COMPUTOOLS STORY

About how we grew from a local to a global provider of software solutions, having a price advantage and high quality due to strong engineers from the regions of Ukraine and Poland

Computools Company Journey

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before 2013
2013
2014-2016
2017-2018
2019-2021
2022-2023

2000-2012: Before Computools became Computools

The brand was founded in 2000 by Roger Marion, a network technologies and software specialist. At that time, the company collaborated with outstanding brands such as BMC Software and Lavalys as a product development partner.

Initially, the Computools focused on developing products, encompassing both hardware and software aspects. However, with changing trends in technology and market dynamics, the Computools brand was reoriented. We decided to become a service company with a deep understanding of the hardware, which remains a unique competitive advantage till now. We continuously nurture deep programming knowledge and a profound understanding of what happens “under the hood” of technical solutions.

Our early partnership with BMC Software and Lavalys exposed us early on to international markets and global innovation, setting the foundation of professionalism and customer care that define the company today and influence future strategy.

2013: Inception and Beginnings

In the search of its own path, Computools started as a product company, but the ideas the founders tried to implement were perhaps ahead of their time. We shifted our strategic positioning to services. From that point on, rapid growth began. By choosing the right direction and being inspired by learning, Computools flourished. In 2013, a new goal was set for the company which involved building a service for client development and collaboration.

Founded in 2013 by Sergii Tymchuk, Grigoriy Shadara, Oleg Svet and Viktoria Stepanova in Zaporizhzhya (Ukraine), Computools embarked on its journey as a product company with six brave employees: four founders, a designer, and a programmer. Their determination and enthusiasm led them to dream from the onset of a company that would have a global impact and would deliver innovative solutions.

2014-2016: New Direction, Growth and Expansion

In 2014 the company opened new offices in Belgium (Brussels) and Germany (Berlin) to be closer to its clients.

In 2015, Computools experienced substantial growth and launched key software development projects. By the end of 2015, the company's workforce had increased by 49%.

In 2016, Computools saw significant growth in its team and branches. This year was crucial for expanding the range of services, working with like minded startups, and developing projects based on the Internet of Things. The company started working with industries like Healthcare, Finance, and Media, expanding its expertise in these areas. The team grew the team grew by 135%.

2017-2018: Major Projects and Partnerships

In 2017, the company successfully completed major projects, like proactive cartridge refilling solution for Epson, digital transformation of a major Caribbean Bank bank together with IBM, created a virtual fitting app for Dior and transformed flight documentation management for Bombardier. The number of projects increased tenfold compared to the previous year, and representative offices were opened in Norway (Oslo) and Sweden (Stockholm) to establish long-term ties with the clients.

In 2018, Computools accomplished key milestones in business, completing complex projects like Keller Covered, delivering interactive and intuitive insurance purchasing tool for real estate. We added large global brands to the customer list, and opened the representative office in the USA. We again increased the number of active projects, leading to an expanded team. This year was marked by a significant increase in the number of vacancies in the company, with the quantity of employees growing by 152%.

2019- 2021: Recognition and Certification

2019 was a year of expansion and recognition for Computools. The company achieved high rankings in various lists, including Top Software Developers, Web Development Companies, Mobile App Development Companies, and more. The company acquired CMS Games LLC, and by the end of the year, the number of employees increased by 24%.

By 2020, Computools opened offices in New York (USA), London (Great Britain), Warsaw (Poland), Kyiv, Dnipro (Ukraine) and Tel Aviv (Israel).

In 2020, Computools was recognised as one of the top companies in the global outsourcing industry in "The 2020 Global Outsourcing 100" by IAOP. This award marked our contribution to technological innovation at WorldTicket, Homesearch and Metrycom among others. 2020 saw the company collaborating with the British Council and BuzzFeed.

The same year, the company faced a significant challenge due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In March and April 2020, it lost approximately 60% of its turnover. However, even in these difficult times, we supported our colleagues. Within 3-4 months, we managed to recover part of the lost turnover, and we returned to pre-crisis levels by February 2021.

In 2021, Computools rebranded offices in Poland (Warsaw) and Ukraine (Kyiv, Zaporizhzhya), which allowed us ​​to attract top talents in delivery.

The same year, Computools was certified according to the international quality management standard ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001.

2022-2023: International Expansion and Collaboration

In 2022, the company relocated its headquarters to the Warsaw office and established new branches in Poland, including Wroclaw and Lodz. The company's workforce expanded by another 45%. We set up offices in Canada (Toronto), the UAE (Dubai), Japan (Nagoya), and Austria (Linz).

Additionally, we made it to the 2022 Global Outsourcing 100 list, compiled by IAOP, underscoring our high standards and ability to provide reliable solutions to our clients. In 2023, we were again honored with this award, confirming our position as a leading outsourcing provider.

In 2023 Computools is confidently looking into the future, having improved our services portfolio. We continue to remain at the forefront of technological achievements by adopting new technologies and introducing them into the client innovation programs.

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