HiQ has been awarded IT Consulting Company of the Year 2025 at Developers Day. The award goes to a consultancy that, over several years, has proven to be an attractive workplace, delivering value to employees, customers, and partners.

Developers Day is an annual event that brings together Sweden’s tech and IT industry to celebrate contributions that make a real difference. This year’s winners were announced at a gala on 12 September by a jury of experienced tech profiles – including developers, entrepreneurs, freelancers, podcasters, and experts in digitalization and software development.

The jury’s motivation for naming HiQ IT Consulting Company of the Year 2025:

HiQ shows that technology is more than code. With cutting-edge expertise and societal impact, they deliver solutions that make a difference – from infrastructure to digital innovation. They generously share knowledge and build a strong ecosystem of learning. With people at the center, a strong culture, and a bold pink brand, they stand out – and they do it with pride!

“This is a fantastic recognition for us at HiQ and for all our employees. We want to show that technology can be both powerful and human, and that it is possible to build solutions that strengthen both business value and societal value. On top of that, receiving recognition for our culture and the way we work together makes me especially proud,” says Peter Arrhenius, CEO of HiQ.

Finalists in the IT Consulting Company of the Year category, alongside HiQ, were Consid and Techseed.

HiQ has appointed Laura Vantellini as the new Managing Director for HiQ Germany. With more than 20 years of experience, including senior leadership roles in international technology and consulting companies, Laura brings both deep insight into the German market and strong global expertise in digital transformation and growth.

“Laura combines international experience with deep knowledge of the German market, strong networks, and a proven track record of helping clients accelerate digital transformation. She has successfully led large teams and growth initiatives across industries, bringing exactly the kind of expertise we need as Germany is a key growth market for HiQ and central to our ambition of becoming a European tech leader,” says Peter Arrhenius, Group CEO of HiQ.

Laura most recently led sales for Accenture’s Adobe business in EMEA, covering advisory, system integration, and managed services. She has also held senior leadership roles at T-Systems, Cognizant, and Adobe, with responsibility for large-scale sales and transformation programs across industries.

“At HiQ, I immediately felt a strong match in culture, values, and people. HiQ also has an impressive breadth of skills and innovative projects across industries, from AI and software development to connected products and digital platforms. My focus will be on strengthening our presence in the German market and expanding client relationships, while working closely with colleagues across Europe to create real impact for our customers,” says Laura Vantellini, Managing Director of HiQ Germany.

Laura formally assumed her role as Managing Director of HiQ Germany on September 1, 2025.

HiQ has been shortlisted for IT Consultancy of the Year at Developers Day 2025. The award recognizes a consultancy that, over several years, has proven to be attractive and value-creating for employees, customers, and partners alike.

– We’re really pleased to receive this kind of recognition – both for the work we do with our customers and for how we build a workplace where people thrive and grow. For us, success is about combining strong technical expertise with curiosity, innovation, and a culture where we support each other, says Peter Arrhenius, CEO of HiQ.

Developers Day is an annual event that brings together the Swedish tech community – from developers and educators to leaders and entrepreneurs. It highlights companies, initiatives, and individuals that make a real difference in the tech and IT industry. The winners will be announced at the gala on September 12 in Stockholm.

– At a time when technology and digital development are crucial for both competitiveness and society at large, it is more important than ever to combine technical excellence with an understanding of business and user experience. That’s exactly what we do – in solutions that deliver business value, foster innovation, and can be trusted by society, says Peter Arrhenius.

Read more about Developers Day here.

Kammarkollegiet has once again selected HiQ as a framework agreement supplier for IT security. The new agreement enables government agencies and other public sector organizations across Sweden to procure HiQ’s expertise in a domain that is critical to protecting vital infrastructure and essential digital systems.

HiQ is one of the suppliers awarded a framework agreement following a procurement process conducted by Kammarkollegiet in spring 2025. The objective of the procurement is to meet the growing need for cybersecurity expertise at a time when the digitalization of essential services places increasing demands on security, resilience, and availability.

“Kammarkollegiet’s renewed trust in HiQ shows that we continue to meet the high standards required in this field. We have a long-standing track record of building and securing technical solutions that play a crucial role in the functioning of society,” says Pernilla Rönn, Head of Cybersecurity at HiQ.

For three decades, HiQ has worked with complex digital development for both public and private sector clients – often in environments where technology must be robust and reliable, whether supporting public services, critical infrastructure, or financial systems. The new framework agreement, which runs for up to four years starting in March 2026, covers the development and management of IT infrastructure and systems, as well as the implementation of technical security solutions. This includes, for example, information security, identity and access management, code review, risk analysis, GDPR-related advisory services, training, and the development of methods for continuous security management. The total maximum call-off value across the eight selected suppliers is SEK 700 million.

In addition to IT security, HiQ is also an approved supplier under several of Kammarkollegiet’s national framework agreements for digital consultancy services – including IT consultancy solutions, and architecture and development. This makes it easier for public sector organizations to coordinate their digital needs with a single partner that understands the bigger picture and takes end-to-end responsibility – from strategy and development to implementation and operations.

“We combine deep technical expertise with a holistic approach, making it easier for our clients to embrace the opportunities of digitalization in a secure and sustainable way. Being trusted again in such a critical area as IT security is a testament to our ability to meet the stringent demands placed on technology used in vital parts of society. It’s a growing responsibility – one we embrace with specialist competence and long-term commitment,” says Peter Arrhenius, CEO at HiQ.