IT Talks

Guests: Endre Dingsør and Paal Hatledal Language: Norwegian Duration: 29:38 min  In this episode, Endre Dingsør from Choose European and Redpill Linpro's Paal Hatledal discuss the importance of choosing European tech services instead of overseas providers. Investing in domestic technology not only saves money but also strengthens local competence.  Endre and Paal highlight how companies often get locked into expensive licenses with little control over their costs. They also challenge the myth that "there are no alternatives" - there are plenty, but we must choose them. Don't miss this episode if you want to understand the risks of relying on non-European services and learn how to make better, more sustainable choices. Link to Choose European: https://www.choose-european.eu/ 

Guest: Thea Stark Language: Norwegian Duration: 18:21 min  Thea is a former participant in our DevOps Academy. Today, she works as a system administrator, platform engineer, and (self-proclaimed) Linux nerd. She describes her role as a bridge between development and operations. In this episode of IT Talks, Thea shares insights into her work - the highlights of her job, what it's like being a woman in a male-dominated field, and what qualities makes a great platform engineer.

Guest: Vetle Hjelle and Thomas Rekdal Language: Norwegian Duration: 21:43 min In this episode, we meet Vetle, a penetration tester at Xlent, and Thomas from Redpill Linpro's CloudOps team. Together, they discuss the growing importance of IT security, as cyber-attacks happen from time to time, and demand stronger protection and awareness. What happens when someone hacks into the cloud? Who holds responsibility for your data, and what can you do to keep your data safe? The conversation also includes AI-related risks, such as prompt injections, and how human awareness remains the most critical factor in keeping systems secure. You don't want to miss this insightful episode!

Guest: Hans Kristian Flaatten and Lars Ødegaard Language: Norweigan Duration: 32:17 min In today's episode, we explore the NAIS platform at NAV together with Hans Kristian Flaatten from NAV and Lars Ødegaard, KAM at Redpill Linpro Oslo. NAIS is a team-centered platform, built on Kubernetes, with the purpose of simplifying the distribution and operation of applications. We explore what NAV does as a public authority, and mainly what NAIS is, how it's developed, what it can be used for, and why it's needed.

Guest: Hannes Warnestad Language: Swedish Duration: 13:58 min Web accessibility is about creating digital services that work for everyone, regardless of their abilities. In Sweden, public sector services have long been required to meet accessibility standards, and new rules now extend these requirements to the private sector. Hannes Warnestad, consultant at Redpill Linpro, guides listeners through the four key principles of web accessibility: perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust. He also discusses the importance of adopting an "accessibility first" mindset from the start.

Guest: Leo Jordansson Language: Swedish Duration: 19:23 min For the past two years, Redpill Linpro has been a Silver member of CNCF – an open organisation that supports projects within open source, which aligns well with our corporate values. Leo Jordansson is engaged in this initiative from our Karlstad office, and in this episode of IT Talks, he shares what CNCF is and Redpill Linpro's engagement within it. CNCF is the foundation for many of the solutions that drive today's cloud infrastructure and serves as a quality seal for the project's future potential, backed by an engaged community. Due to Redpill Linpro's focus on open source, we value the importance of giving back to the community and the tools we're using.

Guest: Mattias Johansson Language: Swedish Duration: 20:44 min Mattias Johansson works as a senior full-stack developer and architect. In today's episode, he shares what his use of AI looks like and how he, as a developer and architect, can get the most out of AI. There are plenty of benefits with it, but also some risks to be aware of. Not least, he provides tips on how to get the most out of the AI and how to get the most accurate answers. So, tune in and take part in the use of AI from a programmer's point of view.

Guest: Matilda Solberg Language: Swedish Duration: 20:55 min   Test management is an important function in every successful IT company. But why? In this episode, Matilda Solberg guests IT Talks for the second time. In her various assignments she works with the entire test chain – as project manager, UX, requirements analyst and test manager – and shares what successful test management is really about. How do you best meet the customer's needs? And how do you set up a good test plan? When are automated tests needed versus manual ones? This and much more in today's episode of IT Talks!

In this episode, Pontus Ullgren – Java developer and advocate – tell us about Java and its journey since its launch back in 1995. Born alongside the rise of the internet and open source, Java quickly became one of the world's most used software platforms and has kept evolving ever since. Tune in to hear why Java is still one of the most relevant platforms today, and how it has become a true cornerstone of the global infrastructure.

In this episode, Oscar Andersson gives us insights into Matrix – the open network for secure, decentralised communication. Unlike other chat platforms, Matrix gives you full control over your communication: you can run your own server, connect with others, and avoid lock-ins with big corporations. Tune in to learn how the tool is built on secure standards – and why more authorities, and even NATO, have started to use it.

