

HANSA.newscast by Janne Silden
Janne Silden
In each episode of approx 20 minutes, you'll have the opportunity to explore not only the business expertise of the guest I'm in conversation with but also gain insight into the company's products and services. I assure you, every episode is as unique as the individual I'm interviewing. I've structured the discussions around six fundamental questions, ensuring you not only enjoy the conversation but also walk away with fresh perspectives and newfound knowledge.
I invite you to savour the experience!
If you want to connect, you find me on LinkedIn:
www.linkedin.com/in/jannesilden
I invite you to savour the experience!
If you want to connect, you find me on LinkedIn:
www.linkedin.com/in/jannesilden
Episodes
Mentioned books

Dec 6, 2023 • 20min
#32 Subsea Europe Services - what role can unmanned vehicles play in protection of offshore assets? Interview with Daniel Esser
Meet Daniel Esser, Co-Owner and Director of Business Development at Subsea Europe Services as we talk about technical aspects of marine data collection to business strategies, market challenges and his personal philosophy on success.
Technically, I found the integration of hardware and software expertise into their so-called Autonomy Engine interesting, as well as Daniel’s view on artificial intelligence and autonomous solutions to enhance the speed and security of decision-making in the industry. Listen in and learn more about:
🚤 The role of unmanned vehicles in protecting offshore assets, including wind farms, against potential threats
🔦 Details on the equipment onboard autonomous vessels, including sensors, cameras, navigation systems, and communication tools
💰 The use of autonomous vessels, both surface and underwater, to increase efficiency and reduce costs in marine data collection

Nov 22, 2023 • 20min
#31 ROS - what is the value of having a commercial agent in Norway? Interview with Helge Johan Flinder
In this episode you get to know Helge Johan Flinder, CEO of Reed Olsen & Schytz (ROS), who is a commercial agent in Norway for well-known companies like SKF Marine, Fuchs Fördertechnik, ACO Marine Systems, Minimax and PPG Marine Coatings. As an agent, ROS acts as a sales and support office for the represented companies, and engage with ship owners, yards, OEMs and management companies.
The following is discussed:
- sales performance
- selection of companies to represent
- customer relationships, and building of trust and reputation
- generational handover of the family business
- OEMs and market trends
- success metrics

Oct 25, 2023 • 20min
#30 Wärtsilä - is onboard CCS a feasible solution? Interview with Jan Othman
It is well known that the international maritime industry is exploring various solutions to reduce Greenhouse Gas emissions. Meet Jan Othman, Vice President Exhaust Treatment at Wärtsilä, in this episode and listen in as we dive into the carbon capture and storage (CCS) solution newly developed:
- The decarbonization challenge for the shipping industry
- CCS versus other decarbonization technologies for shipping including pros and cons and business drivers for CCS
- Wärtsilä’s CCS development program
- How CCS can reduce demand for carbon-neutral fuels
Moreover, what has Jan revealed as a fun fact about himself?

Oct 12, 2023 • 18min
#29 C-Job - how does new technology impact vessel design? Interview with Sabrina Etzdorf
How is it to be German in Holland when it comes to Dutch language and speed limits on the highways? Meet Sabrina Etzdorf, Sales Manager at C-Job Naval Architects, in this episode and you will get an impression. Moreover, the following topics are discussed:
- their mission of driving the global maritime industry towards sustainability
- their guarantee of better opex and capex of new vessels
- the importance of visualization of concept and design
- their take on current market trends especially related to fuels and autonomous vessel design
Listen in and get some interesting insights in the maritime industry!

