https://research.lab.knowit.no/ Knowit Research forsker på digitalisering, smidige team og arbeidsliv, sammen med norske virksomheter. no Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:08:13 GMT https://research.lab.knowit.no/events/2026-kairos-fremtidens-programvareutvikling/ https://research.lab.knowit.no/events/2026-kairos-fremtidens-programvareutvikling/ Son Spa · Knowit, SINTEF · To dager der utviklere, tech leads, teknologiledere og forskere samlet seg for å diskutere hvordan KI endrer måten vi utvikler programvare på. Resultatene fra samlingen bearbeides nå i Kairos-prosjektet. Event Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://research.lab.knowit.no/events/foredrag-2026-xp-saopaulo-ill-ask-ai-first/ https://research.lab.knowit.no/events/foredrag-2026-xp-saopaulo-ill-ask-ai-first/ XP 2026, São Paulo, Brasil · Hvordan generativ KI endrer samarbeidet i smidige team – presentert i Human–AI Collaboration-sporet på XP 2026 i Brasil. Event Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://research.lab.knowit.no/events/foredrag-2026-xp-saopaulo-from-tensions-to-solutions/ https://research.lab.knowit.no/events/foredrag-2026-xp-saopaulo-from-tensions-to-solutions/ XP 2026, São Paulo, Brasil · Hvordan håndtere paradokser i storskala smidig utvikling – forskningsartikkel presentert på XP 2026 i Brasil. Event Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://research.lab.knowit.no/events/2026-knowit-talks-ai-og-teknisk-gjeld/ https://research.lab.knowit.no/events/2026-knowit-talks-ai-og-teknisk-gjeld/ Universitetsgata 1, Oslo · Knowit · Frokostseminar om hvordan KI kan identifisere, prioritere og redusere teknisk gjeld på en datadrevet måte – med innsikt fra forskning og praksis. Event Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://research.lab.knowit.no/publications/2026-developer-productivity-with-and-without-github-cop/ https://research.lab.knowit.no/publications/2026-developer-productivity-with-and-without-github-cop/ 2026 · Proceedings of the Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS) · Viktoria Stray, Elias Goldmann Brandtzæg, Viggo Tellefsen Wivestad, Astri Moksnes Barbala, Nils Brede Moe This study investigates the real-world impact of the generative AI (GenAI) tool GitHub Copilot on developer activity and perceived productivity. We conducted a mixed-methods case study in NAV IT, a large public sector agile organization. We analyzed 26,317 unique non-merge commits from 703 of NAV IT's GitHub repositories over a two-year period, focusing on commit-based activity metrics from 25 Copilot users and 14 non-users. The analysis was complemented by survey responses on their roles and pe… Publication Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://research.lab.knowit.no/events/2025-temadag-fra-hype-til-hverdag/ https://research.lab.knowit.no/events/2025-temadag-fra-hype-til-hverdag/ Rebel, Oslo · Knowit, SINTEF · Rundt 180 ledere, forskere og fagfolk samlet seg på Rebel da Knowit og SINTEF inviterte til temadag om hvordan kunstig intelligens kan gi verdi i praksis – ikke bare i teorien. Event Mon, 03 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://research.lab.knowit.no/events/2025-knowit-talks-fra-hype-til-handling/ https://research.lab.knowit.no/events/2025-knowit-talks-fra-hype-til-handling/ Universitetsgata 1, Oslo · Knowit · Frokostseminar i Knowit Talks-serien om hvordan mennesker og KI kan jobbe smartere sammen – med innsikt fra forskningsprosjektet Kairos, SINTEF og Storebrand, i forkant av Oslo Business Forum 2025. Event Tue, 02 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://research.lab.knowit.no/publications/doi-10-1007-978-3-031-72781-8-13/ https://research.lab.knowit.no/publications/doi-10-1007-978-3-031-72781-8-13/ 2025 · Agile Processes in Software Engineering and Extreme Programming – Workshops: XP 2024 Workshops, Bozen-Bolzano, Italy, June 4–7, 2024, Revised Selected Papers · Viggo Tellefsen Wivestad, Astri Moksnes Barbala, Viktoria Stray This study assesses the integration of GitHub Copilot into agile software development practices in one of Norway’s largest public sector organizations. Through a quasi-experimental survey of 115 participants, we differentiate