WALL, N.J., Jan. 31, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BIO-key International, Inc. (OTCBB:BKYI.OB), a global leader in fingerprint biometric identification solutions and advanced mobile identification technology, today reported that the company has successfully partnered with Oakwell Engineering Limited, to provide Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta Airport, located in Indonesia, with the countries first biometric immigration gate; developed to streamline passenger security.
With the new implementation of the new biometric gate solution provided by Oakwell and BIO-key, passengers can quickly and securely transition through the immigration process by submitting their electronic passport and offering a fingerprint as authentication. The new electronic system allows electronic passport holders to bypass what is often a lengthy line at the traditional immigration counter.
"This is a step forward. With these auto gates protected by biometric technology, Soekarno-Hatta has made itself an international airport with sophisticated technologies," stated Maryoto Sumadi, spokesperson for the immigration office.
"Since 9/11 airport security has experienced many significant changes. Unfortunately most of the changes have contributed to inefficiencies for the traveler. Long lines in security, multiple ID checkpoints and other new security measures, instituted since 9/11, have all attributed to a less enjoyable experience for passengers, said Mike DePasquale CEO, BIO-key International, Inc. By incorporating BIO-key technology as part of the screening process the airport is seeing immediate improvements in efficiency and equally passengers are appreciating the intelligent use of advanced biometric technology," added DePasquale.
There are over 49,000 airports in the world and over 14,000 in the United States.
About Oakwell Engineering Limited
Oakwell Engineering Limited (www.oakwell.com.sg) founded in 1984, located in Singapore, is an international distributor of engineering products for the oil & gas, petrochemical, chemical, marine and utilities industries.
About BIO-key
BIO-key International, Inc., headquartered in Wall, New Jersey, develops and delivers advanced identification solutions to commercial and government enterprises, integrators, and custom application developers. BIO-key's award winning, high performance, scalable, cost-effective and easy-to-deploy biometric finger identification technology accurately identifies and authenticates users of wireless and enterprise applications. Our solutions are used in local embedded OEM products as well as some of the world's largest identification deployments to improve security, guarantee identity, and help reduce identity theft. BIO-key's technology is offered directly or by market leading partners around the world. (http://www.bio-key.com)
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