CEO Review 2025 – Growth, Trust, and Achieving Together 

As 2025 draws to a close, it is a natural moment to pause and reflect, both on the year behind us and on what lies ahead. At Etlia, the past year has been meaningful in many ways. We have continued our long-term growth trajectory and achieved approximately 20% growth in 2025.

In the mid-year review I published last summer, we looked to the future with confidence and assessed market outlooks as positive, with demand expected to continue growing. Now, at the end of the year, we can state that the second half of the year lived up to these expectations, with H2 proving to be strong.

Growth, however, is not an end in itself for us. It is the result of trust, long-term commitment, and above all, people; our customers, employees, and partners.

New customers and strengthening capabilities

A great deal happened during 2025. We have welcomed several new customers, while our existing customer relationships have grown even stronger. A good example of this strengthening is reflected in our new customer references, including Orion and Fennia. These collaborations are extremely valuable to us and further strengthen Etlia’s position as a trusted and impactful partner.

At the same time, Etlia has grown from within. We have welcomed new Etlians (our Etlia Champions) and strengthened our organization by appointing a Head of Sales and Marketing. This is an important step as we prepare for the next phase of growth.

Our partnerships have also deepened throughout the year. Collaboration has become increasingly strategic and long-term, exactly the kind of partnership we believe in at Etlia.

Customer satisfaction at an exceptional level 

One of our greatest sources of pride this year is customer satisfaction. Etlia’s Net Promoter Score rose to an outstanding 88 in 2025, up from an already excellent 81 in 2024.

High customer satisfaction enables strong customer retention and long-lasting customer relationships, while also supporting the well-being and engagement of our consultants. It is a strong indication that we are doing the right things and doing them right.

For this, my sincere thanks go to the Etlia Champions, our employees, as well as to our customers, with whom we have the privilege of doing meaningful work every day.

Etlia expanded to Tampere

At the end of 2025, we also took a concrete step toward the future by opening a new office in Tampere in November. Expanding into a new city is an important milestone for us and creates an excellent foundation for future growth, new talent, and even better service for our customers.

This is a strong platform on which to build.

Warm Holiday Greetings

Finally, I would like to thank you all for the past year.

To our customers: thank you for your trust and open collaboration. You make it possible for Etlia to continue to grow and evolve.

To our employees: thank you for your commitment, professionalism, and the Etlia spirit. You are the heart of Etlia and the reason our customer satisfaction remains at such a high level.

To our partners: thank you for the smooth and continuously developing cooperation. Together, we achieve more.

This holiday season, we have also wanted to give back to the wider community by donating funds to pediatric cancer care (Team Rynkeby). At the same time, we are proud to support health and unforgettable experiences, things that truly matter.

I wish you all a peaceful holiday season and a successful New Year 2026. Let us continue together on the path of growth, trust, and meaningful impact.

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Juuso Maijala

CEO, Etlia Data Engineering

A Data Journey to Stockholm – Databricks Data + AI World Tour

Last week, the three of us: Raaju, Jaakko, and Petri, traveled to Stockholm to attend the Databricks Data + AI World Tour Stockholm. The trip was combined with Databricks Finland user group providing an opportunity to network with fellow bricksters from Finland databricks community in a relaxed atmosphere and opportunity to deep dive into current topics around data and artificial intelligence in the Data & AI event .

Afternoon Train to Turku and a Databricks Meetup at Sea

Our journey began in the afternoon with a train ride from Helsinki/Tampere to Turku, giving us a chance to step away from daily routines and get into the right mindset for the event. From Turku, we continued by ferry to Stockholm and the conference atmosphere started right away.

Onboard the ferry, a Databricks Meetup was organized, providing an excellent opportunity to meet other Databricks customers, partners, and Databricks representatives in a relaxed setting. Conversations ranged from hands-on experiences to future data and AI solutions. The meetup was a great way to kick off the trip and set the tone for the main event the following day.

Databricks Data + AI World Tour Stockholm

The Databricks Data + AI World Tour in Stockholm brought together a wide audience of Databricks customers and partners. The event is an excellent fit for Databricks customers and partners who want to understand the broader platform vision, Databricks’ direction, and learn how other organizations are leveraging data and AI in practice.

Key themes from the databricks Data+ai World Tour

The agenda highlighted several key themes: 

  • Data intelligence and the Lakehouse architecture as the foundation of modern analytics
  • Generative AI and agent-based solutions, bringing AI closer to real business processes
  • Governance, security, and scalability in data and AI solutions
  • Customer and partner sessions showcasing real-world use cases across industries

The content provided a strong, high-level view of Databricks’ capabilities and current focus areas. Coupling customer stories with Databricks execution, the keynote provided a fresh insight into how everyday problems of data is solved using Databricks. For highly experienced Databricks experts, the event could benefit from a dedicated more technical track, diving deeper into new features, architectural patterns, and advanced implementations.

This was well complemented by Databricks’ own exhibition booth, where deep technical expertise was readily available. Discussions at the booth often went beyond the level of regular sessions, allowing for detailed conversations around specific features, best practices, and real-world challenges.

Conversations and Insights

One of the biggest takeaways from the trip was the quality of conversations. Discussions with customers and partners offered valuable perspectives on how Databricks is being used in different organizations: from data integration and analytics to production-grade AI solutions.

Returning Directly from Stockholm to Helsinki

After the conference day, we returned by direct flight from Stockholm to Helsinki. The short journey provided a good moment to reflect on the key insights and lessons learned before returning to everyday work.

Key Takeaways from the Databricks Data+AI World Tour

We returned with: 

  • new perspectives on Databricks’ technological evolution
  • a clearer understanding of the platform roadmap and use cases
  • strengthened relationships with customers and partners
  • inspiration for upcoming data and AI initiatives

Finally, a big thank you to the Databricks Finland team for a well-organized event, great company, and an excellent overall experience from start to finish.

– Raaju, Jaakko & Petri

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