Disruptive Technologies

Disruptive Technologies AS, a Norwegian technology firm established in 2013, specializes in developing diminutive wireless sensors for the Internet of Things (IoT) sector. The company was founded by Erik Fossum Færevaag, who brought extensive experience from the semiconductor industry, having previously designed the world's lowest power microcontroller and advanced radio integrated circuits. Færevaag's background in microelectronics at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology and his work at successful tech companies like Chipcon and Energy Micro, which were acquired by major industry players, shaped the company's direction.

The firm's core business revolves around providing an end-to-end solution for data collection. This includes tiny, robust wireless sensors, a Cloud Connector for data relay, a secure cloud platform for data management, and a dashboard called Studio for analysis and alerts. These sensors, noted for their small size and a battery life of up to fifteen years, are designed for simplicity and scalability, enabling data collection from various assets and environments. The product line includes sensors for temperature, humidity, proximity, occupancy, and more, all of which encrypt data from collection to cloud storage.

Disruptive Technologies serves a global client base, offering solutions for workplace management, cold chain monitoring, and energy optimization. The business model is centered on selling these integrated hardware and software solutions to partners and end-users who can then integrate the data into their own platforms or use the company's provided tools. Since its inception, the company has secured $6.08 million in funding over three rounds, with its initial funding round in April 2016.

Keywords: wireless sensors, Internet of Things, data collection, asset monitoring, facility management, energy optimization, smart buildings, IoT solutions, cold chain management, low-power electronics