BIO-key’s depth of experience key to contract award
Wall, N.J. – BIO-key International, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: BKYI), the leader in finger-based biometric identification and wireless public safety solutions, has been awarded a contract to implement its enterprise-class fire records management system, FireRMS at Asbury Park, New Jersey Fire Department. When fully deployed, Asbury Park Fire personnel will benefit from streamlined incident reporting, resulting in enhanced firefighter safety.
“Our decision to choose BIO-key was based on their experience in this industry,” said Fire Chief John J. Murphy. “Their knowledgeable staff includes firefighters who understand what we do and have the technical skills to implement this critical application.” Murphy continues, “We are going through a major reorganization and deploying BIO-key’s FireRMS will allow us to upgrade our processes and make an immediate positive impact.
“We are excited about Asbury Park’s decision to purchase FireRMS to manage all aspects of their operation,” says Anthony Barone, BIO-key’s General Manager for Fire Safety. “Our highly qualified team of system integration and customer support personnel look forward to working with Asbury Park to enable them to receive the maximum benefit from their new records system.”
About BIO-key
BIO-key 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 2,500 police, fire and emergency services departments in North America use BIO-key solutions, making BIO-key the leading supplier of mobile and wireless solutions for public safety worldwide. (http://www.bio-key.com)
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For more information contact:
Julie Garand
508-460-4036
julie.garand@bio-key.com
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