After several decades with the same payroll system, Region Östergötland faced a major need for modernization. With support from HiQ, the region carried out one of the most significant initiatives in its digital HR transformation – the implementation of a completely new, integrated HR ecosystem for scheduling, payroll, HR master data, travel expenses and reimbursements.

As the transformation began, the region chose to open the door to new providers. Through a negotiated procurement process, a supplier previously not active in the regional market was selected – enabling a solution that better matched operational needs and supported new technical capabilities and modern ways of working. A step aligned with the broader digitalisation trend currently shaping the public sector.

HiQ’s project manager led the entire journey – from requirements gathering and procurement to implementation and rollout. With proactive leadership, clear communication and strong change management, the project fostered engagement, transparency and confidence during a period marked by uncertainty. Close dialogue with the organization and a clear focus on usability ensured a smooth transition and broad support across the region.

The result is a modern, efficient, and future-proof HR ecosystem that strengthens Region Östergötland’s digital capabilities within HR IT. The project has also been nominated for HR System Project of the Year 2024/2025 in HerbertNathan & Co’s annual survey of HR and payroll systems – a testament to its ability to create real value through digital transformation and human drive.

Svenska kraftnät has introduced several new measures to create a more stable price formation in the Swedish balancing market. Behind parts of the technical development is HiQ, which has contributed to developing the automation required as the power grid becomes more heavily utilised – and as production varies with the availability of sun and wind.

Read the full announcement from Svenska kraftnät here.

The changes are being implemented to adapt the balancing process to a power system with greater imbalances and faster changes in grid flows. With the transition to 15-minute time resolution, it becomes easier to use more resources – for example batteries, demand response, and solar and wind power. At the same time, this places high demands on advanced automation within the market’s systems.

To meet these demands, Svenska kraftnät has made changes to the balancing process and further developed the national bid selector, introducing new functions aimed at reducing price fluctuations and contributing to a more stable price formation.

HiQ has played a key role in the development of the new automated balancing system – an important step towards a more efficient and robust power system.

“Assignments like this show how crucial software is for creating a robust power system that can handle both variations in electricity demand and unexpected strains. It’s not just about technology, it’s about building solutions that strengthen society’s most critical functions,” says David Sandberg, Head of Public Sector at HiQ.

AI, code and creativity – with a view over all of Stockholm. On November 15, some of the most curious tech minds will gather as Grafana Labs, Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Cillers host the AI-Powered Observability Hackathon at HiQ in Stockholm.

Join us for a day filled with networking, innovation and hands-on experience with AI-powered observability tools. Explore how AI can be used to understand and predict system behavior – not just react to problems, but spot patterns and causes before they occur.

You’ll get hands-on training in using AI and observability to create smarter, more resilient solutions – and if you want to take it a step further, you can even build your own AI-powered tool.

It’s a chance to grow, challenge yourself and connect with others who share your passion for technology. And as a bonus – a jury of tech leaders from some of the largest companies in the Nordics, including IKEA, Spotify, H&M, Volvo Group, SEB and Ericsson, are eager to see the participants’ ideas.

👉 The event is free of charge and includes food and beverages.
📍 HiQ, Katarinavägen 15, Stockholm
🗓️ Hack Day: November 15 | Grand Finale: November 20

Seats are limited – read more and apply via Cillers here.

HiQ has appointed Fredrik Malm as new Group Chief Financial Officer. Fredrik returns to HiQ after previously spending nearly two decades with the company, including as CFO and interim Group CEO.

“Fredrik knows HiQ inside out and now rejoins with a combination of deep understanding of our business, new perspectives and a clear forward-looking mindset. With his long experience in finance, leadership and growth – and his strong connection to our culture – he’s exactly the right person to help take HiQ into its next phase,” says Peter Arrhenius, CEO of HiQ.

Fredrik most recently held the position of CFO at Funnel, a fast-growing SaaS company backed by international investors. There, he was responsible for Business Operations, including Finance, IT, Information Security and RevOps – and played an important role in the company’s international expansion.

Before that, Fredrik spent 19 years at HiQ, where he helped drive the company’s development from a listed Swedish consultancy into a European tech group.

“It feels great to be back. HiQ is a company I’m proud of, and a company that means a lot to me. The company has always stood for high quality, strong customer relationships, innovation and a fantastic culture. I look forward to building on that foundation and contributing to HiQ’s continued growth,” says Fredrik Malm.

He took on his new role on October 10.