Oslo-based Inspera acquires plagiarism and AI content detection platform Crossplag: Here’s why

Oslo-based Inspera, a provider of digital examination solutions, announced the acquisition of Crossplag, a tool that specialises in plagiarism detection and AI content detection.

Inspera’s cloud-based assessment ecosystem offers a comprehensive suite of capabilities from planning and design to delivery and grading across various formats. 

These assessments encompass formative, summative, and diagnostic exams, coursework, tests, quizzes, term papers, and more.

By integrating Crossplag’s expertise and technology, the Norwegian company aims to empower educators and institutions to conduct authentic assessments.

With the full incorporation of Crossplag into the company’s digital assessment and remote proctoring ecosystem, clients can expect tighter integration of originality checking and AI writing detection capabilities, says Inspera. 

Notably, Crossplag is the first and only plagiarism detection tool to operate across a wide array of languages, including translations. The feature ensures student submissions can be examined for cross-language matching and originality.

Crossplag: Plagiarism and AI content detection

Crossplag is a plagiarism and AI content detection company that specialises in advanced technology solutions for academic integrity. 

The company is committed to helping educators maintain academic integrity and uphold the highest education standards.

“We are excited to join Inspera and take our originality solutions to new heights,” says Besart Kunushevci, Founder, CEO & Head of Products at Crossplag. 

“Together, we aim to provide institutions worldwide with a robust and reliable alternative for upholding academic integrity that focuses on innovation, data privacy, and a more holistic approach to assessments,” adds Kunushevci. 

Inspera: Provider of digital examination solutions

Founded in 1999, Inspera is a digital examination solution supporting educational institutions, professional organisations, and awarding bodies worldwide. 

The company integrates with key education technology platforms such as Anthology’s Blackboard Learn, Instructure Canvas, Brightspace by D2L, and Moodle. 

Institutions across 160 countries on five continents use Inspera to digitally deliver standardised tests, open and closed-book exams, final exams, and coursework assessments on-site or in hybrid/remote environments. 

“We are thrilled to welcome Crossplag to the Inspera family,” says Andrew Cons, Global CEO at Inspera. 

“This acquisition aligns with our commitment of continuous improvement and innovation of digital assessments. The integration of Crossplag’s capabilities will provide our clients with more robust tools that ensure academic integrity and foster fair assessment practices,” adds Cons.