NIL, a leading Slovenian provider of advanced IT solutions and services and a member of the European Conscia Group, has won the prestigious FDI Award Slovenia 2025. The award is presented by the public agency SPIRIT Slovenia and the Ministry of Economy, Tourism, and Sport of the Republic of Slovenia to foreign-owned companies that have demonstrated exceptional business achievements in Slovenia, contributed to economic growth, and strengthened technological excellence.
Synergy of local knowledge and European opportunities
For more than three decades, NIL has been providing reliable and innovative solutions in managed services, cybersecurity, data centres, cloud technologies, collaboration technologies, and educational services.
Since 2019, as part of the pan-European Conscia Group, NIL has been integrated into a European “Network of Knowledge“, reflected in the close cooperation among its members. Conscia recognised the high level of expertise and the potential of NIL’s business and development strategy. The group has invested in NIL because it values and understands its expertise and will continue to invest in line with its plans.
Under the Conscia brand, NIL has become a key member of a strategic network for secure and reliable digital infrastructure. An example of this is the cybersecurity competence centre for the entire Conscia Group, which operates at NIL in Slovenia.
At NIL, we recognise the potential that membership in the Conscia Group brings. By actively connecting with foreign experts, we aim to further improve our competencies and strengthen the added value and competitive advantage for customers in Slovenia.
Significance for the economic and technological development of Slovenia
Receiving the FDI Award confirms that NIL, under the Conscia Group, is successfully contributing to the digital transformation of the domestic economy. More than three decades ago, we were the first commercial internet provider to open the door to digitalisation in Slovenia. Over the years, we have remained pioneers, building our story on technical excellence and a deep understanding of IT trends, which has also been recognised by foreign investors. We have succeeded in attracting foreign capital and, as part of the Conscia Group, strive to become a leading European provider of reliable and secure IT solutions and to create attractive job opportunities for top IT professionals.
NIL is strengthening Slovenia’s position as an important technological hub in the region and proving that local experts with access to global knowledge and resources can implement advanced and innovative IT solutions with excellence. With companies such as NIL, Slovenia is successfully cultivating a high level of technology and expertise that is competitive in the European and international markets.
Beno Ceglar, General Manager of NIL, part of Conscia, said on this occasion: “This recognition means a lot to us. It is the result of the joint efforts, expertise, and dedication of our employees, who are committed to technical excellence. On behalf of everyone, I would like to express my special thanks to our customers. We are very proud to be part of their remarkable stories. I would also like to thank the Conscia member companies, the leadership of the Conscia Group, and the owner Nordic Capital, who all recognise our business ambitions, support us in them, and have worked with us throughout the years we have been together. I am confident that this will continue in the future.”
Erik Bertman, Group CEO Conscia, said on this occasion: “This recognition is a result of our continued confidence in the great talent we see in Slovenia. Slovenia continues to be a major knowledge hub for Conscia across Europe. Over the last few years, we have more than doubled our number of people in Slovenia to support not only the local market, but also our business in Europe. Our cybersecurity centre in Slovenia acts as our hub for cybersecurity across Europe. The expertise in Slovenia, combined with a very high level of services, makes it a differentiator for our customers in all our markets in Europe.”
