HiQ joins the ecosystem – “DDE can drive innovation and real market advantages”
HiQ is a full-service consulting and technology company operating in four countries with a team of 2,000 people. Minna Lindholm, CEO of HiQ Finland and Poland, explains the kind of custom software development and cybersecurity services they offer.
“We are a technology-agnostic company that leverages cutting-edge technologies to help our clients stay at the forefront of their industries. Our core expertise lies in combining deep technical knowledge with creative thinking to solve complex business challenges. We drive digital transformation by blending technical excellence with strong industry understanding. Through our cybersecurity consulting and our capabilities in data, AI, and automation, we help clients operate more securely – directly supporting their competitiveness.”
What expertise do you offer?
"We’ve operated in Finland for over 30 years, delivering business-critical digital solutions and services to key sectors of society – from businesses and consumers to the public sector, including the Puolustusvoimat - Försvarsmakten - Finnish Defence Forces, ministries, and the finance and insurance industry. We have solid experience in large-scale software projects and offer 24/7 support for business-critical applications."
Why are you a DDE member?
“Joining as a member was a natural step, as many of our clients are also part of DDE. We already have long-standing partnerships within the defence sector and aim to further strengthen our capabilities. Especially in today’s global situation, we want to contribute to a safer society. We can support Finnish organisations and companies in succeeding – even as our core systems face constant threats.”
How do you see DDE’s role in Finnish society?
“DDE can drive innovation and real market advantages. As a CEO of a European tech company, I believe both our national and international overall security and resilience can grow significantly when member organisations join forces. I’m looking forward to bold thinking and strong collaboration – focusing less on individual competitive positions and more on the wider benefits we can create for the national economy.”
What projects are you working on now?
“We’ve partnered with US-based Cloudflare to strengthen our defence against denial-of-service attacks and enhance application-level cybersecurity. Henri Burtsov recently joined us as Cyber Lead to grow our cyber business. At the same time, we’ve been developing OmaIntti – a digital service enabling smooth dialogue between conscripts and the Finnish Defence Forces. Our goal is to become a key player in cyber and defence, a sought-after employer, and a thought leader in our field.”
A warm welcome to HiQ!
