Cegal named finalist in the 2026 Microsoft Partner of the year awards
Cegal is one of just four companies to reach the final in this category. The recognition reflects our work helping energy companies tackle some of the industry’s most complex digital challenges.
Microsoft received more than 4,500 nominations for this year’s partner awards. Among the criteria for becoming a finalist are the ability to drive innovation and demonstrate tangible results for customers.
For Cegal, this is about more than just technology. It’s about understanding the energy industry, the challenges customers face, and how digital solutions can contribute to better decisions and more efficient operations.
When industry knowledge meets technology
The energy industry is in the midst of a sweeping digital transformation. Data volumes are growing, IT and OT environments are becoming increasingly complex, and demands for security, availability, and efficient operations are rising.
To succeed, energy companies need more than standalone technology solutions. They need a holistic approach that connects people, data, and technology.
We are extremely proud to be a finalist in this prestigious competition. This recognition highlights our strengths: deep industry knowledge in the energy sector, combined with cutting-edge expertise in software, data, artificial intelligence, and cloud services,
says Dagfinn Ringås, CEO of Cegal.
Through Cetegra, Cegal brings this expertise together on a single platform. The goal is to make it easier for energy companies to manage complex digital environments, derive greater value from their data, and make faster, better decisions.
Read more about Cetegra here >
In the energy industry, small improvements can make a big difference. Better data quality, higher productivity, and faster decision-making processes can have a direct impact on both operations and profitability.
Cegal delivers technology and services to some of the world’s most demanding energy operations, where operational reliability, data quality, and decision-making speed are critical.
Our customers should be able to quickly achieve higher productivity and more scalable operations. We share this recognition with all our customers. We are fortunate to work with some of the most innovative and demanding energy customers in the world,
says Ringås.
A recognition of collaboration
The Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards recognize partners that deliver innovative solutions and high-impact services across industries, solution areas, and geographies.
For Cegal, being named a finalist recognizes more than the company’s expertise and technology. It also reflects the close collaboration with our customers. Together, we challenge established ways of working, explore new opportunities, and develop solutions that help make the energy industry more data-driven, efficient, and forward-looking.
Read what Computerworld has written about this here (Norwegian)>
