Tekniikka & Talous: Digital transformation in defence gains momentum as Nortal brings civilian‑sector innovations to the field

In an article featured in Tekniikka & Talous, Harri Vepsäläinen, CEO of Nortal Finland, explains how the defence sector’s digital transformation is accelerating as evolving threats and rapid technological development reshape the operational landscape. While the defence sector has historically adopted digitalization cautiously due to stringent security and continuity requirements, the pace is now accelerating as resilience and operational capability become increasingly critical.

Vepsäläinen highlights the unique demanding nature of defence digitalization, where information security, cyber resilience and uninterrupted system availability must be guaranteed under all conditions. He also discusses the increasing relevance of dual-use technologies and the potential to adapt mature, civilian-sector innovations for mission-critical defence environments, provided they are introduced through carefully managed and secure processes.

The article also outlines how Nortal supports defence organizations in this transformation by combining strategic understanding, digital transformation expertise and a strong focus on security and reliability. Looking ahead, Vepsäläinen emphasizes the importance of opening defence innovation interfaces in a controlled way, enabling broader collaboration and experimentation to reduce risk and accelerate long-term progress.

Read the full article in Finnish in Tekniikka & Talous.