Netpower IT Group · Since 1995
Our history
Netpower was founded in Stavanger, Norway, in 1995 as an internet access provider. Today, Netpower IT Group consists of three companies working in software products, software development and IT operations.
From 1995 to today
1995
Netpower is founded
Netpower is founded by local entrepreneurs as an internet access provider for the business market. The company has run servers for its customers from the start, and hosting and operations have been part of the business ever since.
2000s
Software development becomes a core business
Netpower expands into hosting, websites and custom IT systems. Developing software for customers becomes a core business.
2006
Erlend Bruvik becomes owner
Erlend Bruvik buys Netpower. Software development in his companies is gradually brought together in Netpower.
2010
Document management for Oslo University Hospital
Netpower delivers a document management solution to Oslo University Hospital. OUS is still a customer.
2014
A new platform for the quality system
Netpower rebuilds the quality system on a new technology platform and prioritises further development of the product. Functionality is developed for large and complex organisations, in collaboration with four hospitals. The system is the foundation of what is today Certain QMS.
2020
Workplace Safety
Netpower develops Workplace Safety and enters the chemical management market.
2023
Netpower Business Solutions AS
Netpower brings the group’s in-house products together in a separate company, Netpower Business Solutions AS.
2025
ChemCenter
The first version of ChemCenter is developed in collaboration with OKEA. Vår Energi and Equinor sign contracts for ChemCenter.
2026
Certain QMS and AI-assisted development
Netpower Kvalitet is renamed Certain QMS. AI-assisted software development becomes standard practice in all three companies.
Today
Netpower IT Group today
Netpower IT Group consists of three independent companies that share an owner, premises and a data centre, each with its own management. The group has more than 120 employees, offices in Stavanger and Oslo, and development teams in Vietnam and Bangladesh.