BIO-key International, provider of finger-based biometric identification services, has launched BIO-key’s fingerprint ID offering as part of the standard release of IBM Tivoli Access Manager for Enterprise Single Sign-On.
The company said that the new offering will enable users to establish identity to gain access to IBM Tivoli Access Manager for Enterprise Single Sign-On protected applications and networks, reducing costs, strengthening security, enhancing productivity and addressing IT security and compliance requirements.
According to BIO-key, the new fingerprint identity software features fingerprint reader independent platform that provides the ability to interface with fingerprint reader manufacturer including readers integrated into laptops, tablets and keyboards by PC manufacturers.
In addition, IBM development team has integrated BIO-key’s fingerprint ID software. The offering is integrated, easy to deploy and simple to activate with minimal or no changes to the existing IT infrastructure. Activation of the biometric identification feature and integration services are available through the IBM Global Services Group, IBM Tivoli resellers, or directly from BIO-key.
Koh, program director for single sign-on IBM Tivoli software, said: “With the integration of BIO-key’s biometric ID software into IBM Tivoli Access Manager for Enterprise Single Sign-On organisations can immediately leverage fingerprint readers on their existing laptops, tablets and keyboards to provide fast and secure access to their platforms.
“With BIO-key’s fingerprint biometric identity solution, customers can reduce the total cost of ownership while benefiting from a secure and convenient alternative to passwords.”
