Agent-based coding is revolutionising software development. When combined with documentation, test-driven development and quality management, AI agents can accelerate coding and deliver sustainable business growth. The Artificial Septelligence event delved into real-world examples of how AI is transforming everyday software development.

The next phase of AI requires more than the latest technology: it is built on accurate problem definition, quality data, business-savvy implementation, strong security and humanity alongside technology. Kipinä's experts unveil five insights to help make AI solutions truly scalable, secure and relevant.

An AI solution often sounds like it involves a huge amount of maths, black boxes and consultant jargon. But when you look at the practical level, building an AI product is ultimately not so mysterious. It requires the same as any successful product: a clear problem, a bold vision and a good team.

In this blog, I'll open up about two very different Kipinä customer cases - and what we learned with them about building an AI product. The first story starts with the everyday life of a doctor. The second starts from a global goal to make ESG measurable.

There is a significant focus on accessibility, and it is seen as an equally important part of application development as any other aspect of the development process. Therefore, as a developer passionate about accessibility, it has been great to be involved in building Otava's new digital learning platform. Read the blog to learn more about how accessibility has been built into the development of Otava's services.

Every coder recognises the risk of relying on something - a third-party library, a ready-made solution or even a colleague's recommendation - that you don't fully understand, due to the rush, pressure and your own high standards. Attending the annual AWS re:Invent technology conference in Las Vegas really made me realize my responsibility as a developer when using AI-generated code.

"As coders and customers, are we sufficiently aware of the race between AI and security in software development? Do we recognize the risks of the rush and the ever-increasing pace?"

Planning and preparing digital projects is always a particularly challenging and time-consuming process. Complexities and solutions that require strong technical expertise are the source of many headaches, and a sense of uncertainty creeps into the buying process. At its worst, the process is heated by the worst poison of all - haste. How to choose the right partner for your digital development project? What external expertise is needed? What will it all cost?

Have you noticed how some team members not only perform the tasks assigned to them, but bring real value to the table, raising the performance level of the whole team? Renowned researcher and management consultant Liz Wiseman calls these individuals 'Impact Players'. Delving deeper into the idea of the 'Impact Player', we identified five situations that are also common in IT development and decided to tackle these situations from the perspective of the Kipinä Senior Tech Leadership model.

Have you noticed that when discussing data, the conversation quickly turns to typical challenges such as data quality, architecture or utilization - rather than the opportunities it offers? We put together a list of common challenges and alternative ideas to help us move our customers towards a culture where data conversations focus on the true competitive advantage of data and its smooth exploitation against the backdrop of AI, rather than on problems.

Building a software is difficult. Yet many people think that coding is just coding, or that the hourly rate of two IT consultants automatically means the same quality. But experience has taught us what it takes to take basic chemistry to the top. That's what this article is all about!

Technology is evolving faster than ever before, while IT challenges themselves are becoming increasingly complex. Read on and find out how to overcome the most common challenges in the IT environment to pave the way for a more sustainable way for technology development.

Kipinän Business Levi brought together digital decision makers from different industries and good discussions took place around the "round table", on the ski slope, on the slope and over dinner. Bringing together experienced digital decision makers is a way for Kipinä to learn, get feedback, test their own ideas and hear what challenges are experienced in different industries.

"The work will definitely change a lot in the consultancy business. And in this respect, humanity is a hard currency." Read how Mikael, a long-time Kipinä professional, sees the digital transformation and his own role in it.

As team entrepreneurs, we can inspire all the companies around us to accelerate their digital development even further and take a stronger ownership. If companies really invest in software development, in the big picture it will increase job opportunities and open up career opportunities for juniors.

Aki has been with Kipinen for over a year, and has been in the industry for almost 20 years. In his blog, Aki shares his thoughts on data, cloud and Kipinen - and most importantly, good communication with both humans and AI.

What kind of partner do you and your business work with? Do you currently feel that your partner is the best in an increasingly competitive market? We believe that Kipinä, together with our entire ecosystem of 200 people, can provide unique added value to our customers.

At Kipin, all decisions are made together, and responsibility and commitment are also reflected in our customer work - everyone wants to put their best face forward to deliver the best possible work and value to our customers. The most important winning factor is the customer experience and the value that we at Kipin deliver to our customers.

2022 was Kipinä Software's first full financial year. Our turnover in Kipinä was 4,1 M€ (v. 2021 0,4M€). That is a figure that shows we have succeeded. We wanted to build something new, especially by believing in people and thinking about how we as a community could serve our customers even better. At the same time, it also shows that customers are really happy with us.

"At Kipinä, we don't just sell the CV, we sell whether our expert fits into the client's team. We are genuinely people-oriented and want our partners to think the same way." Read more of Arto's thoughts on his role and Kipina's values on working with clients in the blog.

I'm Laura and I was eventually brought here by the strong values of Kipinä, which I cherish in my own sales. The strength of Kipinä, like all software companies in my opinion, is always people. My job as a salesperson is to find the best possible match between the skills and passions of our authors and the needs of the end customer.

Artificial intelligence and real-time data are widely used and are part of our everyday lives at work and at home. Understanding customer and end-user needs is everything. Read Ken's thoughts on how to leverage data and AI, and how to get started.