Draft:Sensa Ehf
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Company type | Private (ehf.) |
|---|---|
| Industry | Information technology Managed services Cloud computing IT consulting |
| Founded | 2002 |
| Headquarters | Lyngháls 4, , |
Key people | Ruth Elfarsdóttir (CFO) Páll Beck (VP of Managed Services) |
Number of employees | ~120–140 (2020) |
| Parent | Crayon Iceland ehf. (since 2021) |
| Website | sensa |
Sensa ehf.[1] is an Icelandic information technology services company headquartered in Reykjavík, Iceland.[1] Founded in 2002,[2] the company specializes in professional and managed IT services for the corporate market.[1] Since 2021, Sensa has operated as a subsidiary of Crayon Iceland ehf.,[3] the Icelandic arm of the Norway-based Crayon Group Holding ASA.[2][4]
Overview
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Private (ehf.) |
| Industry | Information Technology — Managed Services, IT Consulting, Hosting, Cloud Solutions |
| Founded | 2002[2] |
| Headquarters | Lyngháls 4, 110 Reykjavík, Iceland[1] |
| Key People | Ruth Elfarsdóttir (CFO), Páll Beck (VP of Managed Services)[1] |
| Employees | ~120–140 (2020)[2] |
| Parent | Crayon Iceland ehf. (since 2021)[3][4] |
| Former Parent | Síminn hf. (until 2021)[5] |
| Website | sensa.is[1] |
| Revenue | ~$17.6–17.7 million[2] |
History
Sensa ehf. was established in 2002 as a professional and managed services provider in Iceland.[2] In 2015, the company acquired Basis ehf., a managed services and hosting provider with its own data center facility in Reykjavík.[1]
Acquisition by Crayon Group
On 2 December 2020, Síminn hf. and Crayon Group AS signed a binding agreement for the sale of Sensa ehf. to Crayon.[5] The transaction was valued at ISK 3.25 billion (approximately €21 million),[2] with the purchase price to be paid two-thirds in cash and one-third in shares of Crayon Group Holding ASA.[2] The deal was subject to approval by the Icelandic Competition Authority (Samkeppnisstofnun).[2][3]
On 18 March 2021, the Icelandic Competition Authority approved the acquisition,[3] clearing Crayon Group AS to take ownership of all issued share capital in Sensa ehf.[3] The acquisition was completed in the second quarter of 2021, with 699,635 Crayon shares issued as part of the transaction.[4] Following the acquisition, Sensa became part of Crayon Iceland ehf.,[3][4] Crayon's Icelandic subsidiary.[3]
Crayon CEO Torgrim Takle stated that the acquisition would support Crayon in expanding its value chain into managed services for multicloud environments and further accelerate Crayon's global service operations.[2]
Services
Sensa provides a broad range of IT services tailored to corporate clients:[1]
- Data Center & Colocation — Enterprise-ready data center facilities, including locations on the Verne Global campus in Keflavík and in Reykjavík.
- Network & Security — Network design, implementation, endpoint security, and threat mitigation.
- Cloud Solutions — Managed cloud environments (dedicated, hybrid, and public cloud), including Microsoft Azure, AWS, and VMware.
- Collaboration & Communication — IP telephony, video conferencing, instant messaging, and unified communications.
- Hosting — Web hosting, email solutions, and bespoke dedicated environments.
- Consulting & Implementation — IT infrastructure design, system integration, and technical project support.
Certifications & Partnerships
Sensa holds certifications and partnerships with major technology vendors, including:[1]
- Microsoft — Microsoft Gold Partner; Microsoft 365, Azure
- Cisco — Cisco Gold Partner; networking and security solutions
- NetApp — Platinum partner since 2009; experience with large-scale storage clusters
- VMware
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Red Hat
The company is also certified under multiple ISO standards:[1]
- ISO/IEC 27001:2013 (Information Security Management)
- ISO/IEC 27701:2019 (Privacy Information Management)
- ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management)
- ISO 37001:2016 (Anti-Bribery)
- ISO 14001 (Environmental Management)
Data Centers
Sensa operates data centers in Iceland, including facilities in Reykjavík and on the Verne Global campus in Keflavík.[1] The Reykjavík data center (formerly Basis) is a 5,200 sq. ft. Tier III facility powered by 100% renewable energy (hydroelectric and geothermal), with redundant power, cooling, and network infrastructure.[1] The Verne Global campus facility leverages Iceland's geothermal energy to attract companies with high computational workloads requiring clean power.[2]
Sensa's data centers also provide high-speed interconnects such as Microsoft ExpressRoute and AWS Direct Connect, enabling low-latency cloud connectivity for enterprise clients.[2]
Market Focus
Sensa serves a diverse client base across multiple sectors. In 2019, the public sector accounted for approximately 20% of the company's gross profit.[2] The company has also targeted the healthcare and financial services industries with its managed cloud offerings.[2] At the time of the Crayon acquisition, Sensa had more than 500 customers on its managed cloud service platform.[2]
See also
Notes
References
- "Sensa — Forsíða". sensa.is. Retrieved 9 May 2026.
