- Press release
AI drives demand for Nordlo in Karlstad – plans to increase number of consultants by 60 percent
IT company Nordlo, formerly Nethouse, is planning to expand its team in Karlstad from 22 to 35 employees over the coming years. The expansion is driven by growing demand for secure IT as more businesses explore new opportunities with AI.
“We are seeing strong interest from businesses looking to harness the potential of AI. But first, they need to strengthen control over their IT environments. This is driving increased demand for our specialist expertise,” says Eric Ceder, Business Unit Manager at Nordlo in Karlstad.
Eric Ceder, Business Unit Manager at Nordlo in Karlstad.
In June, Nethouse became part of the Nordlo IT group. Today, 22 employees work at the company's office in the Inre Hamn area of Karlstad. Nordlo now aims to recruit at least 13 additional employees over the next two years, representing an increase of almost 60 percent.
“We see significant opportunities for growth in Värmland. AI has prompted more businesses to prioritise IT, creating a need to establish a secure and stable foundation for continued digitalisation. With our strong local presence and access to expertise across the Nordlo group, we can help more businesses take the next step.”
One company actively addressing these challenges is Karlstad-based Byggbeslag, which has partnered with Nordlo, formerly Nethouse, on IT operations and cybersecurity since 2020. Byggbeslag supplies locks, security solutions and interior fittings to the construction and property sectors and is using AI, among other technologies, to develop applications tailored to its business needs.
“AI tools enable us to move more quickly from idea to implementation and develop solutions tailored to our operations. The technology also makes it possible for employees across the organisation to contribute to development, but at the same time, it places greater demands on security and control,” says Bernt Gustavsson, IT Manager at Byggbeslag.
According to Eric Ceder, it is essential that security measures evolve alongside the introduction of new digital solutions.
“We help our customers establish guidelines and processes to ensure that new applications can be developed and deployed in a secure and controlled manner. This is a key prerequisite for successful AI initiatives and an area where we see a growing number of businesses in the region needing support,” says Eric Ceder.
To achieve its growth target, Nordlo needs to recruit more employees to its Karlstad office. The company is primarily looking for experienced technical consultants with expertise in cybersecurity, cloud services and IT infrastructure.
“Competition for IT talent in the region is fierce. Our high employee satisfaction is an important strength that helps us attract new talent, including professionals from other companies in the industry,” says Eric Ceder, Business Unit Manager at Nordlo in Karlstad.
About Nordlo in Karlstad, formerly Nethouse
In May, the Nordlo IT group acquired Nethouse, a specialist in cybersecurity, cloud services and IT infrastructure. The former Nethouse business has offices in several locations, including Karlstad, where 22 employees are based at its office in the Inre Hamn area.
For more information:
Eric Ceder, Business Unit Manager Nordlo Karlstad, 46 73 066 28 00, eric.ceder@nordlo.com
Caroline Peterson-Ullstrand, CMO & CCO, Nordlo, +46 72 562 87 55, caroline.peterson-ullstrand@nordlo.com
