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October, or Cybersecurity Month, is a good time to get your company's cybersecurity in order
October is Cybersecurity Month, and a good moment to check how your company's cybersecurity is doing. We've pulled together the latest ENISA and Eurobarometer figures on the most common threats and explain how a security audit helps you get started.
The EU AI Act: What companies need to know
The EU AI Act already affects plenty of companies. In this blog article, we break down the basics of the AI Act, and what the 2026 Digital Omnibus update changed in the timeline.
Cloud and AI Development Act (CADA): New EU legislative proposal on cloud and AI
The Cloud and AI Development Act (CADA) is a proposal for EU legislation, focused on cloud services and AI, put forward by the European Commission in June 2026. Read more info from this blog article.
Integrations and integration development: Smooth business processes through integrated systems
Integrations help data flow within an organization without unnecessary manual work. Integration development is becoming an increasingly central part of companies' IT processes and business operations. Read more about integrations from this blog post.
Agile methodologies for companies: Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, or LeSS?
Agile methods are being used in more and more companies. There are several agile methods, for different business needs, and the most common methods include Scrum, Kanban, SAFe and LeSS. In this blog article, we introduce these agile methods.
CRA reporting obligations are effective from 11.9.2026
The CRA will come into full effect in December 2027. However, the CRA reporting obligations will begin on September 11, 2026. Is your company ready for the CRA and its reporting obligations? Read more about the topic in this blog article.
Digital sovereignty: why and when is it relevant and mistakes to avoid for companies
Digital sovereignty has gained prominence for several reasons. Many countries, organizations, and companies have begun to scrutinize their reliance on foreign products and services. We interviewed Janne Kalliola about digital sovereignty. You can now find the full interview here.
Basketball Coach & Scrum Master: Same person, different roles | Part 2
This is the second part of a two-part blog series, where Kimmo, a Scrum Master, basketball coach and our employee, tells about some roles he has identified in his work. In this second part, Kimmo presents the last two roles, the Participant and the Commander.
Basketball Coach & Scrum Master: Same person, different roles | Part 1
We all take on different roles in our everyday lives. Our first employee, Kimmo Muurinen, has experience working as a professional basketball player and coach, and a Scrum Master. In his work, Kimmo utilizes different roles in different situations. In this first part of a two-part blog series, Kimmo presents the roles: The Observer and The Inquirer.
What is digital sovereignty?
Digital sovereignty refers to an organization's ability to control its own data and digital systems. It has become a central theme due to, for example, the use of cloud services and artificial intelligence, as well as the tightening of regulations. Read more in this blog article!
What does a digital identity wallet mean for you and your business — and what is a business wallet?
You may already have heard about the digital identity wallet and its rollout this year. But what does it mean in practice for you — and for your business? And how does the business wallet fit into the picture? In this blog article, we’ll walk you through the basics and point you toward further information.
Does the Cyber Resilience Act apply to your SaaS product?
The Cyber Resilience Act may apply to SaaS services if they are an essential part of a connected digital product or its functionality. Read more in this blog article.
How do megatrends affect the IT industry: CEO’s analysis
Megatrends give us plenty to think about in working life, regardless of industry. According to Sitra, the megatrends for 2026 can be summarized in four themes: people, power, nature, and technology. In this blog article, Marvel Consulting’s CEO Sampsa Siitonen explores these megatrends and analyzes their impact on the IT industry and beyond.
How software testing is evolving in 2026
Software testing in 2026 is continuous, risk-based quality assurance integrated into the software development process. It relies on test automation, production data, and cross-team collaboration to ensure fast releases, system stability, and the ability to adapt to constant change in modern software environments.
Developing software: Fixed-price software project or a resourcing model?
Software products can be developed in many ways, including in-house or with external partners. When leveraging external expertise, a software product can be delivered as a fixed-price project, through a resource-based model, or as a combination of the two. But which one is the right one for you? Read more!
Employee benefits in the IT industry: How we support wellbeing at Marvel Consulting
Workplace wellbeing isn’t created by interesting projects and skilled colleagues alone. Behind it are smooth everyday routines and the feeling that your employer genuinely cares. At Marvel Consulting, we believe that good employee benefits support wellbeing and provide security — and going forward, they also offer the freedom to choose.
AI in Project Management: Is the future of project management in the hands of humans or led by AI?
There are endless use cases for AI, including in project management. With new AI capabilities, is there still a need for human-led project work, or will AI take the reins in its virtual hands?
Release: Marvel Consulting leaps into NCIA’s high-profile projects – Developer of critical systems now competes alongside industry giants
Marvel Consulting has been approved for NATO Communications and Information Agency’s (NCIA) Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) program. Read more about what this means from this release!
Another year of successful traineeship with Haaga-Helia students at Marvel Consulting Group!
For the last few weeks, we have had the pleasure of welcoming two trainees into our team, Trang and Onur. In this blog post, Trang and Onur introduce themselves and tell you more about their experience with us.
Meet the Team Behind the Magic: Marvel Consulting’s CEO, Sampsa Siitonen
Software is like modern magic, meaning the creators of software — or the people who help them do so — are magicians. Now introducing: our team behind the magic! First up in our series is one of Marvel Consulting’s owners, Sampsa Siitonen, who has served as our CEO since 2021.