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Insights

A collection of articles, insights, white papers, and more. Explore Nortal’s world of innovation, digital transformation, and seamless experiences.

Report

9.10.2025

Government Digital Transformation

The state of AI-ready data in local government

New insights from UK councils on standards, readiness and reform, and how public data is evolving to support search, machine learning and generative AI.

White Paper

6.10.2025

Government Digital Transformation

Government efficiency in the age of AI

Toward resilient and efficient digital democracies

Playbook

3.10.2025

Government Digital Transformation

Best practices in public procurement for continuous modernization

Explore our best practices in public procurement for continuous modernization. Using outcome-driven public procurement as an instrument for innovation, resilience and efficiency

Article

18.09.2025

Data and AI Industry Data and AI Manufacturing

EU Data Act unlocks industrial IoT data: here’s what it means for you

With the EU Data Act now in effect, manufacturers gain full rights to their machine-generated data, unlocking new ways to optimize operations, cut costs, and drive innovation in industrial IoT.

Case study

11.09.2025

Healthcare Digital Transformation Healthcare

Transforming pathology services at Tartu University Hospital

Tartu University Hospital and Nortal successfully launched Estonia’s first integrated pathology information system.

Blog

9.09.2025

What's building?

Discover how Otto, a Data Specialist at Nortal Finland, finds success in both data and fatherhood through flexibility and balance.

Case study

10.07.2025

Consumer Enterprise Retail Digital commerce Cyber Resilience Data and AI

Unified Defense in action: Building the future of physical security at enterprise scale

How Nortal modernized physical security for a global enterprise — secure, seamless, and built to scale.

White Paper

10.07.2025

Industry Telecommunication, Media and Entertainment Consumer Public Sector Financial Services Enterprise Healthcare Defence Retail Logistics Manufacturing Cyber Resilience

Forging a secure future: Unified Defense as a model for organizational resilience

Unify cyber, physical, personnel and operational defenses to build lasting resilience and stay ahead of evolving risks.

Case study

7.07.2025

Industry Cyber Resilience

7.03.2025

Energy and Resources Enterprise Data and AI Technology and Engineering

Unifying enterprise data for a global renewable energy leader

As one of only 34 trusted Microsoft Fabric Certified Global Partners, Nortal helped their client break down data silos, enhance governance, and accelerate AI-driven insights. Learn how our expertise in secure, scalable data solutions powered their transformation with Microsoft Fabric.

Article

5.03.2025

Enterprise Data and AI

The key to AI adoption. A GenAI series 2/4

Head of Data & AI, Ken Tilk discusses societal and organizational readiness in the second part of the series. “Interestingly, while AI itself is under scrutiny for regulation, it is also proving to be a valuable compliance tool. One of the most impactful applications of AI is its ability to help organizations within complex regulatory environments.”

Article

12.02.2025

Enterprise Data and AI

What will 2025 bring for Generative AI? A GenAI series 1/4

What will 2025 bring for GenAI? This is an article series by Nortal’s Head of Data and AI, Ken Tilk. Dive into the first of the 4-part series and let’s explore together, what brought us here and get a teaser of what will come next.

Article

9.02.2025

Government

Building trust and resilience: Canada's digital government transformation

As Canada navigates its digital transformation, the challenge isn’t just technology, it’s trust.

Case study

3.02.2025

Defence Cyber Resilience Data and AI Technology and Engineering

In this article, we’ll explore how digital transformation can further green initiatives and serve as a lever for financial success, detailing the multifaceted impact on operations, decision-making, and resource optimization within the energy and metal sectors.

White Paper

12.11.2024

Government

In this blog, our Solution Specialist Semi discusses the benefits of today’s game-changers – low-code development and AI – and what they offer for both our customers and our developers.

Article

17.05.2024

Data and AI

10 things to watch out for with open source gen AI

Case study

6.05.2024

Energy and Resources Strategy and Transformation Technology and Engineering

Nortal's cooperation with St1 enables the management of the renewable biofuels value chain

In collaboration, Nortal Finland and St1 have developed the Samba, Rumba, and Maestro applications tailored to manage the value chain of renewable biofuels.

