In this increasingly digitalized world, there is no denying the significant threats that exist within digital systems. HiQ is building a comprehensive cybersecurity department to help existing and new customers to manage the cyber threat landscape that surrounds them. The goal is to help prepare communities, companies, and organizations to meet cyber threats and secure their continued digitization journey. “Saying that cybersecurity is becoming increasingly important is an understatement. At HiQ, our aim is to be a one-stop-shop for our customers and cybersecurity is an important component in delivering just that. Today, entire organizations must be aware of all the existing risks, and we want to be a part of that transformation for companies and throughout Northern Europe. That is why we are now building competence in cybersecurity and aiming for a leading position within the field,” says Sven Ivar Mørch, CEO of HiQ.

HiQ simplifies people’s lives by using technology, design, and creativity to develop smart solutions, businesses, and brands. At HiQ, we are convinced that technological development is the best way to make the world better, more sustainable, simpler, more fun, and safer to live in. An essential part of making the world safer is cybersecurity and securing technical solutions to various threats. Cybersecurity permeates all different parts of an organization. It is just as crucial for an IT department as for an HR department to be aware and able to meet the threats that arise, preferably before they even happen. Due to high demand, HiQ is now investing heavily in cybersecurity and building a department to meet the enormous needs of existing customers. The head of the department is Per-Olov Humla.

“It’s huge to come in and become part of HiQ and build up the cybersecurity department. Every day, the news report about various cyber threats. Companies must be aware, whether it is to protect themselves or oversee all the subcontractors they work with. It is a complex job in which we are experts, and we look forward to helping existing and new customers with these challenges,” says Per-Olov Humla, Head of Cybersecurity at HiQ

Humla has solid experience with over 25 years in the industry in leading positions within cybersecurity. He has also worked internationally on UN assignments, as head of, among other things, IT operations. The goal is to work more proactively with customers to deal with threats in the early stages. The cybersecurity department will have customers on a global scale.

“Cybersecurity is critical and, in many countries, also defined by regulatory requirements. In addition, it’s something we see as an increasing trend. It is an essential part that we must offer our clients, and it will be a large part of our offer that permeates all the different business areas in which we operate. The fact that Humla and several of Sweden’s most skilled experts and leaders in the field join HiQ with their expertise and experience means that we can level up that area in the business,” says Sven Ivar Mørch, CEO of HiQ.

The fact that we live in an increasingly insecure world regarding cybersecurity is nothing new. Cyber ​​incidents occur all the time, and it isn’t easy to relax and feel completely safe, whether it is a private person or a company. It doesn’t matter the size of the company. In this increasingly digital world, all these issues are affected, not least in setting requirements for and controlling subcontractors. Companies today are investing more and more budget towards cybersecurity, and it is central to find the right partner who can guide, provide support, and help with a holistic perspective. It creates a base to strengthen a company’s market position and cost-effectively manage risks.

“Our vision is to not only come in when the accident has occurred but to proactively guide and navigate customers so that they don’t have to deal with an actual threat. Today it’s increasingly more complicated to protect an organization against the accelerating threat landscape. We want companies to develop in the digital arena and strengthen their position in the market, that is why we do what we do, for a safer world,” concludes Per-Olov Humla. 

Do you want HiQ to help your company with Cybersecurity? Get in touch with:
Per-Olov Humla, Head of Cybersecurity at HiQ,
e-mail: per-olov.humla@hiq.se

HiQ wins procurement of digital content agency for Bostäder i Borås. The organization needs a partner with a high strategic and creative level. "It's great that we win Bostäder i Borås' procurement, excellent work by the team at HiQ who have worked very hard to make this a reality," says Sven Ivar Mørch, CEO at HiQ.

Bostäder i Borås is the largest landlord in Borås. The organization, owned by the City of Borås has since 1923 offered a varied range of apartments in almost all parts of the city. Bostäder i Borås is a community builder that strives to create sustainable districts where people thrive, feel at home, and want to live for a long time. The organization owns and manages just over 6,600 apartments and about 300 commercial premises.

