Teknoloji distributes Came Özak products in Turkey.
• TAV (Aeroports de Paris)coreOthersTAV operates airports internationally including in Turkey. They are referenced as a major customer using Smart Teknoloji's border control and passport systems at TAV-operated airports.
• Boğaziçi University Teknopark (BUDOTEK)minorOthersSmart Teknoloji's offices are located within Boğaziçi University Teknopark (BUDOTEK), providing access to university research facilities and technology ecosystem.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• dormakaba: Global access control and door security company; both a distributed product partner of Smart Teknoloji and an adjacent competitor in enterprise physical security deployments.
• Thales: Both a key distribution partner of Smart Teknoloji and a global competitor in airport security, passport readers, and border management; represents the principal whose technology the integrator wraps.
• IDEMIA: Global leader in biometric identity, secure documents, and border management; operates at much larger scale than Smart Teknoloji but addresses the same airport and government security buyers.
• SITA: Global airport IT and border management solutions provider serving airlines, airports, and governments; competes for the same automated border control and passenger processing budgets.
• NEC Corporation (Biometric Solutions): Global provider of biometric identification and airport eGate solutions; competes for national-scale border and identity programs that Smart Teknoloji targets at smaller scale.

Direct peers

• secunet: German provider of border control and secure identity solutions including airport eGates; competes for European and adjacent regional border modernization programs.
• Vision-Box: Portuguese specialist in automated border control eGates and biometric travel processing; competes head-to-head with Smart Teknoloji's Smart eGate product in airport tenders.
• Dermalog: German biometric identification systems provider; both a Turkish distribution partner of Smart Teknoloji and a direct competitor in biometric border control and civil registration.
• Regula: Manufacturer of document readers and biometric verification devices comparable to the Thales and Desko products Smart Teknoloji distributes; directly competitive in identity verification hardware.

Emerging players

• Cognitec: Face recognition algorithm provider whose technology underpins many biometric access and border systems; competes at the algorithm layer behind Smart Teknoloji's Biometric Control System.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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