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Fortifying the Digital Twin: TECHNIA UK Gains Premier Cybersecurity Badge

MIKE HURST, CEO of TECHNIA UK and NA: "A reflection of our continued commitment to cybersecurity, operational excellence, and customer trust."
Dassault Systèmes’ largest Value Added Reseller (VAR), the PLM consultancy TECHNIA, owned by Swedish Addnode Group, recently announced that its UK division has achieved the Cyber Essentials Plus certification. In general, this bolsters the company's cybersecurity credentials while additionally complementing its existing ISO certifications.
Why is this certification so significant? Quite simply, it is crucial in the United Kingdom, as it requires an independent, hands-on technical audit—unlike the self-assessed foundational tier. With the Plus certification, an organization receives definitive proof that it maintains robust protection against common cyber threats. The certification is government-backed which grants it an essential seal of approval. In short, this verifies that TECHNIA's security controls meet recognized standards to safeguard systems, networks, and client data. This milestone significantly bolsters the company’s cybersecurity credentials.
Commenting on the achievement, Mike Hurst, CEO of TECHNIA UK and North America, stated: "It is a reflection of our continued commitment to cybersecurity, operational excellence, and customer trust."
The Cyber Essentials Plus designation introduces several critical commercial advantages for TECHNIA. Chief among them is eligibility for UK public procurement; the foundational certification is mandatory for government contracts involving sensitive information, and the advanced Plus tier significantly strengthens an organization’s competitive positioning during commercial bidding.
Beyond compliance and fortification of TECHNIA's digital twin concept, the framework delivers measurable protection. Industry data suggests that adhering to these security guidelines mitigates up to 92% of common cyber threats, leading to a corresponding drop in corporate insurance claims. By replacing self-assessment with active system testing by an independent auditor, the certification provides tangible proof of robust cyber hygiene—a vital asset when participating in complex global supply chains.
According to Hurst, these rigorous standards are foundational to the firm's growth strategy within heavily regulated fields. "Achieving Cyber Essentials Plus demonstrates that we continue to invest in robust security practices," he added. "This strengthens our capacity to support clients across both the public and private sectors."

It goes without saying that anyone harboring ambitions of conducting business in IT and PLM with the UK government—or with major corporations and organizations—will derive immense value from this Plus certification. Going beyond a simple self-assessment questionnaire, a certified IASME Consortium assessor actively tests systems through hands-on technical audits to prove that your defenses against cyberattacks are truly robust and effective.

Demonstrated Risk Reduction
Furthermore, certified companies and organizations can point to tangible, proven risk reduction: organizations holding this foundational certification are 92% less likely to file a cyber insurance claim. This directly translates to lower premiums and long-term financial security
Richard Sellers, Operations Director at TECHNIA UK, commented:
”Cyber Essentials Plus represents the highest tier of certification within the UK government-backed Cyber Essentials scheme. It requires an independent, rigorous technical assessment of an organization’s cybersecurity infrastructure. This latest achievement validates the strength of our defenses and underscores our unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest standards of quality, security, and compliance.”

In general, TECHNIA has experienced rapid expansion over the past decade, currently generating over SEK 1.5 billion (corresponding to around $155 million) in annual revenue. A key member of the Addnode Group, the company boasts a workforce of more than 600 employees distributed across over 30 offices. TECHNIA’s software solutions are primarily anchored on Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform, supplemented by robust partnerships with industry leaders such as Atlassian and rFpro.
Today, the company serves a global client base exceeding 6,000 customers worldwide.

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