Bostäder i Borås needs an agency that is passionate about creating effective communication. Through several workshops and surveys, Bostäder in Borås found the organization’s new brand expression. The purpose is to elevate the brand and transform the entire company into a modern and attractive housing company, aiming to make more people want to live and work in Borås. The ambition is also to strengthen the customer dialogue, increase the commitment from all stakeholders, influence attitudes and behaviours, and strengthen loyalty, primarily with existing customers and tenants. With these goals, the organization needs a digital content agency with a high strategic and creative level within digital communication and marketing. Working proactively with customer communication will strengthen the brand in the long run. The priority from now on is to produce a lot of creative and relevant content that positions and reflects the brand promise and increases customer satisfaction.

“We are looking forward very much to be working with the team at HiQ. The material we have seen so far shows a personal and innovative approach that we really would like to apply to our expression. We want our communication to be heartfelt – and we are convinced that this collaboration will contribute to that,” says Sophia Jonsson, Communications Manager at Bostäder i Borås.

“At HiQ, we are strong in communication and digital services, an area that is becoming increasingly important in the digital world that we live in. It’s great that Bostäder in Borås joins us and we look forward to working with them and supporting them on their journey to reposition their brand,” says Sven Ivar Mørch, CEO at HiQ.

The contract period is of a maximum of four (4) years divided into 1 + 1 + 2 years. The agreement is set to start 1/11/2021.

With the vision of becoming the leading tech consulting company in Northern Europe, HiQ has acquired several companies within a short time period and is now announcing the set-up of the company’s first office in Jönköping. The opening is the next significant step on the company’s expansion journey, and it will create many job opportunities locally. “Setting up an office in Jönköping is an important strategic step for us. We want to be the leading tech consulting company in Northern Europe, and we are growing like crazy. There are a lot of great competence in Jönköping as well as several leading companies. It’s important for us to work closely with our customers, and an office and expertise on-site enables us to do so,” says Sven Ivar Mørch, CEO of HiQ.

There is no doubt that HiQ is on an expansion journey. The company has recently acquired several companies in Sweden and Germany and is investing heavily in becoming the leading tech consulting company in Northern Europe. Just this spring, HiQ announced the acquisition of Headlight Group with offices in Örebro, Västerås and Borlänge, as well as the German digital consultancy Scandio. At the end of August came the news of the acquisition of yet another company, the Lund-based IT consultancy Advicon. The next step of the expansion is now official – HiQ is opening its doors and establishing a brand new site in Jönköping. A presence in the city is of importance as it is a base for many leading companies. As a historic trading city, Jönköping has long been a hub for many industries, such as engineering. Even today, there are still many heavy hitters in the city. Jönköping also plays an essential role in the electronics and transport industries. 

“We are strengthening our presence in the Western region, and we are working full steam ahead. The range of companies based in Jönköping, in combination with a great university, makes the city a central point for HiQ’s operations and the business areas that we specialise and operate within. Many companies in the city are active within sectors where HiQ is in a leading position, so Jönköping is perfect for us,” says Sven Ivar Mørch, CEO of HiQ.

The set-up in Jönköping is at an early stage, while the rate of expansion is high. HiQ are also opening up to new customers locally while existing customers will have access to even more expertise with yet another office on the map. Jönköping is also a significant hub for both students and businesses. HiQ’s presence not only enables new job opportunities but also constitutes a potential route into the working world for students via HiQ Leap, the company’s graduate programme, which will start in early 2022.

“By setting up in Jönköping, HiQ is proving that our municipality yet again is a place where leading players in the industries of the future want to be. The diversity of the broad business community combined with strong growth creates excellent business opportunities for cutting-edge consultancy businesses,” says Sven Rydell, Trade & Industry Manager at Jönköping Municipality.

Setting up in Jönköping will require a major recruitment drive, which creates many job opportunities in and around the city. HiQ is looking for tomorrow’s stars to join the company and build up the business locally. HiQ is convinced that tech development is the best way to make the world better, more sustainable, simpler, safer, and more fun. So, if you want to be part of that journey and the company’s expansion, apply now. 