Government Citizen-Centric Personalized Digital Government Strategy and Transformation

Strategies promoting interoperability across systems

Article

5.03.2024

Government Citizen-Centric Personalized Digital Government Strategy and Transformation

The era of personalized end-to-end digital services

Article

5.03.2024

Government Citizen-Centric Personalized Digital Government Strategy and Transformation

How human-centered design builds exceptional proactive services

Blog

20.02.2024

All Good in Madeira! Best Regards, Ida-Maaria

Event

20.02.2024

Experience and Design Strategy and Transformation

In this White Paper, we explain the background to the introduction of eForms and shed light on the potential they offer for the civil service and tenderers. In addition, we provide recommendations for action regarding the further digitalization of public procurement.

Blog

23.01.2024

All Good in Everywhere! BR, Rauno

With the right mindset, you can embrace the Nortal nomad life and experience the world while remaining fully committed to your work. Rauno is the living embodiment of this work-travel fusion by skillfully balancing professional duties with his wanderlust, showing that the traditional nine-to-five doesn’t confine you.

Article

23.01.2024

Consumer Enterprise Healthcare Data and AI

Elevating data quality with Generative AI

In today’s world, data is the currency of innovation, and businesses are looking to Generative AI (GenAI) to solve their data issues. We’ll navigate the uncharted waters of how GenAI can mitigate the risks of poor data quality and cultivate an ecosystem of reliable, enriched data.

Case study

15.01.2024

Digital commerce Industry Manufacturing Experience and Design Seamless Experiences Strategy and Transformation

Imagine if you could prototype, test, and decide whether your billion-dollar solution, product, or idea is viable in just one week. The design sprint is an indispensable practice in any development process. It’s built to rapidly solve significant challenges, create new products or improve existing ones. It compresses potential months of work into just five days and provides tangible feedback on your solution.

Article

6.12.2023

Government Citizen-Centric Personalized Digital Government Strategy and Transformation

AI-powered govtech puts people first

Article

6.12.2023

Government Citizen-Centric Personalized Digital Government Strategy and Transformation

Today's govtech glimpse into the personal state of tomorrow

Article

6.12.2023

Government Citizen-Centric Personalized Digital Government Strategy and Transformation

How tech-enhanced governance promotes a simpler life: A day in a citizen-centered state in 2035

Article

5.12.2023

Cyber Resilience

A digital wake-up call: reinforcing cybersecurity in the legal sector

Benjamin Franklin once said “in this world, nothing is certain but death and taxes”. Almost 250 years on, one wonders whether cyberattacks would have been included in that quote had it been made following the advent of the digital revolution.

Case study

4.12.2023

Experience and Design Modern Software Development Strategy and Transformation

A next-generation mobile experience for tourists

In the space of just a few years, smartphones have become an indispensable travel assistant in the palm of your hand. But the world is only just beginning to explore the potential of mobile technology in tourism – and our work in Saudi Arabia is pushing the boundaries of possibilities.

Article

4.12.2023

Government Citizen-Centric Personalized Digital Government Strategy and Transformation

What living in a people-centric digital state means

Article

4.12.2023

Government Citizen-Centric Personalized Digital Government Strategy and Transformation

“Waste not, want not”: Govtech equips the public sector for a sustainable future

Blog

1.12.2023

All Good in Van Life! Br, Tommi

Picture yourself debugging code on a sun-kissed beach, brainstorming algorithms in a cozy mountain retreat, or collaborating with a global team in a vibrant café. With our Nortal Nomad program, you can embrace a remote-first approach, shaping your environment and fueling creativity.

Event

22.11.2023

Government Government Transformation Strategy and Transformation

Tejarah Talks: how cities and businesses can drive innovation

Today, cities are enablers and catalysts of change, but they need expert support from business to define, design and implement the solutions needed to achieve their ambitions. Watch the key takeaways from the Tejarah Talks panel discussion where we explored how cities & businesses can collaborate in mutually beneficial ways.

