What 90meter does

90meter, Inc. is a privately held US software company headquartered in Newport Beach, California, with a secondary office in Salt Lake City, Utah. The company develops smartcard authentication middleware and PC/SC USB smartcard readers for high-assurance environments, serving federal, state, and local government agencies, defense organizations, and large enterprises that require FIPS 201 and DoD CAC-compliant credentialed access for CAC, PIV, and high-assurance Java smartcards.

The product portfolio centers on three middleware tiers — PIV Minidriver for standard PIV environments, CAC Smart Card Manager-90 for CAC/PIV/Java deployments, and Hi-Assurance Manager for elevated security requirements — plus the SmartCard Manager Non-Domain (SCM-ND) for standalone workstations, the PINSmart PIN-management utility, and the Token Lifecycle Manager (TLM) Dashboard for centralized token issuance and Active Directory/LDAP-synchronized lifecycle operations. On the hardware side, 90meter sells the Hades III USB V4 Reader, a TAA-compliant PC/SC USB device certified by the USB Implementers Forum and Microsoft WHQL. Underlying technology is built natively on the Microsoft Windows OS platform using the .NET framework, enabling Next Generation Crypto (NGC) while keeping the middleware footprint under one-fifth the size of leading digital identity assurance software and minimizing CPU cycles, positioning the company for latency-sensitive defense and large-scale decentralized enterprise deployments.

90meter generates revenue through three streams: one-time software licenses sold modularly on an ala-carte basis with multi-year support, hardware sales of Hades III readers, and custom software development services delivered through a five-stage Discovery, Design, Build, Implement, and Continuous Improvement engagement model. The company operates a direct field-sales motion via phone (714-466-6055) and dedicated sales, support, and info email inboxes, targeting enterprise and government buyers. Distribution is augmented through technology partnerships — notably 10ZiG Technology for embedded OS-level smartcard reader support and Citrix under the Citrix Ready Technology Partner program. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. All software is developed, tested, and supported by US citizens on US soil, a positioning aligned with government country-of-origin and supply-chain requirements.

Name

90meter

Legal name

90meter, Inc.

Website

https://90meter.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

90meter, Inc. is a privately held US-based company that develops smartcard middleware and PC/SC USB readers for CAC, PIV, and high-assurance authentication, selling to federal and defense agencies and large enterprises that require FIPS-compliant, low-footprint credentialed access solutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Smartcard Authentication Middleware

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

akta.pro primary industry

Card Readers & Authentication Tokens (Smart Card, NFC, OTP Keys) (HDACAFAK)

Keywords

• Smartcard authentication
• PIV CAC middleware
• Identity assurance software
• Smartcard readers
• Token lifecycle management

Headquarters

HQ city

Newport Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Smartcard Middleware Software: 90meter generates revenue from selling middleware software products including PIV Minidriver, CAC Smart Card Manager-90, Hi-Assurance Manager, and SmartCard Manager Non-Domain. Products are sold directly to enterprise and government customers with modular, ala-carte pricing structure.
2. Hardware (Smartcard Readers): Sale of Hades III USB V4 smartcard readers - compact, high-performance PC/SC USB devices for CAC/PIV and high-assurance smartcards. Certified by USB Implementers Forum and Microsoft WHQL.
3. Custom Software Development: 90meter offers custom solutions following a five-stage process: Discovery, Design, Build, Implement, and Continuous Improvement. Engages with clients through workshops and integration meetings to develop specific required products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

90meter develops and sells enterprise smartcard authentication middleware and hardware readers for CAC, PIV, Java, and high-assurance smartcards in government and large-enterprise environments. Its portfolio includes PIV Minidriver, CAC Smart Card Manager-90, Hi-Assurance Manager, SmartCard Manager Non-Domain middleware, the Hades III USB V4 reader, and the Token Lifecycle Manager (TLM) Dashboard, all designed to provide FIPS 201-compliant, ultra-low-footprint authentication, signing, and encryption.

Product overview

90meter offers a portfolio of smart card and token authentication solutions comprising middleware products and hardware readers. The core offering includes three middleware tiers: PIV Minidriver for standard PIV environments, CAC Smart Card Manager-90 for CAC/PIV/Java card deployments, and Hi-Assurance Manager for elevated security requirements. SmartCard Manager Non-Domain extends authentication to standalone systems outside domain environments. Hardware is provided through the Hades III USB V4 smart card reader line. The Token Lifecycle Manager (TLM) Dashboard provides centralized management capabilities for token inventory and lifecycle operations across distributed enterprise and government deployments. All products are designed, developed, tested, and supported in the USA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hades III: 90meter's most compact, cost-effective, high performance PC/SC USB smart card reader for CAC/PIV and High Assurance smartcards, certified by USB Implementers Forum and Microsoft WHQL.
• Smart Card Manager-90
• PIV Minidriver
• Hi-Assurance Manager
• SmartCard Manager Non-Domain (SCM-ND)
• Token Lifecycle Manager (TLM) Dashboard

