Next announces new fingerprint sensor contract, partnership, volume order increase

A large fingerprint biometrics supply contract for Next Biometrics has grown into a five-year commercial agreement with an Indian OEM partner. The deal is now worth 65 million Norwegian kroner (approximately US$6.1 million), up from a previously-reported NOK 15 million, according to a company announcement.

Next said when the deal was originally unveiled that it would be worth between $1.4 million and $2.8 million (NOK 15 million to 30 million). The company now says that indicates that the minimum volume …

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