HSA started as a simple address register but has, over time, grown into something much bigger. To meet future needs, a complete modernization was required. Jakob Ström, with experience from both the automotive industry and public digitalization, played a key role in transforming HSA from an outdated legacy system into a modern platform.

In today's episode, we talk to Kevin Vikström, Digital Workplace Engineer at Redpill Linpro. He shares his insights about the digital workplace and how to create efficient communication flows — not just for remote teams, but for those working in the same office as well.  A large part of the episode focuses on open source – how it allows you to stay in control, avoid being locked into specific servers, and gain greater transparency in how the system works.

What's the secret behind staying in the same company for 25 years? In this episode, we meet Jimmy Olsen, Ingvar Hagelund, Yngve Sandal, and Sigurd Urdahl – four employees of Redpill Linpro in Oslo (former Linpro) who have all been with the company since the turn of the millennium. They point to a strong company culture, great colleagues, trust in the leadership, and the ability to keep evolving and learning as key reasons they've stayed with the company for so long.

Since a few years back, Redpill Linpro have collaborated with From One to Another to support a computer school in Kenya. The computer school is part of a bigger project that work for every girl's right to education and to create a better society. Ida Pihlgren works at Redpill Linpro and visited the school in the beginning of 2025. This episode covers her visit, learnings and understanding of why this project is needed and how it makes a real change.  

Henrik Hallgren has been CEO of Redpill Linpro Gothenburg for the past five years. During this time, the consulting market has seen impressive highs - but lately, things have become a bit more uncertain. In this episode of IT Talks, Henrik shares his view on the current market landscape. How has the consulting scene in Gothenburg changed in recent years, and how has it been affected by tougher economic conditions? And how has Hallgren managed to stay profitable year after year, despite the challenges? Tune in for fresh insights and honest reflections.

Since a few years back, Redpill Linpro have collaborated with From One to Another to support a computer school in Kenya. The computer school is part of a bigger project that work for every girl's right to education and to create a better society. Ida Pihlgren works at Redpill Linpro and visited the school in the beginning of 2025. This episode covers her visit, learnings and understanding of why this project is needed and how it makes a real change.

“We have no time to train staff” is a throwaway comment you hear or see in various forums. However, the most important part of any change process is getting the staff on board and involved in the change. This is the essence of Bunkai – a change management consultant company within digitalization. Today's guest, Johan Ström, is CEO and operative worker at Bunkai, and in this episode he discusses how to carry out a change process, who's important to bring on board, and where to start.  

Alice Walden works as a software developer specializing in API & Integration at Redpill Linpro Gothenburg. In her daily work, she focuses on building efficient and sustainable solutions, where reusable components are key to avoid reinventing the wheel. But reality often presents challenges - the conditions required for this approach aren't always in place. In this episode, Alice discusses the common pitfalls of integration projects and explore what it takes to create smart, long-lasting solutions.

Gustaf Nilstadius has been working at Redpill Linpro for over four years, and most of the time, he spent on digitalising the Swedish National Agency for Education (Swe: Skolverket). He works with scalable systems and has a strong passion for open source, which he discusses in today's episode. Gustaf, together with his team, built a service to be able to test Skolverket's systems. While building this production load with data, they might as well release it so that other people can see it and interact with their service. Tune into this episode to find out more!

Our three guests on today's episode are directors at three different companies, each representing one of the six members of the European Open Source Consortium (EOSC). Fredrik Svensson is CBDO at Redpill Linpro and cofounder of Swedish Redpill. Jean-Philippe Balança is international director at Smile in France, one of the largest European companies within open source. Peter Ganten is founder and CEO of Univention in Germany, and co-founder of two open source associations, the Open Source Business Alliance and APELL. They're all engaged in open source, and EOSC aims to: – Promote open source software and solutions across Europe – Strengthen European digital sovereignty – Coordinate resources, projects, and expertise across national borders – Build joint projects, solutions, and standards with a clear European foundation But why is this important, and why was this consortium started so recently? And why does collaboration across all of Europe matter? Tune in to this episode for all the answers.

Platform engineering is both a term and job role that began being discussed around 2018–2019 but has grown significantly lately. Today's guests, Pontus Ullgren and Leo Jordansson, work as platform engineers and discuss what it is and what it means for them: Maintaining platforms internally and an actual task one has in an organisation that applies DevOps. Pontus and Leo will help you understand all about it, don't miss out on this episode of IT Talks!