Products and services

• PIV Minidriver Enterprise middleware that enables PIV smartcards natively in the Microsoft OS, providing PIV authentication, email signing, and encryption while maximizing security and performance and minimizing CPU cycles and footprint. Built on the Microsoft .NET framework with FIPS 201 certification and PIV I & II standards compliance for federal, state, and local government agencies and large enterprises.
• CAC Smart Card Manager-90 Enterprise middleware that enables CAC, PIV, and Java smart cards natively in the Microsoft OS, supporting Next Generation Crypto (NGC) for authentication, signing, and encryption. Designed to minimize CPU cycles and footprint for decentralized, large-scale government and corporate deployments, with automatic MS Outlook setup for signed/encrypted email, simple DLL install, support for multiple certificates (identity, sign, encrypt), and certificate expiration warnings.
• Hi-Assurance Manager Enterprise middleware for high-assurance cards and tokens that enables Next Generation Crypto (NGC) for secure logon, signing, and encrypting communication. Supports both Windows and Linux platforms with intuitive interface, automatic Mozilla Thunderbird setup for signed/encrypted email, and is designed for elevated security environments.
• Hades III USB V4 Reader Compact, cost-effective, high-performance PC/SC USB smartcard reader for CAC/PIV and High Assurance smartcards. Certified by USB Implementers Forum and Microsoft WHQL, TAA compliant, supports multiple smart card protocols under PC/SC API with USB 2.0 Full speed connection, and is FLASH upgradeable for use with Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X.
• SmartCard Manager Non-Domain (SCM-ND) Authentication middleware for standalone computers or systems outside a domain, supporting CAC, PIV, NEATS, Alt Tokens, and Hi-Assurance Tokens for Non-Class and Hi-Assurance Systems requiring elevated security. Provides cryptographic logon using Microsoft Windows Security Protocols for non-domain environments and complies with FIPS 201, SP 800-73-4, SP 800-76-2, GSC IS 201, HSPD-12, GSA BSI, GlobalPlatform, and PKCS 7-12 standards.
• Token Lifecycle Manager (TLM) Dashboard Centralized lifecycle management platform for tokens across enterprise, defense, and government environments, providing a single pane of glass for token issuance, inventory accountability, operational workflows, and enterprise-wide visibility. Synchronizes with Active Directory forests and LDAP directories to maintain an accurate operational picture across distributed environments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Software footprint less than one-fifth the size of leading digital identity assurance software
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• 10ZiG TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 February 202610ZiG Technology expanded its strategic partnership with 90meter to deliver integrated smartcard reader support across 10ZiG's complete OS family (NOS, PeakOS, and RepurpOS). The integrated solution targets government agencies and organizations requiring elevated trust access, using 90meter's PC/SC USB smartcard reader technology for CAC/PIV and high-assurance smartcards. This partnership extension provides tightly integrated authentication capabilities designed for plug-and-play compatibility and minimized configuration.
• CitrixcoreTechnology or Integration90meter PIV Minidriver has been successfully integrated and self-validated for compatibility with Citrix environments under the Citrix Ready Technology Partner program. The solution supports Citrix virtual desktop and application delivery infrastructure, enabling secure smartcard authentication and credential management for end users.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Yubico: Yubico is a leading vendor of hardware authentication tokens (YubiKey) supporting FIDO2, PIV, and smart card standards. It is both a complementary and competing authenticator to 90meter's reader-and-middleware stack as federal agencies migrate to phishing-resistant credentials.
• AuthenTrend: AuthenTrend produces FIDO2 and smart card readers with biometric capability targeting enterprise and government authentication. It is a niche peer competing in similar PC/SC reader and high-assurance token use cases as 90meter.
• CardLogix: CardLogix manufactures smart cards, inlays, and credentialing solutions, including middleware and readers for high-assurance identity programs. It serves federal and enterprise customers with bundled offerings comparable to 90meter's hardware-plus-software stack.

Direct peers

• Identiv: Identiv produces smart card readers, credentials, and physical access solutions and sells into federal and enterprise identity programs. Its uTrust and SCR reader lines overlap directly with 90meter's PC/SC USB smartcard reader and middleware offerings.
• Advanced Card Systems (ACS): ACS is a specialist manufacturer of PC/SC smart card readers and middleware with broad protocol support for CAC/PIV and Java cards. It competes head-to-head with the Hades III reader line across federal and commercial smartcard deployments.
• HID Global: HID Global manufactures smart card readers and identity middleware used in CAC/PIV and enterprise strong-authentication deployments. Its ActivID and OMNIKEY lines compete directly with 90meter's Hades III readers and Smart Card Manager middleware across government and enterprise customers.

Broad incumbents

• Entrust: Entrust provides PKI, certificate-based authentication, and smart card credential management used by federal agencies. Its identity solutions compete with 90meter's PIV middleware and Token Lifecycle Manager in CAC/PIV environments.
• Thales (Digital Identity & Security): Thales, via the former Gemalto business, is a global leader in smart card issuance, credentialing, and identity middleware used by governments and defense agencies. It competes with 90meter as a much larger incumbent offering both the smart card itself and the middleware stack.
• IDEMIA: IDEMIA is a major identity and security vendor serving federal and defense markets with smart cards, biometric credentials, and identity management software. It competes with 90meter at the high end of the federal credentialing stack.
• RSA Security: RSA offers enterprise authentication, identity governance, and credential management solutions serving federal and defense customers. Its SecurID and identity platforms overlap with 90meter's high-assurance and lifecycle management offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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