ICW has been delivering IT expertise since 2002, and is founded by Åke Siwertson.
From designing entire IT environments to delivering security-cleared consultants, ICW works close to complex infrastructure and mission-critical systems. Their consultants work in security -classified environments across public media, banking, defense, data communication, and other mission-critical sectors where systems simply cannot fail.
When systems are this critical, hiring simply must work.
From External Recruiters to In-House Control
Like many consulting firms, ICW has worked with external recruiters.
Sometimes the match was right. Sometimes it wasn’t. In highly technical consulting, small details matter - certifications, security classification, specific cloud experience, language requirements.
Those details are hard to brief. They are easier to assess directly.
Security classification. Industry context. Architecture maturity. Cultural fit.
Over time, Åke realized that staying closer to the process made a difference. Instead of outsourcing the search, he began bringing recruitment in-house.
He identifies candidates himself. Reviews them against specific criteria. Reaches out personally.
“As CEO, it’s powerful to contact candidates directly. I’m not a recruiter reading from a script. I know immediately if someone fits or not.”
It is not about replacing recruiters out of principle. It’s about control, but it also meant more manual work.
Replacing Manual Filtering with Precision Search
Before Talentium, ICW relied on manual sourcing and advanced filtering across different tools to narrow down candidates.
It worked - but it required a lot of time and effort.
“It’s like fishing in a big lake. You can catch something, but it takes time.”
That’s why when Åke discovered Talentium through an article and he was immediately intrigued. The goal for him was never about reviewing more profiles, but rather starting closer to the right answer.
“With Talentium, the lake gets smaller - and the fish are easier to find. Previously I might go through 40–50 profiles. Now I can focus on 10 that actually meet the criteria.”
That shift changed the process.
Instead of filtering endlessly, Åke spends his time with candidates who already meet the baseline requirements. Many roles require Swedish. Some are security-classified. Certifications matter. Location matters. Cloud expertise in Azure and AWS must be documented.
In ICW’s world, precision matters more than volume.
The math became simple with Talentium:
Fewer misunderstandings. Shorter lead times. Lower cost.
Consulting Moves Fast. So Should Recruitment.
ICW hires both for direct employment and for new client assignments. In 2025 alone, they placed at least ten consultants into new engagements. The pipeline never stands still.
Talentium has expanded ICW’s reach - especially toward consultants who are not actively applying. Instead of waiting for inbound applications, Åke can proactively identify relevant profiles.
In a market where experienced consultants often have three-month notice periods, that ability matters. It allows ICW to work ahead of demand.
A Shared AI Journey
For over a year, the collaboration has been ongoing.
“We’re on this journey together. I really like working with a supplier that evolves.” Åke Siwertson, Founder & CEO, ICW
For Cecilia at Talentium, the collaboration works because of clarity.
“Åke is very clear about what he needs. That makes it easier for us to see where the platform can improve. When customers know their craft this well, it sharpens the product.”
The feedback has been direct. The adjustments practical. In complex IT consulting, small details make a difference. Keeping recruitment closer to the business helps ICW stay aligned with those details.
