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  • Johan Haeger

    Sales/Marketing


    +46 70 267 13 34
    +46 70 267 13 34
    http://www.cinode.com
  • Anders Hagberg

    CEO/VP Sales


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    +46 70-184 40 44
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    With Cinode, we have managed to replace our previous CV tool, our CRM and two critical Excel sheets, with one single system. We have connected all companies within the corporation through Cinode, and we use their API to integrate all our business systems
    Roger Bille, Sales Manager Omegapoint
    In a time when skills and competencies are becoming all the more important, Cinode is a prototypical example of how tech can act an enabler for the creation of growth. Cinode is a great company in the throes of strong growth with an impressive client portfolio and a good position on the market. Cinode’s technology makes it possible to streamline and create value within an industry that is highly dependent on people
    Kamjar Hajabdolahi, founder Blq invest
    Together with Cinode, we are now further developing our tools for the management and accurate presentation of the Group’s capabilities, something that strengthens our brand even further. We look forward to continuing the development of our partnership with Cinode.
    Per Wallentin, CEO at Knowit
    With Cinode we are able to achieve the further development of our digitalised work methods for management of our skills and CVs. By structuring and visualising our knowledge, we can simplify and support the collaboration and growth within our network-oriented organisation
    Per Wallentin, CEO at Knowit
    Our consultants are very positive about Cinode. In particular they like how intuitive the tool is and how easy it is to get started. The easy-to-use skills search function makes it easier to find colleagues and improves the internal communication within the company.
    Thomas Schaumann, Manager Business Region Stockholm at Prevas
    Cinode is the first product designed according to a software company’s needs. Other products are for different use cases or not suitable for us. Cinode's product vision is aligned with our vision
    Jesse Peurala, CEO at Fraktio
    We searched for simple and quick features, easily accessible to everyone. We found that and much more with Cinode
    Anders Oscarsson, General Manager TrueSec
    Using Cinode, we enable value for our entire company, supplying all employees with a shared view of their colleagues’ skills and availability in one place.
    Magnus Karlsson, COO Transcendent Group
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    Consulting industry recovery slows in Q1 as global uncertainty grows

    2026 got off to a positive start for the Swedish and Finnish consulting industry. But as the uncertain global situation has worsened, not least as a result of the war in Iran, clients have once again become more hesitant. Growth remains slightly negative and headcount has started declining again after last autumn's trend reversal. This is shown in Cinode's latest compilation of the listed consulting companies' Q1 reports"The year started positively, but the more turmoil we have seen in the world, the more hesitant clients have become. Sales cycles are lengthening, decisions are being

    The Nordic Consulting Industry Stabilizes in Q4 – More Firms Are Growing and Signals Point Toward a Recovery in 2026

    The Nordic consulting industry shows clear signs of stabilization in the fourth quarter of 2025. Following the trend shift in Q3, when more firms began returning to growth, the growth rate in Q4 remains subdued but stable. At the same time, several underlying indicators suggest that conditions are improving ahead of 2026. This is shown in Cinode’s latest compilation of quarterly reports from publicly listed consulting firms.– Growth remains slightly negative in Q4, but the most important takeaway is that we are seeing multiple signals that the market has bottomed out. More firms are

    Kvadrat Modernizes with Cinode – Consolidating Everything in One Platform for Sweden’s Largest Consultant Network

    Kvadrat, Sweden’s largest network of independent consultants, has chosen Cinode as its strategic platform. With over 500 active independent consultants, competency management and CV administration are now consolidated in a modern solution. The decision means Kvadrat is replacing its previous system with Cinode’s AI-driven platform – an important step toward streamlining work with its extensive network.For a long time, Kvadrat has worked with a proprietary system to manage its consultants’ competencies and CVs. But as the network grew, it became clear that the existing solution was neither

    Consulting industry remains challenged in Q3 – but more firms are growing and signs point to recovery

    The latest quarter shows the first indications that the consulting industry in Sweden and Finland may be starting to leave its most difficult period behind. A new summary from Cinode reveals that more than half of the listed consulting firms increased their headcount during the quarter – something that has not happened in the past two years.The latest quarter shows the first indications that the consulting industry may be starting to leave its most difficult period behind. A new summary from Cinode reveals that more than half of the listed consulting firms increased their headcount during

    Consulting Industry in Sweden Finland Faces Continued Decline in Q2 – Growth Slows, Margins Under Pressure

    The publicly traded consulting firms continue to report weak performance in Q2 2025. According to Cinode’s aggregated Q2 financial reports, the majority of firms are experiencing negative growth, compressed profit margins, , and workforce reductions. Calendar effects — such as fewer working days and late Easter — have adversely impacted the results.– Nine out of ten companies report lower operating margins compared to the same quarter last year. Calendar effects are a major contributing factor, but the economic downturn has firmly taken hold. IT consultants continue to face the greatest

