2026 Kick-off: New Office, New Colleagues, New Energy

Kick-off week in Stavern - workshops, customer sessions, and great energy.

2025 was a year of growth, momentum, and exciting new beginnings for Breathe IT.

This article is about what happened during our kick-off week - and what we're looking forward to in the year ahead.

New Office in Stavern

We've moved into new premises at Sjøparken in Stavern, Norway - a space built for collaboration, innovation, and a strong work environment. Our office is just steps from the sea, and the coastal town of Stavern gives us the calm and inspiration we need to deliver our best for clients.

The new office isn't just a physical location - it's a signal of where we're headed. With room to grow, collaborate, and build the future together.

Three New Colleagues - Plus an AI

We're proud to welcome three talented new colleagues to the team:

Christer Østby

Dynamics 365 · IT Strategy

Joakim Kjell

Dynamics 365 · Power Platform

Gustav Larsson

Dynamics 365 · AI Integration

Carl AI 🦅

AI Assistant · Microsoft Copilot

With Christer, Joakim, and Gustav, we're strengthening our expertise in Dynamics 365, Power Platform, IT strategy, and AI integration. And with Carl AI as our digital team member, we're taking our AI capabilities to the next level.

"Every new team member brings something unique to the table - and together we're building something none of us could do alone."

Kick-off Week with Workshops and Customer Sessions

The first week of 2026 was dedicated to coming together as a team. We ran a packed kick-off featuring:

• Internal workshops - knowledge sharing, professional development, and strategic planning
• Customer sessions - collaboration with some of our most important partners and clients
• Team building - celebrations, bonding, and incredible energy

Workshops, celebrations, and cake - that's how we start a new year.

It was a week that truly set the tone for the kind of company we want to be: energetic, knowledgeable, and closely connected to our clients.

Microsoft Certifications

Everyone on the team is now PL-900 and PL-200 certified, and we're actively building expertise in AI agents and Microsoft Copilot Studio. Becoming a full Microsoft Business Applications partner in 2026 is a key goal for Breathe IT.

We've strengthened our technical foundation across the board. This makes us even better equipped to deliver:

• Scalable and secure business solutions
• Smarter automation with Power Platform
• AI-powered agents and copilots for real business scenarios
• Future-ready solutions that grow with your business

For us, certifications aren't just paper on the wall - they're about staying sharp and delivering real value.

Looking Ahead to 2026

As we look forward, the focus is clear:

• Stronger teams - continue building a culture where people thrive and grow
• Deeper client relationships - not just a vendor, but a true partner
• Innovation - from low-code automation to AI-driven business development

"We're looking forward to an exciting year filled with activities, collaboration, and good times. If you're ever visiting Stavern - swing by for a coffee! ☕"
- David Kjell, CEO