ACS Introduces PocketKey+ II — A Smarter Way to Go Passwordless
May 13, 2026
New FIDO2 Authenticator Expands Passwordless Options with Advanced PKI Technology and Flexible Connectivity
Hong Kong, 13 May 2026 - Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS), a global leader in identification and payment technologies, today announced the launch of PocketKey+II, a next-generation FIDO2 authenticator delivering secure, seamless passwordless authentication.
The growing demand for passwordless solutions is accelerating as organizations worldwide seek stronger protection against phishing, credential theft, and password-related breaches. Aligned with the FIDO (Fast Identity Online) standard - also known as passkeys - PocketKey+ II responds to this shift by delivering a secure and user-friendly alternative to traditional password-based authentication. By combining advanced PKI technology with FIDO Alliance-certified authentication, it enables trusted identity verification across different platforms.
Meanwhile, PocketKey+ II features a 2-in-1 connectivity design, supporting both USB Type-C and NFC interfaces. Available in multiple colours, the device combines sleek aesthetics with secure authentication across laptops, desktops, and mobile devices.
In addition to dedicated hardware authenticators like PocketKey+ II, modern passwordless frameworks allow enterprises to repurpose trusted identifiers, such as physical badges, mobile devices, or biometric data, into FIDO-compliant security keys. By supporting the FIDO standard across both hardware and software environments, ACS enables enterprises to adopt flexible deployment strategies that match their security requirements and user preferences.
With the launch of PocketKey+ II, ACS continues to redefine the standard of secure authentication by combining modern design, advanced technology, and ultimate portability. Users can now enjoy passwordless freedom with uncompromising data security.
For more details or inquiries, please email [email protected] or visit www.acs.com.hk.
About ACS
Advanced Card Systems Ltd. (ACS, wholly owned subsidiary of Leadway Technology Investment Group Ltd., SEHK: 2086), founded in 1995, is Asia Pacific's top supplier and one of the world's top 3 suppliers of PC-linked smart card readers, as well as the winner of the Product Quality Leadership Award for Smart Card Readers from Frost & Sullivan. ACS was listed several times in Forbes Asia's "Best Under a Billion" list, an inter-industry list comprised of 200 top-performing publicly listed companies in the Asia-Pacific, with sales between US$5 million and US$1 billion. ACS develops a wide range of high-quality smart card reading/writing devices, smart cards and related products and distributes them to over 100 countries worldwide. Visit ACS at https://www.acs.com.hk/.