Quality, profitability and growth
As our name suggests, high quality is the foundation on which HiQ is built. If we deliver quality we will have satisfied clients, which makes us profitable, which in turn gives us the opportunity to grow. We prioritise quality, profits and growth, in that order. A strategy that has proved to be exactly right for us as, from the start, we have achieved an average operating margin of 15.9% and an average growth of 29.3%.

Nordic heart
HiQ is essentially a Nordic consultancy that works with companies in the Nordic region, where we are a well-established consulting company. But we also help international clients setting up in the Nordic region and accompany our Nordic clients globally. We are increasing the proportion of business outside the Nordic region, both with non-Nordic companies and Nordic clients with assignments outside the region.

Purely a consulting company
We are purely a consulting company and act as independent advisers with the client's best interests in mind. We do not develop any proprietary products that compete with those of our clients, but devote 100% of our expertise to our clients, without any commercial links to suppliers, products or technology.

High level of expertise within communications and software development
We are a specialist consulting company with a high level of expertise within communications and software development. We have a strong position within telecoms, where we work with suppliers, operators and users. Our software development results in the development of new products and systems. Our expertise in simulation derives from advanced training simulators for the JAS 39 Gripen fighter aircraft.

Organic growth and acquisitions
HiQ grows organically in combination with strategic acquisitions. During 2008 we increased our headcount by 55, distributed across all our regions.  We acquired Ace Simulations in Linköping with 30 employees and TSG Test Solutions (HiQ Quality Services) in Finland with 70 employees.

Technology and business
At HiQ we are good at technology and how technology can be used for profitable business. And because we know how our clients do business, we can provide the expertise as to which technology can improve their profitability.

Knowledge transfer between sectors
We actively transfer our knowledge to clients in different sectors, enabling our clients to benefit from new expertise within both technology and business from totally different sectors from their own. The need for communication is becoming ever greater in ever-increasing number of sectors, and at the same time our expertise in areas such as simulation and interactive gaming is being passed on to new sectors. 

Experienced and skilled employees
A high level of technical expertise and broad business know-how are typical of HiQ. Our employees have an average of nine years' of experience in technical and business development. 93% are graduates, and 72% have a Master's degree in engineering. 

Distinct values
HiQ is a value-driven company. We believe that clearly communicated values such as responsibility, results, simplicity and enjoyment result in good quality work being performed and thus in satisfied clients. Distinct values can enable better development of our employees and the company’s structural capital. Our values are a decisive competitive advantage.