Biokey International Inc (BKYI)

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Biometric Authentication Leader BIO-key Launches Fingerprint Readers on Amazon, Expanding Its Enterprise Sales Outreach
SideSwipe & EcoID USB Fingerprint Readers Operate Natively on Windows Hello
Marketwired BIO-key International, Inc.

WALL, NJ--(Marketwired - May 16, 2016) - BIO-key International, Inc. (OTCQB: BKYI), an innovative provider of biometric software and hardware solutions for stronger user authentication, today announced the availability of its affordable and compact SideSwipe and EcoID USB fingerprint readers on Amazon.com. The readers, initially available in a three-pack configuration for $119.97, are targeted to enterprise customers. The arrangement with Amazon allows for volume fulfillment of BIO-key products, in a streamlined, cost effective manner via a leading ecommerce retailer.

Visit the Amazon product page: http://www.amazon.com/BIO-key-HW-3000TRI3-SideSwipe/dp/B01EZ3FYOO?ie=UTF8&redirect=true

SideSwipe and EcoID are natively supported within the Microsoft Windows Hello biometric sign-in platform, as well as Microsoft Passport, allowing customers to sign in to web-hosted and local applications with a touch of their finger.

Microsoft Hello, which delivers on the promise of effortless authentication, is one of the most significant and popular enhancements in Windows 10. However, the majority of upgrading users do not have biometric readers that enable the user-friendly Hello experience. BIO-key fingerprint scanners provide high quality and attractively priced hardware to enable the Hello and Passport functionality.

"Interest in our 'plug and play' compact fingerprint readers has been remarkable. We're receiving inquiries across a broad spectrum of enterprise customers, which include small to midsize organizations along with Fortune 500 companies," said Mike DePasquale, Chairman & CEO. "Regardless of the organization's size, today's enterprise customers recognize the need to increase the security of their IT assets. Addressing this fundamental need, Microsoft has opened the door for Windows 10 customers to leverage biometric authentication with the introduction of Windows Hello, and to date over 300 million copies of Windows 10 are already in use. BIO-key is committed to helping accelerate the growth of the emerging biometric marketplace. Partnering with Amazon allows us to address growing enterprise interest while also positioning us to serve the consumer market as it evolves."

Learn More about Integrating BIO-key Hardware and Software with Microsoft Identity Solutions
BIO-key is working to educate the enterprise market about the native support of biometric sign-in within Windows Hello, Passport and Active Directory. The company has published a variety of content on its website to explain and illustrate BIO-key hardware and software integration with the Microsoft Identity solutions used by nearly all enterprises and consumers around the world. This information can be accessed by visiting http://bio-key.com/products/windows-10-hello-active-directory.

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