BIO-key and Progreso Networks & Security Partner to Expand Identity and Access Management Solutions in Southeast Asia

SINGAPORE and WALL, N.J., Dec. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BIO-key International, Inc. (NASDAQ: BKYI) an innovative provider of Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Identity-Bound Biometric (IBB) solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with Singapore-based Progreso Networks & Security Pte. Ltd. to provide IAM solutions to customers across Southeast Asia.

BIO-key’s solutions include BIO-key PortalGuard^�, a unified IAM platform offering more flexible options for Multi-factor Authentication (MFA), Single Sign-on (SSO), and Self-service Password Reset (SSPR) than any other access management solution. PortalGuard is the only IAM platform offering Identity-Bound Biometric authentication, utilizing unique, centralized biometric identity to verify the person completing a transaction. This means that trust can be established that the person is the correct person, versus only validating their device, password, or token. PortalGuard also consolidates multiple point solutions under centralized security policies so customers can take a holistic approach to their access management strategy. 

Progreso is a Value-Added Distributor and professional services provider for cybersecurity and network solutions in public key infrastructure (PKI) and endpoint security, with particular expertise in identity management, data protection, key management systems, hardware security modules and certificates. Through its robust SI partner network, Progreso has gained a strong foothold in the government sector, protecting critical infrastructures from cyber threats.

“We are very excited to seal this partnership with BIO-key and to offer their award-wining IAM platform and cutting-edge solutions,” said Victor Tang, Managing Director, Progreso. “BIO-key has a proven track record of successful IAM project delivery to enterprises in the American and European markets, and we wish to duplicate their successes in Singapore and Southeast Asia.”

“As organizations of all sizes contend with cybersecurity, risk and privacy challenges, it is critical that we bring the solutions enterprises need to all corners of the globe,” said Alex Rocha, Managing Director – EMEA, BIO-key. “Our partnership with Progreso is an essential step in delivering identity solutions to customers in Southeast Asia. With a massive shortage of cybersecurity professionals across Asia-Pacific, BIO-key’s easy to implement IAM solutions and Progreso’s network of system integrators are sure to be a winning combination.”

To learn more about Progreso please visit Progreso’s website. For information on BIO-key and their PortalGuard and Identity-Bound Biometric solutions please visit BIO-key’s website.

About BIO-key International, Inc. (www.BIO-key.com)
BIO-key has over two decades of expertise in providing authentication technology for thousands of organizations and millions of users and is revolutionizing authentication with biometric-centric, multi-factor identity and access management (IAM) solutions, including its PortalGuard IAM solution, that provides convenient and secure access to devices, information, applications, and high-value transactions. BIO-key’s patented software and hardware solutions, with industry-leading biometric capabilities, enable large-scale on-premises and cloud-based Identity-as-a-Service (IDaaS) solutions, as well as customized enterprise solutions.

About Progreso Networks & Security Pte. Ltd. (www.progreso.com.sg)
Progreso is a Value-Added Distributor (VAD) for cyber security and network solutions offering professional services and solutions in public key infrastructure (PKI) and endpoint security. Progreso adds value to our system integrators (SI) partners by providing strong expertise in pre-sales and post-sales support for all our products and solutions. Areas of expertise for Progreso include hardware security modules (HSM), key management systems (KMS), data encryption/ tokenization, identity access management (IAM) and data loss prevention (DLP). Through strong partnership with our SI partners, Progreso has gained a strong foothold in the Government sector, where we are committed to protect the nation’s most critical infrastructures from cyber threats.

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