Oslo, and Franklin, TN, US, June 8, 2023, - NEXT Biometrics (Oslo Bors: NEXT),
NEXT Biometrics a global leader in fingerprint sensor technology, has announced
a new partnership with EOD Gear, a GSA contract holder. 

NEXT Biometrics has become a GSA certified supplier with its NEXT Active
ThermalTM biometric products Oyster III and FAP20. This will enable NEXT to sell
these products to access control and product manufacturers delivering to the US
Federal Government. This listing also enables private companies, that rely on
governmental GSA certification, to purchase NEXT products. 

EOD Gear, a leading provider of high-quality tactical gear, has a proven record
of delivering reliable and effective solutions to the US Federal Government. As
a GSA contract holder, EOD Gear has a vast network of government clients and the
expertise necessary to provide the government with biometric technology products
from NEXT.
 
"We are thrilled to partner with EOD Gear to provide the US Federal Government
with our industry-leading Active Thermal biometric products," said Ulf Ritsvall,
SVP Sales and Marketing of NEXT Biometrics. He continues, "Our technology offers
a reliable, fast, and secure identification solution that is ideal for
government applications, and we are confident that EOD Gear's extensive
experience working with the government will ensure the successful implementation
of our technology." 

"Our partnership with NEXT Biometrics allows us to expand our offerings and
provide the government with an innovative and effective security solution," said
Steve Cassidy, CEO of EOD Gear. "We are excited to work with NEXT Biometrics to
bring their cutting-edge technology to government agencies, and we look forward
to a long and successful partnership." 

About NEXT Biometrics
NEXT provides advanced fingerprint sensor technology that delivers uncompromised
security and accuracy for the best possible user experience in the smart card,
government ID, access control and notebook markets. The company's patented NEXT
Active ThermalTM principle allows the development of large, high quality
fingerprint sensors in both rigid and flexible formats. NEXT Biometrics Group
ASA (www.nextbiometrics.com) is headquartered in Oslo, with sales, support and
development operations in Seattle, Taipei, Bengaluru and Shanghai.

About EOD Gear
EOD Gear is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business that provides
high-quality tactical gear and innovative security solutions to the US Federal
Government. As a GSA contract holder, EOD Gear has extensive experience working
with government agencies and a proven record of delivering reliable and
effective solutions. 

About GSA
GSA provides centralized procurement and shared services for the federal
government, managing a nationwide real estate portfolio of nearly 370 million
rentable square feet, overseeing approximately $75 billion in annual contracts,
and delivering technology services that serve millions of people across dozens
of federal agencies. GSA's mission is to deliver the best customer experience
and value in real estate, acquisition, and technology services to the government
and the American people. 
For more information, visit GSA.gov.

NEXT Investor contact:
Peter Heuman, peter.heuman@nextbiometrics.com
Eirik Underthun, eirik.underthun@nextbiometrics.com

EOD Gear Sales Department contact:
govsales@eod-gear.com