NEXT Biometrics announces Microsoft highlighted NEXT as fingerprint sensor supplier
Oslo, Norway (PRWEB) May 11, 2015 -- NEXT Biometrics Group ASA (OAX: NEXT) today announced that in a recent presentation discussing secure authentication initiatives of its Windows operating systems, Microsoft management recognized NEXT Biometrics as one of two world fingerprint sensor suppliers.
Tore Etholm-Idsøe, CEO of NEXT Biometrics said, “Microsoft continues its strategic drive for higher quality levels of security and convenience in Windows. Through Windows, we are proud that NEXT Biometrics sensor drivers are now made available for world users of Windows 8 and 10.“
“We continue our strategic support of the Microsoft activities,” he added, noting that NEXT Biometrics is the market’s lowest-cost provider of low-profile, reliable, robust high-quality fingerprint sensors.”
Ethold-Idsoe said, “As further supported by the recent “Madrid Report (online at http://www.nextbiometrics.com/convenience/the_madrid_report), NEXT is uniquely able to meet the mass market requirements of security and convenience at price levels compatible with the Notebook and Tablet device world market.” The study by the University Carlos III of Madrid, a highly-respected biometrics industry resource, proved fingerprint sensor accuracy is directly connected to the size of sensors used in smartphones, PCs and other devices.”
ABOUT NEXT BIOMETRICS
Enabled by its patented Active Thermal Principle, NEXT offers high quality area fingerprint sensor at a fraction of the prices of comparable competitors. A wide range of product formats including Smartphones, Tablets, PC's, Doors, Time registration systems, Wearables, Payment terminals, Flashdrives, Usb-tokens, Key fobs and many more are targeted.
NEXT BIOMETRICS GROUP ASA is a publicly listed company headquartered in Oslo, Norway, with sales, support and development subsidiaries in Seattle, Taipei and Shanghai. Media and Investor contacts for NEXT Biometrics: Tore Etholm-Idsøe, CEO, Tore.Idsoe (at) NEXTbiometrics.com and Knut Stalen, CFO, Knut.Stalen (at) NEXTbiometrics.com.
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