8ish ApS (trading as deranged)

deranged — the trading name of 8ish ApS — is a Danish software consultancy built on a simple but compelling promise: hit the ground running. Founded in 2018 and based in Copenhagen, the firm has assembled a tight-knit team of senior developers and DevOps engineers who are as comfortable setting technical strategy as they are writing production code. Rather than operating as a traditional project-based agency, deranged positions itself as a long-term embedded partner — the development team you never had to hire.nnAt the heart of deranged’s philosophy is the belief that great software outcomes require both breadth and depth. Their consultants bring expertise across application design, cloud infrastructure, databases, UX, and security, and they carry those capabilities directly into client environments. Where clients already have developers on staff, deranged’s team will coach and upskill them — turning what might be a vendor relationship into a genuine knowledge transfer.nnThe firm operates with a DevOps-first mindset, meaning every developer is empowered to build, deploy, and maintain software independently. This cross-functional ownership enables faster delivery and greater stability — two things that growing businesses consistently struggle to find in the consulting market. Clients describe the relationship in striking terms: ‘I see deranged as being my own in-house developers. That is how it feels.’nnderanged works across the private and public sectors. They are an approved SKI supplier on the 02.14 IT-konsulenter (DIS) framework, reducing procurement friction for Danish public institutions, and are registered SMV:Digital advisors, meaning eligible Danish SMEs may access subsidies for their work. They are also founding members of Danish Open Source Suppliers (DOSL), signalling a clear commitment to digital sovereignty and open technology ecosystems.nnWhat sets deranged apart is the culture they bring into client organisations. They hire for curiosity, ownership, and adaptability — people who care about making a difference wherever they are placed. That spirit, combined with a disciplined approach to efficiency and communication, means clients consistently report that deranged feels less like an external supplier and more like a trusted colleague sitting at the next desk.