Atea Norway

What Atea Norway does

Atea Norway (legal entity Atea AS, organization number 976 239 997 MVA) is Norway's largest IT company, headquartered at Karvesvingen 5, Oslo, with 23 offices spanning from Hammerfest in the north to Kristiansand in the south. The company also maintains operating presence across the broader Nordic-Baltic region including Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. Atea was founded in 1968 and operates as a private enterprise.

Atea operates as a full-service IT systems integrator and service provider, delivering solutions across the entire IT value chain from insight and consulting to product resale, delivery, operations, and ongoing development. Core service areas include Digital Workplace, AV and Meeting Room Solutions, Software and Cloud Services, IT Operations, Artificial Intelligence, IT Security, Sustainable IT, Healthcare and Welfare Technology, Digital School Development, and IT Financing. The company holds strategic partnerships with nine global technology suppliers (Microsoft, Cisco, Dell, HP, VMware, IBM, Apple, Lenovo, HPE) and is top-certified with Microsoft, with a recently added GitHub partnership for AI/developer tooling. Distribution is multi-channel: direct sales through 23 offices, the Atea eShop for hardware/software procurement, and the Atea Cloud Portal for SaaS and public-cloud administration.

Revenue is generated through four streams: one-time product sales (hardware, software, accessories), recurring cloud and SaaS services, subscription-based IT operations and maintenance contracts, and hourly-billed consulting services with overtime premiums. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; invoices are issued on delivery for products and monthly in arrears for recurring services, with 14-day payment terms in NOK. Customer concentration spans public sector (Domstoladministrasjonen, Sikt, multiple municipalities), healthcare (Sykehuspartner HF), transportation (Fjord1), banking (Sparebanken Møre), and construction (Consto). The company is led by CEO Ole Petter Saxrud and carries ISO 37001 anti-bribery, ISO 14001 environmental, GDPR, and Norwegian Transparency Act certifications, with a headcount in the 1,001–5,000 range.

Name

Atea Norway

Legal name

Atea AS

Website

https://atea.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Atea Norway is Norway's largest IT systems integrator and service provider, operating 23 offices nationwide plus a Nordic-Baltic footprint. It resells and integrates solutions from nine global technology vendors across cloud, security, AI, digital workplace, and managed IT operations for public-sector and enterprise clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT Infrastructure Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415), Computer Facilities Management Services (541513), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Wholesale-Computers & Peripheral Equipment & Software (5045), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Enterprise Architecture & Technology Roadmapping (BPAEAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Enterprise Architecture & IT Operating Model (BPAHAEAB), IT Procurement & Sourcing Services (Hardware/Software) (BPAEAOAG), IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) & Secure Data Erasure (BPAEAOAK)

Keywords

• IT infrastructure services
• Managed IT services
• Cloud and software services
• IT security solutions
• Digital workplace solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Oslo

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices23 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Sale of hardware, software, accessories and related IT products from Atea and IT manufacturers through Atea eShop.
2. Cloud and SaaS Services: Public cloud services and SaaS applications administered through Atea Cloud Portal, including management of cloud services and related services.
3. IT Operations and Maintenance: Ongoing IT operations, maintenance and support services delivered across Norway's 23 office locations.
4. Consulting Services: Professional consulting services billed on hourly basis with supplements for work outside normal hours (50% for overtime, 100% for night/weekend/holiday work).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Atea Norway delivers end-to-end IT infrastructure and managed services for public sector and enterprise customers, spanning advisory, hardware/software reselling, cloud and SaaS administration, managed IT operations, AV and meeting room solutions, IT security, AI implementation, sustainable IT, healthcare and education technology, and IT financing. Its portfolio is operationalized through 23 regional offices, the Atea eShop, the Atea Cloud Portal, and the My Atea customer portal, supported by strategic reseller partnerships with Microsoft, Cisco, Dell, HP, VMware, IBM, Apple, Lenovo, and HPE.

