What Biometric Information Management does

Biometric Information Management, LLC (BIM), founded in 2001 and headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, is a privately held provider of electronic fingerprinting (live scan) hardware, software, and supporting services primarily to U.S. government, law enforcement, healthcare, education, and financial institution customers. Its product portfolio centers on the cryms cloud-hosted onboarding platform—which bundles scheduling management, an applicant management dashboard (BIMS Dashboard), and the CHRIsafe encryption module using Department of Defense-grade encryption aligned with CJIS and FIPS standards—alongside the FBI-certified, CJIS-compliant inVize ID fingerprinting application, the PASS photo-acquisition add-on, and state-specific certified systems for Ohio National WebCheck and Florida applicant fingerprinting.

BIM earns revenue through a mix of one-time hardware sales (i3 Terrain, TerrainX, GP500 palm scanners and accessories distributed via Identification International Inc.), software licensing (an annual all-in-one subscription for cryms and one-time licenses for inVize ID and PASS), recurring and ad-hoc technical support (factory-certified technicians with a 2-hour response guarantee), and transaction-fee revenue from comprehensive background screening services delivered through its 2025 strategic partnership with bchex. Go-to-market is sales-led and consultation-driven with regional offices in Ohio and Florida; pricing is quote-based, not published, and there are no public e-commerce channels.

The company operates in nine CJIS/FBI-approved U.S. states (Ohio, Florida, Oregon, Arkansas, Illinois, South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, and Washington), holds an A+ BBB accreditation since 2020, and is staffed by a small team (1-10 employees) drawn from law enforcement and biometrics backgrounds. BIM reports customer-facing outcomes of average annual savings of $101,009 and 2,730 staff hours saved for cryms users, though no company-level revenue or growth metrics are disclosed.

Name

Biometric Information Management

Legal name

Biometric Information Management, LLC

Website

https://bioinfomgt.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Biometric Information Management (BIM) provides FBI-certified, CJIS-compliant live scan fingerprinting hardware and the cryms onboarding platform to U.S. government, law enforcement, healthcare, education, and financial institutions across nine approved states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Biometric Identification Systems

NAICS

Investigation and Personal Background Check Services (561611), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

SIC

Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829), Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Fingerprinting & Biometric-Based Checks (BPACALAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Facial Recognition & Biometrics (HDAAAEAC), Identity Verification (ID, SSN Trace, KYC-lite) (BPACALAD), Continuous Monitoring & Post-Hire Screening (BPACALAJ)

Keywords

• Live scan fingerprinting
• Biometric background checks
• Employee screening software
• CJIS compliant systems
• Fingerprint scanning equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Dublin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of live scan equipment including i3 Terrain and TerrainX scanners, palm scanners, and accessories. Hardware is sold as complete agency-ready systems with optional add-ons like roller cases and extended support.
2. Software Licensing (cryms): cryms platform licensed under all-in-one model (not per seat or per user). Includes scheduling management, applicant management, and CHRIsafe encryption modules. Organizations avoid per-user fees through the licensing structure.
3. Software Licensing (inVize ID, PASS): inVize ID fingerprinting software and PASS photo acquisition software licensed for use with live scan and background check systems.
4. Technical Support Services: Factory-certified technical support with 2-hour response time guarantee during business hours. Remote support via BeyondTrust. Includes training and system maintenance services.
5. Background Screening Services (via bchex): Partnership with bchex provides additional revenue through comprehensive background investigations, drug screenings, and occupational health services bundled with BIM's fingerprint services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Biometric Information Management provides live scan fingerprinting equipment and CJIS-compliant biometric background check software to government agencies, law enforcement, healthcare providers, schools, and financial institutions. Their flagship cryms platform combines scheduling management, applicant management, and CHRIsafe DoD-grade encryption for secure employee onboarding and background screening workflows. The company also sells FBI-certified i3 biometric scanners (Terrain, TerrainX, GP500 Palm) and supports state-specific systems such as Ohio National WebCheck and Florida FDLE applicant fingerprinting.

Product overview

Biometric Information Management provides a comprehensive portfolio of biometric solutions centered around three main product lines: (1) cryms, a cloud-hosted employee onboarding platform with three integrated modules—Scheduling Management, Applicant Management (BIMS Dashboard), and CHRIsafe data encryption—for secure and compliant background check workflows; (2) inVize ID and Live Scan Systems including i3 hardware scanners (Terrain, TerrainX, GP500 Palm Scanner) with FBI certification and CJIS compliance; and (3) PASS (Photo Acquisition Submission Software), a cross-vendor add-on for programs requiring facial photos alongside fingerprints. The company also supports Ohio National WebCheck and Florida background check systems through state-specific certified hardware and software.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• cryms: BIM's flagship software platform for secure employee onboarding, applicant management, and background check coordination with data encryption capabilities.
• inVize ID
• CHRIsafe
• PASS

Products and services

• cryms Cloud-hosted management platform providing employee onboarding and background check coordination with three integrated modules: scheduling management, applicant management (BIMS Dashboard), and CHRIsafe data encryption. Licensed under all-in-one model (not per seat or per user). For organizations conducting applicant background checks.
• inVize ID FBI-certified, CJIS-compliant complete background check application that captures fingerprint scans, collects demographic information, and verifies data with appropriate background check authorities. Compatible with state and federal systems. For law enforcement, government agencies, healthcare, education, and financial institutions.
• PASS (Photo Acquisition Submission Software) Lightweight cross-vendor add-on for background screening programs requiring facial photos alongside fingerprint data. Supports Florida requirements including AHCA, DCF, DJJ, APD, DOEA, and Vocational Rehabilitation programs.
• i3 Terrain Scanner FBI-certified compact biometric scanner recommended for schools, hospitals, nonprofits, churches, and most applicant environments processing background checks and clearances. Distributed by BIM as part of agency-ready live scan systems.
• i3 TerrainX Scanner FBI-certified rugged biometric scanner designed for law enforcement, mobile units, and field environments with durable construction for high-demand setups. Distributed by BIM as part of law enforcement live scan systems.
• i3 GP500 Palm Scanner Next-generation biometric capture device delivering simultaneous 2D and 3D imaging at 500 ppi, capturing fingerprints, palmprints, and writer's edges. FBI Appendix F certified with automatic halo removal and nanometer-level depth resolution. For law enforcement and high-security environments.
• Ohio National WebCheck System State of Ohio background check system integration provided by BIM through certified hardware and software, requiring BCI monthly training for new customers. Complete fingerprint system including hardware and software. For Ohio-based government agencies and organizations.
• Florida Applicant Fingerprint System Complete system for Florida background checks with FDLE compliance including livescan fingerprinting, FD-258 FBI applicant cards, and FDLE Device Registration. For Florida agencies, employers, and organizations requiring Florida-specific background checks.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average annual cost savings of $101,009 for cryms customers through all-in-one licensing model
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• bchexcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBIM has established a strategic partnership with bchex, an industry leader in pre-employment screenings since 1995. The partnership combines BIM's fingerprint-based background checks with bchex's comprehensive background investigations, drug screenings, and occupational health services. This enables BIM to offer complete applicant screening packages for businesses, schools, and nonprofits. The partnership adds a new dimension to BIM's offerings, leveraging bchex's cutting-edge technology while maintaining BIM's white-glove service approach. Over 50 combined years of industry experience between the two companies.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Aware, Inc. Aware provides biometric software and SDKs (fingerprint, face, iris) used in identity systems, including CJIS-compliance applications. While it sells to integrators rather than end applicants, its software layer overlaps with what BIM builds into cryms/inVize ID.
• Sterling (Sterling Talent Solutions): Sterling is a large background screening provider for employment, education, and gig-economy use cases. While Sterling focuses on the screening/background-check workflow rather than fingerprint hardware, it overlaps with BIM via the bchex-style partnership route and competes for the same employer screening budget.
• Checkr: Checkr is a fast-growing, API-first background screening platform serving modern employers and gig platforms. It represents the modern, cloud-native direction of the same applicant-screening market where BIM sells fingerprint-centric infrastructure.

Direct peers

• Identification International (i3): i3 is BIM's hardware partner and an FBI-certified manufacturer of the Terrain, TerrainX, and GP500 palm scanners. It operates in the same biometric capture category and supplies the underlying live scan equipment that BIM resells.
• Accurate Biometrics: Accurate Biometrics provides live scan fingerprinting equipment, software, and applicant processing services to schools, government agencies, and healthcare organizations. Like BIM, it sells FBI-certified scanners bundled with state-compliant software and pursues the same healthcare/education screening vertical.
• Fieldprint: Fieldprint is one of the largest US providers of live scan fingerprinting and electronic background check services, operating nationwide. Like BIM, Fieldprint offers FBI-channeled live scan plus applicant-friendly scheduling and is a direct competitor for state and employer screening contracts.

Broad incumbents

• HID Global / Crossmatch: HID Global (including its Crossmatch biometric division) sells FBI-certified fingerprint readers and biometric identity hardware. It competes at the hardware layer for live scan deployments targeting law enforcement and government end users, similar to BIM's i3 scanner line.
• IDEMIA (formerly MorphoTrust): IDEMIA is a dominant global provider of biometric and identity solutions, including FBI-certified live scan systems and state identification programs. It competes with BIM in the live scan and CJIS-compliant background-check infrastructure market at greater scale and with broader identity offerings.
• Thales Digital Identity & Security: Thales offers biometric capture, identity verification, and secure document solutions including fingerprint enrollment for government and law enforcement. It is a broader incumbent in the same identity/biometric space BIM operates in for compliance-driven customers.

Regional players

• National Fingerprint (identoGO/IDEMIA partner network): IdentoGO operates one of the largest US fingerprint-based identity service networks, primarily under contract with state agencies. It overlaps with BIM on the live scan applicant channel but at much greater geographic scale and with state-level contracts that BIM does not currently hold.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bimohio
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/BIMOhio
• Facebookfacebook.com/BiometricInformationManagement
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/biometric-information-management
• Instagraminstagram.com/bioinfomgt

Compliance7 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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