The Aarhus-based software giant is riding the wave of upskilling and AI: Doubles profits

Systematic-CEO Nikolaj Bramsen. Foto: Systematic PR.

Demand for advanced defense software and AI-powered decision-making systems has sent Danish software company Systematic to its strongest financial results ever. The company, which has just turned 40, increased its revenue to DKK 2.2 billion and more than doubled its operating profit to DKK 803 million. Systematic announces this in a press release.

Growth is mainly driven by increasing investments in military digitalization in Europe and NATO countries, where Systematic command and control systems are increasingly used to coordinate operations across services, countries and domains.

“As a global market leader in command and control systems for many years, we are now seeing demand for systems that support multi-domain operations – missions where army, navy, air force and cyber forces work together and share intelligence in real time. Artificial intelligence is playing an increasingly important role here, and we have developed our defense package to cover the entire spectrum. This is what really adds value,” says Nikolaj Bramsen, CEO of Systematic.

The defense business pulls up

Over the past five years, Systematic’s revenue has grown by 73 percent, and the defense business still accounts for the largest share of earnings. According to Nikolaj Bramsen, AI has become a central component of modern military operations.

“AI-driven intelligence and situational awareness has become a key factor in modern defense. It’s no longer just about seeing what’s going on right now – it’s about understanding what’s coming up so you can act on it quickly,” he says.

Germany is among the countries that have accelerated the digitization of its defense. The Bundeswehr has invested heavily in Systematic’s SitaWare suite, which is now used across both army and navy and in collaboration with NATO allies. Germany was also the first to adopt the Battlefield Health solution – a digital patient record for military operations that combines Systematic’s experience from both healthcare and defense.

NATO cooperation and new markets outside Europe

At the same time, Systematic’s solutions are gaining ground outside Europe. The company is already present in countries such as Australia, New Zealand and the Emirates and sees new growth opportunities in Asia Pacific and the Middle East.

“We see Asia Pacific and the Middle East as key growth markets – not least as several of these countries want to strengthen cooperation with NATO and demand technology that supports joint operations,” says Nikolaj Bramsen.

In parallel with the defense business, Systematic is also expanding the use of military technology for civilian purposes. A new business unit, National Security & Infrastructure, focuses on protecting critical infrastructure such as ports, airports, data centers and energy supply. The first product, Rezilient, is based on the same technology as SitaWare and gathers data from sensors, cameras and drones into one common situational picture.

“The threats to our critical infrastructure mean that it no longer makes sense to make a clear distinction between civilian and military security,” says Nikolaj Bramsen.

Systematic’s healthcare and library software is also experiencing international growth, with hospital solutions in Denmark, Finland and the Netherlands, as well as the Cicero library platform, which is now also used in Germany.