In 2024, Kongsberg Digital has increased its position as a leading industry technology provider, focusing on delivering data-driven insights that enable customers to make faster and better decisions. Shane McArdle sees significant opportunities for continued growth, increased customer value, and a central role in the global energy transition.

Interview with Shane McArdle, President Kongsberg Digital. Article first published in Annual Report 2024.

Q: What is Kongsberg Digital’s most important contribution?

A: Kongsberg Digital enables industries to make faster and more precise decisions through data-driven insights. By combining technical expertise with deep industry knowledge, we turn data into valuable insights that enhance decision-making across organisations. By integrating information from multiple sources and automating workflows, we improve operational performance in planning, design, construction, operations, and maintenance. Our scalable solutions, robust partner ecosystem, and deep industry expertise allow us to support customers throughout their digital transformation.

"By strengthening existing relationships, forming new partnerships, and further developing our products, we can meet the demands for efficiency, security, and sustainability."

Q: What was the key highlight of the year?

A: First and foremost, we can look back on another year of solid growth across the organisation. The agreement with Yara was a significant milestone, as we expanded Kognitwin into a new market segment. We also launched several new twins and experienced strong growth in our maritime portfolio.

Additionally, I would like to highlight Energy Simulations, which had an outstanding 2024. We continued integrating advanced AI tools into our solutions, including Microsoft Copilot technology, which offers users better insights into their data. This  development has resulted in more accurate and efficient decision-making tools, supporting our goal of continuous innovation.

Q: What is the greatest opportunity ahead for Kongsberg Digital?

A: We see significant opportunities to scale our technology into more sectors and markets. Advanced data-driven solutions and continued investment in AI will provide our customers with a stronger foundation for strategic decision-making.

By strengthening existing relationships, forming new partnerships, and further developing our products, we can meet growing demands for efficiency, safety, and sustainability.

This will enable us to enhance our role in the energy transition and the global industrial digitalisation process.

By collaborating closely with customers and partners, we are laying the foundation for continued scaling and long-term growth.

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