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BIO-key Announces New Fingerprint Scanner Hardware Additions to Support Secure and Convenient Biometric Authentication
BIO-key extends leadership with comprehensive hardware options and fully integrated IAM platform WALL, N.J., April 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BIO-key
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[{"type":"text","content":"BIO-key extends leadership with comprehensive hardware options and fully integrated IAM platform\nWALL, N.J., April 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BIO-key International, Inc. (NASDAQ: BKYI), an innovative provider of identity and access management (IAM) solutions powered by biometrics, today announced the immediate availability of several new additions to its lineup of fingerprint scanners to meet the growing demand from enterprises and government for new form factors and USB connection options. First, BIO-key introduced Pocket10™, its FBI FAP50, NIMC- and STQC-certified fingerprint scanner, which captures ten print enrollments in a compact, pocket-sized form factor, allowing highly mobile enrollment capability suitable for national IDs, background check submissions, and law enforcement use. Second, BIO-key unveiled USB-C versions of its popular SidePass® and SideSwipe® fingerprint scanners. With this next generation of affordable hardware options for its customers, BIO-key continues its leadership in developing hardware to support the most secure and convenient authentication method - biometrics. Photos accompanying this announcement are available at: https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/3e05e6b3-f0da-4eb0-b4e5-618ab5d331a4https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/88769c7e-2fd7-4cf9-af35-be39e789a754https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/499fc15b-0268-419e-9310-49bbaca351cc BIO-key’s entire line of single-finger USB fingerprint scanners are all tested and qualified as Windows Hello accessories, allowing enterprises to deliver Windows Hello biometric experiences to users who lack a fingerprint scanner for secure access. Where higher levels of assurance are required, BIO-key’s award-winning PortalGuard® Identity-as-a-Service (IDaaS) platform, offers Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Single Sign On (SSO), and Self-Service Password Reset, which incorporates BIO-key’s server-secured biometric management for maximum flexibility and assurance when authenticating users. Additionally, BIO-key’s software is scanner independent, allowing customers to mix and match any of over 40 supported fingerprint scanners to deliver a secure biometric experience. With this unmatched combination of platform and hardware options, BIO-key customers and partners have access to flexible, cost-effective, and secure solut...