Every big change looks shiny from the outside—until you’re knee-deep in stalled data projects, complex energy shifts, or figuring out how to make a hockey arena truly digital. This edition is about the messy middle of transformation: where resilience, simplicity, and the right people turn ambitious ideas into real progress.
Why do data initiatives stall, even with top experts? Data Engineer Niina Warro explains why success depends less on tools or a single “data wizard” and more on resilient teams, shared learning, and building lasting in-house capability.
Shwan Lamei, CEO of Emulate Energy, shares why the energy sector is undergoing a telecom-like transformation. He highlights how simplicity, AI, and partnerships can accelerate the clean power shift where digital solutions matter as much as infrastructure in Europe’s race to decarbonise.
Riikka Vilminko-Heikkinen has been appointed as Futurice’s Managing Director for the Nordics. With more than 20 years of experience in strategic growth, sales leadership, and digital transformation, she will drive international growth and strengthen our data- and AI-powered business.
We’re excited to share that our project “SAP Garden – Digital Experience Ecosystem”, created with SAP Garden & Red Bull München, has been nominated for the UX Design Awards – Autumn 2025! Built for Munich’s next-gen arena, the digital ecosystem spans ticketing, live stats, highlights, and in-venue services, seamlessly connecting the fan journey. The Public Choice Award is now open. Cast your vote here!
Kesko has chosen Futurice to continue as its strategic IT partner in the company’s largest IT service transformation to date. The renewed collaboration will strengthen Kesko’s digital competitiveness, enable new ways of developing the business, and support long-term growth.
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