We combine a strategic approach and data-driven technology in order to simplify and optimize processes for governments, business and healthcare. Read about the areas where we promise and deliver meaningful impact on a global scale.
We combine a strategic approach and data-driven technology in order to simplify and optimize processes for governments, business and healthcare. Read about the areas where we promise and deliver meaningful impact on a global scale.
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IT—the 21st century way
Googling, courage to tinker and a fair amount of curiosity about coding is a good way to begin one’s journey to becoming an IT genius, believes Mihkel Kasepuu, one of Nortal’s Java developers. At a time so inspired by the development of technology, it’s important to know how to use the technologies that have been created, and even better to be able to take part in their creation. Nearly all new products require the involvement of people with IT skills.
New era in data protection: Are we ready?
It is an indisputable fact that data is the new “black gold” and hard currency of the digital era. In one year, a new General Data Protection Regulation will become applicable. This is an updated EU-wide data protection legislation introducing substantial changes that directly affect all companies and authorities. One year before the new regulation becomes applicable it is appropriate to ask: Are we ready?
Building communities makes companies stronger
Believe that it’s a luxury to treat your people and their extended lives well and you’ll be out of business in no time. Disengagement is costly, efficiency loss and dysfunctional teams lead to millions of losses in companies’ revenue and in a country’s GDP.
Cross-platform data sharing generates better services
The breadcrumbs of data we leave behind when using free apps or wearables that monitor our daily activity and exercise are collected and used to provide us with personalized advertisements or services.
Fix consumerism with mass personalization
Consumerist society is flawed, producing low-quality throwaway goods that end up in the dump, never even serving the true needs of customers. A shift from mass production to mass personalization can break this vicious cycle.
Global nomads or just 21st century settlers?
Moving to a new country every six months appeals to many millennials, but in the long run, countries that convince talent to stay longer will be the winners. A vibrant economy and great investment climate are of key importance.
Revenue Science brings new way of working
With the right use of data, the customer journey can be made a seamless experience across the ecosystem. Modern marketing means a 360-degree view on the customers – regardless of the channels they use.
The growing importance of employer branding
Companies go to great lengths showing their day-to-day work, as well as their staff, and working environment. An increasing number of companies are making a conscious effort to communicate their image as an employer.
Nortal is coming to America
Following a successful cooperation on a large-scale e-commerce project with one of the largest telecom companies in North America, Nortal has opened a new office in the United States.
How to get started with testing
Every now and then someone asks me: “Where should I start if I’m interested in testing?”. My typical course of action was to pull together a list of links to all kinds of resources and hand it to the interested person.
The fourth revolution of the supply chain
Connectivity, transparency, and real-time data must be extended outside the walls of the smart factory to upgrade supply chains to the fourth industrial revolution.
Dubai to have paperless government
Dubai is on its way to having a truly paperless government within just a few years. Nortal is proud to have helped the Dubai government establish this groundbreaking vision.
Marek Helm: Paying taxes should be made easy
In many countries, paying taxes is a hassle people prefer to avoid. Marek Helm believes people wouldn’t actually mind paying taxes if the process would be seamless and simple.
Next step: designing for persuasion, emotion and trust
The next loop of user experience is about designing for persuasion, emotion, and trust. You still need good usability, but it’s often not enough to design a website that is easy to understand, navigate, and interact.
Businesses face major investments in wake of new EU data policies
All businesses should review their IT systems and data processing methodology within the next year in the wake of the European Union’s new data protection policies.
5 new ideas for exciting e-services
Estonians are already lucky being able to declare their taxes online or signing documents digitally. Our managing director Peeter Smitt believes there's room for improvement and proposes five new e-service ideas for that should be made happen. Spoiler alert: while we were working on this post, one of them became a reality in Estonia!
Estonian science fiction solutions should take a step further
Estonian e-solutions are still seen as science fiction in many places in the world. To build a seamless society in other countries, they can be exported, Peeter Smitt, Nortal’s managing director told in an interview with Estonia’s biggest daily newspaper Postimees.
Debate: Hybrid roles are here to stay
Nordic marketing departments are behind many other countries in today’s digital transformation, a recent study by Google, and the Boston Consulting Group shows. If you want to catch up with the rest of the world, here are some tips.
Analysts’ Morning: What can you learn from failure?
In order to be successful in learning, we need to stop thinking in terms of success or failure, said Fredrik Milani (PhD) a lecturer at the University of Tartu in his speech at the sixth Analysts’ Morning organized by Nortal.
2016 – the best year in Nortal’s history
Geographical expansion to new markets and implementation of outstanding projects lead to a 30 percent increase in Nortal Group's EBITDA in 2016, exceeding 5.2 million euros. Nortal's total consolidated revenue was 43.5 million euros.