Building industry re-defining products. Part 1

At Ciklum, we help our clients, such as eToro and JustEat, to go one step further and create products that not only transform individual businesses but build competitive advantage and completely reimagine whole industries. These products change the way people live. We believe there are three key ingredients to making revolutionary products:

  1. Making products and platforms your competitive advantage.
  2. Building the right product: taking control through product discovery.
  3. Achieving constant innovation through continuous discovery and deployment.

In this 3-part series, we will be sharing the secret sauce of how successful startups and scaleups create value at pace, and at scale. However, one thing seems to be clear across all stages and areas of development – these companies never stand still.

In this article, we’re going to have a closer look at what ‘making products your competitive advantage’ really means and what boxes companies need to tick in order to stand out from the crowd.

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How is finance winning the automation race?

With technology providing finance professionals the opportunity to push the boundaries of efficiency and effectiveness, automation is drastically reshaping the way that finance functions operate.

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The New Consumer Behaviour Paradigm and Retail Technology Transformation

Even today, some remain in lockdown as others endure months of strict limitations as the crisis continues to persist. No matter when the pandemic subsides, it’s safe to say that returning to “normal” won’t happen overnight.

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Implement a Well-Architected Framework for Your Cloud Using DevSecOps

From startups to Fortune 500 companies, the convenience and flexibility offered by cloud-based infrastructure makes it easier than ever to undertake digital transformations and deliver products that users can rely on. 

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10 Ways To Monetise Data In Retail And Supply Chain

With vast amounts of information accessible at a single click, organisations can draw powerful insights and create transformative experiences for individuals, customers, and businesses alike.

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The Next Marketplaces Wave – B2B and Vertical Online Marketplaces

In 2019, online shopping overtook brick-and-mortar retail sales for the very first time, signifying that the online marketplace isn’t just a fad — it’s the reality of how people shop today. 

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How to Transform IT into a Business Enabler

In the modern world, the latter perspective is becoming the norm. However, many organisations face challenges to transform their IT department into a business enabler and an innovation centre that can help them gain a competitive advantage, enter new markets or strengthen the organisation’s relationships with customers.

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An Algorithm to Transcribe Ancient Kuzushiji into Сontemporary Japanese Characters

The Situation

What was the weather like 500 years ago? What happened when Mt. Fuji erupted? How can one fold 100 cranes using only one piece of paper? The answers to these questions are in those books.

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Scandinavian Tech Scene: Trends & Opportunities in the IT Market

Bay Area pioneers like Google, Apple and Facebook have laid the foundation for many of the key pieces of technology used by billions on a daily basis — like smartphones, web browsers and social media — and built massive global industries revolving around those very products.

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Ciklum sites: Development centre in Ukraine

Kyiv currently hosts the largest Ciklum development centre – our two offices host around 2,000 talented IT specialists. The Amosova office serves as headquarters for the Ciklum Group. Our unique Sky Point on the 20th floor is a venue for expertise sharing, IT Community meetups and social events with a breathtaking view of the whole city. Gulliver is the second-highest building in the country and is located in the very heart of Kyiv.

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