Programvaremessige

Programvaremessige is an adjective used in Norwegian to describe matters that pertain to software rather than to hardware. It is formed from programvare (software) and the suffix -messig, and is used in formal and technical language to label software-related aspects within a system, project, or document.

The term is commonly found in IT governance, systems engineering, procurement, and regulatory or safety contexts. When combined with nouns, it designates software-related requirements, risks, or characteristics, for example programvaremessige krav or programvaremessige risikoer.

Typical areas covered by programvaremessige considerations include functionality, performance, security, licensing, interoperability, and maintainability of software components. It is often contrasted with maskinvaremessige (hardware-related) aspects in risk assessments and system architecture, ensuring a holistic view of a system.

The use of the term highlights software as a distinct domain in governance and compliance, and it is commonly used in policy documents, contracts, and technical specifications. See also programvare, maskinvare, systemarkitektur.