NEXT Biometrics receives additional order for NEXT Basalt, FAP20 sensors from Commlink

09 Jun 2026 12:45 CEST

Oslo, 9 June 2026 - NEXT Biometrics, a world leader in advanced high-security
fingerprint sensor technology, has secured a new order from US based Commlink.
Commlink has won a tender with Mobile Network Operator Bangla Link Limited
(“Bangla Link”) and has placed an order at a value of 1.2 MNOK for NEXT’s FAP 20
sensors. The order is contingent upon the final work order from Bangla Link and
successful integration of NEXT software with the national ID program. These
milestones are expected to be completed shortly.

This order is a continuation of the frame-agreement entered into between
Commlink and NEXT in May 2024 (see: NEXT expands operations to Bangladesh - NOK
95 million order secured through multi-year agreement - NEXT Biometrics).

The order for NEXT’s FAP20 fingerprint authentication sensors for use in a range
of governmental use cases. The order will be fulfilled from existing inventory
with first partial deliveries in Q2. The remaining part of the order is expected
to be delivered during Q3 2026.

NEXT’s Active Thermal® technology uses both heat from the finger and 3D imaging
to authenticate the user. This enables superior authentication speed and
liveness detection to combat spoofing attacks, when compared with other
fingerprint authentication technologies. The product also minimizes energy
consumption and delivers exceptional performance in varying light and
environmental conditions.

Over the last 25 years, NEXT Biometrics has shipped more than 10 million
sensors. Its Active Thermal® technologies are certified by entities including
Aadhaar, FBI-PIV, MOSIP Compliance and NIBSS, and have been implemented in
countries including Bangladesh, China, Ghana, India, Malaysia, Pakistan, Sri
Lanka, U.S. and Vietnam.

For more information about NEXT Biometrics’ solutions, visit our website.

For more information, please contact:
Ulf Ritsvall, Chief Executive Officer
ulf.ritsvall@nextbiometrics.com
Eirik Underthun, Chief Financial Officer
eirik.underthun@nextbiometrics.com

About NEXT Biometrics

NEXT Biometrics is a pioneer of high-security biometric authentication, enabling
users to live simpler, safer lives.

NEXT Biometrics was founded on the belief that strong authentication and
identification can be secure, seamless and cost effective for governments and
businesses with Active Thermal® technology. More than 25 years later, NEXT has
retained its Norwegian heritage and grown to serve customers globally.

Today, our solutions are used by billions of users each year across 10+ national
ID and local programs, 150.000+ POS terminals, 25+ laptop and tablet models from
tier-1 OEMs, and physical and logical access control implementations. Through
state-of-the-art technology, deep industry expertise and close collaboration
with partners for seamless integration, Active Thermal® biometrics can make life
simpler and safer for everyone.

For more information, visit NEXT Biometrics, read our blog and follow us on
LinkedIn. NEXT Biometrics is listed on Euronext (NEXT.OL).

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