WALL, N.J., Sept. 25, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BIO-key International, Inc. (NASDAQ: BKYI), an innovative provider of biometric authentication and security solutions, today announced that the company will be a sponsor and exhibitor at Microsoft Ignite 2018. As an exhibiting sponsor, BIO-key will showcase its line of Windows Hello-qualified USB fingerprint scanners for Windows Hello and Windows Hello for Business, along with its ID Director for Windows and Microsoft Azure authentication solutions. Microsoft Ignite 2018 will be held September 24th- 28th at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, and BIO-key will be located in BOOTH #1647.
BIO-key’s compact, low-cost USB accessories for Windows Hello – SidePass, SideSwipe, SideTouch and EcoID - enhance any laptop, desktop, or thin-client with the convenience and security of the Windows Hello one-touch biometric sign-in experience, removing the friction associated with traditional authentication methods such as passwords. As enterprises transition to Windows 10, BIO-key scanners enable all users to enjoy the benefits of a password-free, more convenient sign-in through Windows Hello for Business.
BIO-key was Microsoft’s Windows 10 for Business Launch Partner and its USB fingerprint scanners have been tested and qualified by Microsoft to bear the Windows Hello-ready mark. At Ignite 2018, Microsoft will be demonstrating BIO-key’s devices for Windows Hello for Business in the Microsoft Security and Compliance showcase.
BIO-key will also be demonstrating its ID Director for Windows to allow organizations to offer portable biometric multi-factor authentication for retail, healthcare, call center and other roving workforces who share and move among devices.
“Enterprises have embraced BIO-key’s products for Windows 10 and Windows Hello for Business because they make an immediate impact on their operational efficiency, while allowing them to become compliant with growing multi-factor authentication mandates,” stated Jim Sullivan, BIO-key SVP Strategy and Business Development. “We are pleased to work with Microsoft to offer solutions that allow all enterprises to benefit from Windows Hello and provide end users with some relief from password fatigue.”
Margaret Arakawa, General Manager Windows and Devices, Microsoft Corp. said, “Microsoft is pleased about BIO-key’s high-quality biometric Windows Hello security device that works seamlessly with Windows Hello for Business, providing a more personal and secure authentication experience to enterprise users.”
About BIO-key International, Inc. (www.bio-key.com)
BIO-key is revolutionizing authentication with biometric solutions that enable convenient and secure access to information and high-stakes transactions. We offer alternatives to passwords, PINs, tokens, and cards to make it easy for enterprises and consumers to secure their devices as well as information in the cloud. Our premium finger scanning devices offer market-leading quality, performance and price. BIO-key also brings the power and ease of use of biometric technology to its TouchLock line of biometric and Bluetooth enabled padlocks – providing even more ways to BIO-key your world!
BIO-key Safe Harbor Statement
All statements contained in this press release other than statements of historical facts are "forward-looking statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the "Act"). The words "estimate," "project," "intends," "expects," "anticipates," "believes" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are made based on management's beliefs, as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, management pursuant to the "safe-harbor" provisions of the Act. These statements are not guarantees of future performance or events and are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those included within or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, our ability to develop new products and evolve existing ones, customer and market acceptance of biometric solutions generally and our specific offerings, our ability to expand sales within existing customer relationships, our ability to raise additional capital, and our ability to attract and retain key personnel. For a more complete description of these and other risk factors that may affect the future performance of BIO-key International, Inc., see "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 and its other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. The Company undertakes no obligation to disclose any revision to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date made.
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