Product overview

Atea Norway operates as an IT systems integrator and service provider offering comprehensive IT solutions across the entire value chain: from insight, advisory, and development to delivery, operations, and continued development. The company provides a broad portfolio of service areas including Digital Workplace, AV and Meeting Room Solutions, Software and Cloud Services, IT Operations, Artificial Intelligence, IT Security, Sustainable IT, Healthcare Technology, and Digital School Development. These are supported by self-service platforms (Atea eShop, Atea Cloud Portal, My Atea) and complemented by IT Financing services. The company serves as a strategic partner for nine leading global technology suppliers (Apple, HP, VMware, Cisco, IBM, Dell Technologies, Lenovo, HPE, Microsoft), reselling and integrating their products while adding professional services and local expertise across Norway's 23 offices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Digital Workplace (Digital arbeidsplass) Comprehensive digital workplace solutions covering end-user computing, mobile device management, and productivity tools for enterprise and public sector clients in Norway.
• AV and Meeting Room Solutions (AV- og møteromsløsninger) Audiovisual solutions for meeting rooms and collaboration spaces, including modern AV systems for courtrooms, universities, and corporate environments across Norway.
• Software and Cloud Services (Programvare og skytjenester) Software licensing, public cloud services, and SaaS applications including public cloud administration and related services delivered through the Atea Cloud Portal.
• IT Operations (IT-drift) Managed IT services covering infrastructure operations, monitoring, and ongoing maintenance delivered across Norway's 23 office locations.
• Artificial Intelligence (Kunstig intelligens) AI advisory, implementation, and operational services including Copilot deployment, AI solutions, and AI integration consulting for enterprise and public sector customers.
• IT Security (IT-sikkerhet) Cybersecurity services including threat detection, security operations, and compliance management for enterprise, public sector, and critical infrastructure customers.
• Sustainable IT (Bærekraftig IT) IT sustainability services including circular economy approaches, equipment recycling via the ONE for Good program, and environmental impact reduction advisory.
• Healthcare and Welfare Technology (Helse- og velferdsteknologi) Technology solutions for the healthcare sector including welfare technology, digital health services, and AI-assisted care (e.g., Nordre Follo's Gillie solution).
• Digital School Development (Digital skoleutvikling)

Quantifiable outcome

• Framework agreement with Norwegian Courts Administration valued at 300-600 million NOK
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic partnership with Microsoft as one of nine leading global technology suppliers. Atea is top-certified with Microsoft and provides comprehensive Microsoft solutions including Copilot adoption services.
• CiscocoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic partnership with Cisco as one of nine leading global technology suppliers for networking and collaboration solutions.
• Dell TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic partnership with Dell Technologies. Atea promotes Dell Automation Platform for infrastructure management, cloud, and AI deployments.
• HPcoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic partnership with HP as one of nine leading global technology suppliers.
• VMware (by Broadcom)coreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic partnership with VMware as one of nine leading global technology suppliers for virtualization and cloud infrastructure.
• IBMcoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic partnership with IBM as one of nine leading global technology suppliers.
• ApplecoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic partnership with Apple as one of nine leading global technology suppliers, including Apple for Business programs.
• LenovocoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic partnership with Lenovo as one of nine leading global technology suppliers.
• HPE (Hewlett Packard Enterprise)coreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic partnership with HPE as one of nine leading global technology suppliers.
• GitHubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership announced between Atea and GitHub for AI and developer solutions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sopra Steria: Major European IT services group with operations in Norway. Comparable as a large-scale systems integrator and managed services provider competing for the same Norwegian public-sector and enterprise framework agreements, with similar end-to-end digital transformation offerings.
• Atea ASA: The publicly listed Nordic IT infrastructure parent group sharing the Atea brand and operating model across Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and the Baltics. Directly comparable as a systems integrator with overlapping service areas and vendor partnerships, but operates as the broader group rather than a Norway-only specialist.
• Accenture Norway: Global professional services firm with a Norway practice focused on strategy, technology, and operations. Comparable as a large competitor for Norwegian enterprise and public-sector IT modernization mandates, particularly in cloud, AI, and digital workplace — areas where Atea is also investing.
• Tietoevry: Nordic-headquartered IT services and software company formed by the merger of Tieto and EVRY. Directly comparable as a large Nordic systems integrator and managed services provider serving Norwegian public sector, healthcare, banking, and enterprise customers with similar end-to-end IT offerings.
• Capgemini Norway: Global IT services and consulting group with established Norwegian delivery centers. Comparable as a large-scale systems integrator competing for the same enterprise digital transformation and managed services deals, with broader global delivery scale but less local presence than Atea's 23 offices.

Direct peers

• Bouvet ASA: Norwegian IT consulting and digital services company with deep public-sector and enterprise footprint across Norway. Directly comparable as a Norwegian IT services peer serving similar government, healthcare, and education clients, though more weighted toward consulting and custom development than hardware distribution.
• Crayon Group: Norwegian-founded software and cloud economics specialist with strong presence across the Nordics and Baltics. Directly comparable as a value-added software/cloud reseller and services provider serving similar enterprise and public-sector customers, including Microsoft licensing optimization and FinOps-adjacent services.
• Netlight Consulting: Nordic-origin IT and digital consulting firm serving large enterprises across the Nordics. Comparable as a Nordic IT consultancy competing for similar digital transformation mandates, with stronger consulting/design orientation but narrower scope than Atea's full hardware-software-services portfolio.

Regional players

• Elmera Group (formerly Evry + Tietoevry Tech Services): Nordic infrastructure and managed services provider focused on datacenters, cloud, and workplace services. Comparable as a Nordic peer offering IT operations and infrastructure services to similar enterprise customers, though headquartered outside Norway and with a different vendor-agnostic positioning.
• Sigma IT (formerly Sigma Group): Swedish-headquartered IT consulting and services group with Nordic presence. Comparable as a regional Nordic IT services peer offering consulting, system development, and managed services to enterprise and public-sector clients, though primarily Sweden-based and only partially overlapping into Norway.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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