BIO-key Partners with VaporVM to Expand Reach of its Advanced Identity and Access Management and Biometric Cybersecurity Solutions in Middle East and Africa
BIO-key (NASDAQ: BKYI) announced a strategic partnership with Dubai-headquartered VaporVM on November 12, 2025 to expand distribution of BIO-key’s identity and biometric solutions across the Middle East and Africa. VaporVM will integrate and promote BIO-key’s PortalGuard IAM platform, Passkey:YOU (FIDO2 passwordless), PIN:You, WEB-key biometric engine, identity-bound biometrics, and certified scanners, and provide local deployment, partner enablement, and technical support. The collaboration targets enterprises and public-sector organizations operating on AWS, Azure, and GCP, aiming to combine VaporVM’s regional cloud and managed-services presence with BIO-key’s authentication technology to support secure, compliant digital transformation.
BIO-key (NASDAQ: BKYI) ha annunciato una partnership strategica con VaporVM, con sede a Dubai, il 12 novembre 2025, per espandere la distribuzione delle soluzioni di identità e biometria di BIO-key in Medio Oriente e Africa. VaporVM integrerà e promuoverà la piattaforma IAM PortalGuard di BIO-key, Passkey:YOU (passwordless FIDO2), PIN:You, WEB-key motore biometrico, biometrie legate all'identità e scanner certificati, e fornirà distribuzione locale, abilitazione dei partner e supporto tecnico. La collaborazione è rivolta a aziende ed enti pubblici che operano su AWS, Azure e GCP, con l'obiettivo di combinare la presenza cloud regionale e servizi gestiti di VaporVM con la tecnologia di autenticazione di BIO-key per supportare una trasformazione digitale sicura e conforme.
BIO-key (NASDAQ: BKYI) anunció una asociación estratégica con VaporVM, con sede en Dubái, el 12 de noviembre de 2025, para ampliar la distribución de las soluciones de identidad y biometría de BIO-key en Oriente Medio y África. VaporVM integrará y promoverá la plataforma IAM PortalGuard de BIO-key, Passkey:YOU (FIDO2 sin contraseña), PIN:You, motor biométrico WEB-key, biometrías vinculadas a la identidad y escáneres certificados, y proporcionará implementación local, habilitación de socios y soporte técnico. La colaboración está dirigida a empresas y organizaciones del sector público que operan en AWS, Azure y GCP, con el objetivo de combinar la presencia regional de nube y servicios gestionados de VaporVM con la tecnología de autenticación de BIO-key para apoyar la transformación digital segura y conforme.
BIO-key (NASDAQ: BKYI)는 2025년 11월 12일 두바이 본사 VaporVM와 전략적 파트너십을 발표하여 중동 및 아프리카 전역으로 BIO-key의 신원 및 생체 인식 솔루션 배포를 확대합니다. VaporVM은 BIO-key의 PortalGuard IAM 플랫폼, Passkey:YOU(FIDO2 비밀번호 없는 로그인), PIN:You, WEB-key 생체 엔진, 신원에 바인딩된 생체 인식 및 인증된 스캐너를 통합하고, 현지 배치, 파트너 활성화 및 기술 지원을 제공합니다. 이 협력은 AWS, Azure, 및 GCP에서 작동하는 기업과 공공 부문 조직을 대상으로 VaporVM의 지역 클라우드 및 관리 서비스 존재감을 BIO-key의 인증 기술과 결합하여 안전하고 규정을 준수하는 디지털 트랜스포메이션을 지원하는 것을 목표로 합니다.
BIO-key (NASDAQ: BKYI) a annoncé un partenariat stratégique avec VaporVM, basé à Dubaï, le 12 novembre 2025, afin d’étendre la distribution des solutions d’identité et de biométrie de BIO-key à travers le Moyen-Orient et Afrique. VaporVM intégrera et fera la promotion de la plateforme IAM PortalGuard de BIO-key, Passkey:YOU (passwordless FIDO2), PIN:You, le moteur biométrique WEB-key, les biométries liées à l’identité et des scanners certifiés, et offrira le déploiement local, l’activation des partenaires et le support technique. La collaboration vise les entreprises et les organisations du secteur public opérant sur AWS, Azure et GCP, dans le but de combiner la présence cloud régionale et les services gérés de VaporVM avec la technologie d’authentification de BIO-key afin de soutenir une transformation numérique sécurisée et conforme.
BIO-key (NASDAQ: BKYI) kündigte am 12. November 2025 eine strategische Partnerschaft mit VaporVM mit Sitz in Dubai an, um die Vertriebsaktivitäten von BIO-keys Identitäts- und Biometrie-Lösungen im Nahen Osten und Afrika auszuweiten. VaporVM wird BIO-keys PortalGuard IAM-Plattform, Passkey:YOU (FIDO2 passwortlos), PIN:You, WEB-key Biometrie-Engine, identitätsgebundene Biometrie und zertifizierte Scanner integrieren und fördern sowie lokale Implementierung, Partner-Einbindung und technischen Support bereitstellen. Die Zusammenarbeit richtet sich an Unternehmen und öffentliche Verwaltungen, die auf AWS, Azure und GCP operieren, mit dem Ziel, VaporVMs regionale Cloud- und Managed-Services-Präsenz mit BIO-keys Authentifizierungstechnologie zu koppeln, um sichere und regelkonforme digitale Transformation zu unterstützen.