- "Crayon Group AS: Acquisition of Sensa ehf". Crayon Group. 2 December 2020. Retrieved 9 May 2026.
- "Case No: 2021/5 — Crayon Group AS / Sensa ehf" (PDF). Icelandic Competition Authority (Samkeppnisstofnun). 18 March 2021. Retrieved 9 May 2026.
- "Crayon Group Holding ASA Annual Report 2021" (PDF). Crayon Group. Retrieved 9 May 2026.
- "Síminn hf. and Crayon Group AS sign a binding agreement for the sale of Sensa ehf". Síminn. 2 December 2020. Retrieved 9 May 2026.
External links
Overview
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Private (ehf.) |
| Industry | Information Technology — Managed Services, IT Consulting, Hosting, Cloud Solutions |
| Founded | 2002[2] |
| Headquarters | Lyngháls 4, 110 Reykjavík, Iceland[1] |
| Key People | Ruth Elfarsdóttir (CFO), Páll Beck (VP of Managed Services)[1] |
| Employees | ~120–140 (2020)[2] |
| Parent | Crayon Iceland ehf. (since 2021)[3][4] |
| Former Parent | Síminn hf. (until 2021)[5] |
| Website | sensa.is[1] |
| Revenue | ~$17.6–17.7 million[2] |
History
Sensa ehf. was established in 2002 as a professional and managed services provider in Iceland.[2] In 2015, the company acquired Basis ehf., a managed services and hosting provider with its own data center facility in Reykjavík.[1]
Acquisition by Crayon Group
On 2 December 2020, Síminn hf. and Crayon Group AS signed a binding agreement for the sale of Sensa ehf. to Crayon.[5] The transaction was valued at ISK 3.25 billion (approximately €21 million),[2] with the purchase price to be paid two-thirds in cash and one-third in shares of Crayon Group Holding ASA.[2] The deal was subject to approval by the Icelandic Competition Authority (Samkeppnisstofnun).[2][3]
On 18 March 2021, the Icelandic Competition Authority approved the acquisition,[3] clearing Crayon Group AS to take ownership of all issued share capital in Sensa ehf.[3] The acquisition was completed in the second quarter of 2021, with 699,635 Crayon shares issued as part of the transaction.[4] Following the acquisition, Sensa became part of Crayon Iceland ehf.,[3][4] Crayon's Icelandic subsidiary.[3]
Crayon CEO Torgrim Takle stated that the acquisition would support Crayon in expanding its value chain into managed services for multicloud environments and further accelerate Crayon's global service operations.[2]
Services
Sensa provides a broad range of IT services tailored to corporate clients:[1]
- Data Center & Colocation — Enterprise-ready data center facilities, including locations on the Verne Global campus in Keflavík and in Reykjavík.
- Network & Security — Network design, implementation, endpoint security, and threat mitigation.
- Cloud Solutions — Managed cloud environments (dedicated, hybrid, and public cloud), including Microsoft Azure, AWS, and VMware.
- Collaboration & Communication — IP telephony, video conferencing, instant messaging, and unified communications.
- Hosting — Web hosting, email solutions, and bespoke dedicated environments.
- Consulting & Implementation — IT infrastructure design, system integration, and technical project support.