    NEKTAB selects Cinode – automates the entire partner process to support continued growth in the power grid industry

    Cinode is entrusted to deliver a scalable end-to-end solution for CRM, resource planning, skills management, and automated partner management to NEKTAB – one of Sweden’s fastest-growing engineering consulting firms in the power grid sector.NEKTAB, a company with annual revenues exceeding SEK 420 million and consistent growth of 30–50 percent per year, has chosen Cinode as its strategic platform to support its continued expansion. Specializing in the power grid sector, NEKTAB works extensively with partners and subcontractors. More than 60 percent of its business is conducted in

    Another weak quarter for the consulting firms in the Nordics with negative growth figures and lower margins

    The publicly listed consulting firms in Sweden, Finland and Norway continue to face headwinds in the first quarter of the year. According to Cinode’s summary of the Q1 reports, the majority of the companies are showing negative growth and declining operating margins.– Two-thirds of the companies report weaker margins compared to the same period last year. IT consultants have had the toughest time, while players in energy, defense, cybersecurity, and parts of the industrial sector are still experiencing strong demand, says Mattias Loxi, co-founder of Cinode – the Nordic region’s leading SaaS

    Rejlers Sweden selects Cinode to drive industry-leading organic growth and operational efficiency

    Rejlers, one of the Nordic region’s leading engineering consultancy, has chosen Cinode to enhance its skills and resource planning in preparation for future growth.By implementing Cinode’s AI-driven platform, Rejlers gains an integrated solution that streamlines the matching of the right skills to the right assignments – both internally and externally. This marks a critical step in Rejlers’ strategy to double its workforce by 2030 and achieve the industry’s largest organic growth. Challenges and Solutions Previously, Rejlers faced challenges in easily identifying the right

    itm8 Partners with Cinode to Boost Competency Visibility and Seamless Collaboration

    itm8, a leading IT services provider with 1,700 employees across four countries, has chosen Cinode to gain a clear overview of competencies, streamline CV management, and enhance cross-team collaboration. With Cinode, itm8 is breaking down silos and improving efficiency across the organization.A year ago, itm8 merged 13 companies with diverse expertise, but overlapping skills and limited visibility created resource planning challenges. To address this, itm8 turned to Cinode. “Cinode gives us the visibility we need to fully leverage our expertise. We started with our consultancy and sales

    Negative Growth and Declining Margins Among Consulting Firms

    Publicly listed consulting firms in Sweden and Finland faced a challenging 2024, experiencing declining margins and negative growth over multiple quarters. The fourth quarter marked the second quarter of the year with negative growth, with both average and median growth rates falling below zero. At the same time, differences among companies are evident—technical consulting firms have continued to grow, both through acquisitions and organic expansion, while others have had to reduce their workforce and adjust to a weaker market“Two-thirds of consulting firms saw their margins decline in

    HiQ takes a strategic step – chooses Cinode for efficient resource planning and improved forecasting

    HiQ, with 1,700 experts across Sweden, Finland, and Germany, has selected Cinode as its new platform for skills management and resource planning. The decision is part of HiQ’s strategy to streamline processes and establish a solid foundation for continued growthHiQ is a tech consulting company that combines digital transformation with customized software solutions. Having previously invested in its own platform, HiQ has now chosen Cinode for its user-friendly, efficient solution with integrated AI. The aim is to simplify internal operations and enable scalable expansion. – We are very

    Consid selects Cinode for scalable skill inventories and AI-driven CV solutions

    Consid, one of Sweden’s leading IT and communications giants with over 2,000 employees, is taking another step forward by selecting Cinode as its strategic partner for AI-driven solutions in CV generation and skills mappingWith Cinode’s AI-powered CV and competency features, Consid will optimize its workflows to achieve even greater precision in consultant matching and project management. – We look forward to working with Cinode and their innovative solutions for skills and CV management. By using their platform, we strengthen our ability to match our employees’ unique skills with the

    Demand remains weak in the Finnish and Swedish consulting industry

    The turnaround for the consulting industry is taking longer than expected. Growth during the third quarter averaged only 0.6% (compared to 5.5% last year), and for the first nine months of the year, it was just 0.5%. Companies have maintained good cost control, with half reporting higher operating margins compared to last year, though the average margin slightly declined to 4.4% (4.9%). This is highlighted in Cinode’s latest summary of Q3 reports from publicly listed consulting firms. “Most expected a clearer turnaround this fall.

    Consulting firms continue to face challenges in the second quarter

    Despite favorable calendar effects, growth remains low for consulting firms in the Nordics for the second quarter. The average growth was 3.1 percent, compared to 7.5 percent last year. However, this was a step in the right direction considering the negative growth in the first quarter. The number of layoffs in the industry continues, and 70 percent of companies have reduced their number of employees. This is shown in Cinode’s latest summary of the Q2 reports from publicly listed consulting firms. 

