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The flourishing Bulgarian IT industry - how it all started

Have you ever heard about Pravetz 82 or Dark Avenger? And do you know what’s the common thing between them? Here’s a hint – besides being linked with Bulgaria, these were key components in the foundation and development of the strong IT industry, ample tech knowledge and extensive talent capacity the country possesses today.

Bulgaria ranks among the top innovation hubs across the globe

Two recent reports – Digital Riser Report 2020 and Global Innovation Index 2020, have acknowledged Bulgaria as one of the top innovation hubs in the world.

Bulgarian IT industry, historical review: The most dangerous virus

Imagine this: a name that sends shivers down your spine - The Dark Avenger. It sounds like something straight out of a superhero saga. But in fact, it's the pseudonym of a computer virus creator from Bulgaria.

Which is the best country for IT in the Balkans?

With their strategic location in Southeast Europe (SEE), fast-developing economies and growing tech communities, the Balkan countries are turning into strategic business destinations for expanding IT operations. In this article, we take a look at four of them - Bulgaria, Greece, Romania and Serbia to determine which one stands out of the crowd and is worth looking at for future investments and business development.

Mission Possible: Hiring PMs in Bulgaria

In recent years, Project Management profession has gained popularity not only in Bulgaria, but also globally. Surprisingly or not, locally, there's a wide range of perspectives on what it means to be a project manager.

Exploring the Bulgarian IT Sector: Location, economy, talent pool and gender balance

Are you interested in expanding abroad your tech team but not sure where to start? There is no need to worry. People often have a lot of questions when it comes to the topic of growing a company's technological capacity. Which country is the most cost-effective for near- and offshore software engineering? And how wide is the range of opportunities that different countries could offer? And yes, these questions could be the tip of the iceberg. To help you make an informed decision, we will take a detailed look at the latest data about Bulgaria.

What are the advantages of working with Bulgarian software engineers?

In the dynamic field of software development, where real innovations know no boundaries, one fascinating destination became a significant place for businesses to rely on rich expertise and innovation - Bulgaria. Located at the crossroads of both technology and history, the country is growing its strength in the technology sector. Thanks to its thriving tech ecosystem of ICT companies, the Balkan country expanded its market nearly threefold in just seven years.

Bulgaria – a great place for women in tech

While there is a growing need for higher gender diversity, decreased pay gap and a higher inclusion rate of women in leadership roles in the tech sector globally, there are some countries that are performing quite well and their example’s worth sharing. One such case is Bulgaria – an Eastern European country whose tech sector has been flourishing in the past 15 years.

”I'm impressed by the professionalism and passion of our tech team in Bulgaria”

Few months ago, we announced our partnership with News UK and their team with Pwrteams hasn’t stopped growing since. For a short period of time, we’ve managed to hire some extremely talented engineers and form the strong core of the Bulgarian team. The successful start of this partnership is mainly due to the active involvement of Jeremy Burns, Head of Software Engineering at News UK and therefore we’ve asked him to share with us more about his experience during this journey and how he sees the future growth of the Bulgarian team.
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