Category: Bulletin
How I embrace tech in my teaching – English lessons at a tech company
by
Peter Jones
One of the many advantages of working for Setapp is the chance for all employees to improve their English with free English lessons with a British native speaker. That English teacher is me, and back in September 2017, I was lucky enough to be welcomed into the family at the home of significant code. I
5 reasons why nearshoring in Poland is valuable for the Nordic companies
The Nordic tech industry is expanding each day. No wonder, technology is playing a significant role in this region, both in private and professional life. We are seeing more and more startups being founded in the Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway, and Iceland. More ideas are being born in the heads of young entrepreneurs, which are
6 ultimate reasons to build your educational app with Setapp
Global investments in EdTech are on the rise. 24 percent more in 2017 than in 2016. Smartphones and tablets are getting affordable. And more accessible. The use of VR and AR in education is gaining momentum. 1200 EdTech companies in the UK. Wait a second, isn’t that supposed to be FinTech? Big brother a.k.a FinTech
How to choose the perfect CMS for your media site [with use cases]
If you’re an aspiring media or publishing company then you’re probably on the lookout for the best content management system (CMS) that can help you manage your content efficiently. So, what is the perfect CMS for your media site? This, of course, depends on your needs, your budget, how urgent you need it and the
The rise of the EdTech revolution – an interview with Olli Vallo
2017 will be remembered as the year of the ‘EdTech rebound’. After a sluggish 2016 in terms of investments, the global EdTech market has fought back with more than 500 deals expected by the end of the year. One region which is performing exceptionally well is the Nordics. The region is flourishing with many promising EdTech
Startups in Denmark – the hidden champions of the Danish startup ecosystem
Denmark is well-known for its world-class design skills, high work standards and well-developed business environment. The Danish startup ecosystem is relatively small compared to the UK, Germany or even Sweden. However, both entrepreneurial spirit and a relaxed style make this small country a pretty unique place to do business. Take a look at some of the
Getting started with VR/AR – Part 1: The key differences
Both Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) have grown into a billion-dollar industry over the last couple of years. According to Digi-Capital, the VR/AR market is expected to grow by more than $100 billion dollars by 2021. It’s important to understand that AR is NOT a competitor with VR, but a different kind of
Seven Nordic EdTech startups to look out for in 2017-18
Nordics have always been a frontrunner in education, focusing on creativity and collaboration. Although it has seen a steady rise in the number of EdTech companies over the last few years, still the Nordic EdTech scene has recently lagged behind the UK and the US. This is caused by the lack of synergy between startups, investors,
7 companies that best describe Norway startup ecosystem
by
Anne Glaesel
If someone asked you “What are the best startup hubs in Europe?”, my guess is that Berlin or London would be the first ones that would come to your mind and I’m pretty sure none of the Scandinavian capitals would make it to your top 5. The truth is all of us should keep an
The most promising Finnish startups of 2017 – List of 10 startups
Finnish startups are forced to think and act internationally from the very beginning because even though Finland is a rich country, it is relatively small. When you combine it with one of the best educational systems in the world, skilled engineers and entrepreneurial mindset in the society, you get a recipe for a successful startup