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At Springboard Network, our strength comes from the people who shape it. We asked colleagues across our local labels to share what being part of Springboard means to them. Their stories reflect the value they find in collaboration, growth, and a shared commitment to building smarter, more connected solutions. Discover their insights below.

From Global Operations Center:

“Across Springboard, we share expertise, invest together, and strengthen each other across borders — creating a collective momentum that drives innovation, growth, and long-term success.”

Jaap Bakker, Director Global Operations Center

From Sales & Marketing:

“What I like most about being part of Springboard Network is the feeling of working among true top-tier professionals — like Top Gun “Best of the Best”. Exceptionally skilled and friendly colleagues who are always willing to help, and a shared commitment to succeeding together.
We offer a Cisco portfolio that few others in the market can match.”

Jostein Kirkerød, CMO in Wingmen Norway

From Marketing:

“Joining Springboard Network gave us access to a much wider pool of marketing knowledge and best practices across countries. Later, when we became Wingmen Norge, that foundation made the transition even stronger — supported by a community that already shared insights, campaign results, and creative ideas across borders.

From my perspective as a marketer, the network helps us align our brand messaging while still adapting to local market needs. And the synergy in how we work with digital strategies and content sharing across the group has been especially valuable. It makes us more agile, more innovative, and better equipped to deliver great results.”

Chalotte Haug, Marketing Consultant, Wingmen Norge

From Toplevel:

“As part of Springboard Network, I see great potential in bringing the value of Splunk in security and observability to customers across all our markets. With Splunk delivered as a managed platform, we offer the expertise to support both operations and advanced use, helping businesses monitor the connection between processes, applications, and infrastructure in real time.

Together with Cisco’s standard integrations, this creates immediate value and a strong foundation for better compliance, security, and stable operations—making us an even stronger partner for our customers.”

Mads Vigh, CEO Wingmen Security (former Trifork Security)

From Consultancy:

“Being part of Springboard Network creates real synergies across our consultancy business. Our consultants can share knowledge across technology domains, learn from each other, and strengthen our collective expertise. And because we can lend capabilities across labels, we’re able to support customers with exactly the skills they need—whenever they need them.”

Anders Nielsen, Chief Operating Officer in Wingmen Denmark

From Consultancy:

“Becoming part of an international network represents a significant opportunity for us. We operate a highly skilled competence center but require local presence and support to effectively grow and scale in other countries. From an internal perspective, it is extremely positive to gain new colleagues with diverse technical and cultural backgrounds, which allows us to challenge our current approach and collectively improve. Given this operational model, a primary task of the competence center is also to educate the local teams so they are fully equipped to support local customers in the best possible way.”

“The model utilizing centralized competence centers is crucial for building and maintaining highly specialized skills, which requires a substantial volume of work. The increasing shortage of IT experts will only accelerate this trend in the coming years, and I look forward to welcoming new experts from other countries into our teams.”

Karsten Thygesen, CTO in Wingmen Security (former Trifork Security)

From toplevel:

“I have never regretted the decision to join Springboard Network with system.de, and I am truly proud to be part of this group.

The name says it all. Springboard Network enables smaller companies like ours to expand into new business areas and industries. Most importantly, it has opened the door to working with our preferred partner, Cisco, on a different level. I really enjoy working with the group’s fantastic management team. We support each other when needed, while also recognising that every country has its own rules — especially here in Germany.

I am very much looking forward to the exciting journey ahead.”

Peter Schulte, CEO in system.de in Germany

From Finance:

“I value being part of the Springboard Network Finance team, collaborating across countries to create synergies and foster a professional environment where everyone can excel. Contributing to reliable financial performance and building stakeholder trust makes this community truly impactful.”

Nadeche Goeree, Associate Director in Springboard Network