Certifications & Partnerships
Sensa holds certifications and partnerships with major technology vendors, including:[1]
- Microsoft — Microsoft Gold Partner; Microsoft 365, Azure
- Cisco — Cisco Gold Partner; networking and security solutions
- NetApp — Platinum partner since 2009; experience with large-scale storage clusters
- VMware
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Red Hat
The company is also certified under multiple ISO standards:[1]
- ISO/IEC 27001:2013 (Information Security Management)
- ISO/IEC 27701:2019 (Privacy Information Management)
- ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management)
- ISO 37001:2016 (Anti-Bribery)
- ISO 14001 (Environmental Management)
Data Centers
Sensa operates data centers in Iceland, including facilities in Reykjavík and on the Verne Global campus in Keflavík.[1] The Reykjavík data center (formerly Basis) is a 5,200 sq. ft. Tier III facility powered by 100% renewable energy (hydroelectric and geothermal), with redundant power, cooling, and network infrastructure.[1] The Verne Global campus facility leverages Iceland's geothermal energy to attract companies with high computational workloads requiring clean power.[2]
Sensa's data centers also provide high-speed interconnects such as Microsoft ExpressRoute and AWS Direct Connect, enabling low-latency cloud connectivity for enterprise clients.[2]
Market Focus
Sensa serves a diverse client base across multiple sectors. In 2019, the public sector accounted for approximately 20% of the company's gross profit.[2] The company has also targeted the healthcare and financial services industries with its managed cloud offerings.[2] At the time of the Crayon acquisition, Sensa had more than 500 customers on its managed cloud service platform.[2]
See also
Notes
References
- "Sensa — Forsíða". sensa.is. Retrieved 9 May 2026.
- "Crayon Group AS: Acquisition of Sensa ehf". Crayon Group. 2 December 2020. Retrieved 9 May 2026.
- "Case No: 2021/5 — Crayon Group AS / Sensa ehf" (PDF). Icelandic Competition Authority (Samkeppnisstofnun). 18 March 2021. Retrieved 9 May 2026.
- "Crayon Group Holding ASA Annual Report 2021" (PDF). Crayon Group. Retrieved 9 May 2026.
- "Síminn hf. and Crayon Group AS sign a binding agreement for the sale of Sensa ehf". Síminn. 2 December 2020. Retrieved 9 May 2026.
External links
Overview
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Private (ehf.) |
| Industry | Information Technology — Managed Services, IT Consulting, Hosting, Cloud Solutions |
| Founded | 2002[2] |
| Headquarters | Lyngháls 4, 110 Reykjavík, Iceland[1] |
| Key People | Ruth Elfarsdóttir (CFO), Páll Beck (VP of Managed Services)[1] |
| Employees | ~120–140 (2020)[2] |
| Parent | Crayon Iceland ehf. (since 2021)[3][4] |
| Former Parent | Síminn hf. (until 2021)[5] |
| Website | sensa.is[1] |
| Revenue | ~$17.6–17.7 million[2] |
History
Sensa ehf. was established in 2002 as a professional and managed services provider in Iceland.[2] In 2015, the company acquired Basis ehf., a managed services and hosting provider with its own data center facility in Reykjavík.[1]
Acquisition by Crayon Group
On 2 December 2020, Síminn hf. and Crayon Group AS signed a binding agreement for the sale of Sensa ehf. to Crayon.[5] The transaction was valued at ISK 3.25 billion (approximately €21 million),[2] with the purchase price to be paid two-thirds in cash and one-third in shares of Crayon Group Holding ASA.[2] The deal was subject to approval by the Icelandic Competition Authority (Samkeppnisstofnun).[2][3]
On 18 March 2021, the Icelandic Competition Authority approved the acquisition,[3] clearing Crayon Group AS to take ownership of all issued share capital in Sensa ehf.[3] The acquisition was completed in the second quarter of 2021, with 699,635 Crayon shares issued as part of the transaction.[4] Following the acquisition, Sensa became part of Crayon Iceland ehf.,[3][4] Crayon's Icelandic subsidiary.[3]
Crayon CEO Torgrim Takle stated that the acquisition would support Crayon in expanding its value chain into managed services for multicloud environments and further accelerate Crayon's global service operations.[2]
Services
Sensa provides a broad range of IT services tailored to corporate clients:[1]
- Data Center & Colocation — Enterprise-ready data center facilities, including locations on the Verne Global campus in Keflavík and in Reykjavík.
- Network & Security — Network design, implementation, endpoint security, and threat mitigation.
- Cloud Solutions — Managed cloud environments (dedicated, hybrid, and public cloud), including Microsoft Azure, AWS, and VMware.
- Collaboration & Communication — IP telephony, video conferencing, instant messaging, and unified communications.
- Hosting — Web hosting, email solutions, and bespoke dedicated environments.
- Consulting & Implementation — IT infrastructure design, system integration, and technical project support.