”If I can be the dumbest person in the room I've done something right”. Meet Erlend Sognli Høyem, general manager for Redpill Linpro's newest office in Trondheim. His vision is to grow Redpill Linpro in Norway's tech capital, where he wants to create the arena for other people, so they can create their magic for our customers! Tune into this episode to get to know Erlend and learn more about the benefits of this geographical expansion.

Today's guests are Henrik Holm, Operations Coordinator and Business Developer at MittNät and Victor Vikström, system developer at Redpill Linpro. Since just a few months back, they installed a smart bench in Karlstad to increase perceived safety for kids and youths in public environments. The bench is loaded with tech in the form of a phone charger and light, as well as the ability for visitors to talk to the bench and ask questions. A project so successful, more benches are to be installed in other places. Another part of the project is a further development of a Junior Achievement corporation (Swedish UF-företag) where location information is sent to a relative or a central by clicking a button installed in a scrunchie. At the same time, the street lights in the surrounding area are turned on. Tune into this episode to hear the full success story!   For further questions, get in contact with Henrik at henrik.holm@karlstad.se.

Theodor Morger works as a Talent Acquisition Partner, and in this episode, he shares Redpill Linpro's approach to employee retention. At Redpill Linpro as a consulting firm, the employees are the greatest asset, and ensuring their satisfaction and development is of high importance. One way to do this is to create the feeling of belonging. Tune in to this episode to get all the insights!

In this episode, Mikael Schriwer, Senior Security Advisor, and Peter Franklin, Regional Manager of Cyber Security at Redpill Linpro, are guests. They discuss today's topic of managing risks by calculating their consequences. By understanding the consequences of a risk, one can identify which risks are most critical and should therefore be prioritized, even if the probability of the risk is low. Mikael highlights that incidents provide the best basis for assessing risks, as they reflect real-world scenarios and insights from those closest to customers, suppliers, and operations. Listen to this episode for practical guidance on how to implement risk-aware information security strategies and procedures.

In this episode, we have Patrik Persson as a guest, a security protection expert from Pinkerton - a detective agency active in the security industry. Together with Peter Franklin, Region Manager at Redpill Linpro Cyber Security, they discuss information security, the Security Protection Act, and NATO. How these three intersect with each other and what businesses need to consider to live up to EU's laws and regulations. Patrik and Peter discuss the risks of ignoring these obligations and give advice to organizations on how to get started. Don't miss this episode of IT Talks to learn more!

Jonas Lind has over 20 years of experience as a developer and joined Redpill Linpro about a year ago. Together with his manager, they shaped the term "Dev-Env-as-Code" – a concept to help you recreate your unique digital workspace when you, for example, changing computer or hardware. How does it work, and how do you implement it? Don't miss this episode of IT Talks to discover how to create, and recreate, your ideal way of working! You can also read more about how Jonas did it here: Containerized Development Environment – Redpill Linpro Tech Blog

In this episode, Johan Neidenmark, a technical architect at Salesforce, joins as a guest to share his insights, focusing on AI and data. He discusses AI's potential and how businesses can use it to improve their processes and customer relationships; how technology can act as an enabler to help us improve, rather than replace us. With an increased focus on GDPR and new regulations, Johan discuss how companies can manage sensitive data in a responsible way to use it to feed AI and deliver even better results. Don't miss this episode of IT Talks to learn more about how Salesforce tackles these challenges and much more! Mentioned links: 86. Knowledge graphs, semantic web, and linked data (Eng) https://huggingface.co/

Björn Romfelt, CEO Redpill Linpro API & Integration Stockholm, has, since a few years back, been talking about future foresight and IT trends on IT Talks. In this episode, you'll hear his thoughts for 2025. After a tough 2024, Björn is looking forward to the new year with confidence, with a good mix of realism and optimism. You'll hear both market and technological trends, along with answers to why tougher times affect the IT consultancy industry and what Redpill Linpro does to overcome these tougher periods.

Daniel Walrond works in Oslo as a Senior System consultant and in this episode of IT Talks, he goes into depth about Varnish Cache.  Varnish Cache is an open-source tool, free to use, and making web pages 10 to 100 times faster. It is invaluable for anyone using HTTP to prevent delays and improving connection speed. Learn how it works, who it's for, and why it's a game-changer for managing connections. All this and more in today's episode of IT Talks!

Krister Borge, who has been with Redpill Linpro for about a year, shares his knowledge on how to handle security aspects in software development. With a long technical background, Krister explains how to work with the challenges of secure development and avoid mistakes caused by human error. This and more in today's episode of IT Talks!

