Shivam Singh

How to scope, time and budget an MVP in Europe in 2026 — realistic timelines, EUR costs, what to cut, how AI changes the build, and the mistakes that burn money. Sourced benchmarks.

What custom software actually costs in Europe in 2026 — MVP, mid-market and enterprise price bands, developer rates by country in EUR, hidden costs, and how to budget. Sourced benchmarks, no fluff.

The EU’s Code of Practice on marking AI-generated content is voluntary and its signatory window closes before the 2 August 2026 rules. My take: sign now.

Google AI Mode has rolled out across Europe. My take: it will hit SMBs hard, and the winners are the ones who prepared for AI citations and own bottom-of-funnel content.

What software development costs in the Netherlands in 2026, why the ICT talent shortage pushes firms toward partners, and how to choose a development company.

How to choose a software development company in Germany in 2026: realistic EUR day rates and project costs, the IT skills shortage, and a practical vetting checklist.

A plain-English 2026 guide to EU tech compliance for software teams: what the AI Act, GDPR and DMA require, the deadlines that bite, and a build-ready checklist for shipping AI features in Europe.

From 2 August 2026, the EU AI Act’s Article 50 transparency rules apply: chatbot disclosure, marking AI-generated content, and labelling deepfakes. A practical, deadline-focused checklist for European software and marketing teams.