Certifications & Partnerships
Sensa holds certifications and partnerships with major technology vendors, including:[1]
- Microsoft — Microsoft Gold Partner; Microsoft 365, Azure
- Cisco — Cisco Gold Partner; networking and security solutions
- NetApp — Platinum partner since 2009; experience with large-scale storage clusters
- VMware
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Red Hat
The company is also certified under multiple ISO standards:[1]
- ISO/IEC 27001:2013 (Information Security Management)
- ISO/IEC 27701:2019 (Privacy Information Management)
- ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management)
- ISO 37001:2016 (Anti-Bribery)
- ISO 14001 (Environmental Management)
Data Centers
Sensa operates data centers in Iceland, including facilities in Reykjavík and on the Verne Global campus in Keflavík.[1] The Reykjavík data center (formerly Basis) is a 5,200 sq. ft. Tier III facility powered by 100% renewable energy (hydroelectric and geothermal), with redundant power, cooling, and network infrastructure.[1] The Verne Global campus facility leverages Iceland's geothermal energy to attract companies with high computational workloads requiring clean power.[2]
Sensa's data centers also provide high-speed interconnects such as Microsoft ExpressRoute and AWS Direct Connect, enabling low-latency cloud connectivity for enterprise clients.[2]
Market Focus
Sensa serves a diverse client base across multiple sectors. In 2019, the public sector accounted for approximately 20% of the company's gross profit.[2] The company has also targeted the healthcare and financial services industries with its managed cloud offerings.[2] At the time of the Crayon acquisition, Sensa had more than 500 customers on its managed cloud service platform.[2]
See also
Notes
References
- "Sensa — Forsíða". sensa.is. Retrieved 9 May 2026.
- "Crayon Group AS: Acquisition of Sensa ehf". Crayon Group. 2 December 2020. Retrieved 9 May 2026.
- "Case No: 2021/5 — Crayon Group AS / Sensa ehf" (PDF). Icelandic Competition Authority (Samkeppnisstofnun). 18 March 2021. Retrieved 9 May 2026.
- "Crayon Group Holding ASA Annual Report 2021" (PDF). Crayon Group. Retrieved 9 May 2026.
- "Síminn hf. and Crayon Group AS sign a binding agreement for the sale of Sensa ehf". Síminn. 2 December 2020. Retrieved 9 May 2026.
External links
Overview
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Private (ehf.) |
| Industry | Information Technology — Managed Services, IT Consulting, Hosting, Cloud Solutions |
| Founded | 2002 [^25^] |
| Headquarters | Lyngháls 4, 110 Reykjavík, Iceland [^24^] |
| Key People | Ruth Elfarsdóttir (CFO), Páll Beck (VP of Managed Services) [^2^] |
| Employees | ~120–140 (2020) [^25^] [^24^] |
| Parent | Crayon Iceland ehf. (since 2021) [^29^] [^16^] |
| Former Parent | Síminn hf. (until 2021) [^15^] [^32^] |
| Website | sensa.is [^7^] |
| Revenue | ~$17.6–17.7 million [^2^] [^4^] |
History
Sensa ehf. was established in 2002 as a professional and managed services provider in Iceland. [^25^] [^24^] In 2015, the company acquired Basis ehf., a managed services and hosting provider with its own data center facility in Reykjavík. [^5^] [^12^]
Acquisition by Crayon Group
On 2 December 2020, Síminn hf. and Crayon Group AS signed a binding agreement for the sale of Sensa ehf. to Crayon. [^15^] [^32^] The transaction was valued at ISK 3.25 billion (approximately €21 million / £18.93 million), with the purchase price to be paid two-thirds in cash and one-third in shares of Crayon Group Holding ASA. [^25^] [^34^] The deal was subject to approval by the Icelandic Competition Authority (Samkeppnisstofnun). [^25^] [^29^]
On 18 March 2021, the Icelandic Competition Authority approved the acquisition, clearing Crayon Group AS to take ownership of all issued share capital in Sensa ehf. [^29^] The acquisition was completed in the second quarter of 2021, with 699,635 Crayon shares issued as part of the transaction. [^16^] [^10^] Following the acquisition, Sensa became part of Crayon Iceland ehf., Crayon's Icelandic subsidiary. [^29^] [^35^]
Crayon CEO Torgrim Takle stated that the acquisition would support Crayon in expanding its value chain into managed services for multicloud environments and further accelerate Crayon's global service operations. [^25^] [^10^]
Services
Sensa provides a broad range of IT services tailored to corporate clients: [^25^] [^24^]
- Data Center & Colocation — Enterprise-ready data center facilities, including locations on the Verne Global campus in Keflavík and in Reykjavík.
- Network & Security — Network design, implementation, endpoint security, and threat mitigation.
- Cloud Solutions — Managed cloud environments (dedicated, hybrid, and public cloud), including Microsoft Azure, AWS, and VMware.
