Mads Hyldahl Mathiassen

Driving IT in Kalaallit Nunaat: Resilience Beyond Connectivity

How do you drive digital transformation in a country where geography, climate, and distance challenge virtually every assumption about modern IT infrastructure? Through the lens of Greenland's submarine cables, satellite connectivity, GreenSat, OneWeb, and the national microwave network, this session explores the technological and economic realities that shape the digital landscape of Kalaallit Nunaat. Particular focus is placed on how resilience, security, and compliance requirements are balanced against the significant costs of building and operating robust communications infrastructure in the Arctic.

Bio:
Mads Hyldahl Mathiassen is a Senior Product & Pricing Manager at Tusass, responsible for developing and managing products and pricing across Greenland's telecommunications infrastructure. Working at the intersection of connectivity, commercial strategy, and critical national infrastructure, he brings practical insights into the unique challenges and opportunities of delivering resilient digital services in the Arctic.