There is a lot of talk about AI solutions, but less about what they are actually built on. The answer is simple: data. And not just any data, but high-quality, reliable and business-driven data.

In a blog series, Kipinä consultant Antti Rintala has summarised the kind of foundation required for the use of artificial intelligence. In this compilation, we bring together key perspectives that help build a solid foundation not only for AI solutions - but also for sustainable knowledge management in business.

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.

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.

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.