HiQ Experts

Cyber threats are rarely just about technology. Despite advanced systems and protections, breaches still happen – often with people at the center. Kalle Kivi, personnel security expert at HiQ, explains why the future of security starts with understanding, supporting, and protecting individuals.

Security protection has quickly moved from a niche concern to a decisive business requirement. In an increasing number of procurements, it determines whether you can participate at all. HiQ helps organizations understand the requirements, build the right capabilities – and turn security protection into a competitive advantage.

McKinsey’s report “The State of AI in 2025” paints a picture of a world using AI more than ever before. A full 88% of organizations now use the technology – yet few succeed in turning it into real business value. We sat down with Sofie Perslow, Head of AI at HiQ, to analyze the report and understand why the gap between “AI users” and true “AI leaders” continues to widen in 2025. It’s clear that we’ve reached a tipping point. McKinsey’s numbers show that almost everyone is on board, but only a third have begun scaling their solutions. Even fewer see economic impact on the bottom line. What separates the few who succeed from the many who stall? And what should decision-makers prioritize to avoid falling behind? Sofie Perslow helps us navigate the insights.

Web performance 2025 is more than a technical concern – it’s a business advantage. Websites today are being built faster, smarter, and with more design focus than ever before – but the real competitive edge lies in speed. Frontend performance has evolved from a technical detail to a strategic success factor. In this article, Naim Latifi, frontend expert at HiQ, shares his insights on why speed has become business-critical in 2025 – and how small changes in code can make a big impact on user experience, conversion rates, and sustainability.