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Our blog is where we share what we’re learning—about business, consulting, innovation, and the world around us. Written by our consultants, these articles reflect the curiosity and critical thinking that drive our work.
Meet Borealis: Umeå’s Student-Led Consulting Initiative
Borealis Consulting Group is a student-led initiative connecting ambitious students with real-world consulting projects.
Founded in Umeå, Borealis aims to support local businesses and institutions with high-quality consulting services.
The group is built on values of professionalism, learning, impact, and collaboration.
Borealis invites companies, students, and institutions to collaborate and grow together.
The Ripple Effect of Rising Interest Rates in Europe – And What It Means for Umeå
The ECB continues its tight monetary policy to combat inflation, raising interest rates to historic highs.
Swedish households and businesses are feeling the pressure, with rising loan costs and reduced investment appetite.
Umeå’s real estate, tech startups, and public institutions are particularly exposed to these changes.
Local decision-makers should prepare for a more cautious financial environment and explore alternative financing models.
From potential to reality:
How can Umeå businesses take advantage of agentic AI?
Agentic AI represents the next step in artificial intelligence: systems that not only respond but also act independently, reason and work toward long-term goals
Unlike traditional AI, agentic AI can initiate actions, adapt to changing circumstances and collaborate with both humans and other AI agents.
Applications are already seen in customer service, real estate and healthcare where AI agents free up time by handling repetitive tasks and supporting decision-making.
Implementation should be gradual, starting with small measurable projects, focusing on data protection, human supervision and staff education.