Lyse AS

"Lyse sees our 2008 collaboration as an excellent opportunity to display our wide range of products and services, not least in the area of telecommunication. Delivery of telecommunications services to the 2008 organisation is an important element of the agreement, and we will certainly prioritise a transmission of Stavanger2008 events via Lyse's broadband services," says Grethe Høiland, Marketing Manager of Lyse. The company has 30.000 broadband customers in this area, and it very much wants to include local content in its television portal. 

We hope that Stavanger2008 will contribute to an increased cultural awareness in the region. Lyse is owned jointly by 16 regional municipalities who are all interested in promoting the region's reputation for culture and quality of life. This is often an extra attraction for skilled and quality-conscious employees, which is something a company like Lyse certainly requires.

Through their 2008-commitment, Lyse also want to help consolidate and expand the Stavanger region's position as the leading energy region in Norway. The end of the year 2008 will also mark the start of Lyse's centenary in 2009.   

Lyse and Stavanger2008 emphasise the regional foundation of the programme for the Capital of Culture. This applies not least to the opening and closing ceremonies. The parties will work together on marketing and promotion of these to create enthusiasm throughout the region.