Internal communication is more important than growth hacking for startups. No need to wipe your glasses, I know I’m making a pretty strong claim here. Don’t get me wrong either: getting people to notice your product is important. …

Oulu 5GFWD hackathon is probably the hottest, brightest and the fastest hackathon in Ultrahack history. For the first two qualities we can credit the nordic sun that never sets — and if that’s not enough an outdoor sauna has been taking care of the rest. In terms of network technology…

Recently headlines have been roaming about the lack of developers in Finland. Reportedly, even sky-high salaries are not enough to fill in all the open positions in Helsinki. — That is bleak news, especially if you think about it in terms of digital services that are needed in the future. Almost every industry is becoming software industry in one way or another. But is it a stone-written truth that we need more developers? Or is there any other way…

After 48 hours of intensive hacking you’re just about to get those three minutes of fame on the stage. In spite of excitement and nervousness, the pitch goes like a dream, the judges seem happy and pour positive feedback. It’s a winner! …

Imagine smart homes or self-driving cars that communicate with each other. Or the day when doctors and teachers use virtual and augmented reality at hospitals and schools. Imagine trains, drones and cars forming transport systems that are safe, efficient and environment-friendly. — Just imagine? Oh, you no longer have to. This all will be reality when 5G becomes our next standard for telecommunication.

Hackathons are often considered as a playground for developers, but even the most brilliant execution is not enough: the concept and how you validate your solution are equally important. And without a proper pitch, the judges and investors might not to see the value of your idea. It takes talent…