DEFA AS Technographics
DEFA AS Technographics, Software Purchases, AI and Digital Transformation Initiatives
Discover the latest software purchases and digital transformation initiatives being undertaken by DEFA AS and its business and technology executives. Each quarter our research team identifies on-prem and cloud applications that are being used by the 400 DEFA AS employees from the public (Press Releases, Customer References, Testimonials, Case Studies and Success Stories) and proprietary sources.
During our research, we have identified that DEFA AS has purchased the following applications: Compello Process for AP Automation in 2019, Microsoft 365 for Collaboration in 2021, WooCommerce for eCommerce in 2018 and the related IT decision-makers and key stakeholders.
Our database provides customer insight and contextual information on which enterprise applications and software systems DEFA AS is running and its propensity to invest more and deepen its relationship with Compello , Microsoft , Automattic or identify new suppliers as part of their overall Digital and IT transformation projects to stay competitive, fend off threats from disruptive forces, or comply with internal mandates to improve overall enterprise efficiency.
We have been analyzing DEFA AS revenues, which have grown to $50.0 million in 2024, plus its IT budget and roadmap, cloud software purchases, aggregating massive amounts of data points that form the basis of our forecast assumptions for DEFA AS intention to invest in emerging technologies such as AI, Machine Learning, IoT, Blockchain, Autonomous Database or in cloud-based ERP, HCM, CRM, EPM, Procurement or Treasury applications.
DEFA AS Tech Stack and Enterprise Applications
DEFA AS ERP
Vendor |
Previous System |
Application |
Category |
Market |
VAR/SI |
When |
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Insight |
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| Compello | Legacy | Compello Process | AP Automation | ERP | n/a | 2019 | 2019 |
In 2019 DEFA AS deployed Compello Process as an AP Automation solution to standardize invoice flow and approval across its finance organization. The choice emphasized rapid time to value, with the implementation described as quick and simple to implement enabling users to begin processing invoices immediately.
Compello Process was configured to provide standardized invoice approval workflows, user-facing approval interfaces, and out-of-the-box processing that minimized bespoke development. The implementation relied on the product's straightforward standard system capabilities, which reduced configuration complexity and supported an accelerated go-live cadence.
Operational coverage focused on the accounts and finance function, with invoice routing and approval workflows adopted by approvers and accounting staff. Governance centered on enforcing standard approval chains and promoting user adoption through the application’s simple, user-friendly interface.
Accounts Manager Birger Østbu reported that many employees were delighted with how simple and user-friendly the system is, characterizing Compello Process as solid, orderly and remarkably user-friendly. These user experience statements were a central part of DEFA AS’s rationale for selecting Compello Process as its AP Automation solution.
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DEFA AS Collaboration
Vendor |
Previous System |
Application |
Category |
Market |
VAR/SI |
When |
Live |
Insight |
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| Microsoft | Legacy | Microsoft 365 | Collaboration | Collaboration | n/a | 2021 | 2021 |
In 2021 DEFA AS deployed Microsoft 365 as its enterprise Collaboration platform for a 400 employee manufacturing organization, establishing cloud-first email and collaboration foundations. The Microsoft 365 deployment is positioned as the primary Collaboration solution, centralizing corporate email, document collaboration, and real-time communication tooling for corporate functions and plant support teams.
Implementation details indicate use of Office 365 Mail on their website as the external facing mail channel, tied into the broader Microsoft 365 tenancy. The deployment reflects category-aligned capabilities typical of Collaboration platforms, including centralized mailbox hosting, cloud document libraries, and synchronous collaboration services, with administrative control through the Microsoft 365 admin plane and identity-based access governance across departments.
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DEFA AS eCommerce
Vendor |
Previous System |
Application |
Category |
Market |
VAR/SI |
When |
Live |
Insight |
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| Automattic | Legacy | WooCommerce | eCommerce | eCommerce | n/a | 2018 | 2018 |
In 2018, DEFA AS implemented WooCommerce Checkout on its public website, deploying WooCommerce from Automattic as the primary storefront checkout layer. The WooCommerce implementation provided eCommerce capabilities for online product presentation, cart management and checkout workflows to centralize order capture for the web channel. The deployment was executed on DEFA AS website infrastructure to support online sales and customer purchase flows.
Configuration concentrated on the checkout module, including cart handling, session management and checkout form orchestration, with standard eCommerce functionality such as product SKUs, pricing rules and tax and shipping configuration implemented alongside the checkout flow. Operational scope focused on commercial and customer experience functions within DEFA AS digital channel in Norway, integrating the storefront checkout into site navigation and purchase paths. Governance and rollout were oriented around web release cycles and commerce configuration controls to manage pricing, promotions and checkout behavior.
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DEFA AS PaaS
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Previous System |
Application |
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Market |
VAR/SI |
When |
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Insight |
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Transactional Email | PaaS |
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2018 | 2018 |
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DEFA AS IaaS
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Application |
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Market |
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Insight |
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Application Hosting and Computing Services | IaaS |
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2020 | 2020 |
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Application Hosting and Computing Services | IaaS |
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2014 | 2014 |
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Content Delivery Network | IaaS |
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2020 | 2020 |
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DEFA AS CyberSecurity
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Previous System |
Application |
Category |
Market |
VAR/SI |
When |
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Insight |
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Secure Web Gateways (SWG) | CyberSecurity |
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2019 | 2019 |
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IT Decision Makers and Key Stakeholders at DEFA AS
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Apps Being Evaluated by DEFA AS Executives
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