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04.03.2026

How NORDEN streamlined global IT and hardware with Advania

Managing hardware globally is not just about ordering laptops. It requires navigating compliance rules, customs regulations, pricing volatility, and logistics across multiple markets.

At Advania, we support global organisations in removing that complexity. In partnership with NORDEN, Advania Denmark built a scalable IT and hardware model that ensures consistent quality and delivery across its 19 offices worldwide.

Founded in 1871, NORDEN is a maritime logistics company connecting global trade through agile and efficient solutions. With around 500 employees across four continents, the company relies on data driven insights to optimise supply chains and reduce environmental impact. However, operating internationally naturally adds complexity to IT operations.

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News & Insights from Advania

M&A
Advania acquires 100% of Solv AS in Norway.
12.03.2024
To further strengthen its offerings within professional services in Norway, Advania AB ("Advania") is acquiring Solv AS ("Solv"). The acquisition of Solv will allow Advania to reach necessary scale also in the west coast of Norway, with enhanced capability to execute large-scale advisory, design, and development projects for both existing and new customers. The acquisition aligns with Advania's goal of becoming the preferred IT-services provider in Northern Europe.
Sustainability
Nordic countries increasing diversity.
11.01.2024

Featured guest blog by Christine Horton, Contributing Editor at Channel Futures

While many Channel partners are making a genuine effort to promote equity in the workforce, there is still a shocking lack of women in one area, compared to men: leadership. The fact is, there are still too few women in leadership positions in the IT channel. Our CEO, Hege Støre, spoke to Christine:

M&A
Advania acquires RTS in Sweden.
10.10.2023
To further strengthen its offerings in Sweden, Advania AB ("Advania") is acquiring RTS Group AB ("RTS"). The acquisition of RTS will strengthen Advania's capability to execute large-scale digital transformation projects and the managed services offering for both existing and new customers. The acquisition aligns with Advania's goal of becoming the preferred IT-services provider in Northern Europe.
Customer Cases
Ottobock's IT Success Is Built on Trust, Continuity, and Collaboration
28.09.2023
Ottobock is a leading provider of orthopedic technology, supporting mobility and independence through high-quality, innovative products and services. In Sweden, the group includes Ottobock, Aktiv Ortopedteknik, and ExoNeural Network (ENN), with more than 400 employees, most working directly with patients in clinical settings.
Management
Sigurdur Thorsteinsson appointed as the new CEO of Advania Denmark.
01.09.2023
The board of directors of Advania Group has appointed Sigurdur (Siggi) Thorsteinsson as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Advania Danmark, effective from 1st September 2023. Sigurdur will succeed the interim CEO, Sten Mortensen.
M&A
Advania divests two data centres in Finland.
04.01.2023
Advania has agreed to divest two data centre leasing contracts in Finland to atNorth AB, a Nordic data centre provider. Operating data centres is not part of Advania´s core offering, but services are provided through partnerships with leading data centre operators.  Through the divestment, Advania Finland can further streamline its IT-services offering with a best-of-breed partner handling the data centre operations.
M&A
Advania acquires CLOUDIO and broadens its offering in Denmark.
02.11.2022
To further broaden its offering in Denmark, Advania has acquired the IT infrastructure, storage and backup specialist CLOUDIO A/S. Advania will continue to build the highest level of IT-services to help customers on their digital journey. The acquisition underpins Advania’s ambition to become the preferred IT-services provider in Northern Europe with a holistic offering to existing and new customers.
Management
Advania Group appoints Hege Støre as new CEO.
13.10.2022
As of 1 November 2022, Hege Støre will take over as the Advania Group's group CEO. Mikael Noaksson, the current CEO, will continue as a full-time strategy executive and is appointed a new member of the board.
Management
Content+Cloud appoints Geoff Kneen as new CEO.
22.09.2022
Content+Cloud today announced that Geoff Kneen will become CEO and that Peter Sweetbaum will be moving to a new role within parent company, Advania Group, taking on a wider brief as Head of New Markets, with Content+Cloud’s Group Managing Director Geoff Kneen becoming CEO.
M&A
Advania acquires Front End Services from 3StepIT.
11.07.2022
The transaction includes a transfer of highly specialised employees and a state-of-the-art logistic center tailored for Front End Services. This will allow Advania to continue to build the highest level of quality hardware solutions for its customers.
Customer Cases
How Scania Uses Vehicle Data to Maximize Uptime with Advania
17.05.2022
Scania, a global provider of transport solutions, is turning connected vehicle data into smarter maintenance, streamlined operations, and increased customer value. With over 600,000 connected vehicles and 25,000 daily workshop visits, the company needed a scalable platform to accelerate digital transformation across its global service network.
M&A
Advania acquires eXspend.
25.04.2022
With the acquisition of eXspend AS, Advania will continue to build on the highest level of professional services to help customers on their digital journey. The acquisition underpins Advania’s ambition to become the preferred IT services provider in Northern Europe with a holistic offering to existing and new customers.