Stories and Insights

Shaping digital experiences for 18 years

We have been shaping digital experiences for 18 years. During these years, Codemate has changed a lot, and we are excited for what comes next.

Four men pose for a professional group photo in a modern office setting. Three are seated on a green sofa, while one stands behind them. They are dressed in casual business attire, with a backdrop of large windows, a green potted plant, and a sign reading "D&BW." The mood is relaxed and confident, reflecting a collaborative team environment.

Codemate and Don & Branco strengthen their collaboration in WordPress and e-commerce development

Codemate and Don & Branco deepen their collaboration in WordPress and e-commerce development to deliver even more impactful digital solutions for their clients.

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Digital accessibility and usability – obligation, opportunity and competitive advantage

An accessible digital service considers the diversity of its users – and the everyday contexts in which they use it.

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From growth pains to +50% gains: Restel’s digital transformation story

What does it take to grow digital sales by 50% in a fiercely competitive restaurant market? This blog breaks down the journey from outdated systems to five brand-specific apps built on one unified platform.

Building success together: Codemate’s 2024 highlights

Codemate has kept moving forward, focusing on what we love most: helping our customers succeed, growing as a team, and having some fun along the way.

Sanna thrives in a versatile Scrum Master role – “Too easy would be boring”

Sanna became a Scrum Master due to customer need, and Codemate has supported her since the beginning.

Information security and Hollywood: How Vesse Saastamoinen combines his passions at Codemate

Codemate’s flexible work culture allows Vesse to pursue acting alongside his day job.

Hannu’s journey from IT entrepreneur to Codemate

Hannu has extensive experience in the IT field and has played a key role in the merger between Upsert and Codemate.

A twist of fate led Tiina to UX Design

As a child and teenager, Tiina was already tinkering websites as a hobby. Back then, she didn’t know interface design was a career option.

Codemate and Upsert unite under one brand

Upsert will move under the Codemate brand as a natural continuation of the company’s majority stake acquisition.

Jukka-Pekka’s journey from Mobile Developer to Team Lead at Codemate

JP tells that sometimes work can take over, but he balances his life by enjoying time in the nature.

Delivery Lead Mikael Komu hasn’t considered taking another job in 14 years

Good culture, pleasant and professional colleagues and interesting projects have kept Mikael at Codemate for 14 years.

Outerbounds and Codemate announce collaboration to accelerate custom AI/ML solutions for enterprises

Outerbounds announced a strategic collaboration with systems integrator Codemate to help enterprises develop and deploy bespoke AI/ML solutions on Outerbounds’ robust and proven platform.

#techelevatingher is empowering young women in tech

#TechElevateHER: Empowering Women in Tech

#TechElevateHER is empowering young Nordic women in tech through mentorship, networking, and hands-on learning experiences, paving the way for a more inclusive and diverse technology industry.

Codemate continues its strong growth strategy by acquiring a majority stake in Upsert

Codemate, a premier creative tech agency, proudly announces its acquisition of Upsert, a prominent software and database consultancy, on May 10, 2024.

Test automation tools: An experienced insight

We have prepared a three-article series on test automation for everyone interested in the quality of digital projects. This first article helps you identify how to achieve your goals through test automation.

From challenges to saunas: A peek into Codemate’s distinctive office life

The company values come to life in our culture and in our daily actions.

Unlocking the secrets of night-time at Codemate

Night is a time when numerous intriguing events occur within digital projects.

How Codemate supports employee well-being in their daily lives

We care about our employees in many different ways – here’s how we care about their mental health!

Fluttering to the top: Rebel App Studio by Codemate joins the trusted Flutter partners list

Google has launched the Flutter Consultant Directory, which is meant for everyone looking for trusted Flutter partners, and we are the only company on the list from the Nordics!

How to avoid unnecessary brand damage?

Staying on the quality track is crucial for us. Learn more about our approach and dig deeper into our case examples!

Codemate strengthens its position with the acquisition of Nordic Nomads

Codemate, a leading creative tech agency, announces its acquisition of Nordic Nomads, a remote software development agency on 12 June 2023.

UX and QA: Two sides of the same coin

By working together and having continuous communication every step of the way, UX and QA can ensure that the product is both usable and high-quality, leading to a better user experience overall.

Escape winter and work remotely from Bangkok

Three adventurous codemates decided to take the most out of our work-related benefit and headed to our Bangkok office for remote work in in slightly warmer surroundings.

Finnish Rebel App Studio by Codemate teams up with Google to create 20 news apps in record-breaking time

Rebel App Studio by Codemate, a leading Flutter consultancy from Finland, is an early adopter of the Flutter News Toolkit.

Quality in software development – how can it be achieved?

Staying on the quality track is crucial for us. Learn more about our approach and dig deeper into our case examples!

Here comes Rebel!

Have you already run into our sub-brand Rebel App Studio, which focuses on creating 5-star apps with Flutter technology?

Teamwork across organisational borders – a story of a listed company and a creative tech consultancy

Read about the elements of the partnership between Schibsted and Codemate, and get tips on smooth cooperation.

RECORDING: What you need to know about mobile app technologies.

When it comes to mobile app technologies, do you know what you are compromising on? Download our panel discussion!

Attractive job opportunities under the Asian sun.

Would you like to work in Bangkok? Codemate offers developers, freelancers and partners a great setting for that.

Codemate strengthens design services.

Let us introduce Minna, a design leader and expert, who joined Codemate in 2021.

Apps don’t code themselves

Behind every app there are relentless Visionaries who are working hard to bring you these digital services. Don’t take them for granted.

Awesome Things to Do with Puppeteer

Google’s Puppeteer has quickly become the De Facto choice for all headless browsing projects.

User Research for a new product.

User research can destroy the idea you had for your new product. And it’s totally worth it!

RECORDING: Flutter Web Meetup

Codemate organised a Flutter Web meetup together with Google right after Flutter 2.0 was released.

Oikotie service

This is how we rebuilt Oikotie service, by combining different verticals into one app and a master API.