Government ID, Smart Cards, Identification and Authentication

Ceelox receives GSA schedule contract

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Ceelox, a Tampa, Fla.-based provider of biometric flash drives, received their GSA schedule contract # GS-35F-0187V. Ceelox products have been available on the GSA Advantage for more than six months but now they are available through Ceelox directly.

Ceelox products authenticate computer users with fingerprints and protect data with government grade encryption. Ceelox’s tools can assist federal agencies in complying with Office of Management and Budget Directive 06-16 – Protection of Sensitive Agency Information.

The Ceelox Security Suite addresses three IT security needs: identity access management, data encryption and email security. Ceelox Vault is the encryption solution available for desktops or on portable USB flash drives. New Vault Stick drives are available with or without fingerprint scanners.

Ceelox’s GSA Schedule award is a Multiple Award Schedule contract for Schedule 70 (the procurement of IT products, services and solutions). The contract is good for five years.

Ceelox is a strategic alliance partner with The Ashcroft Group LLC, run by former U.S. Senator and U.S. Attorney General, John D. Ashcroft. [end] 

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