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Bio‑Key International Inc. Secures New Middle‑East Government Contract
Bio‑Key International Inc. (NASDAQ: BKYI) announced that it has obtained a new contract with a Middle‑East government institution. The agreement involves the deployment of Bio‑Key’s portal‑based identity and access management (IAM) platform, a password‑less authentication engine, a biometric engine, and enterprise fingerprint scanners. A local integration firm will handle on‑site deployment and ongoing support. The project replaces legacy login methods with biometric technology, aiming to improve security and operational efficiency for the agency’s workforce.
The contract follows Bio‑Key’s recent award with a government security agency and signals the company’s expanding presence in the Gulf region’s digital‑identity and zero‑trust security markets.
Recent Market Performance (Last 24 Hours)
| Symbol | Change | Current Price | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| BKYI | ‑8.70 % | $2.10 | $4.30 M |
| AQMS | +6.34 % | $1.51 | $5.20 M |
| APUS | ‑4.69 % | $3.25 | $5.20 M |
| GXAI | ‑1.15 % | $0.43 | $4.80 M |
| AMIX | ‑1.53 % | $2.57 | $5.10 M |
| AUID | +1.29 % | $0.31 | $5.10 M |
The data above reflects trading activity up to 12:04 PM Central Europe time on Thursday, 22 May 2026.
Bio‑Key Financial Snapshot
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current share price | $2.10 |
| Shares outstanding | 2,000,000 |
| Market capitalization | $4.30 M |
| Volume traded in last 24 h | $317,500 |
| 52‑week high | $19.70 (27 Oct 2025) |
| 52‑week low | $1.55 (12 Oct 2026) |
| 200‑day simple moving average | $4.67 |
Since the end of the previous month, BKYI’s price has declined by 11.76 %.
Company Overview
Bio‑Key International Inc. is a U.S.‑based software company focused on biometric finger‑identification technology. Its solutions prevent false identities through alias checks and hardware independence. The company serves original equipment manufacturers, value‑added resellers, integrators, and application providers. Bio‑Key’s website is www.bio-key.com , and it is listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange. The firm went public on 14 February 1997.