    Cinode Launches Europe-wide Fishing Competition for Consultants and Consultancies

    Cinode, a leading platform for consultancies, is excited to announce the launch of the "Catch All the Opportunities" fishing competition. This unique event invites consultants and consultancies across Europe to showcase their fishing skills from May 15th to August 15thThe competition features two categories: Individual Contest, where participants compete to catch the biggest fish, and Company Contest, aiming for the highest total number of fish caught by a consultancy. Participants simply post their catches on LinkedIn, tagging @Cinode and using #catchalltheopportunities. Prizes include:

    Negative Growth Among Consulting Firms in the First Quarter

    Consulting firms in the Nordics faced challenges in Q1, with the majority showing negative growth figures. The average growth rate fell to -1.2 percent compared to 15.1 percent a year ago. However, profit margins remained relatively high, and only one out of 24 companies posted a loss. This is shown in Cinode's latest summary of the Q1 reports of listed consulting firms in the Nordics ."We are seeing continued weak demand across large parts of the market, especially in IT projects. At the same time, many consulting firms have reduced

    Challenging 2023 for the Nordic Consulting Firms

    2023 was both a tough year and a challenging final quarter for consulting firms. The average growth for publicly listed consulting companies in Sweden and Finland during Q4 was only 3.1 percent, compared with 15.3 percent in 2022. Furthermore, a quarter of the companies had lower revenue than the year before.We primarily see weaker demand in many industries while the number of employees has been adjusted. The number of inquiries for new assignments during the quarter decreased by 14.6 percent according to Ework.  "Many consulting firms have faced significant challenges. At the same time,

    Cinode Expands to the Netherlands – Accelerating Growth and Success for Dutch Consulting Firms

    Cinode, a leading SaaS-platform for consultancy firms, proudly announces its expansion to the Netherlands, marking a significant milestone in its mission to drive growth and success in the global consultancy sector. Founded in 2010 in Stockholm, Cinode has established itself as the go-to platform for consultancy firms  in the Nordics, and is now set to bring its innovative solutions to Dutch consulting companies.Empowering Consultancies with All-In-One SaaS Solutions At its core, Cinode is an all-encompassing SaaS-platform designed to fuel consultancy firms'

    2023 Q3 – Challenging Swedish and Finnish consulting market

    The challenges persist in the consulting industry, but it is a diversified market, and many companies have already adapted to the new market conditions. The median growth averaged 6.4 percent for the listed Swedish and Finnish consulting firms, compared to 19.9 percent a year ago. The operating margin has also decreased for the majority of companies. This is according to Cinode's compilation of Q3 reports from listed consulting firmsIT, once the driving force, is now facing more challenges. This is also the case for the real estate and e-commerce sectors. – Ework, the consulting broker,

    Downturn in Diversified Consulting Market during Q2 2023

    The growth of consulting firms has significantly decelerated during the second quarter. On average, growth was at 8.5 percent, which is lower than inflation. This is in contrast to 15 percent just a quarter ago. The operating margin has also dropped considerably. This is according to Cinode's compilation of the Q2 reports from publicly traded consulting firms"The consulting industry's slowdown is now reflected in the companies' numbers. However, what we see is not a complete picture, but a very differentiated market. IT-heavy companies, which previously had strong tailwinds, have had it

    Q1 2023 - Growth continues in the consulting industry

    The trend of strong growth figures for Swedish and Finnish listed consulting firms continues during the first quarter. However, the growth is slowing down, and considering the high inflation, it is no longer particularly robust. The demand is generally good but highly differentiated.  The EBIT-margins are almost on par with last year. This is shown in the new infographic of the quarterly reports of the publicly listed consulting firms in Sweden and Finland.https://cinode.com/en/business-en/– During Q1, we observe a more differentiated consulting market. Companies with exposure to energy,

    Quickly growing AI expert Silo AI is streamlining its processes with Cinode

    Silo AI is the largest private AI lab from the Nordics with 240 AI experts. Their mission is to bring safe, human-centric and cutting-edge AI capabilities to organizations around the world. The company uses Cinode to manage their employees’ skills and customer project talent needs, with a focus on reliability and transparency.Silo AI believes there is a great need for skilled AI researchers to ensure that organizations remain competitive in a time when AI is changing the way we work and affecting society as a whole. – AI is for humans. We want to ensure that it benefits everyone and

    High growth and good margins for consulting firms in Sweden and Finland

    Most consulting firms see continued strong demand in the industry. Growth remains high, margins are good, and companies continue to increase their staff. This is shown by Cinode's new compilation of the financial statements for the listed consulting firms in Sweden and Finland."When we sum up 2022, we see a record growth for the listed consulting firms. The average growth during the year was 18.7 percent, which was slightly higher than the record year of 2021 when the corresponding figure for these companies was 15.7 percent. Addnode, Gofore, Exsitec, and Knowit grew the most during the

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