HiQ is finally launching HiQ Leap, the company’s new gateway for technology graduates, starting in January 2022. The programme provides trainees with a solid foundation to become a consultant from day one. Its accelerated development curve means that on completion of the three-year programme, the trainees will be senior consultants. Applications are open and the recruitment phase is well underway to find HiQ’s future stars. “We're always looking for great talent to join our team, so it is a real milestone for us to finally be able to start recruiting for HiQ Leap. We are proud to be able to offer newly graduates a route into worklife. And it is an honour for us to work with eager and driven individuals, who, like us, wants to simplify people's lives through technology”, says Sven Ivar Mørch, CEO of HiQ.

In April this year, HiQ announced that Erik Almén would be joining the company to build the best trainee programme in the Nordic region, HiQ Leap. Almén’s most recent role was at the startup company Einride, and he previously developed  the successful Nova trainee programme at the consulting firm Acando. HiQ Leap is aimed at tech graduates with a maximum of one year’s work experience and offers a route into the working world for junior developers. The programme lets trainees deepen their technical skills, work on amazing client assignments, learn the craft of consulting and develop as individuals. As a student, you are welcome to apply to the programme as you are graduating. The trainee programme runs for three years with coaching from managers and mentors throughout the programme.  

As a trainee at HiQ you will be a consultant from day one, learning an incredible amount from the various assignments you work on with clients. You will also continue to gain more in-depth technical skills, while acquiring tools and training on how to be a really good consultant. Everyone on the programme will gain an understanding of how to build effective teams, and practical experience of how to actually run a consultancy company. As this is the first time HiQ are running the programme it is held in a true entrepreneurial spirit; everyone on the programme will also be helping to shape and build it together with HiQ. This could mean designing or running your own courses, participating in recruitment work for later cohorts or participating in business development. It offers the opportunity to create your own future and pave the way for future colleagues. The aim of the programme is to give all trainees a solid foundation, and over time to build the star consultants of tomorrow. HiQ invests heavily in its trainees, and the programmes’ well-designed, fast-paced development plan means that you will become a senior consultant after just three years.

“With this programme, we want to create a steep development curve for all trainees. We offer trainees a faster route into the worklife with more tools in their toolbox. We achieve this by working with a methodical and goal-oriented approach across three dimensions: in-depth technical skills, consultancy skills and personal development. Our experience-based training builds experience in a much shorter time than what would otherwise be possible. But most of all, we offer three years of fun and exciting happenings and personal development, where you will be more than ready to continue your consulting career at the end of the programme”, says Erik Almén, Head of Young Talents at HiQ. 

So it is now finally time to launch HiQ Leap and the first recruitment phase is underway for the start of the programme in January 2022. HiQ is looking for tomorrow’s talents to join the company’s expansion journey. HiQ is convinced that tech  development is the best way to make the world a better place, to make it more sustainable, simpler, safer and more fun. If you want to contribute to that too, you’re right for this programme. As a trainee, you will be welcomed into a company culture which rewards the individual and offers you a huge platform for your own personal development.

Are you one of the stars we’re looking for?
https://career.hiq.se/pages/leap

About HiQ Leap:
HiQ Leap is HiQ’s major initiative, recruiting recent tech graduates directly from colleges and universities for the programme’s very first start in January 2022. As a recent graduate, you apply to the programme directly. HiQ helps create the technology solutions of the future in most sectors in the Nordic region – contributing to the global competitiveness of the Nordic countries. Developers, engineers, creators and leaders coming directly from university are highly skilled, and most importantly, they are trained in the very latest technology. Creating a pathway for the workforce of the future is HiQ’s contribution to society and a way of delivering even better skills to customers, while at the same time providing students with an excellent learning experience and a route into worklife.

The three-year programme will start in January 2022, and after that admissions will take place twice a year, in August and January. Initially, the programme will be located in Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö, with around ten trainees based in each city.

HiQ Leap – Fast-track career for future developers, engineers and leaders in tech