Sep 29, 2023 • 33min
#28 Delta Cygni Labs - how is transmission of data in space relevant to industries on earth? Interview with Sauli Kiviranta
In this episode, Sauli Kiviranta, CEO and co-founder of Delta Cygni Labs gives insights into the complexity of effective and timely data transmission. The company started off with assisting astronauts in their work with augmented technology that enabled better support from the earth. Now they utilize this experience by offering the next generation TCP streaming protocol. Listen in and decide for yourself if this technology is the future of streaming.
Topics discussed:
- how to better assist service engineers in the field
- high resilient communication infrastructure
- what the XRTC communication platform does
- how the choice of data transmission system has an influence on the waste created
Sauli gives both interesting insights into cutting-edge technology that enable exciting possibilities as well to the Finnish culture and their way of thinking.
XRTC by Delta Cygni Labs

Aug 30, 2023 • 24min
#27 adesso mobile solutions - will we all have an avatar in the future? Interview with Florian Bliesch
In part 2 of this informative IT journey with Florian Bliesch from adesso mobile solutions, we look into the future of digitalisation, AI and metaverse. Do you have an idea of how will we naturally interact with this technology in 10 years time?
- compliance and datasecurity
- digital twin of physical machineries
- advantages and increased efficiency related to virtual training
- more space and time for human creativity due to integration of new technology
- cooperation with and between start-ups, funding and geographical investment mentality
This episode gives rough ideas of the challenges and risks we face, but even more - listening to Florian inspires the use of AI in our daily life, and it in deed awakenes the curiosity about what is to come!

Aug 18, 2023 • 27min
#26 adesso mobile solutions - what is status quo in IT? Interview with Florian Bliesch
What an amazing wealth of information about the ongoing IT revolution!
In part 1 of my interview with Florian Bliesch, Head of Innovation & Business Development from adesso mobile solutions, we discuss current meaningful IT topics and define chances, challenges and risks in digitalisation and AI. Straight forward and with tangible examples, Florian makes it easy for everyone to understand the recent innovations
in the IT industry.
Catch up with your IT knowledge now and learn more about:
- technical limitations in the interface between hardware and software
- expectations to the soon to be launched new generation VR headset
- global leaders in manufacturing and technology
- interfaces and smart connecting products
-the benefit/risk ratio on digital private data in combination with AI
Florian is always excited about latest IT developments, but also a family guy who loves a good old challenge in lego :-)

Jul 20, 2023 • 22min
#25 KROHNE Group - what's the link between process instrumentation and art? Interview with Ralf Dopieralla
KROHNE Group produces real-time measurement solutions for a variety of industries.
Meet Ralf Dopieralla, General Manager Sales & Marketing bei KROHNE Marine in this episode as we discuss
- the "typical Krohne" mentality including the company culture and the family feeling
- why KROHNE offer an all-in-product with onboard surveys, instruments, services and systems
- advantages of using smart real-time measurements in decision making
- the efficiency, value and spirit of working in international teams with mixed cultures, genders, ages and skills
- the appreciation of regulations which benefits the planet
Listen to Ralf on this podcast - or try to catch up with him on a heavy metal concert ;-)

Jul 6, 2023 • 25min
#24 Geislinger - what does kite surfing and powertrain solutions have in common? Interview with Torsten Philipp
Family-owned Geislinger GmbH supplies couplings, damper and powertrain solution to various industries like marine and wind power. Get to know Torsten Philipp, Managing Director, in this episode as we talk about:
- hurdles of entering new markets and adopting to new requirements, boundary conditions and quality standards
- the company's credo of "built to last" with a strong focus on realibility
- speeding technical developments and the ocurring demand of fast solutions with new applications and implementations
- the changes related to a management handover to the fourth generation within the company
- and the story behind Levitaz Hydrofoils, a successful brand within water sports, and their link to Geislinger
Torsten has played in various punk rock bands in his youth and he transfer this pure energy into his personal as well as professional life.

Jun 22, 2023 • 18min
#23 Whereby - how can video calls be done easier? Interview with Øyvind Reed
Whereby eases browser based video calls with minimized requirements.
On the hot seat today is Øyvind Reed, currently advisor and former CEO of the platform. He shares his experiences in
- establishing a niche among dinosaurs
- a browser supported business model without an app
- simplifying the embedding process to get clients on board
- branding by visibility
- permanent and quick reaction to new technologies
Oyvind is also very open about his change of position within the company after 13 years as CEO.


