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Posts about software development, tech events, team building, and of course – Software Sauna!
The perfect timing – 5 situations when you need a nearshore partner
I’ve heard countless stories from CTOs, product owners, and startup founders who feel stuck. They’re eager to scale the business, launch awesome products, or tackle ambitious…
Connecting beyond screens: a memorable visit to Skopje
At the end of January, my colleague Adrijana and I finally embarked on our long-awaited trip to Skopje. We chose this timing deliberately, wanting to avoid…
Closing out 2024: Anchoring achievements through uncertainty
It’s time to bid farewell to 2024, a year that marked continuity in the disrupted global economy and politics. However, if you were lucky, you had…
Software development nearshoring benefits in the EU
Nearshore software development, involving partnerships with expert teams in nearby regions, is gaining momentum. Nearshoring provides significant cost savings, grants access to a diverse talent pool,…
Team building through fresh eyes – employee’s experience
Since the beginning of Software Sauna, team building day has been one of the company’s cornerstones. Now, as a fully remote company, the value of this…
SoCraTes UK 2024 Insights: A Unique Unconference Experience
Hello there, Sauna fans! It’s time for another conference, or should I say an unconference report by your trusted Sauna developers. My colleague Ivana and I…
Open communication in team building – 4 rules to follow
Hiring people has taken a completely new turn in the past few years: now, it’s common for employers to reach out directly to potential hires. This…
Software Sauna expands to Denmark, Rolf Helers as Head of Sales
Software Sauna, a software development company renowned for its innovative solutions and exceptional customer service, is thrilled to announce the opening of its new branch in…
Riding the wave: Software Sauna’s H1 insights
In recent months, headlines like “Unprecedented Decline in the IT Sector” and “Software Agencies on a Downhill Slope” have been making waves across media and social…
My first 5 Sauna years
It all started today, but five years ago: my trip with Software Sauna. The trip began with a LinkedIn connection, so guess I owe them the…
6 common nearshore software development myths
Have you ever wondered why 69% of businesses face challenges due to misconceptions about nearshore software development? You might encounter sticky myths that can impact your…
The story of healthcare innovation: RemoTest and Software Sauna
The long-lasting alliance between RemoTest and Software Sauna is a perfect example of a successful ongoing nearshore project. Launched in 2019, RemoTest set out to modernize…
Fintech companies: agile and secure development by nearshoring
In the rapidly evolving fintech industry, companies are constantly seeking innovative ways to stay ahead of the competition and drive growth. One such solution that has…
The hidden costs of slow recruitment: how nearshoring accelerates software development staffing
Are you tired of watching your recruitment process crawl at a snail’s pace, draining your time and resources? Well, it’s time to uncover the hidden costs…
Navigating through the rough seas: a reflection on the year 2023
The year 2023 brought disruptions to the global software industry, and consulting businesses found themselves sailing against the wind. The last time such shockwaves were experienced…
Infobip Shift 2023 developer conference visited by Software Sauna
“This is not another developer event. This is an experience that brings together the global tech community for two days of learning, networking, and creating new…
Conference chronicles: fun and learning at WeAreDevelopers World Congress
We, the curious team of Software Sauna developers (and our friends), went to the WeAreDevelopers World Congress in July this year. The main conference schedule was on…
From start-up to standout: Software Sauna’s first five years
Five years. I have been building my Croatian dream since April 2018. The idea was initially born in my best man’s sauna in Espoo, Finland, in…
The power of nearshore: tackling software development challenges
In the ever-evolving world of software development, businesses constantly face new challenges that demand innovative solutions. Nearshore software development has emerged as a popular working method…
Employee interview – Marko Bjelac | 5th anniversary special
This weekend we celebrated a significant milestone – Software Sauna’s 5th birthday! To fully understand what Software Sauna is all about, there is only one way –…
Guide to nearshore software development
Domestic software development outsourcing is fairly common, but it becomes more complex when some or all of the work is outsourced internationally. Many people hold this…
2022 – It’s a wrap!
After a full month of 2023, it’s the final time for the annual wrap-up. We all probably thought that everything would return to normal after a…
Heating up the marketing – Welcome, Ville Kauppi!
After Sauna turned four years the last spring, we made our first move outside of Croatia by starting operations in Skopje, North Macedonia. In August, we…
Patient satisfaction comes from collaboration
When three Finns are meeting in Zagreb, Croatia, the first thing that doesn’t come to mind is that this is about a project to develop a…
First Sauna employee in Finland – Joona Komulainen
Summer months usually mean the slowest time of the year when it comes to business. We couldn’t disagree more about this, because this summer Sauna has…
How to spot a fake LinkedIn profile – Is it your perfect candidate, or is it a sham?
Dear fellow recruiters in the IT sector, do you feel like your work has become harder during the remote work era? It has brought on some…
Starting a software development process
The aim of this post is to help you with starting a software development process. Do you perhaps have an exciting idea for a software product?…
Hello, North Macedonia!
Warm greetings from Croatia to our Macedonian friends from the Tech sector. Software Sauna is expanding to North Macedonia and we are opening our office in…
We want you – come and join the heat!
In Software Sauna we are happy to participate in projects that span different domains and are aimed to benefit people’s lives. That is the key purpose…
The year of growth
Yet another “corona year” has come to an end. A year ago, we were all talking about the “new normal” and how remote work is here…
Software Sauna named as Top Croatian Web Development Company
Here at Software Sauna, we combine Nordic business culture with the expertise of top-notch Croatian engineers. Since our inception, our team has built countless bespoke solutions…
3 tips to succeed in outsourcing software development
Have you ever asked yourself how to succeed in outsourcing software development? If you have, you are in luck. This article attempts to shed light on…
Wrapping up 2020
Yet another year came to an end. 2020 will be remembered as the year of Corona pandemia which changed the world in many ways. In Croatia,…
Employee wellbeing while working from home
There are several lists of dos and don’ts when it comes to adapting to remote work. However, handling a prolonged remote work environment is a less…
Software Sauna among the top B2B companies in Croatia
From the very beginning, our mission at Software Sauna has been to change the perception of nearshoring. We want to offer our customers such a high-quality service…
2020 – A roller coaster ride
The year 2020 has definitely been something different. Many would already like to skip the whole year. Unfortunately it will be mainly remembered negatively due to the Coronavirus…
The first anniversary of Software Sauna
Spring and especially the beginning of April is a very special time for Software Sauna as our business operations started on April 2nd, 2018. Therefore we…
Zagreb Tech Sauna – something for everybody
Meetups are a good way to share the knowledge within community and a great place for people (e.g. developers) to meet each other, discuss about hot…
A little piece of Finland
Whenever someone asks me “So, how was Finland?”, I take a deep breath and start ranting. To save breath, I’ll rant a bit about it here…