HiQ and TH1NG enter a partnership within IoT. The partnership relates to TH1NG's IoT platform IoT Open which further strengthens HiQs offer within IoT and its overall position as a partner in digitization. “At HiQ, we are passionate about creating a better world with the help of technology, design u0026amp; communication. With our solid experience in IoT, we are excited about the opportunities that arise through our collaboration with TH1NG. In addition, our broad experience in everything from business development to analysis, processing and visualization of sensor data makes HiQ a natural partner when TH1NG establishes a wider customer base,” says Samuel Skott, CEO of HiQ.

The term Internet of Things has been around for a long time and is still an area in rapid development. HiQ enters into a partnership agreement with TH1NG and the IoT platform IoT Open. The partnership means that HiQ strengthens its offer within IoT, of which the Thellio platform is a part, as well as the company’s overall position as a partner in digitization further. HiQ has broad expertise and experience in connected products in different industries. The tech consultancy, which is a one-stop-shop in digitization, is a strong partner for leading players in many industries, the public sector and more. Together, the companies can reach even more potential clients.

“We welcome HiQ as a new partner and are proud to start a partnership within the IoT area. HiQ will be an important piece of the puzzle in large projects when deliveries of our platform IoT Open are rolled out in connection with large consulting efforts. Our partners and their IoT expertise are essential for us to win in this expansive market. There are large development projects and rollouts that will take place linked to the development of smart and sustainable societies, and demand for this new technology is increasing on the market,” says Klas Westholm, CEO at TH1NG.

IoT Open enables the creation of IoT solutions independent of technology and industry. It is based on APIs to integrate and communicate between different systems and technologies in one place. As a result, TH1NG’s IoT Open can enable a smart and sustainable society with smart cities, real estate, and industries.

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HiQ helps RCL Holding meet risks and challenges when RCL Holding acquires Sefina Pantbank AB and HPO OY. HiQ’s framework within Technical Due Diligence is easily applied to the project, which finishes in only three weeks. “I’m very proud of the team for executing and finishing this assignment so quickly. It really shows that our offering within Technical Due Diligence is well thought out and easy to adapt to many different companies and situations. We keep simplifying for our clients and, in turn, simplifying the world with tech,” says Samuel Skott, CEO of HiQ.

In today’s fast-moving world, it’s sometimes essential to execute projects at a very high speed, especially when it comes to acquiring other companies. With this comes being adaptable and open to change. By reducing the risks connected to an acquisition and preparing the way for the buyers to increase the value of the business, a particular framework can be used so that the post-acquisition life is made much easier for management teams in different organizations.

Investment company RCL Holding means to acquire Sefina Pantbank AB and HPO OY and therefore needs to understand several challenges and risks to complete the transaction. The risks and challenges include the overall status of the software used, risks connected to the acquisition from an IT perspective, the potential to use the existing software in other Holding businesses and investments required to remedy any technical debt and IT legacies. RCL Holding turns to HiQ to assist with this assignment and to help meet these risks and challenges. In only three weeks, the project is finalized.

“We are very happy to work with HiQ on this. Their help and that they were very quick on their feet enabled us to finalize the deal in due time. It was vital for our business to be able to execute this so quickly. Furthermore, HiQ compiled a report that included evaluations of all areas of interest concerning necessary improvements, giving us a direct understanding of risks and a bargaining chip in the bidding process. In addition, they highlighted concrete KPIs that can improve the value of the business over time, which is great,” says Christoffer Lundström, CEO at RCL Holding.

HiQ needed to evaluate Sefina’s and HPO’s position against the best practices in all IT-related areas, with a focus on software development and products. The team at HiQ also prepared a list of recommended actions and cost estimations connected with each such action. With HiQ’s extensive experience in Technical Due Diligence, a project was initiated using the proven and successful framework HiQ developed over the years. The framework allows for systematic, overarching analysis of the technology-related aspects of businesses. It includes analysis of documentation, interviews with key staff, know-how for structured facts collection and interpretation.

For more information about Technical Due Diligence at HiQ, please contact:
Anders Nilsson, anders.nilsson2@hiq.se, +46 70 643 1847

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For the second year in a row, HiQ partners with Women in Tech Sweden on the journey towards a more equal tech industry. The partnership extends throughout 2023 and includes participation in the #WITswe2023 conference in Stockholm on March 23rd. “I’m very happy that we are continuing our collaboration with Women in Tech Sweden, which gives us a platform to continue to discuss and contribute to an even more inclusive industry. There is no doubt that we must continue to work actively be an attractive employer to all candidates on the market regardless of background, gender, or age. With our participation in the conference, we also get the opportunity for many direct dialogues with candidates – which I look forward to,” says Samuel Skott, CEO of HiQ.

