Zone24x7 enters 2026 with strong growth - solidifying its position as the AI ​​and automation partner for enterprises.

Zone24x7 has completed 2025 with significant achievements in the technology sector. It has made the year one of the most successful in its 22-year history, winning a total of seven awards in three major leading technology competitions. The awards were given for an Industrial Vending Machine solution that Zone24x7 developed for a client in Australia. The technology that led to this innovation has received accolades at both the national and regional levels. In particular, it has demonstrated the company’s ability to compete internationally by winning the second runner-up award at the Asia Pacific ICT Alliance Awards 2025 (APICTA 2025). These awards are not just a token of appreciation but also demonstrate Zone24x7’s ability to create ready-to-use, practical solutions for organizations that deliver clear business benefits. These wins, which were won by competing with leading technology companies in the Asia-Pacific region, underscore Zone24x7’s expanding global presence and its mission to embed innovation into the everyday operations of its customers.

Zone24x7’s award journey began at the SLASSCOM National Physics Awards 2025, where the company was named the National Winner in the Best Innovative Product for Manufacturing category and the National First Runner-up in the Best Innovative Product (General Category). It also bagged two Provincial Winner awards in the Western Province.

The winning streak continued at the National ICT Awards 2025 [National ICT Awards – NBQSA 2025], where Zone24x7 won the Gold Award in the Manufacturing, Engineering and Construction category and the Special Award for IoT [Internet of Things] Technology of the Year.

“2025 has proven our approach to building technology around real business needs,” said Neschae Fernando, CEO of Zone24x7. “As we move towards 2026, our focus is on improving the productivity, operational transparency and decision-making capabilities of organizations using AI, automation and connected systems.”

Headquartered in the US, Zone24x7 also operates a world-class technology center in Sri Lanka. Serving over 50 large organizations across a variety of industries, the company specializes in integrating AI, IoT and enterprise platforms to solve complex operational challenges at scale.

Zone24x7’s technology portfolio includes Generative AI capabilities that enhance agility, enhance system intelligence and enhance human productivity. It also includes AI-based automation platforms that connect digital and physical data sources, and the Cognitive Vision Analytics Platform that provides instant insights from video and image data. Zone24x7 also offers RFID-based solutions and Warehouse Management Systems.

“Our success lies in integrating hardware, software and AI into complete solutions that seamlessly integrate with existing enterprise systems,” said Vipula Liyanarachchi, General Manager, Zone24x7. “As organizations move towards 2026, we aim to provide seamless ways for them to modernize operations, scale efficiently and extract more value from data.”

The award-winning ‘Industrial Automated Vending Machine’ solution is a great example of Zone24x7’s approach. It combines IoT-based hardware, intelligent software and analytics capabilities to automate inventory management and increase efficiency in manufacturing and industrial environments. It is not just a standalone product, but also demonstrates how Zone24x7 works as a partner to design and deliver solutions tailored to each customer’s operational goals.

With over twenty years of experience, With a strong R&D foundation, Zone24x7 is currently investing heavily in advanced artificial intelligence [AI] automation, intelligent analytics systems, and system-agnostic architectures. As organizations navigate a rapidly changing technological landscape, it is critical to embrace AI responsibly, enhance employee productivity, and create sustainable operations beyond 2026.

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