the attitudes of users and non-users of GitHub Copilot regarding their development routines. Findings reveal that Copilot users experience significantly greater focus on engaging tasks and less dependence on colleagues compared to non-users, while non-users maintain a more… Publication Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://research.lab.knowit.no/publications/2025-debatt-slik-kan-man-sikre-seg-mot-konomisk-deepfak/ https://research.lab.knowit.no/publications/2025-debatt-slik-kan-man-sikre-seg-mot-konomisk-deepfak/ 2025 · Viggo Tellefsen Wivestad, Bjørn Magnus Mathisen Et manipulert videomøte lurte en ansatt i Hongkong til å utbetale 250 millioner kroner fra en firmakonto. Et effektivt, men lite kjent mottiltak kunne ha reddet ham. Publication Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://research.lab.knowit.no/publications/doi-10-1007-978-3-031-72781-8-7/ https://research.lab.knowit.no/publications/doi-10-1007-978-3-031-72781-8-7/ 2025 · Agile Processes in Software Engineering and Extreme Programming – Workshops: XP 2024 Workshops, Bozen-Bolzano, Italy, June 4–7, 2024, Revised Selected Papers · Darja Smite, Anastasiia Tkalich, Nils Brede Moe, Panagiota Chatzipetrou, Eriks Klotins, Per Kristian Helland Work in software development companies has become increasingly hybrid with employees altering days of working in the office with days of working remotely from home. Yet, little is know about the efficiency of such way of working because the current scale of remote working is unprecedented. In this paper, we present our findings from a company-wide survey at Storebrand - a large-scale Norwegian fintech company, focusing on perceived performance. Our analysis of 192 responses shows that most emplo… Publication Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://research.lab.knowit.no/publications/doi-10-24251-hicss-2025-883/ https://research.lab.knowit.no/publications/doi-10-24251-hicss-2025-883/ 2025 · Proceedings of the 58th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS 2025), Hilton Waikoloa Village, January 7-10, 2025 · Viktoria Stray, Nils Brede Moe, Nivethika Ganeshan, Simon Kobbenes This study investigates the impact of generative AI (GAI) tools, like ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot, on software development. GAI tools can automate repetitive tasks, provide code suggestions, and enhance problem-solving. We conducted a case study in a large-scale agile organization, where we examined how GAI tools influence development efficiency and developers’ workflow. During 25 days of observations, we observed 49 programming sessions. GAI was used in all 16 solo programming sessions and 30 of… Publication Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://research.lab.knowit.no/publications/doi-10-24251-hicss-2025-720/ https://research.lab.knowit.no/publications/doi-10-24251-hicss-2025-720/ 2025 · Proceedings of the 58th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS 2025), Hilton Waikoloa Village, January 7-10, 2025 · Astri Moksnes Barbala, Rasmus Ulfsnes, Viktoria Stray, Viggo Tellefsen Wivestad With the advent of Generative AI (GenAI) and its application in various industries, research has begun showing how this new technology might impact aspects such as teamwork, perceived productivity and the nature of work tasks. However, there is still a lack of studies investigating the emotional dimensions of GenAI use, emphasizing the affective experiences materializing from employing such tools. This study explores the potential of GenAI tools to enhance employee flourishing in a workplace con… Publication Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://research.lab.knowit.no/publications/doi-10-1145-3696630-3730566/ https://research.lab.knowit.no/publications/doi-10-1145-3696630-3730566/ 2025 · FSE Companion '25: Proceedings of the 33rd ACM International Conference on the Foundations of Software Engineering · Viktoria Stray, Astri Moksnes Barbala, Viggo Tellefsen Wivestad The integration of AI-powered coding assistants into software development presents both opportunities and challenges. These tools promise enhanced productivity and code quality while introducing significant concerns related to workflow integration, accuracy, reliability, and ethical considerations. This study investigates how software developers interact with Generative AI (GenAI) tools in a large-scale public sector organization. Using a mixed-methods approach, we analyze 13 interviews and a su… Publication Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://research.lab.knowit.no/publications/2025-ki-og-kampen-om-sannheten-ytring/ https://research.lab.knowit.no/publications/2025-ki-og-kampen-om-sannheten-ytring/ 2025 · Viggo Tellefsen Wivestad I skyggen av kappløpet om å lage den smarteste språkmodellen, pågår nå en mørk og farlig dragkamp. Publication Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://research.lab.knowit.no/publications/doi-10-24251-hicss-2025-890/ https://research.lab.knowit.no/publications/doi-10-24251-hicss-2025-890/ 2025 · Proceedings of the 58th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS 2025), Hilton Waikoloa Village, January 7-10, 2025 · Astri Moksnes Barbala, Nils Brede Moe, Viktoria Stray, Anastasiia Tkalich, Hedda Wasskog Aamo, Mina Uthus, Thomas Allan Nygaard Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) have emerged as a prevalent strategic management tool in large-scale agile development organizations, aiming to enhance operational alignment and performance. This study investigates the implementation of OKRs within a fintech organization that specializes in developing and managing solutions for over one million customers. We identify six key challenges and six enablers experienced in large-scale agile contexts when adopting OKRs as an organization-wide goal-se… Publication Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://research.lab.knowit.no/publications/doi-10-1002-smr-70017/ https://research.lab.knowit.no/publications/doi-10-1002-smr-70017/ 2025 · Journal of Software: Evolution and Process (JSEP) · Antonio Martini, Viktoria Stray, Terese Besker, Nils Brede Moe, Jan Bosch Process debt, like technical debt, can be a source of short‐term benefits but often leads to harmful consequences in the long term for a software organization. Despite its impact, the phenomenon of process debt has not been thoroughly explored in current literature, leaving a gap in understanding how it affects and is managed within organizations. This paper addresses this gap by defining process debt, describing its occurrence, the risks of its mismanagement, and showing examples of mitigation… Publication Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://research.lab.knowit.no/publications/doi-10-1007-978-3-031-72781-8-10/ https://research.lab.knowit.no/publications/doi-10-1007-978-3-031-72781-8-10/ 2025 · Astri Moksnes Barbala, Nils Brede Moe, Marthe Nordengen Berntzen Although large-scale agile software development increasingly is being organized in product areas, little research has to date looked into the skills needed for central roles to succeed with software product management (SPM) in a large-scale setting. Addressing this research gap, this paper provides insights into the skills and competencies deemed essential among Product Managers and Product Owners in ScanBank, a Scandinavian fintech organization counting over 10,000 employees. Our findings revea… Publication Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://research.lab.knowit.no/publications/2025-towards-a-conceptualization-of-data-rhythm-an-asse/ https://research.lab.knowit.no/publications/2025-towards-a-conceptualization-of-data-rhythm-an-asse/ 2025 · AISeL · Astri Moksnes Barbala This research-in-progress introduces the concept of data rhythm to explore how digital data both shapes and is shaped by organizational rhythms. Drawing on Deleuze and Guattari’s theory of assemblage, the study responds to the need for more nuanced temporal concepts in Information Systems (IS) research. This paper argues that rhythm, as understood within process philosophy, can offer a fruitful lens for understanding the temporal dynamics of data use. Based on fieldwork in a European law enforce… Publication Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://research.lab.knowit.no/publications/doi-10-1007-s10664-024-10557-2/ https://research.lab.knowit.no/publications/doi-10-1007-s10664-024-10557-2/ 2025 · Empirical Software Engineering · Anastasiia Tkalich, Eriks Klotins, Tor Thorsrud Sporsem, Viktoria Stray, Nils Brede Moe, Astri Moksnes Barbala Context Organizations opt for continuous delivery of incremental updates to deal with uncertainty and minimize waste. However, applying continuous engineering (CSE) practices requires a continuous feedback loop with input from customers and end-users. Challenges It becomes increasingly challenging to apply traditional requirements elicitation and validation techniques with ever-shrinking software delivery cycles. At the same time, frequent deliveries generate an abundance of usage data and telem… Publication Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://research.lab.knowit.no/publications/doi-10-1016-j-infsof-2025-107857/ https://research.lab.knowit.no/publications/doi-10-1016-j-infsof-2025-107857/ 2025 · Information and Software Technology · Viktoria Stray, Geir Kjetil Hanssen, Astri Moksnes Barbala, Darja Smite, Klaas-Jan Stol A major question that can be asked of any new major technology or innovation is: what is it good for? For this special issue, we invited manuscripts that answer exactly that question in the context of Generative AI and Software Engineering. We received 33 submission, which underwent a rigorous peer review process. This process led to inclusion of 13 manuscripts, which we organized according to McGrath’s Group Task typology in this editorial. In doing so, we acknowledge that not all tasks are equ… Publication Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://research.lab.knowit.no/projects/kairos-samspill-mennesker-og-ai/ https://research.lab.knowit.no/projects/kairos-samspill-mennesker-og-ai/ Fireårig forskningsprosjekt som utforsker hvordan mennesker og kunstig intelligens kan samarbeide effektivt og etisk i norske virksomheter. KAIROS: Samspill mellom mennesker og AI som grunnsten for fremtidens arbeidsliv KAIROS undersøker hvordan mennesker og kunstig intelligens kan samarbeide effektivt og etisk i norske virksomheter. Utgangspunktet er at AI-integrasjon ikke bare er et teknologisk spørsmål, men også et sosioteknisk: organisasjonskultur, tillit og arbeidspraksis avgjør om AI faktisk skaper verdi. Forskningspilarer Digital infrastruktur for samspill: fleksible plattformer for sikker og ansvarlig AI-bruk i organisasjoner, med oppmerksomhet på digital suverenitet: kontroll over d… Active project Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://research.lab.knowit.no/events/foredrag-2025-javazone-fremtidens-produktutvikling-ai/ https://research.lab.knowit.no/events/foredrag-2025-javazone-fremtidens-produktutvikling-ai/ JavaZone, Oslo · Hva norsk forskning forteller oss om hvordan KI endrer produktutvikling – fra JavaZone 2025. Event Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://research.lab.knowit.no/events/foredrag-2025-fse-trondheim-human-ai-collaboration/ https://research.lab.knowit.no/events/foredrag-2025-fse-trondheim-human-ai-collaboration/ FSE 2025, Trondheim · Empirisk studie av hvordan utviklere bruker GitHub Copilot og ChatGPT. Event Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://research.lab.knowit.no/publications/2024-a-case-study-of-continuous-adoption-in-the-norwegi/ https://research.lab.knowit.no/publications/2024-a-case-study-of-continuous-adoption-in-the-norwegi/ 2024 · Proceedings of the 57th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences · Astri Moksnes Barbala, Tor Thorsrud Sporsem, Klaas-Jan Stol Publication Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://research.lab.knowit.no/publications/2024-a-case-study-on-meeting-practices/ https://research.lab.knowit.no/publications/2024-a-case-study-on-meeting-practices/ 2024 · The 57th Annual Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences · Viktoria Stray Publication Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://research.lab.knowit.no/publications/2024-a-journey-through-space-unpacking-the-perceived-pr/ https://research.lab.knowit.no/publications/2024-a-journey-through-space-unpacking-the-perceived-pr/ 2024 · Viggo Tellefsen Wivestad Publication Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://research.lab.knowit.no/publications/doi-10-1007-978-3-031-72781-8-5/ https://research.lab.knowit.no/publications/doi-10-1007-978-3-031-72781-8-5/ 2024 · Viggo Tellefsen Wivestad, Rasmus Ulfsnes Publication Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://research.lab.knowit.no/publications/doi-10-24251-hicss-2023-868/ https://research.lab.knowit.no/publications/doi-10-24251-hicss-2023-868/ 2024 · Jeffrey Saltz, Edward Anderson, Alex Sutherland, Viktoria Stray Agile and Lean software development methods have become ubiquitous during the past two decades and have been shown to decisively improve the rapidity and success of software projects. However, the rise of virtual teams and ever more complex products have changed the context for which these methods were originally developed. The result are new organizational challenges that threaten to make Agile and Lean irrelevant. Additional pressure comes from new methods such as DevOps and BizDevOps that are… Publication Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://research.lab.knowit.no/publications/doi-10-24251-hicss-2023-926/ https://research.lab.knowit.no/publications/doi-10-24251-hicss-2023-926/ 2024 · Viktoria Stray, Nils Brede Moe, Gunnar R. Bergersen, Jeanette Kirkerud In FinTech organizations, there are trends toward employing agile methods, moving away from legacy monolithic technical architecture to microservices architecture, and focusing on collaboration and autonomy to boost innovation. When software teams have end-to-end responsibility and decision-making authority, they avoid handovers between teams and can develop software more quickly. Furthermore, effective coordination through meetings and digital collaboration tools is important for the success of… Publication Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://research.lab.knowit.no/events/foredrag-2024-javazone-10-ar-forskning-team/ https://research.lab.knowit.no/events/foredrag-2024-javazone-10-ar-forskning-team/ JavaZone, Oslo · Ti konkrete funn fra et tiår med forskning på smidige og autonome team. Event Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://research.lab.knowit.no/events/foredrag-2024-xp-bolzano-coordination-fintech/ https://research.lab.knowit.no/events/foredrag-2024-xp-bolzano-coordination-fintech/ XP 2024, Bozen-Bolzano, Italia · Koordinering i smidige produktområder i en stor fintech-organisasjon. Event Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://research.lab.knowit.no/projects/techdebtops/ https://research.lab.knowit.no/projects/techdebtops/ Forskningsprosjekt som utvikler metoder og verktøy for kontinuerlig, datadrevet håndtering av teknisk gjeld i programvareutvikling, med bruk av AI og store språkmodeller. TechDebtOps: Datadrevet kontinuerlig håndtering av teknisk gjeld Teknisk gjeld, altså kortsiktige tekniske valg som gir langsiktige kostnader, er en av de største utfordringene i moderne programvareutvikling. Uhåndtert teknisk gjeld bremser innovasjon, øker vedlikeholdskostnadene og gjør det vanskeligere å levere ny funksjonalitet i takt med forretningsbehovene. TechDebtOps undersøker hvordan virksomheter kan identifisere, klassifisere og prioritere teknisk gjeld løpende, ikke først når den har blitt et akutt problem. Forsk… Active project Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://research.lab.knowit.no/projects/prospects-5-0/ https://research.lab.knowit.no/projects/prospects-5-0/ EU Horizon Europe-prosjekt med 30 partnere fra 17 land som fremmer Industri 5.0-prinsippene (menneskesentrering, bærekraft og robusthet) for SMBer og kunnskapsintensive virksomheter. PROSPECTS 5.0 PROSPECTS 5.0 er et EU Horizon Europe-prosjekt som skal sette prinsippene fra Industri 5.0 ut i praksis, særlig for SMBer, oppstartsselskaper og kunnskapsintensive virksomheter. Der Industri 4.0 handlet om automatisering og effektivitet, setter Industri 5.0 mennesket, bærekraften og robustheten i sentrum. Konsortiet består av 30 partnere fra 17 EU-land og assosierte land, og dekker akademia, forsknings- og teknologiorganisasjoner (RTO), industri og SMBer. Prosjektet gjennomfører 14 reelle use cases… Active project Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:08:13 GMT