{"id":6912,"date":"2026-07-14T09:37:32","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T08:37:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skendata.com\/blog\/why-is-skendata-actually-called-skendata-heres-the-story-behind-our-name\/"},"modified":"2026-07-14T09:45:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T08:45:12","slug":"why-is-skendata-actually-called-skendata-heres-the-story-behind-our-name","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skendata.com\/en\/blog\/why-is-skendata-actually-called-skendata-heres-the-story-behind-our-name\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is SkenData actually called SkenData? Here’s the story behind our name"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Over the years, we’ve seen many creative spellings\u2014from “Scan Data” to “Sken-Data” to “ScanData.” That’s why today we’d like to share the story behind our company name and explain why we chose this particular name. <\/p>

The Founding of SkenData: A Vision<\/h2>

In 2014, Sven Jantzen and Jon Meis founded SkenData with a clear mission: to develop software capable of calculating insurance values in a standardized, transparent, and automated manner. The insurance industry urgently needed a solution that would bring transparency and reliability to the valuation process\u2014and that is exactly what we developed. <\/p>

What does \u201cSken\u201d mean? Its origin <\/h2>

It is often assumed that \u201cSken\u201d is an abbreviation or variation of the word \u201cscan.\u201d But its true meaning is quite different\u2014and more fitting for our company.
\u201cSken\u201d comes from Swedish and means \u201cto certify\u201d or \u201cto attest.\u201d This meaning perfectly captures the essence of our work: We certify insurance coverage amounts and ensure reliability through standardized and transparent calculations. The Swedish origin of the word also highlights the international significance of our company. <\/p>

Data: The second part of the name<\/h2>

The second part of our name is self-explanatory: \u201cData\u201d refers to the data we work with. This is also reflected in our vision: \u201cWe make building data work.\u201d
In the insurance industry, accurate data is the foundation for sound assessments and decisions. The combination of \u201cSken\u201d and \u201cData\u201d describes exactly what we do: We assess values based on data.The use of an internal capital letter highlights the two components of our name and makes it easy to read. <\/p>

What SkenData Stands For Today<\/h2>

Since our founding in 2014, we have continued to evolve. We provide accurate, transparent, and standards-compliant building data on value, risk, and energy\u2014address-based, digital, and ready for immediate use. Our solutions create a uniform basis for decision-making for insurers, banks, and financial service providers and ensure efficient, traceable processes. <\/p>

A Name with Meaning<\/h2>

The name accurately describes what we stand for: the reliable determination of insurance values based on solid data.
So the next time you hear or see our name, you’ll know: It’s not “Scan,” but “Sken”\u2014and behind that name lies the idea of certifying values and building trust.<\/p>

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