Securing the Frontline: The Evolution of DIGIMAT
Reflecting on the path ahead for DIGIMAT, Dag Øyvind Hagen outlines a definitive vision: ”Our future objective is to continuously develop DIGIMAT into a cornerstone capability. One that ensures the Norwegian Armed Forces remain fully equipped, prepared, and ready to meet the demands of an increasingly complex security environment.”
This mindset is undeniable in its relevance and strategic soundness. Across Europe, defense budgets are surging, triggering a massive influx of new projects for the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency (NDMA). Against this backdrop, the agency faces intensifying pressure from suppliers for reliable, consistent, and up-to-date equipment data. Currently, this critical information is often scattered across multiple channels and processed manually—a fragmented approach that breeds inefficiency, introduces errors, and compromises operational readiness.
A Secure Supplier Portal
DIGIMAT solves these challenges by introducing a unified, secure supplier portal that standardizes how material data is shared with the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency (NDMA). This establishes a single source of truth, creating a highly streamlined and controlled workflow across the entire supply chain. Developed through a collaborative, iterative process, DIGIMAT empowers both the NDMA and its partners to work with highly accurate, easily accessible data. Ultimately, this drives faster maintenance cycles, enhanced spare parts planning, and unparalleled transparency in equipment lifecycle management across the Norwegian Armed Forces.
”A Significant Leap Forward”
Managing over 200 heavy procurement projects and backed by a team of 1,700 highly skilled personnel, the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency (NDMA) is the nation’s largest public investor in defense materiel and technology. Charged with the procurement, management, and phase-out of military equipment, the agency currently oversees more than 450 active contracts.
In this complex ecosystem, DIGIMAT represents a major leap forward for the NDMA’s mission to equip Norway’s armed forces with reliable, modern, and optimally supported assets. As the platform continues to evolve, it will play a pivotal role in helping Norway navigate and meet the demands of an ever-changing security landscape.
ShareAspace: A Neutral Information Bridge
At its core, the solution is driven by ShareAspace, a software developed by Eurostep. Founded in Sweden in 1994, the company became a proud part of BAE Systems Digital Intelligence in 2023. They deliver their flagship software as a robust, battle-tested Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) platform. It shatters information silos, enabling the seamless and secure sharing of product lifecycle data across companies, contracts, and supply chains.
Built upon three decades of specialized expertise in standardized interoperability, ShareAspace acts as a neutral data repository. It consolidates and integrates both product and asset data seamlessly across the entire lifecycle. By maintaining stringent access controls, strict traceability, and flawless version tracking of configuration changes, it guarantees highly reliable collaboration between entirely separate organizations.
Available both on-premises and in the cloud, the ShareAspace suite is in a state of continuous evolution. It is engineered to meet the growing complexities of enterprise asset management and large-scale, multi-national collaboration.
