Highlights 

  • BIO-key partners with VaporVM to deliver IAM and biometric solutions in the Middle East and Africa. 
  • PortalGuard IAM platform integrated with cloud services including AWS, Azure, and GCP. 
  • VaporVM to provide local deployment, technical support, and partner enablement for enterprises. 

BIO-key International, Inc. (NASDAQ:BKYI), a provider of identity and access management and biometric authentication solutions, has formed a strategic partnership with VaporVM, a cloud, cybersecurity, and managed services provider based in Dubai, U.A.E. The collaboration is aimed at extending BIO-key’s IAM and biometric solutions to enterprises, public sector organizations, and institutions throughout the Middle East and Africa. 

The partnership leverages VaporVM’s regional presence, customer network, and cloud expertise, alongside BIO-key’s PortalGuard® IAM platform, to enable secure and compliant digital transformation across cloud environments including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform. 

BIO-key Solutions and Offerings 

Under the partnership, VaporVM will deploy and promote BIO-key’s full portfolio of IAM and biometric solutions, providing technical support, partner enablement, and local deployment across the MEA region. Key offerings include: 

  • PortalGuard®– IAM platform with MFA, SSO, and centralized access management. 
  • Passkey:YOU™– FIDO2-compliant passwordless authentication solution. 
  • PIN:You™– tokenless, PIN-based authentication. 
  • WEB-key– biometric engine for secure authentication. 
  • Identity-Bound Biometrics– access tied to individuals rather than devices or credentials. 
  • Certified biometric scanners such asPIV-ProandEcoID III. 

Management Statements 

Fadi Alotaibi, Regional Channel Manager at VaporVM, said: “The collaboration combines VaporVM’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.” 

Nicholas Prinz, Regional Director MEA, BIO-key International, added: “Our VaporVM partnership marks an evolution in our regional strategy that builds on recent successes. Together, we’re bringing local expertise and identity security to enterprises across the Middle East and Africa, empowering secure, scalable, and compliant digital transformation.” 

About BIO-key International and VaporVM 

BIO-key secures access for over 40 mn users globally through IAM and biometric authentication, with cloud-hosted or on-premises deployment options. VaporVM provides cloud transformation, cybersecurity, and managed services across MEA, Europe, and North America, delivering secure and scalable IT solutions to enterprises.