BIO-key (NASDAQ: BKYI) أعلن عن شراكة استراتيجية مع VaporVM مقرها دبي في 12 نوفمبر 2025 لتوسيع توزيع حلول BIO-key للهوية والبيومتريا عبر الشرق الأوسط وأفريقيا. ستقوم VaporVM بدمج والترويج لمنصة BIO-key PortalGuard IAM، Passkey:YOU (بدون كلمات مرور FIDO2)، PIN:You، محرّك WEB-key الحيوي، والبيومتريات المرتبطة بالهوية، وأجهزة المسح المعتمدة، وتوفير النشر المحلي وتمكين الشركاء والدعم الفني. تستهدف التعاون المؤسسات والجهات العامة التي تعمل على AWS وAzure وGCP، بهدف الجمع بين حضور VaporVM في السحابة الإقليمية والخدمات المدارة مع تقنية المصادقة من BIO-key لدعم التحول الرقمي الآمن والمتوافق.
- Partnership executed on Nov 12, 2025
- Distribution extended across Middle East and Africa
- VaporVM to integrate BIO-key on AWS, Azure, and GCP
- None.
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Partnership expands BIO-key’s regional channel reach via VaporVM for Middle East and Africa; commercial traction will depend on local deployments and vendor approvals.
BIO-key and VaporVM will combine VaporVM’s regional cloud and managed-services presence with BIO-key’s PortalGuard platform and biometric products to sell and deploy IAM and passwordless solutions across AWS, Azure, and GCP in the Middle East and Africa as of
The business mechanism here is channel expansion: VaporVM will integrate, promote, and provide local technical and deployment support for BIO-key’s portfolio, which includes PortalGuard, Passkey:YOU™, PIN:You™, WEB-key, identity-bound biometrics, and certified scanners. The partnership leverages VaporVM’s regional customer base and approved vendor credentials to make BIO-key’s offerings available to enterprises and public-sector organisations in-region.
Key dependencies and risks are executional and contractual: success requires completed technical integration, approved vendor status with target customers, and local deployments and support workflows. Monitorable milestones include first regional deployments, announced customer wins, time-to-deploy metrics, and any listed vendor approvals or integrations with local cloud accounts and SIEM/identity stacks; expect these to emerge within the next 6–12 months.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates and HOLMDEL, N.J., Nov. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BIO-key International, Inc. (NASDAQ: BKYI), a leading provider of Identity and Access Management (IAM) and biometric authentication solutions, has executed a strategic partnership with VaporVM, a global leader in cloud, cybersecurity, and managed services headquartered in Dubai, U.A.E.
This collaboration expands the potential for BIO-key to deliver its robust identity, authentication, and access management solutions to enterprises, public sector organizations, and institutions across the Middle East and Africa. The partnership combines VaporVM’s cloud-native expertise, regional presence and customer base with BIO-key’s award-winning PortalGuard® IAM platform, to deliver secure, seamless, and compliant digital transformation solutions for organizations operating across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
VaporVM will integrate and promote BIO-key’s complete portfolio of IAM and biometric solutions, providing local expertise, technical support, partner enablement, and deployment services across the region. BIO-key technologies offered through VaporVM include:
- PortalGuard – a comprehensive IAM platform supporting MFA, SSO, and centralized access management
- Passkey:YOU™ – a FIDO2-compliant passwordless solution
- PIN:You™ – a secure, tokenless, user-friendly PIN-based authentication method
- WEB-key – a proven biometric engine for strong authentication
- Identity-Bound Biometrics – binding access to the individual, not a device or credential
- Certified biometric scanners including PIV-Pro and EcoID III
“The collaboration combines Vapor VM’s cloud-native expertise with BIO-key’s award-winning IAM platform, PortalGuard, and biometric authentication solutions. Together, they will deliver stronger identity security, simplified access management, and compliance-driven solutions for enterprises operating across AWS, Azure, and GCP. This partnership allows us to strengthen our customers’ defenses against cyber threats while ensuring a secure and seamless digital transformation,” said Fadi Alotaibi, Regional Channel Manager at VaporVM.
“Our VaporVM partnership marks an exciting evolution in our regional strategy that builds on recent regional successes. Together, we’re bringing local expertise and world-class identity security to enterprises across the Middle East and Africa. This partnership extends our commitment to empowering customers with secure, scalable, and compliant digital transformation,” stated Nicholas Prinz, Regional Director of Middle East & Africa, BIO-key International.
“Combining our unique IAM and biometric capabilities with VaporVM’s deep regional expertise and approved vendor credentials should substantially expand our enterprise reach across the Middle East and Africa. Together, we are building a stronger cybersecurity ecosystem rooted in innovation and local collaboration,” added Alex Rocha, Managing Director, BIO-key International (EMEA).
About VAPOR VM (www.vaporvm.com)
VaporVM is a global technology and consulting company specializing in cloud transformation, cybersecurity, data analytics, and managed services. With a strong presence across the Middle East, Europe, and North America, VaporVM helps enterprises accelerate innovation and strengthen resilience through modern, secure, and scalable IT solutions.
About BIO-key International, Inc. (www.BIO-key.com)
BIO-key is revolutionizing authentication and cybersecurity with biometric-centric, multi-factor identity and access management (IAM) software securing access for over forty million users. BIO-key allows customers to choose the right authentication factors for diverse use cases, including phoneless, tokenless, and passwordless biometric options. Its cloud-hosted or on-premise PortalGuard IAM solution provides cost-effective, easy-to-deploy, convenient, and secure access to computers, information, applications, and high-value transactions.
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