{"id":33649,"date":"2019-12-31T07:57:46","date_gmt":"2019-12-31T07:57:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bridge-global.com\/blog\/blog\/?p=33649"},"modified":"2020-12-18T07:46:00","modified_gmt":"2020-12-18T07:46:00","slug":"a-look-back-at-2019-what-a-year-it-has-been","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bridge-global.com\/blog\/a-look-back-at-2019-what-a-year-it-has-been\/","title":{"rendered":"A Look Back at 2019. What a Year It Had Been!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Another year has come and gone. It\u2019s that time of the year when we take a quick review of the past 12 months. It had been a busy year at Bridge Global and we are happy to look back at 2019.<\/p>\n<h5>1. Partnership with Holland\u2019s Investor Club<\/h5>\n<p>Being rooted in the Netherlands, partnering with Dutch clients and organizations is quite natural for us. We partnered with the <a href=\"https:\/\/deinvesteerdersclub.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Investor Club<\/a> in Holland that \u201cworks together with companies, civil society organizations, knowledge institutions and fellow clubs to create more and better deals, increase awareness and make private capital more accessible\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>The collaboration between <a href=\"https:\/\/deinvesteerdersclub.nl\/samenwerking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bridge Global and Investor Club<\/a> will enable us to share our knowledge, inform other European enterprises about our service models, and start collaborations that last.<\/p>\n<h5>2. Entry into the Indonesian Market<\/h5>\n<p>Bridge started operations in Indonesia with the mission of empowering Indonesian enterprises with innovative and Agile software solutions. We has some strong connections with this Southeast Asian nation. Our founder and the renowned distributed Agile specialist, <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hugo_Messer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hugo Messer<\/a>, created a huge Scrum (the most common Agile practice) adoption wave across Indonesian companies through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ekipa.co.id\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ekipa<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h5>3. Our Service Model Gains Traction<\/h5>\n<p>We formulated the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bridge-global.com\/blog\/service-models\/idea-to-product-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Idea to Product Guide<\/a> as a unique service model. It is flavored with entrepreneurship and offers end-to-end guidance to start-ups to transform their digital product ideas into profitable businesses.<\/p>\n<p>Besides offering all the benefits of our core service model of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bridge-global.com\/blog\/service-models\/distributed-agile-teams\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Distributed Agile Teams<\/a>, it equips entrepreneurs with a highly motivated Product Owner and cross-functional team. We will roll out your MVP after clarifying the existing product vision, refining and validating the idea, and doing a logical product mapping.<\/p>\n<p>Indonesian telecommunications conglomerate, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bridge-global.com\/client-cases\/information-and-technology\/telkom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Telkom<\/a>, could get successful MVPs for a series of digital products in a short span of time. We could also help a leading grocery retail network based in India with an Enterprise Resource Planning prototype following the Idea to Product Guide service model.<\/p>\n<h5>4. Commitment to Scrum Practices Reaffirmed<\/h5>\n<p>As the year 2019 saw lots of new Bridgys to our family, it was essential for us to reinforce our commitment to Agile and Scrum practices. We conducted <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Bridge.Global.IT.Solutions\/photos\/a.226795447422670\/2177308235704705\/?type=3&amp;theater\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Scrum sessions<\/a> to reinforce these values in each member. This would help us to remain as a software development provider who delivers value faster with greater quality and predictability, and with greater ability to respond to change.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33751\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bridge-global.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Scrum-training-2019.jpg\" alt=\"scrum training at bridge global\" width=\"650\" height=\"502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bridge-global.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Scrum-training-2019.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.bridge-global.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Scrum-training-2019-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bridge-global.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Scrum-training-2019-388x300.jpg 388w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<h5>5. Digital Marketing as a Service<\/h5>\n<p>As we have a team of savvy digital marketers, we entered the arena of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bridge-global.com\/services\/digital-marketing-services\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Digital Marketing as a Service <\/a>in 2019. This step is to make it easy for our clients to get digital marketing solutions along with tailor-made software solutions. Our digital marketing strategists offer a suite of well-thought-out digital marketing services that turn consumer intent into conversions.<\/p>\n<h5>6. Client visits and onshore opportunities<\/h5>\n<p>Clients are the reason for our existence. They have made us a trustable and valuable brand. In-person interaction is a major factor that helps us build strong client relationships. So, no wonder we love whenever there are opportunities for client visits. We had a few clients who visited us in our office in 2019.<\/p>\n<p>Meeting clients in their home turf is another exciting thing. Quite a few numbers of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Bridge.Global.IT.Solutions\/photos\/a.226795447422670\/2005708662864664\/?type=3&amp;theater\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bridgys had onsite visits in 2019 to Sweden<\/a>. It was a golden opportunity to bond with their in-house team members whom they usually meet and chat through Skype and Google Chat.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33754\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bridge-global.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/onshore-2.jpg\" alt=\"Onsite client visit Bridge Global\" width=\"600\" height=\"449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bridge-global.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/onshore-2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.bridge-global.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/onshore-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bridge-global.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/onshore-2-401x300.jpg 401w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bridge-global.com\/blog\/sweden-diaries-my-onsite-experience-in-sweden\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">One of the Bridgys had written a blog on her onsite experience<\/a>. It beautifully depicts our team\u2019s experience of face-to-face meetings in a fun environment.