- Collaboration & Communication — IP telephony, video conferencing, instant messaging, and unified communications.
- Hosting — Web hosting, email solutions, and bespoke dedicated environments.
- Consulting & Implementation — IT infrastructure design, system integration, and technical project support.
Certifications & Partnerships
Sensa holds certifications and partnerships with major technology vendors, including: [^3^] [^6^]
- Microsoft — Microsoft Gold Partner; Microsoft 365, Azure
- Cisco — Cisco Gold Partner; networking and security solutions [^25^]
- NetApp — Platinum partner since 2009; experience with large-scale storage clusters
- VMware
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Red Hat
The company is also certified under multiple ISO standards: [^7^] [^35^]
- ISO/IEC 27001:2013 (Information Security Management)
- ISO/IEC 27701:2019 (Privacy Information Management)
- ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management)
- ISO 37001:2016 (Anti-Bribery)
- ISO 14001 (Environmental Management)
Data Centers
Sensa operates data centers in Iceland, including facilities in Reykjavík and on the Verne Global campus in Keflavík. [^6^] The Reykjavík data center (formerly Basis) is a 5,200 sq. ft. Tier III facility powered by 100% renewable energy (hydroelectric and geothermal), with redundant power, cooling, and network infrastructure. [^12^] The Verne Global campus facility leverages Iceland's geothermal energy to attract companies with high computational workloads requiring clean power. [^25^]
Sensa's data centers also provide high-speed interconnects such as Microsoft ExpressRoute and AWS Direct Connect, enabling low-latency cloud connectivity for enterprise clients. [^25^]
Market Focus
Sensa serves a diverse client base across multiple sectors. In 2019, the public sector accounted for approximately 20% of the company's gross profit. [^25^] The company has also targeted the healthcare and financial services industries with its managed cloud offerings. [^25^] At the time of the Crayon acquisition, Sensa had more than 500 customers on its managed cloud service platform. [^25^]
See also
References
External links
Overview
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Private (ehf.) |
| Industry | Information Technology — Managed Services, IT Consulting, Hosting, Cloud Solutions |
| Founded | 2002 |
| Headquarters | Lyngháls 4, 110 Reykjavík, Iceland |
| Key People | Ruth Elfarsdóttir (CFO), Páll Beck (VP of Managed Services) |
| Employees | ~120–140 |
| Parent | Síminn hf (Iceland Telecom) |
| Website | sensa.is |
| Revenue | ~$17.6–17.7 million |
History
Sensa ehf. was established in 2002 as a professional and managed services provider in Iceland. In 2015, the company acquired Basis ehf., a managed services and hosting provider with its own data center facility in Reykjavík.
In January 2021, Crayon Group (OSE: CRAYON), a global digital transformation company based in Norway, announced an agreement to acquire Sensa ehf. from Síminn hf for ISK 3.25 billion. The acquisition was subject to approval by the Icelandic Competition Authority.
Services
Sensa provides a broad range of IT services tailored to corporate clients:
- Data Center & Colocation — Enterprise-ready data center facilities, including locations on the Verne Global campus in Keflavík and in Reykjavík.
- Network & Security — Network design, implementation, endpoint security, and threat mitigation.
- Cloud Solutions — Managed cloud environments (dedicated, hybrid, and public cloud), including Microsoft Azure, AWS, and VMware.
- Collaboration & Communication — IP telephony, video conferencing, instant messaging, and unified communications.
- Hosting — Web hosting, email solutions, and bespoke dedicated environments.
- Consulting & Implementation — IT infrastructure design, system integration, and technical project support.
Certifications & Partnerships
Sensa holds certifications and partnerships with major technology vendors, including:
- Microsoft — Microsoft 365, Azure
- Cisco — Networking and security solutions
- NetApp — Platinum partner since 2009; experience with large-scale storage clusters
- VMware
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Red Hat
The company is also certified under multiple ISO standards:
- ISO/IEC 27001:2013 (Information Security Management)
- ISO/IEC 27701:2019 (Privacy Information Management)
- ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management)
- ISO 37001:2016 (Anti-Bribery)
- ISO 14001 (Environmental Management)
Data Centers
Sensa operates data centers in Iceland, including facilities in Reykjavík and on the Verne Global campus in Keflavík. The Reykjavík data center (formerly Basis) is a 5,200 sq. ft. Tier III facility powered by 100% renewable energy (hydroelectric and geothermal), with redundant power, cooling, and network infrastructure.
See also
References
External links
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