WALL, N.J., Dec 01, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- BIO-key International, Inc. (BKYI:

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BKYI 0.06, +0.01, +14.6%) , a leader in wireless public safety solutions and finger based biometric identification today announced the release of WEB-key version 3.1. In addition to expanding on its ability to support every major fingerprint reader manufacturer, a key feature of this release is the ability for this advanced biometric authentication solution to be quickly and seamlessly integrated in virtually any application.

BIO-key introduced the WEB-key fingerprint biometric identification solution in 2001, as a web based authentication system. Over the past 7 years through collaboration with BIO-key's diverse customer and partner base, it has evolved into the broadest, most comprehensive identification solution in the industry that is deployed in applications ranging from large scale national ID systems to simple time and attendance solutions.

"WEB-key 3.1 enhances our strong patented security framework with many new features including streamlined configuration and operation, as well as advanced new biometric processing functions for broader back-end server utilization," stated Mira LaCous, VP Technology and Development at BIO-key International.

"BIO-key has an industry-wide reputation of providing flexible and cost effective biometric solutions that deliver superior accuracy. We're excited about this release because now, solution architects, integrators and application developers have the tools to quickly integrate our convenient and secure biometric user identification into practically any application," added Michael DePasquale, BIO-key's Chief Executive Officer.

About BIO-key

BIO-key International, Inc., headquartered in Wall, New Jersey, develops and delivers advanced identification solutions and information services to law enforcement departments, public safety agencies, government and private sector customers. BIO-key's mobile wireless technology provides first responders with critical, reliable, real-time data and images from local, state and national databases. BIO-key's high performance, scalable, cost-effective and easy-to-deploy biometric finger identification technology accurately identifies and authenticates users of wireless and enterprise data to improve security, convenience and privacy and to reduce identity theft. Over 750 police departments in North America use BIO-key solutions, making BIO-key the leading supplier of mobile and wireless solutions for law enforcement. ( http://www.bio-key.com)

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