NEXT Biometrics (Oslo Bors: NEXT), a global leader in biometric authentication
technology, is pleased to announce that its partner, previously known as 'the
first India OEM', now Access Computech Pvt. Ltd. (ACPL), has received L1
certification in India. ACPL is a leading local OEM with a market share of +20%
in India. The company is now ready to launch its product with NEXT Biometrics'
cutting-edge FAP20 sensor. 

The attainment of the L1 certification by ACPL follows a rigorous and
internationally recognized process, establishing it as a gold standard in
biometric certification worldwide. With this announcement, NEXT expects
increasing market interest in Active ThermalTM technology and aims to sign up
additional partners in other customer segments for the Indian Aadhaar ecosystem.

NEXT has previously communicated that sales in India, one of the largest
biometric markets globally, to a large extent will be dependent on this
certificate. NEXT now expects more recurring orders with shipments starting from
Q4 2023 and into 2024.

This significant accomplishment solidifies ACPL and NEXT Biometrics' position
among an elite group of OEMs globally, with only two others holding the coveted
L1 certificate.

This announcement, in conjunction with NEXT's previously communicated updated
go-to-market strategy for India, solidifies an enhanced distribution network and
market positioning for NEXT Biometrics.

"We extend our warmest congratulations to ACPL for this remarkable achievement.
It underscores our commitment to deliver world-class biometric solutions in
partnership with ACPL. This is the moment we have been waiting for, this is the
starting point for making NEXT Biometrics sensor a substantial part of Indian
Aadhaar eco-system.", says Ulf Ritsvall, SVP of Sales and Marketing.

Ajay Sinha, MD at ACPL, expressed his appreciation for NEXT Biometrics, saying,
"The NEXT team did a fantastic job integrating their world-class sensor with our
device. We chose NEXT Biometrics' latest sensor for its durability, slim form
factor, and low power consumption which are attributes essential for handheld
devices, terminals for banking, transportation, logistics, and other allied
industries, which is our primary focus."

NEXT's business relationship with ACPL started in 2022, which was described in
the press release announced on February 2, 2022.

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.

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