Case study

15.11.2023

Government Citizen-Centric Personalized Digital Government Seamless Experiences Technology and Engineering

Emerging tech takes Oman’s business registry into the future

Oman’s digitalization of its government services has created one of the most welcoming business environments in the world. Seven years after the launch of InvestEasy, we used emerging tech to create an even more future-ready, efficient and user-friendly experience.

Event

13.11.2023

Cyber Resilience Strategy and Transformation

A bold step into the final frontier

Estonia, known for its rapid adoption of innovative ideas, from eGovernment to digital IDs and online voting, is poised to embrace a new frontier – space. During the recent Software Defined Space Conference (SDSC), Martin Ruubel our Director of Cyber Resilience spoke about this final frontier and the opportunities to come.

Blog

1.11.2023

All Good in Northwest Washington! BR, Justin

Imagine collaborating with people from many different countries and being involved in large-scale digital innovation from the comfort of your own forest retreat. Nortal’s remote-first approach means you can live in a place you love and still connect and thrive in the company.

Event

27.10.2023

Cyber Resilience Data and AI Strategy and Transformation Technology and Engineering

Key takeaways from GITEX 2023

GITEX Global 2023 marked a significant milestone in our journey to establish global connections, foster innovation, and solidify international partnerships. We were thrilled to be part of this remarkable event.

Article

27.10.2023

Enterprise Cloud Transformation Modern Software Development

Steps to embracing the benefits of being cloud native

Government Data and AI Strategy and Transformation Technology and Engineering

The exciting future of data dissemination

National Statistical Offices are embracing five key techniques and technologies as they redefine their approach to data dissemination.

Article

5.10.2023

Industry Manufacturing Cloud Transformation Strategy and Transformation Technology and Engineering

Ensuring success in a digital manufacturing environment by real-time, actionable data flow

Wearing protective clothing is no longer needed to understand the status of your manufacturing plants.

Article

1.10.2023

Industry Logistics Strategy and Transformation

The latest trends in the world of ro-ro and ro-pax ports

This article highlights latest trends in ports, including key developments, automation to optimize processes, digitalization for increased efficiency and sustainability, integration with other transport modes, and a focus on enhancing customer experience.

Blog

28.09.2023

All Good in Almuñécar! BR, Edgaras

Blog

27.09.2023

Technology and Engineering

24.07.2023

Telecommunication, Media and Entertainment Modern Software Development Strategy and Transformation Technology and Engineering

Improving time to market and new product launch efficiencies

We moved our client from a monolith architecture to an event-based data import system that eliminated the challenges of new product launches. This has made their process more efficient, improved their time to market, and continues to keep them competitive in a rapidly changing industry.

Blog

21.07.2023

Data and AI Technology and Engineering

Five keys to a successful machine learning initiative

Article

20.07.2023

17 Sustainable Development Goals to achieve

Why hitting 17 Sustainable Development Goals is not only in the hands of countries and blue-chip companies, and the role of digitalization to get there. Our Chief Growth Officer, Liz Kiehner, joined a panel with Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) at the United Nations (UN) HQ in New York on July 17, 2023. Inspired by the discussions, she shares her thoughts on why thinking in the framework of Sustainable Development Goals matters.

Case study

14.07.2023

Financial Services Insurance Strategy and Transformation

A bank’s digital transformation to support growth and fast time-to-market

To stay ahead of competition and support continuous growth, LHV underwent a digital transformation that led to improved customer engagement, reduced workload for employees, and faster time-to-market.

Article

12.07.2023

Technology and Engineering

Think Java is dead? Think again!

A powerful and widely-used programming language for over two decades, Java has had a transformative impact on the software development landscape and today remains a dominant force in modern software development. With every year seeing new young pretenders to the crown emerging, is Java still relevant and worth learning in 2023? We look at Java’s evolution, current market standing, and impact on software development to show why today it matters more than ever.

