Perspectives

Thinking out loud.

Articles, frameworks, and field notes from the team building the engine. Bokmål first, English second; the newest pieces frame their arguments through the three pillars — Terrain, Foundry, and Signals — with Customer DNA, Client Memory, Bridge, and Shield as recurring motifs. Everything we publish points at the same three promises: ownership, acceleration, capacity.

Context debt: the hidden cost of AI pilots that won't scale.
Framework · 7 min read

Context debt: the hidden cost of AI pilots that won't scale.

The deciding variable for whether AI works in your organisation is not which model you picked. It's the context the model gets to work with — and most organisations have been accumulating debt on that balance sheet for years without knowing it.

Leiv J. FasmerApril 21, 2026
Experiences from technical deliveries in critical industry
Article

Experiences from technical deliveries in critical industry

Digitalisation in energy and process industry rarely starts with a lack of ambition. On the contrary. Most organisations we work with have already invested significantly in new platforms, modern tools and more advanced use of data.

Pål Øyvind BakkenJanuary 22, 2026
DISC Show and Tell 2025: When digitalisation outpaces the industry
Article

DISC Show and Tell 2025: When digitalisation outpaces the industry

DISC Show & Tell 2025 showed how far technology has come, and at the same time how complex the organizations around it still are. AI-assisted data tagging, clickable drawings, structured models, and automated document flows are no longer just concepts — they exist, and they work.

Endre BrakstadDecember 12, 2025
Our systems went digital. Now they need to become intelligent.
Article

Our systems went digital. Now they need to become intelligent.

Most organizations use digital tools that automate some of their work. Yet much of what's digital still feels very manual. Forms have moved online, processes have been streamlined, and data is collected — but people still have to do much of the work themselves.

Bjørn E. VaageNovember 20, 2025
Data-driven product development: From hypotheses to action
Article

Data-driven product development: From hypotheses to action

Everyone says they want to be data-driven. Few actually are. It is not about how much data you have, but whether you can use it to steer your development.

Pål Øyvind BakkenNovember 17, 2025
After OTD Energy 2025: Technology, people and maturity
Article

After OTD Energy 2025: Technology, people and maturity

Two days at OTD Energy 2025 in Stavanger painted a clear picture of where the energy industry stands right now. Somewhere between modernization and operations, between technology and organization, between expectations of AI and the reality of today's systems.

Endre BrakstadOctober 28, 2025
Digital maturity in energy and industry
Article

Digital maturity in energy and industry

Leading up to OTD Energy 2025, we have shared experiences from projects that show how technology creates real value in the energy sector — from real-time data in drilling operations to the implementation of generative AI.

Leiv FasmerOctober 13, 2025
Generative AI in the energy sector: From buzzword to bottom line
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Generative AI in the energy sector: From buzzword to bottom line

Leading up to OTD Energy in Stavanger on 15–16 October 2025, we are sharing insights from projects and processes that show how technology delivers operational value. The first article, "Our experience from the energy sector," can be found here.

Bjørn E. VaageSeptember 23, 2025
From real-time data to safer operations
Article

From real-time data to safer operations

The energy sector operates in a landscape characterized by extreme conditions, complex processes, and strict requirements for safety and efficiency. Digital transformation is no longer just an opportunity — it is a necessity to remain competitive.

Runar BrøsteSeptember 15, 2025
Kotlin Multiplatform: The bridge between Android and iOS
Article

Kotlin Multiplatform: The bridge between Android and iOS

KMM is a framework from JetBrains that makes it possible to write business logic once and share it between Android and iOS. At the same time, developers can still build native user interfaces that follow each platform's guidelines for user experience.

Runar BrøsteAugust 21, 2025
No-code vs. low-code: What works best?
Article

No-code vs. low-code: What works best?

In a time when more and more people are considering no-code and low-code as alternatives to traditional software development, it becomes important to understand how these methods fit into a comprehensive IT strategy. The topic has received a lot of attention in recent years, and for good reason.

Runar BrøsteAugust 7, 2025
What does an assistant product owner (APO) actually do?
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What does an assistant product owner (APO) actually do?

In successful digital projects, there is a role that operates at the intersection of technology, user needs, and business. At Seven Peaks, we refer to this role as an Assistant Product Owner, or in everyday speech "APO."

Pål Øyvind BakkenJuly 25, 2025
Service design that puts the customer first
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Service design that puts the customer first

"It absolutely has to have an insanely good user experience," everyone says. But what does a good and seamless user experience actually mean, in practice?

Pål Øyvind BakkenJuly 3, 2025
A summer day in Alvøen: Strategy and team spirit
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A summer day in Alvøen: Strategy and team spirit

Not every day does the city of sunshine show itself at its best. But on this day, it did exactly that. A perfect setting for a long-awaited summer party with the entire Norwegian team — including visitors from Bangkok.

Endre BrakstadJune 27, 2025
Custom software or off-the-shelf solutions?
Article

Custom software or off-the-shelf solutions?

Many people think the choice is between two extremes: a ready-made system with limitations, or full custom development at a high price. But modern product development is about something entirely different. Customization.

Leiv FasmerJune 20, 2025
What is Web 3.0?
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What is Web 3.0?

After almost half a century of web technology, we have recently begun the transition to the third evolution, "Web 3.0." It is worth looking back at how this technology became the valuable resource it is today, and finding a good answer to the question: "What exactly is Web 3.0 technology?"

Bjørn E. VaageJune 19, 2024
Why consider an extended development team?
Article

Why consider an extended development team?

Technology and development have long made it essential for companies to be adaptable, and for adaptability to be incorporated into the company's values and employees.

Pål Øyvind BakkenApril 28, 2024
Visiting Seven Peaks in Bangkok
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Visiting Seven Peaks in Bangkok

We have over the past week carried out a long-awaited on-site synchronization of the companies.

Endre BrakstadJanuary 13, 2023