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33755\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bridge-global.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Onshore.jpg\" alt=\"Onshore client visit Bridge Global\" width=\"600\" height=\"621\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bridge-global.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Onshore.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.bridge-global.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Onshore-290x300.jpg 290w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h5>7. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bridge-global.com\/techwhizz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">TechWhizz<\/a> &#8211; A series of tech learning sessions<\/h5>\n<p>We conduct events targeting the overall development of Bridgys and also extend these opportunities to techies beyond our four walls. TechWhizz is an annual tech learning session. We conducted 6 learning sessions under its banner throughout 2019. Thank you everyone for making it a thumping success.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33764\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bridge-global.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Techwhizz-2019.jpg\" alt=\"Techwhizz 2019 Bridge Global\" width=\"650\" height=\"361\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bridge-global.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Techwhizz-2019.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.bridge-global.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Techwhizz-2019-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bridge-global.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Techwhizz-2019-500x278.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<h5>8. IT Futsal Challenge 2019<\/h5>\n<p>We conducted the 3rd season of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ITFutsalChallenge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">IT Futsal Challenge<\/a> in April 2019. It was a 6-day sports extravaganza for techies in the region. The main goal of the Futsal competition is to create awareness about health through sports among IT professionals. Thank you, teams, for the tremendous participation and for making it a huge success.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33757\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bridge-global.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IT-Futsal-2019.jpg\" alt=\"IT Futsal 2019 Bridge Global\" width=\"650\" height=\"443\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bridge-global.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IT-Futsal-2019.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.bridge-global.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IT-Futsal-2019-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bridge-global.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/IT-Futsal-2019-440x300.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We also held an exhibition called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/thedropoflife\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Drop of Life<\/a> along with the Futsal tournament. The space displayed posters and creative installations to spread awareness about the impending water crisis.<\/p>\n<h5>9. Our Top Ten Blogs<\/h5>\n<p>As our readers may have missed some of the top popular blog posts, we are happy to share a recap of some of the trending blogs that we published in 2019.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-6\">\n<div class=\"blogbox\">\n<div class=\"Common_tbl\">\n<div class=\"Common_tbl_cell review_blog_link\">Learn From Howard Behar: Excellent Tips on People First Leadership<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bridge-global.com\/blog\/learn-from-howard-behar-excellent-tips-on-people-first-leadership\/\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-6\">\n<div class=\"blogbox secondbox\">\n<div class=\"Common_tbl\">\n<div class=\"Common_tbl_cell review_blog_link\">How are Intelligent Apps Changing Our Daily Lives? Checkout 5 Great Examples!<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bridge-global.com\/blog\/how-are-intelligent-apps-changing-our-daily-lives-checkout-5-great-examples\/\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-6\">\n<div class=\"blogbox thirdbox\">\n<div class=\"Common_tbl\">\n<div class=\"Common_tbl_cell review_blog_link\">The Magic of a Single Integer Number to Contain Huge Information<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bridge-global.com\/blog\/the-magic-of-a-single-integer-number-to-contain-huge-information\/\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-6\">\n<div class=\"blogbox fourthbox\">\n<div class=\"Common_tbl\">\n<div class=\"Common_tbl_cell review_blog_link\">Generate PDF Attachments in Dynamics 365 Using Microsoft Flow<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bridge-global.com\/blog\/generate-pdf-attachments-in-dynamics-365-using-microsoft-flows\/\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-6\">\n<div class=\"blogbox fivebox\">\n<div class=\"Common_tbl\">\n<div class=\"Common_tbl_cell review_blog_link\">Tips to Improve MySQL Query Performance<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bridge-global.com\/blog\/tips-to-improve-mysql-query-performance\/\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-6\">\n<div class=\"blogbox sixbox\">\n<div class=\"Common_tbl\">\n<div class=\"Common_tbl_cell review_blog_link\">5 Exciting Internet of Things (IoT) Trends in 2019<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bridge-global.com\/blog\/5-exciting-internet-of-things-iot-trends-in-2019\/\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-6\">\n<div class=\"blogbox sevenbox\">\n<div class=\"Common_tbl\">\n<div class=\"Common_tbl_cell review_blog_link\">The Ultimate Guide to Choose the Right Programming Language for DevOps<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bridge-global.com\/blog\/the-ultimate-guide-to-choose-the-right-programming-language-for-devops\/\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-6\">\n<div class=\"blogbox eightbox\">\n<div class=\"Common_tbl\">\n<div class=\"Common_tbl_cell review_blog_link\">How Can Agile Be Used to Get and Maintain Compliance?<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bridge-global.com\/blog\/how-can-agile-be-used-to-get-and-maintain-compliance\/\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-6\">\n<div class=\"blogbox ninebox\">\n<div class=\"Common_tbl\">\n<div class=\"Common_tbl_cell review_blog_link\">How to Deliver Quality Software Faster with Definition of Done?<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bridge-global.com\/blog\/how-to-deliver-quality-software-faster-with-definition-of-done\/\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-6\">\n<div class=\"blogbox tenbox\">\n<div class=\"Common_tbl\">\n<div class=\"Common_tbl_cell review_blog_link\">6 Essential Steps to Integrate Security in Agile Software Development<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bridge-global.com\/blog\/6-essential-steps-to-integrate-security-in-agile-software-development\/\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<h5>Conclusion<\/h5>\n<p>That\u2019s a quick reflection of the past year. 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