More solutions, design, and intelligent machines and devices for the needs of the evolving intelligent industry. More embedded solutions and digital services. Faster innovation and fresh ideas across industries. Far-sighted security and defense expertise with strong functional and cybersecurity capabilities and deep know-how. Together, Gofore and Huld bring significant benefits to their customers.
Gofore has risen to become one of Finland’s largest industrial digitalisation consultancies through the acquisition of Huld. Alongside the acquisition, Gofore has significantly increased its capability to participate in major security and defense projects both in Finland and in Europe.
– Together, Huld and Gofore form a broad and diverse entity, with Gofore’s impressive experience in digital transformations combined with Huld’s deep expertise, particularly in fields of cybersecurity, embedded solutions and product design, say both Outi Määttä, Director of Gofore’s Intelligent Industry business, and Timo Latvala, Director of Huld’s Embedded Solutions.
Not the wisest nor the strongest, but the most adaptable wins in a fast changing environment
The industry is undergoing major upheavals that can only be solved through digitalisation. It is already evident how future industrial business will differ significantly from the reality that has prevailed for over 100 years.
– Industrial digitalisation is accelerated by artificial intelligence, servitisation, the green transition, electrification, and geopolitical changes. These particularly increase the cyber security and dual-use technology investments of companies and states, mentions Latvala.
The transition towards service business is the future competitive edge for industrial companies
According to Määttä and Latvala, the transition towards digital service business is a lifeline for the future competitiveness of industrial companies. This not only helps to stand out in the market, but also builds new, service-based revenue streams for industrial operators.
The pressure to transition comes from shareholders, customers, and the operating environment. This rapidly changing scene requires innovation and fast product development, as well as resilience and adaptability.
– The industry is already moving towards digital, data-driven service business that seamlessly combines the digital and the real world. If the core value of industrial production was previously the machine, device, or the end product they produced, the core of tomorrow’s industry will be digital services that create value, built alongside physical devices and increasingly intelligent devices, says Outi Määttä.
Position as a strategic partner in the industry
The merger responds to the desire of Gofore and Huld’s customers to concentrate digitalisation purchases on fewer but stronger suppliers. Gofore and Huld also have several common customers, which creates a stable foundation for joint growth.
– It is clear that industrial customers value and therefore choose as their partners those who can adapt to rapid changes and succeed in turning customer wishes into functional product features. Us merging with Gofore strengthens this, notes Latvala.
– Our customers expect from a partner not only a deep understanding of their business but also a continuous ability to create value and a solution-oriented approach. With Huld, we position ourselves as a strategic partner for our customers through expanded expertise and a unique offering. It is wonderful to be able to say that Gofore is now more than before, summarises Määttä.