Knut Ingvald Dietzel, a senior DevOps consultant at Redpill Linpro Oslo, shares his experiences with Parkinson's disease—from his diagnosis in 2022 to how he manages its physical and mental challenges. He emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, life balance, and support from those around him. In this episode of IT Talks, Knut share his story as well as give valuable tips for those living with or supporting someone in a similar situation.

Redpill Linpro's year 2024 is summarized by CEO Henrik Gavelli. He reflects over a year that was distinguished by recession and challenges in all industries, including the IT world. Despite tougher times, Redpill Linpro kept growing by new initiatives with new business areas, geographical expansion, and more employees. Tune into this episode to hear the full 2024 story!

Rudi Yu has worked as a developer for 10 years and is now part of the Development Services team at Redpill Linpro in Oslo. He enjoys following the latest trends in AI and technology and exploring how they can be used both at work and in daily life. Generative AI offers many opportunities – from acting as a sparring partner to assisting with creative and repetitive tasks. But AI also comes with certain risks.  Want to learn more about AI and automation? Don't miss this episode of IT Talks!

Jónas Helgi Pálsson has worked at Redpill Linpro for 16 years, focusing on operations and virtualization. Today, he works with OpenStack, which is used to operate solutions on Redpill Linpro's own cloud, RLNC – used both for internal needs and for customers. Want to know how the world's largest cloud service works? Don't forget to listen to this episode of IT Talks!

In this episode of IT Talks, we meet Sondre Rudi Baugstø, a cyber security expert specializing in offensive security and simulating hacking attacks to prevent real ones. AI plays a role in both unethical and ethical hacking, such as creating personalized phishing campaigns to breach systems or developing defensive tools to prevent intrusions. In Sondre's work, he analyzes threat actors to understand and prevent potential attacks. Ever had an interest in AI and Cyber Security? Don't miss this episode for valuable insights!

In this episode of IT Talks, we dive into data security and how to manage sensitive information. Thorstein Buind Nordby and Erik Kaareng-Sunde, two DevOps engineers from our Oslo office, discuss why it's so important to protect sensitive data the right way. They cover why it's crucial to identify what information is sensitive, how to store it securely, and what actions to take if it falls into the wrong hands.  They also highlight the importance of planning ahead—from prevention and maintenance to crisis management. Don't miss this episode if you want a better understanding of data security in today's digital world!

Join us as we chat about frontend development with Lars Erik Bruce and Therese Ring Persen! Lars-Erik, a senior software developer, shares his insights on the importance of coding. He emphasizes that code should not only be effective but also easily readable for future developers. Therese, also a senior software developer dives into the broader picture, highlighting the critical role of frontend in integrating technology, branding, security, and cost management. They further explain why effective communication in frontend development is essential, as many opinions need to be heard when setting up an application, leading to a cohesive final product.  Listen to this information-packed session to learn more!

Today, we dive into the world of the Ansible Automation Platform, that is the web-based interface that is used for managing Ansible! Morten Sandberg joins us to share his journey with Redpill Linpro, dating back to 2007, even before the Redpill and Linpro merger. Over the years, Morten has grown in his role and now focuses on working with Ansible automation platform. In this episode, he discusses the history of Ansible and why it is a key player in the open-source ecosystem. Do not miss out on this insightful conversation!

In today's episode, Pål Magnus Østern and Lars Solem discuss the benefits and challenges of automating development processes. Both have extensive experience across different industries and countries, having seen both the best and worst in development. Automation has become a standard that eliminates repetitive tasks and saves time, but over-automation can make it harder to adapt to changes. Tune in to this episode of IT Talks for tips and best practices on automated development!

In this episode of IT Talks, we are joined by Kristian Holt Hansen and Preben Liland Madsen from Storyhouse, one of Norway's largest publishers of magasines, comic books, and digital services. Kristian, head of IT development Norway, and Preben, a web developer, share the fascinating journey of Storyhouse's digital transformation - from its roots in traditional print to embracing a more digital future. They also explore what the future holds for paper print, will it continue to have a place in an increasingly digital world? Tune in to hear their insights!

In this episode of IT Talks, we are joined by Cloud Architect Yngve Sandal from Redpill Linpro. Together, we explore the journey of Amazon from its beginnings in 1994 as an online bookstore to becoming one of the largest cloud service providers in the world through Amazon Web Services (AWS). He explains what "the cloud" really is and how companies like Netflix use AWS to stream content globally without buffering. Tune in to discover how AWS powers much of the internet behind the scenes and why it is a game changer for companies of all sizes.

