Konehuone becomes Descom Data Center Solutions
The name of Konehuone Oy will change to Descom Data Center Solutions Oy on May 1, 2012. The company was incorporated into Descom in September 2011, when Descom Group purchased the capital stock of Konehuone Oy.
Read moreDescom celebrates its 15th Birthday!
In 1997, Timo Aarnio, Kivikari Freyberg, Antti Paksuniemi, and Jani Nurminen were studying computer science and information systems at the University of Jyväskylä. One day, they all went to sauna and talked about finding a job for the summer. In the heat of the sauna, they decided to start their own business.
Read moreIBM Awards Descom’s Innovativeness
Descom has received significant, international recognition from IBM: the Distinguished Business Achievement Award. According to IBM Finland CEO Tuomo Haukkovaara, the outlook for continuing partnership between Descom and IBM is excellent because IBM’s strategic growth areas—Smarter Commerce and Social Business—are also the core business of Descom.
Read moreDescom improved its ranking on Finland's Great Place to Work List
Descom continued to improve its work atmosphere, even amidst major changes. On Finland’s new Great Place to Work list 2012, Descom is ranked 18th, which is 5 positions higher than last year.
Read moreDescom wins the IBM Distinguished Business Achievement Award
IBM awarded its best partners at the Lotusphere 2012 conference. At the IBM Social Business Awards 2012 ceremony, Descom won the Distinguished Business Achievement Award, Europe North-East Region.
Read moreImpact: Meet the Suits and Nerds
Before the Impact event, I read from somewhere: “Come to Impact 2012 and meet all the suits and nerds.” On the way to Las Vegas, I couldn’t help but wonder which group I belonged to.
Read moreCourage in the daily life of a CEO
Our company value of the month is courage. We have defined the value with these phrases: I can do even better; I have the courage to admit problems; I have the courage to take the bull by the horns. But how is this seen in my daily work as CEO?
Read moreTrust has to be earned every day
“The personnel of the best companies trust their managers, feel pride in what they do, and enjoy working with their colleagues.” This is how Great Place to Work® Institute defines a good workplace.
Read moreIn which a consultant's faith is reinvigorated
Sometimes human beings are forced to evaluate the direction they have taken. For me, personally, this happened last week at the annual IBM Lotusphere conference.
Read moreAim high
We are currently working on new service management development plans at Descom. To find ideas in support of our development, and to learn about the field's latest trends, I attended the itSMF UK 2011 conference in London, organized by the IT Service Management Forum.
Read more
