BIO-key International, Inc. (NASDAQ:BKYI), a global leader in Identity and Access Management (IAM) and biometric authentication solutions, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Cloud Distribution Co., a prominent Value-Added Distributor (VAD) headquartered in Saudi Arabia, with operations across the Middle East. Cloud Distribution joins BIO-key's Channel Alliance Partner (CAP) program to deliver BIO-key's full suite of IAM and biometric authentication solutions to enterprises and public institutions in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and across the region. This partnership strengthens BIO-key's local capabilities while enabling Cloud Distribution to expand its cybersecurity portfolio with innovative, high-impact identity technologies.

As part of this strategic collaboration, Cloud Distribution Co. has committed dedicated in-country resources to support BIO-key's expansion in the region. A Pre-Sales Engineer, a Business Development Manager (BDM), and a Project Manager—based in Riyadh—will be part of Cloud Distribution's team fully focused on BIO-key. This investment reflects Cloud Distribution's clear bet on BIO-key's growth and long-term value in the Middle East market, ensuring local expertise, responsive support, and successful deployments.