12 May 2015

NEXT fingerprint sensor drivers now available for Windows 8 and 10

NEXT Biometrics Group ASA recently announced that in a recent presentation discussing secure authentication initiatives of its Windows operating systems, Microsoft management recognised NEXT Biometrics as one of two world fingerprint sensor suppliers.

NEXT Biometrics, CEO comments

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 is the market’s lowest-cost provider of low-profile, reliable, robust high-quality fingerprint sensors.”

NEXT meets mass market requirements

Ethold-Idsøe said, “As further supported by the recent Madrid Report (online at 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.”