In today's episode of IT Talks, you'll listen to Peter Franklin and Kawin Mårtensson, both actively working in the field of cybersecurity. Peter works as CEO of Redpill Linpro Cyber Security and Kawin is a lawyer and partner at Kompass Advokat. One of the hottest topics currently being discussed in the financial world is DORA, a law set to take effect in January 2025 with the aim of strengthening protection against IT risks. DORA specifically targets companies in the financial sector, such as banks, insurance companies, and fund management firms, focusing on risk management, incident handling, and IT security testing. But what does it mean for companies and how can they prepare for this regulation? All the details about DORA are discussed in this episode.

In today's episode of IT Talks, Jennie Nilsson, a data protection officer at the law firm DLA Piper, and Peter Franklin, CEO of Redpill Linpro Cyber Security, discuss the importance of GDPR and its continuous compliance efforts. Many organizations made a GDPR push when the law came into effect in 2018, but to remain GDPR-compliant, the work requires ongoing efforts. This includes managing logs, incident response, and ensuring all technical tools like AI, IoT, and cloud solutions are GDPR-compliant. Jennie and Peter emphasize that GDPR is a continuous process involving the updating of documents, agreements, and policies to maintain data integrity and protection.

For over a decade, Redpill Linpro has been working to develop client's systems and help their digital transformation. To take this a step further and really help clients with overall solutions, we expanded our expertise by offer business consultants. This initiative, led by Kasper Jørgensen from our Danish offices, Copenhagen and Aarhus, bridges the gap between business needs and technical execution. In this episode, Kasper discusses critical questions for businesses to succeed in our fast-changing IT world, what a managers should ask themselves about their business, and why it is beneficial to bring consultants to the table.  This and more in today's episode of IT Talks – make sure to tune in!

In this episode of IT Talks, Thilo Bangert discusses the benefits of JobRunr. Thilo, an integration specialist at Redpill Linpro's Copenhagen office, frequently uses JobRunr to simplify application architecture. He describes JobRunr as an easy-to-use and efficient tool that can be integrated into various applications to help manage background tasks. JobRunr is a powerful, Java-based library that simplifies application development by handling background jobs and enabling easy scalability. It functions as a background job server, allowing different threads to handle specific tasks, such as sending emails or processing orders asynchronously.

Trine Rilorin is an Integration Developer working from Redpill Linpro's office in Copenhagen, primarily with MuleSoft. She is now working with Workato, one of Redpill Linpro's partnership companies. Workato is an integration and automation platform for workflows. Since its founding in 2013, it has grown significantly, becoming a major platform globally. Workato connects applications and systems, making it easier to automate business processes across departments. In this episode of IT Talks, you'll get an in-depth explanation of the platform, its capabilities, and its target users. Make sure to tune in! For more information about Workato, feel free to reach out to Redpill Linpro or contact Trine directly.

Redpill Linpro discuss the partnership between the companies. Bizbrains focuses on streamlining and automating business processes through B2B integrations. They have developed an all-in-one integration platform called Link to facilitate its customers' operations. It's a no-code solution to help the management of a large number of customers and partnerships. Mikkel describes how Link works excellent as an add-on feature to all the integration platforms that Redpill Linpro works with. Tune into this episode of IT Talks to hear more about how Bizbrains and Redpill Linpro collaborate to provide the best possible service to their customers! And read more about Bizbrains here: www.bizbrains.com.

Redpill Linpro discuss the partnership between the companies. Bizbrains focuses on streamlining and automating business processes through B2B integrations. They have developed an all-in-one integration platform called Link to facilitate its customers' operations. It's a no-code solution to help the management of a large number of customers and partnerships. Mikkel describes how Link works excellent as an add-on feature to all the integration platforms that Redpill Linpro works with. Tune into this episode of IT Talks to hear more about how Bizbrains and Redpill Linpro collaborate to provide the best possible service to their customers! And read more about Bizbrains here: www.bizbrains.com.

In this third and final trilogy episode, Peter Franklin and Patrik Bauer discuss what organizations need to do to stay secure from cyber attacks or minimize the risk of confidential information ending up in the wrong hands. After covering the fundamental aspects of information security in the first episode and standards, laws, and regulations in the second, this episode focuses more on the practical side. Peter and Patrik discuss steps on how to make it work; how to enhance security, and how to meet IT security requirements.

In this second episode of the trilogy, Peter Franklin and Patrik Bauer discuss standards, laws, and regulations in cyber security. The laws we have are based on EU legislation, which aims to be best in class. It's a complex field with more regulations expected in the future. Depending on the sector your organization operates in, different laws apply. However, all of these regulations are beneficial, as they lead to increased security, decreased risks, and overall positive outcomes. Tune into this episode to learn about DORA, NIS2, CRA, and more!