Case study

3.07.2023

Energy and Resources Strategy and Transformation Technology and Engineering

In this post, we’ll explore the versatility of data clean rooms and how they can be leveraged across a variety of industries and use cases to drive value.

Blog

29.05.2023

Training the next generation of changemakers

As part of our commitment to developing and hiring local talent in Saudi Arabia, we created the Saudi Changemakers Program – a new type of internship program for junior software developers.

Event

29.05.2023

Government Government Transformation

Opportunities and challenges of government data sharing

We were proud to sponsor the 3rd edition of the Data-Driven Government Conference. The two-day event looked at the journey towards a more digital world that effectively regulates and supports national socio-economic development.

Blog

17.05.2023

Strategy and Transformation

No room for micromanagement in autonomous teams

Workplace autonomy has been trending over the past few years, but how can it be implemented and what challenges can it bring? Nortal Finland’s CEO Harri Vepsäläinen shares his insights and opinions on this phenomenon in a piece featured in Talouselämä.

Article

3.05.2023

Energie und Ressourcen Industry

IT cannot be more green. Or can it?

Sustainability in business refers to a company’s strategy for finding new and innovative ways to address sustainability challenges. We at Nortal view sustainability as a natural evolution for business development, helping our customers to act on sustainability.

Blog

1.05.2023

Bringing awareness to Mental Health in North America

At Nortal Americas, we see our people’s mental health and safety as a major key to ongoing success. There is strength in knowing that you’re not alone.

Article

17.04.2023

Government Government Transformation Real-Time Economy Tax Administration 3.0 Strategy and Transformation

Lessons on how to make tax collection simple, safe and transparent

Our project delivery manager shares lessons from Botswana’s digital transformation of tax management and revenue collection.

Article

12.04.2023

Improving the developer experience

The investment in the developer experience is a crucial but often overlooked aspect of many software projects. Often times the action for a developer to set up their local environment becomes a rite of passage rather than a simple onboarding task. Instead of a battle to be won, the process should be seamless allowing the team of developers greater job satisfaction and higher positive impact on their work.

Event

3.04.2023

Exploring AWS offerings for .NET developers and modern applications

Our latest Burgers on Cloud event aimed to explore what AWS offers for .NET developers and modern .NET applications.

Case study

30.03.2023

Telecommunication, Media and Entertainment Data and AI Technology and Engineering

From painful to smooth releases: How we optimized our client's release process

Like so many companies, our client struggled with their release process as it was mired in inefficiency. The process was prone to mistakes and demanded a significant amount of manual labor to deploy.

White Paper

20.03.2023

Government Real-Time Economy Strategy and Transformation

Transparent public finances profit everybody

Transparent public finances are a boon to all of us, and one of the most effective tools to achieving this is the treasury single account (TSA). By establishing TSAs, countries can cut costs significantly and achieve higher status among international organizations.

Article

16.03.2023

Enterprise Cyber Resilience

Why NIS 2.0 represents an opportunity for companies?

From cybersecurity to market advantage. The EU Network and Information Security (NIS) Directive has been in force since 2016 and aims to improve cyber security in Europe. The new version brings some changes that affect companies in comprehensive industries.

Article

14.03.2023

Industry Manufacturing Strategy and Transformation

Actionable Data – Accelerating the Speed of Innovation in Manufacturing

In our customer enterprises, we at Nortal often encounter situations where the customer has invested significant time and resources in building a “data gold mine. However, the shortcoming of such systems often is that it is difficult, sometimes even impossible, to get actionable insights from them.

Case study

14.03.2023

Enterprise Telecommunication, Media and Entertainment Data and AI

Nortal creates high-volume event streaming for large telecommunications and wireless company

How one of the largest telecommunications companies utilized Nortal to accomplish near real-time capabilities of Snowflake’s Data Cloud to make their struggling architecture come to life, empowering its business users with the data they need when they need it the most.

Government resilience in the digital age

White Paper

1.10.2024

Building a digital enterprise ecosystem

To remain competitive, companies have to adapt their strategies, methods and organization and bring their technological process into shorter cycles.