The IT consulting firm Data Ductus, headquartered in Skellefteå, is expanding its operations in northern Sweden through the acquisition of Luleå-based BnearIT. As a result, the group’s workforce will grow to just over 340 employees.

The extensive industrial investments in northern Sweden have created significant demand for solutions related to digitalization and automation in the region. To gain additional capacity to meet the substantial market needs, Data Ductus has acquired BnearIT, a consulting firm with approximately 40 employees that offers system development services, primarily in Norrbotten and Västerbotten.

“I am very pleased to welcome BnearIT to the Data Ductus Group. It is a solid company with highly skilled employees who will be a fantastic addition to our team. Through this acquisition, we are expanding our capacity in a region experiencing significant growth and, together, we are paving the way for larger projects,” says Data Ductus CEO Rickard Åström.

BnearIT will continue to operate under the same brand and management as before, and the current owners of BnearIT will remain as minority shareholders. Plans are in place to consolidate the Group’s operations in Luleå, and a joint office will also be established in Umeå.

“With Data Ductus behind us, we’re in a stronger position to offer our customers a broader range of services and become an even better and more important partner for them. We’re already seeing clear synergies—one plus one equals three,” says Anders Hermanson, CEO of BnearIT.

“Both Data Ductus and BnearIT are growing steadily, and we are currently hiring for all of our offices, both in Sweden and abroad,” concludes Rickard Åström.

About Data Ductus

Data Ductus is an IT consulting firm headquartered in Skellefteå. With deep technical expertise and in close collaboration with its customers and partners, the company delivers digitalization and automation solutions to businesses and organizations around the world. The group has approximately 300 employees and operations in the United States, Europe, and Asia.

About BnearIT

BnearIT is a genuine systems development company with about 40 passionate, efficient, and down-to-earth IT experts. BnearIT was founded in Luleå in 2002. Our hearts will always belong to Norrbotten and Västerbotten. This is where we live, work, and thrive. That’s why it comes naturally to us to not only develop IT systems, but also to foster partnerships, support our employees, and contribute to the entire region.