BIO-key International (NASDAQ:BKYI), Inc. (NASDAQ: BKYI) is a provider of biometric identity management and multi‐factor authentication solutions designed to secure access to digital resources. The company’s core business revolves around the development, marketing and support of fingerprint recognition hardware and software, as well as cloud‐based and on‐premise identity and access management (IAM) platforms. BIO-key’s suite of products enables organizations to replace or supplement traditional password systems with more secure, user‐friendly biometric authentication methods.
The company’s flagship offerings include biometric readers, software development kits (SDKs) and PortalGuard, a comprehensive IAM solution that integrates single sign‐on, multi‐factor authentication and self‐service credential management. BIO-key’s fingerprint readers are FIPS 201‐compliant and cater to enterprise IT, healthcare, government and financial services customers. Its cloud‐native and on‐premises deployment models provide flexibility, enabling clients to implement biometric security without overhauling existing infrastructure.
Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Farmingdale, New York, BIO-key International has expanded its reach through strategic partnerships and distribution agreements across North America, Europe and the Asia‐Pacific region. Over its history, the company merged with various technology firms to bolster its product portfolio and broaden its addressable market. Its publicly traded status since 2005 has supported ongoing investments in research and development, with a focus on mobile biometric applications and next‐generation authentication techniques.
Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Michael DePasquale IV, BIO-key has pursued growth through innovation and targeted acquisitions. Management emphasizes compliance with industry security standards and the delivery of scalable solutions that reduce password‐related help‐desk costs and strengthen overall cybersecurity posture. As demand for stronger identity verification intensifies, BIO-key continues to position itself as a specialist in frictionless, biometric‐first authentication technologies.