“Our work to continue building a culture of inclusion where diversity becomes our strength is long-term and an important priority for us as we advance. The initiatives we will put in place will be based on our employees’ perspective and regular data follow-up, not least from the recruitment perspective. The goal is not to see any differences based on gender in how we attract, recruit, and develop at HiQ. This is where our partnership with Women in Tech plays an important part. We want to get better, just as the industry can get a lot better,” says Helena Herolf, Chief People Officer at HiQ.

Women in Tech Sweden aims to inspire women to choose a career in media and tech – and get those already in the industry to stay by providing role models, networks, and experience of successful, interesting, and pioneering people. This is done through an annual conference and other events. Today the organization has 18,000 members, and everyone is welcome regardless of gender; we can only create a change together.

“For us, it’s important to work long-term with our partners to achieve a change in the industry. So, we are very excited to have HiQ with us for the second year on our journey towards a more inclusive industry,” says Elin Eriksson, Director Women in Tech.

The Women in Tech conference is held at the Stockholm Waterfront Congress Centre on March 23rd. The conference is the largest in its segment for women in the Nordic region. #WITswe2023 has the theme Charged and Ready to Raise. In a time when crises seem to be the new normal, we need to get ready to find new ways forward.

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HiQ announces today that the tech-consultancy firm appoints Janne Ahonen as the new Managing Director of Helsinki based HiQ Finland and the digital commerce specialist Lamia, that was acquired in 2021. This marks the start of an integration between the two organizations that share many synergies, bringing an even stronger offer to the local market. “I’m very happy to welcome Janne onboard and to the team! Janne’s impressive and extensive experience in the consulting industry, where he’s held multiple leading positions, will bring tremendous amounts of value to HiQ. Janne has many years of experience behind him from different management roles, a skill set that will be a great addition. Any company needs to have a sharp offer in place in this uncertain market. With Janne at the helm of HiQ Finland and Lamia, we will continue to build and develop our offering locally,” says Samuel Skott, CEO of HiQ.

Janne Ahonen has a MSc. degree in Finance from the Helsinki School of Economics and holds a long career within IT and Digital Business, with a stronghold in the Financial Services Sector. He most recently held a role as Country Manager Finland & Baltics at Atos, where he has been overseeing operations in Finland, Estonia, and Lithuania. Before that, Janne held other leading positions, such as Partner EMEIA Financial Services at Ernst & Young and a distinguished 17-year career at Accenture.

“Having worked for many years in the IT consulting industry, it’s very exciting for me to become a part of HiQ. I’ve admired HiQ for many years and have always been impressed by the high level of innovation and creativity whilst keeping at the technical forefront. I’ve kept a close eye on the development of the group over the last couple of years. The company culture really stands out, something I’m looking forward to experiencing firsthand. I also look forward to contributing with my experience and expertise and, more importantly, to join the team at the beginning of 2023,” says Janne Ahonen.

Joining HiQ, Janne Ahonen will head up HiQ Finland and Lamia and drive the integration work to further leverage the strengths and synergies of the two organizations, continue sharpening the local offerings and lead the teams in creating value for new and existing clients. The Finnish region within the HiQ Group, that consists of HiQ Finland, Lamia and integration platform Frends, is a strong one with great employees, a solid company culture and a broad client base. Jukka Rautio has held the Managing Director role for HiQ Finland and Lamia interim for a few months and will now focus solely on being the Head of HiQ’s iPaaS business Frends, where the focus is to expand and scale up the business globally.

“I’m very excited to continue my journey with HiQ with a full focus on Frends. I will always cherish the Finnish organization and the group as we enter this new era for the Finnish region. We will continue to build the powerhouse Frends is growing into and capitalize on all the capabilities we have built up in recent years. Our focus and goals remain the same: we will continue to grow our client base globally, we have recently started investing heavily in APAC, for example. At the same time, we operate globally, growing our client base worldwide. And we will always work closely with HiQ Finland and Lamia as we create a sharper offer and strive to be an even more important player in Northern Europe,” says Jukka Rautio, Head of HiQ’s Frends.

Janne Ahonen starts his new role on January 1st, 2023.