We have chosen to have a small organization for IT internally but have decided to increase the level of ambition with a focus on IT security and possible use of new technology for internal purposes.
With this initiative, we are adding a new role in Group IT in addition with assistance from projects that will be run by Finance. This is a result from a workgroup that focused on evaluating and identifying challenges that IT can assist with in ScaleAQ. With this we hope to improve important areas with great potential.
Arne Hagesæther: Moving from Support function in Software AS to a new role as Group CIO from 1.2.2024
Arne takes operational responsibility with a focus on safety, cost control and achieving clear governance for Group IT with the intention of being an active partner to all divisions. Arne will report to the Group CFO, which has overall responsibility. This role is a formalization of previous responsibilities that have been done as a shared role from Software AS.
In the role of Director of Customer Experience, Stephen Budgeon will take over Arne’s overall support responsibility in Software AS, while Jo Even Skarstein will take over the role of Team Lead for Software Support.

Arne Hagesæther, Group CIO
Regarding IT security, several measures have been implemented after the hacking incident of our systems in spring 2020, but we still have a way to go. The goal is to achieve a certification according to “ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Management Systems” within 18 months. If we are to succeed in this, we need contributions from all employees.
To reduce the likelihood of “intrusions” into our systems, we must both put in place more control over equipment and access to systems, continuous monitoring, as well as ensure high attention from all our employees.
An information security management system preserves the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information by employing a risk management process. In addition to ensuring continuity of operations, we expect this to also increase customer confidence by adequately managing risks.
Jørgen Skevik: Head of Data Analytics / Digital Transformation Manager – Finance
Jørgen has already taken on a role where he builds on his good insight into systems and analytical skills. The role will be a driver for improving digital processes for all divisions. Jørgen will report to the Group CFO who has overall responsibility.
This is an extension of the responsibility Jørgen already has in his role as Data Analyst. Jørgen will combine new tasks with deliveries to establish Dynamics 365 in international offices. Jørgen will work at the intersection of finance and IT and contribute greatly to ScaleAQ now evaluating new important technologies.

Jørgen Skevik, Head of Data Analytics / Digital Transformation Manager
Group IT – internal support
Group IT is an important support function for all divisions where the main tasks are to:
- Ensure a secure IT environment.
- assist in stable operation of the services the organization uses at any given time.
- contribute to an efficient working day through high uptime on selected systems and quick handling of challenges with physical solutions (PCs, monitors, meeting rooms etc).
- be a partner in the selection of new IT solutions.
- be a sparring partner and premise provider vis-à-vis suppliers, and ensure that we as an organization get the most value for what we pay for.
Since the support function will be handled by Advania, IT will have increased capacity to work on important improvement projects to extract greater value.
As of 1.2.2024, Group IT consists of the following 100% resources:


