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| | name = Rolf Skår | | name = Rolf Skår | ||
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| | caption = | | caption = 1985 St. Gallen University Archives | ||
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| | birth_date = {{Birth date|1941|5|13|df=y}} | | birth_date = {{Birth date|1941|5|13|df=y}} | ||
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| birth_place = ], Norway | ||
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| | education = cybernetics | | education = ] (degree in ]) | ||
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| | occupation = Engineer | | occupation = Engineer | ||
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| | known_for = Co-founder and CEO of ]<br>Chairman of the ]<br>CEO of the ] | | known_for = Co-founder and CEO of ]<br>Chairman of the ]<br>CEO of the ] | ||
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| | spouse = Aslaug Signy Nisi | | spouse = Aslaug Signy Nisi | ||
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| | awards = ] (2010) | | awards = ] (2010) | ||
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| ⚫ | '''Rolf Skår''' (13 May 1941 – 24 May 2023) was a Norwegian engineer and entrepreneur. He was a co-founder of the computer manufacturing company ] in 1967, and took over as chief executive officer (CEO) of the company from 1978 to 1989. He was later CEO of the ], chaired the ], and was CEO of the ] from 1998 to 2006. For his contributions to information technology and space activity, Skår was knighted as in the First Class of the ] in 2010. | ||
| '''Rolf Skår''' (13 May 1941 – 24 May 2023) was a Norwegian engineer and entrepreneur. | |||
| ==Early life and education== | |||
| ⚫ | He was a co-founder of the computer manufacturing company ] in 1967, and took over as |
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| ⚫ | Born in ] on 13 May 1941, Skår was the son of farmer and fisherman Lars Martin Skår and Magnhild Ytreland.<ref name=nbl>{{cite encyclopedia|year=|title=Rolf Skår |encyclopedia=]|first=Eirik |last=Rossen |authorlink= |editor=]|publisher=Kunnskapsforlaget |location=Oslo |url=http://www.snl.no/.nbl_biografi/Rolf_Skår/utdypning |language=Norwegian |accessdate=12 May 2012}}</ref> | ||
| In 1966, Skår graduated in ]<ref name=ieee-annals/> from the ] where he studied under Professor ].<ref name=snl>{{cite encyclopedia|title=Rolf Skår |encyclopedia=] |editor-last=Godal | editor-first=Anne Marit | editor-link=Anne Marit Godal |publisher=Norsk nettleksikon |location=Oslo |url=http://www.snl.no/Rolf_Skår |language=Norwegian|accessdate=12 May 2012}}</ref> | |||
| ⚫ | During his studies he had several periods abroad. In the summer of 1963 he went to Switzerland to work for an electrical products manufacturer. The following year he took part in the ] working with digital technology and during the summer 1965 he worked for ] in La Spezia, Italy.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ethw.org/First-Hand:Interview_with_Rolf_Sk%C3%A5r|title=First-Hand:Interview with Rolf Skår|date=August 2013 |accessdate=24 March 2015}}</ref> His diploma involved software development on the minicomputer ] at the ], while serving his mandatory military duty there. After the military duty, he was assigned as researcher at the institute, working on the institute's next computer project called SAM-2.<ref name=snl/> | ||
| ==Norsk Data== | |||
| For his contributions to information technology and space activity, Skår was knighted as Knight, First Class of the ]. | |||
| ] was Norsk Data's first minicomputer model.<ref name=nd/>]] | |||
| ⚫ | Skår was a co-founder of the computer manufacturing company ] in 1967, along with ], the first director, and {{ill|Per Bjørge|no}}.<ref name=nd>{{cite encyclopedia|title=Norsk Data |first1=Peter André |last1=Busch |first2=Ola |last2=Nordal |encyclopedia=] |date=16 April 2023 |editor-last=Bolstad | editor-first=Erik |publisher=Norsk nettleksikon |location=Oslo |url=http://www.snl.no/Norsk_Data |language=Norwegian|accessdate=30 May 2023}}</ref> Skår was CEO of the company from 1978 to 1989.<ref name=snl/> Prior to becoming CEO, he had assumed various positions in the company, both in ] and in sales and ].<ref name=ieee-annals/> During this period Norsk Data grew to become one of the largest computer manufacturers in Europe, followed by a steep decline due to competition from ] servers and ] ]. Skår resigned from his position in 1989, and Norsk Data was dissolved in 1992.<ref name=snl/> | ||
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==Later career== | ||
| ⚫ | From 1990 to 1992, Skår was CEO of the ], and he was CEO of {{ill|Norconsult|no}} from 1993 to 1997. From 1993 to 1995 he also chaired the ]. He was CEO of the ] from 1998 to 2006, thus taking a leading part in the development of the ], as well as in bringing modern telecommunication to Svalbard by establishing fiber cables between Svalbard and mainland Norway, the ].<ref name="snl"/><ref name="nbl"/> He also represented Norway in the ].<ref name=ieee-annals/> | ||
| ⚫ | Born in ] on 13 May 1941, Skår was the son of farmer and fisherman Lars Martin Skår and Magnhild Ytreland |
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| ⚫ | During his studies he had several periods abroad. In the summer of 1963 he went to Switzerland to work for an electrical products manufacturer. The following year he took part in the ] working with digital technology and during the summer 1965 he worked for ] in La Spezia, Italy.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ethw.org/First-Hand:Interview_with_Rolf_Sk%C3%A5r|title=First-Hand:Interview with Rolf Skår|accessdate=24 March 2015}}</ref> His diploma involved software development at the ], while serving his mandatory military duty there. After the military duty, he was assigned as researcher at the institute, working on the |
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| ⚫ | Skår was a co-founder of the computer manufacturing company ] in 1967, and CEO of the company from 1978 to 1989.<ref name=snl/> Prior to becoming CEO, |
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| ⚫ | From 1990 to 1992 |
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| ==Recognition== | |||
| Skår was a fellow of the ],<ref name=snl/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ntva.no/index.php?option=com_club&view=member&id=414%3Askar-rolf&Itemid=60|title=Medlemmer: SKÅR, Rolf|publisher=]|language=Norwegian|accessdate=29 December 2013}}</ref> the ], and the International Academy of Aeronautics.<ref name=snl/> He was decorated Knight, First Class of the ] in 2010, for his contributions to ] and space activity. | Skår was a fellow of the ],<ref name=snl/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ntva.no/index.php?option=com_club&view=member&id=414%3Askar-rolf&Itemid=60|title=Medlemmer: SKÅR, Rolf|publisher=]|language=Norwegian|accessdate=29 December 2013}}</ref> the ], and the International Academy of Aeronautics.<ref name=snl/> He was decorated Knight, First Class of the ] in 2010, for his contributions to ] and space activity. | ||
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| ==Personal life== | |||
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| Skår married Aslaug Signy Nisi, a librarian and preschool teacher, in 1965.<ref name="nbl" /> | |||
| ⚫ | He died on 24 May 2023, at age 82.<ref>{{cite news |title=Norsk Data-gründer Rolf Skår er død |first=Sverre |last=Stenseng |url=https://www.cw.no/norsk-data/norsk-data-grnder-rolf-skar-er-dod/2132120 |access-date=25 May 2023 |magazine=Computerworld |language=no |date=25 May 2023}}</ref> | ||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
| {{Reflist| refs= | {{Reflist| refs= | ||
| <ref name=ieee-annals>{{cite journal |title=Rolf Skår | first=David |last=Walden |journal=IEEE Annals of the History of Computing |date= |
<ref name=ieee-annals>{{cite journal |title=Rolf Skår | first=David |last=Walden |journal=IEEE Annals of the History of Computing |date= January–March 2013 |pages= 72–77 |volume=35 |issue=1 |publisher=IEEE | doi=10.1109/MAHC.2013.9 |url=https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/6502622 | access-date=30 May 2023 }}</ref> | ||
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Norwegian engineer (1941–2023)
| Rolf Skår | |
|---|---|
 1985 St. Gallen University Archives | |
| Born | (1941-05-13)13 May 1941 Karmøy, Norway |
| Died | 24 May 2023(2023-05-24) (aged 82) |
| Education | Norwegian Institute of Technology (degree in cybernetics) |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Known for | Co-founder and CEO of Norsk Data Chairman of the Norwegian Polytechnic Society CEO of the Norwegian Space Centre |
| Spouse | Aslaug Signy Nisi |
| Awards | Order of St. Olav (2010) |
Rolf Skår (13 May 1941 – 24 May 2023) was a Norwegian engineer and entrepreneur. He was a co-founder of the computer manufacturing company Norsk Data in 1967, and took over as chief executive officer (CEO) of the company from 1978 to 1989. He was later CEO of the Royal Norwegian Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, chaired the Norwegian Polytechnic Society, and was CEO of the Norwegian Space Centre from 1998 to 2006. For his contributions to information technology and space activity, Skår was knighted as in the First Class of the Order of St. Olav in 2010.
Early life and education
Born in Karmøy on 13 May 1941, Skår was the son of farmer and fisherman Lars Martin Skår and Magnhild Ytreland. In 1966, Skår graduated in cybernetics from the Norwegian Institute of Technology where he studied under Professor Jens Glad Balchen. During his studies he had several periods abroad. In the summer of 1963 he went to Switzerland to work for an electrical products manufacturer. The following year he took part in the CERN Summer Student Programme working with digital technology and during the summer 1965 he worked for NATO Saclant in La Spezia, Italy. His diploma involved software development on the minicomputer SAM at the Norwegian Defence Research Establishment, while serving his mandatory military duty there. After the military duty, he was assigned as researcher at the institute, working on the institute's next computer project called SAM-2.
Norsk Data
Skår was a co-founder of the computer manufacturing company Norsk Data in 1967, along with Lars Monrad-Krohn, the first director, and Per Bjørge [no]. Skår was CEO of the company from 1978 to 1989. Prior to becoming CEO, he had assumed various positions in the company, both in software development and in sales and marketing. During this period Norsk Data grew to become one of the largest computer manufacturers in Europe, followed by a steep decline due to competition from Unix servers and PC networks. Skår resigned from his position in 1989, and Norsk Data was dissolved in 1992.
Later career
From 1990 to 1992, Skår was CEO of the Royal Norwegian Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, and he was CEO of Norconsult [no] from 1993 to 1997. From 1993 to 1995 he also chaired the Norwegian Polytechnic Society. He was CEO of the Norwegian Space Centre from 1998 to 2006, thus taking a leading part in the development of the Svalbard Satellite Station, as well as in bringing modern telecommunication to Svalbard by establishing fiber cables between Svalbard and mainland Norway, the Svalbard Undersea Cable System. He also represented Norway in the European Space Agency.
Recognition
Skår was a fellow of the Norwegian Academy of Technological Sciences, the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences, and the International Academy of Aeronautics. He was decorated Knight, First Class of the Order of St. Olav in 2010, for his contributions to information technology and space activity.
Personal life
Skår married Aslaug Signy Nisi, a librarian and preschool teacher, in 1965.
He died on 24 May 2023, at age 82.
References
- ^ Rossen, Eirik. "Rolf Skår". In Helle, Knut (ed.). Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 12 May 2012.
- ^ Walden, David (January–March 2013). "Rolf Skår". IEEE Annals of the History of Computing. 35 (1). IEEE: 72–77. doi:10.1109/MAHC.2013.9. Retrieved 30 May 2023.
- ^ Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Rolf Skår". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 12 May 2012.
- "First-Hand:Interview with Rolf Skår". August 2013. Retrieved 24 March 2015.
- ^ Busch, Peter André; Nordal, Ola (16 April 2023). "Norsk Data". In Bolstad, Erik (ed.). Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 30 May 2023.
- "Medlemmer: SKÅR, Rolf" (in Norwegian). Norwegian Academy of Technological Sciences. Retrieved 29 December 2013.
- "Utnevnelse til St. Olavs Orden" (in Norwegian). Det norske kongehus. 10 December 2010. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
- Stenseng, Sverre (25 May 2023). "Norsk Data-gründer Rolf Skår er død". Computerworld (in Norwegian). Retrieved 25 May 2023.
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| Preceded byEgil Bakke | Chairman of the Norwegian Polytechnic Society 1993–1995 |
Succeeded byFrøydis Langmark |
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