Gangverk

20/12/2024

Accessibility isn’t just about compliance—it's an opportunity for better design and better business.

There are 1.3 billion people living with a disability across the globe that are often overlooked in the design process. But what happens when we design for everyone?

That was the burning question at the recent Living Technology symposium where our Head of Design, Ingvi Gudmundsson, joined Þroskahjálp - Landssamtökin Þroskahjálp and Mennsk ráðgjöf to chat about the importance of inclusivity in product design.

Dive into Ingvi’s insights from the event and learn what makes accessibility a business advantage in our latest Journal piece. Link in the comments below!

📸: Víðr Björnsson

19/12/2024

We had a blast hosting our Christmas-themed Travel Tech Meetup earlier this month at Gangverk HQ!

The event brought together travel tech innovators and enthusiasts to share ideas and spark new collaborations.

Shoutout to our stellar lineup of speakers who brought real stories and solutions to the table:

* Axel Gunnlaugsson, CTO at Icelandia, shared the company's three-year journey of unifying booking systems while managing massive data infrastructure for Iceland’s largest tour operator.
* Óskar Ómarsson, Project Manager at Keahotels, talked about fighting back against OTAs by ramping up direct online sales for their 10 hotels across Iceland.
* Soffía Kristín Þórðardóttir, CEO and Co-founder of PaxFlow, showcased how their AI-powered platform saves operators thousands of hours by streamlining customer management.
* Jón Freysteinn Jónsson, Tech Lead at Gangverk, introduced a fresh take on filling last-minute tour seats with anonymous deals that benefit operators and travelers alike.

Thanks to everyone who joined us! We’re already looking forward to more travel tech gatherings in the coming year.

18/12/2024

From dinosaur bones to designer wardrobes, digital auctions are taking over the world.

Help us bring our panel session, “From Sotheby’s to Pharrell to TikTok: How Digital Auctions Thrill Fans, Empower Creators, and Reshape Ecommerce”, to the SXSW London stage by casting your vote today!

We’ll explore how auctions have transformed in the past few years – from multi-platform storytelling, to digital community-building, to a powerful new tool for ecommerce.

Voting is easy (and greatly appreciated!):
1️⃣ Create a free SXSW account
2️⃣ Search for our session: From Sotheby’s to Pharrell to TikTok: How Digital Auctions Thrill Fans, Empower Creators, and Reshape Ecommerce
3️⃣ Click the ❤️ to vote!

Register and vote here: https://bit.ly/3BasSBv

Voting ends December 19th at 23:59 GMT.

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12/12/2024

What happens when you bring together inspiring women in tech, great conversations, and a little champagne? 🍾

Well, you’ll have to check out our latest post to find out 😉

A huge thanks to Vertonet and everyone who joined us at Gangverk HQ last month to celebrate women shaping the future of tech in Iceland and beyond!

From design to development to delivery, we spotlighted some unique paths to success in the tech world from Gangverk, Vertonet, Basta, and dala.care

This event reminded us how important it is to create spaces where people connect and lift each other up.

Catch the highlights here: https://bit.ly/41y8THs

11/12/2024

Exciting news! Our panel proposal – “From Sotheby’s to Pharrell to TikTok: How Digital Auctions Thrill Fans, Empower Creators, and Reshape Ecommerce” – is under consideration for SXSW London!

With your support, Gangverk, along with our friends at Basta, Fandiem, and Julien's Auctions, could share the spotlight in June to explore how digital auctions are transforming ecommerce.

We’d love your support to take this conversation to the SXSW stage! Voting is now open, and it’s simple:

1️⃣ Log into or create your free SXSW London account
2️⃣ Find our session: From Sotheby’s to Pharrell to TikTok: How Digital Auctions Thrill Fans, Empower Creators, and Reshape Ecommerce
3️⃣ Click the ❤️ to vote!

Register and vote here: https://bit.ly/3BasSBv

Voting ends December 19th at 23:59 GMT.

04/12/2024

One of our key takeaways from was that fragmented customer data frustrates the travel industry, making it harder to scale customer relationship management and limiting the use of AI for personalized experiences. With customer expectations rising and digital touchpoints multiplying, travel suppliers must rethink how they engage with travelers.

The future of in travel depends on two critical technologies: Customer Data Platforms (CDPs) and data warehouses.

- CDPs provide real-time customer insights by unifying first-party data.
- Data warehouses analyze and store historical data for long-term strategies.

When paired together, they enable brands to scale personalization, reclaim revenue, and redefine the guest journey.

Read why this pairing is essential for the modern travel supplier: bit.ly/4iaZmMm

03/12/2024

📢 Last chance to RSVP for our Travel Tech Meetup - Xmas Edition 🎄

Join us tomorrow, Dec. 4, from 5-7 PM GMT at our Reykjavík HQ for an evening of discussion, insights, and holiday cheer. If you’re in the Icelandic community, this is a meetup you don’t want to miss!

The event is free and open to everyone – We hope to see you there!

RSVP here: https://fb.me/e/4GBQF1giC

26/11/2024

What’s next for travel? AI tools that feel like partners, not robots. Loyalty programs for the next generation. Discovery that inspires… The travel industry is on the brink of transformation. Check out our recap of which reveals the trends shaping tomorrow’s journeys.

https://www.gangverk.com/en/articles/phocuswright-2024-travel-tech-trends-innovations

22/11/2024

So many great insights from this year surrounding the future of travel innovation, from AI-driven personalization and conversational interfaces to redefining loyalty for younger travelers.

A few key takeaways:
✈️ The travel industry is moving toward end-to-end, curated experiences but wrestles with fragmented data and legacy systems.
📈 AI is scaling efficiency, with emerging concepts like AI agents negotiating on behalf of consumers and businesses offering a glimpse into what’s next.
💲 Innovation is thriving even with funding challenges and startups are embracing lean, results-driven strategies.
✨ The future of travel will merge data, technology, and human connection to pave the way for transformative customer experiences.

20/11/2024

Did you miss our big announcement? We took home a Bronze Lovie Award for “Best Use of Data Visualization” with the Last.fm 2023 Playback Experience! Read more about our win in Viðskiptablaðið to learn how we brought this award-winning project to life.

https://vb.is/frettir/gangverk-hlaut-lovie-verdlaun/

Íslenska hugbúnaðarhúsið Gangverk hlaut á dögunum Lovie-verðlaun fyrir verkefni sem það vann fyrir tónlistarþjónustuna Last.fm.

12/11/2024

Our team had an amazing time in London at The Lovie Awards Winner Celebration, connecting with Europe’s top digital innovators! Thanks to everyone who supported us along the way. Check out our latest blog post to learn more about the awards and our collaboration with Last.fm.