Crayon is a publicly owned company headquartered in Oslo, Norway, and is a subsidiary of SoftwareOne. Founded in 2002, it employs approximately 3,250 individuals. The company specializes in IT services and IT consulting.
On April 13, 2026, Crayon, in its capacity as a strategic IT partner, and Ayfie secured contracts with the Time and Klepp municipalities to deliver efficient, secure, and sovereignty-focused AI solutions for their employees. These agreements initially span six months with options for renewal, with Crayon overseeing smooth onboarding and secure operations. Previously, on March 29, 2026, Crayon's "State of CI 2025" report indicated a 76% year-over-year growth in AI adoption among competitive intelligence teams, with 60% of such teams utilizing AI daily. The report detailed AI's transformative influence across seven areas, from automated competitor monitoring to predictive intelligence, reducing manual research time by 80–90%.
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