IT Talks

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!

Cyberattacks are an increasingly talked-about risk in today's society. They have happened on numerous occasions and will, in all likelihood, happen again. In this trilogy of IT Talks, you will hear about the importance of information security with Peter Franklin, CEO of Redpill Linpro Cyber Security, and Patrik Bauer, Data Protection Officer (DPO) at AMF Tjänstepension. They discuss information security in depth on both a detailed level and a broader perspective to understand the importance of protecting your data and being prepared if/when a cyberattack occurs. In this first episode of the trilogy, they talk about the CIA triad: Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability – fundamental aspects of working with information security. They discuss the distribution of responsibilities and how to work effectively with these questions. They emphasize the importance of understanding the risks, having a continuous plan to maintain information security, and educating yourself and your colleagues in secure information management.

Sachiko Muto and Johan Linåker are senior researchers at RISE, and their latest report addresses the use of open source in the public sector across 16 different countries. The study focuses on promoting software reuse and how the most digitally mature countries work with digitalization. The report highlights how initiatives like Estonia's X-Road enable the reuse of digital infrastructure and further development for various countries to partake in. The initiative has gained international recognition and has a large community. It' about the importance of international collaboration since nearly all countries have the same basic needs. For a detailed summary of the study, visit linaker.se for a 9-minute summary or link to the full report, written in English.

Alexander Mellbin works at Redpill Linpro CX as a consultant in Salesforce Marketing Automation - an information management platform that helps businesses understand their customers' behaviors and improve their customer portfolio. It's all about maximizing effectiveness and results by building long-term and meaningful relationships with the clients through personal and relevant communication. Redpill Linpro has been a Salesforce partner for a few years, offering a well-established team of developers, analysts, business developers, and other specialists to help companies get started on their automation journey. Tune in to this episode of IT Talks and learn everything about Marketing Automation and how to succeed with your implementation. Read more about Redpill Linpro's offer here.

In this episode of IT Talks, Fredrik Svensson, Chief Business Development Officer at Redpill Linpro, and Robert Mayer, Senior Azure Architect, are our guests. Robert joined Redpill Linpro in early 2024 and works to assist customers in their Azure journey, with a specific focus on integrations. Azure has emerged as one of the leading cloud platforms, with an increasing number of companies choosing it to manage their data. With a team of around 70 certified developers across various platforms, Redpill Linpro is committed to integration regardless of the platform involved. Our aim is to be a trusted partner, providing our customers with confidence in whichever platform they choose for their business.  Tune in to this episode of IT Talks to gain deeper insights into Azure, learn how we can support your business, and understand why Redpill Linpro, despite its open-source focus, also selects Azure as a reliable platform. To stay updated on more news from Redpill Linpro, subscribe to the newsletter via the link: https://www.mynewsdesk.com/com/redpill-linpro and click "Follow."

Filipa Lourenco is managing Redpill Linpro's Digital Workplace deliveries. Returning as a guest for the second time on IT Talks, she addresses the significance of behavior patterns in the implementation of new digital tools. With a background in both psychology and IT, Filipa has a great understanding of any challenges that may arise when introducing new ways of working. In this episode, you gain insights into how to effectively implement new, modern solutions, maximizing their potential. Do you want to know more about Redpill Linpro Digital Workplace? Read more Here and email Filipa at filipa.lourenco@redpill-linpro.com.

In mid-March 2024, a large group Redpill Linproers attended KubeCon in Paris. Among the attendees were Sigurd Urdahl and Bosse Klykken, both emphasizing the conference's significance and strong alignment with Redpill Linpro's technical areas and values. KubeCon is the world's largest Kubernetes and Cloud Native conference. It is a great event for staying updated on news and trends, meeting like-minded, networking, and acquiring new knowledge. All of this enables us to enhance our deliveries and advise our clients on how to improve their deliveries. So, tune into this episode of IT Talks to hear more about the conference and why you should attend this inspiring meetup!

Niklas Andersson has dedicated his work to open source. Today, he works at Tetra Pak to support them in their open-source journey. In this episode of IT Talks, he talks about the emergence of open source and how large companies need to think in order to undergo the transformation from closed to open standards. He emphasizes the importance of standards, as open source can also lead to product lock-ins - whereas open standards can be used in multiple products. Furthermore, we get insights into the trend that more and more large companies are choosing to invest in open source, and how the proportion of open source will continue to increase in the future.

Johan Magnusson is a professor at the Department of Applied IT at the University of Gothenburg and active in the Swedish Center for Digital Innovation. He returns to IT Talks after his debut in 2021. In this episode, Johan discusses how authorities should approach digitalization to overcome the challenges within public sectors. Historically, Sweden has excelled in computerization with internet and broadband, but currently, it has fallen behind, utilizing cheap options and suppliers who largely monopolize the market. This dependency on a digital infrastructure that we have not financed or modernized ourselves poses challenges. Finally, Johan emphasizes that understanding IT and digitalization is key. Development must occur in open environments with open-source and open APIs to avoid dependence on expertise deep within the system. Visit https://www.scdi.se/ for further information and https://digitalforvaltning.se/ with reports and lectures.

Magnus Eriksson has been working at Redpill Linpro for over two years and recently got the opportunity to become CEO of our DevOps department in Stockholm. An exciting opportunity, focusing on delivering the best DevOps solutions for our customers. DevOps is an approach that enables faster development cycles, focusing on testing, automation, eliminating human errors, and providing support for developers to control the released code themselves. It helps organizations with the technical changes that are needed for faster releases. Redpill Linpro help build the DevOps platform for our customers, but we are not only platform engineers and developers but advisors as well. We know the technology and have experience with different tools to suit the broader market. We understand what can be automated and what tools are needed for it. We have product partnerships with companies and know both on-prem solutions and configurations on different cloud providers. So, tune into this episode and learn everything about DevOps and what we can do to help your organization!

At the beginning of 2024, Redpill Linpro joined a partnership with CNCF – a non-profit organization working to advance the development of technologies that enable cloud computing. Emma Lundström and Amelie Löwe are two dedicated Redpill Linpro employees, working with DevOps in our Stockholm office. They have taken on the mission as ambassadors for CNCF, helping others to deepen their understanding of cloud-native technologies and stay updated with the latest news and trends within cloud-native. Tune into this episode of IT Talks to learn everything you ever wondered about CNCF! You can read more about it here: www.CNCF.io and don't forget to join Redpill Linpro's Mattermost Channel for all the latest updates: https://mattermost.redpill-linpro.com/rl/channels/cncf

In today's episode, we have Henrik Hallgren, regional manager for Redpill Linpro Gothenburg, as our guest. In this episode, Henrik shares his experiences and challenges of running a company during a pandemic, inflation, and other tough times that can shape a company's journey. He also discusses the key success factors that could be crucial in developing an IT company in today's fast-paced environment.

Robert and Billy, open source enthusiasts and software developers at Redpill Linpro have recently come home from FOSDEM in Brussels, a two-day conference in pure open source spirit. But FOSDEM is more than a conference, it's a community-driven event that offers hundreds of presentations and lectures and an excellent way of networking with the people who have actually built the codes that are used worldwide. Tune into this episode and learn about FOSDEM's history, dos and don'ts once there and why it's become an unmissable event for anyone in the IT industry!