SUNMI, a global leader in smart commercial devices, has been elevated to a Principal Participating Organization (PPO) within the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC). This milestone appointment, announced at the 2025 PCI SSC Community Meeting in Bangkok, marks SUNMI's strategic evolution from a rigorous implementer of payment security standards to an active contributor in shaping them.

This new role enables SUNMI to directly integrate its extensive practical experience with Android-based smart IoT and payment terminals into the development of global security frameworks, advancing its mission to "secure the future of commerce."

SUNMI has long treated payment security as a core competency, strictly implementing standards like PCI DSS across tens of millions of its intelligent terminals deployed in over 200 countries. Advancements such as optimized Android data encryption, remote patch management systems, and simplified "one-click compliance" tools for small merchants have established SUNMI as a pioneer in standards implementation.

As a PPO, SUNMI will now collaborate with other industry leaders like Amazon, Apple, and Qualcomm in the standards-setting process. The company will contribute real-world, "terminal-side" insights—covering Android security optimizations, IoT device authentication, and multi-scenario payment adaptations—ensuring new standards are practical and address the diverse needs across the payment value chain.