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I/O Software, Inc. is a privately held software
company headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. For over ten years, I/O
Software has been a leading
and independent technology provider for clients within the information
security industry. True to its 'honest broker' status, I/O Software's
security products are designed to
interface with a wide range of user authentication
technologies including biometrics,
Public Key Infrastructure (PKI),
and tokens.
In May 2000, I/O Software and Microsoft signed
an agreement to integrate I/O Software's Biometric
Application Program Interface (BAPI) and other core technologies into
future versions of the Windows operating system. As a result of this agreement,
I/O Software is in the unique position to provide software, services,
and solutions that are forward compatible with Microsoft's future Windows
products, establishing a solid
standard for the authentication industry.
Read more in our News
section.
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SecureSuite
XS is I/O Software' comprehensive software package. It supports multiple
authentication technologies such as fingerprint, password, smart card,
RFID, token and iris on a single network. With its true multi-layer authentication
functionality, SecureSuite XS can use virtually any combination of authentication
technologies to authenticate to a local or network account.
SecureSuite XS provides a consistent user
interface for all of the supported technologies, so users can easily change
from using one technology to another without re-training or creating new
accounts. SecureSuite
XS Server is integrated with Windows 2000, Windows 2000 Server/Advanced
Server, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP Professional, and Windows XP Home
Edition.
SecureTec
AP and SecureTec SDK
offer system integrators and application developers sophisticated tools
to integrate I/O Software's Authentication Platform into their own applications,
solutions, and systems, gaining access to a multitude of advanced authentication
technologies and comprehensive management tools.
I/O Software has also developed a standardized interface for biometric
devices, the Biometric
Application Programming Interface (BAPI). All of I/O Software's applications
leverage BAPI technology, which enables the applications to work together
seamlessly and support a wide range of biometrics, physical tokens, and
standard passwords. As a result, I/O Software provides clients with a
standardized and modular infrastructure, as well as an upgrade path for
future technologies, successfully addressing the needs of corporate and
enterprise level markets.
Read more in our Products
section.
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I/O Software holds a unique honest broker
position within the industry. As the provider of a flexible and modular
Authentication Platform,
I/O Software is not biased towards any particular authentication technology,
hardware, or vendor, but is dedicated to offering all of its private
industry customers the best possible solution for their particular
needs and within their specific framework. Our vendor-independent, technology-neutral
position in the industry allows us to provide objective, transparent,
and complete guidance and consulting
services on all technical issues.
We are provide government
and public sector clients with comprehensive consulting and advisory
services, offering more than ten years of experience in evaluating and
deploying authentication
technologies, including biometrics, token, and Public Key Infrastructure
(PKI), within complex and mission-critical environments.
Read more in our Services
section.
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I/O Software has a long history of establishing
close working relationships with many of the key
technology providers and players in the industry including Sony, Microsoft,
Intel, Visa, Veridicom, Toshiba, Fujitsu, NEC, Mitsubishi, Iridian Technologies,
Oki, AuthenTec, Rainbow Technologies, Kingston, Panasonic, SecuGen, and
Targus.
I/O Software has also established working relationships with Independent Hardware
Vendors (IHV), Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM), Independent Software
Vendors (ISV), and System
Integrators (SI).
I/O Software leverages its expertise with security technologies to offer its partners
consulting and integration services.
Read more in our Partner
section.
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Over the years, I/O Software has been recognized
for its products, its technology, and its overall contribution to the
industry. I/O Software products have received several awards,
and they have consistently led comparative reviews by industry analysts.
Recognitions include the prestigious PC Magazine's
Editors Choice Awards, SIIA's Codie Awards, Frost & Sullivan's Technology
Innovation Award, Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year Award, Deloitte
& Touche's Fast 50 Award, and the introduction of BAPI into the permanent
collection of the Smithsonian Technology Institute.
Read more in our Awards
section.
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