Values, vision, and mission
Meet Timehouse: a Helsinki software development agency founded back in 1987.
Finding real value in technology
We pledge to bring our clients real results from information technology. We are not about quick fixes, but about developing long-term software that benefits everybody.
Our values
At Timehouse, we practice the following values in everything that we do: a customer-oriented approach, profound technical expertise, honesty, and trust. Our customers can always rely on us to act based on these principles.
Our values
Fair play
We try to keep things fair and balanced in everything that we do. We take a direct and no-nonsense approach to tech.
Vision
Quality first
We want to be a valued provider of information systems and online services both in Finland and internationally. We strive to always be the first option for our customers when they need help.
Mission
Real value
Our mission is to bring significant value to our customers from IT solutions. We are not looking for quick fixes, but long-lasting companionships that benefit both parties. We implement customer-oriented solutions even when there are no easy answers or solutions.
Timehouse Timeline
est. 1987
A lot has happened in the over 30 years that Timehouse has been around; the company was officially born in 1987, founded by two young friends and fuelled by their passion for technology and coding. Over the years that passion has grown into a company that now employs over 20 people. As the world has changed, so has Timehouse. One thing that has always remained the same is our mission: We pledge to bring our clients remarkable results from information technology.
Explore the history of Timehouse using the timeline below, and read more about where we have come from and where we are heading.
1985
The coding hobby of two cousins, Kristian Töyrä and Petteri Heiskari, begins to develop into a small-scale business as they create a game called Green Crystal for Apple 2. It is sold for 300 Finnish marks in a game store located in the Helsinki railway station tunnel. The game also ends up in a couple of libraries in the metropolitan area.
1986
The power duo, now calling themselves TopTeam, makes their first sales call as 16-year-old Kristian and Petteri flip through the phone book. At the end of the alphabet is TopTeam’s first customer, WSOY.
1987
TopTeam officially becomes Timehouse. The company’s founders are schoolmates Petteri Heiskari, Janne Suvanto, and Kristian Töyrä. Co-operation with WSOY is intensifying. Timehouse also develops various educational word games for schools.
1988
Timehouse moves into its own premises in Kauniainen. The concrete office building, under a threat of demolition, will become Timehouse’s home for the next 14 years. Timehouse makes an adventure game for the Finnish Red Cross: this legendary game will be missed over the years in the online forums of gaming enthusiasts and in the archives of the Finnish gaming museum.
1990
In April 1990, the Finnish Association for the Visually Impaired publishes the first magazine in Luetus-form, Helsingin Sanomat. Timehouse Oy is selected as a partner for the production of these accessibility softwares. Timehouse will become a technical partner of the Association for the Visually Impaired for several years.
1993
Timehouse installs a communication system for an ALS patient who is unable to move or speak. Patient looks at a letter matrix to create words for the speech synthesizer to speak. A separate video card and an adaptive identification system is developed for the project.
1994
WSOY publishes Finland’s first electronic encyclopedia, CD-Facta, powered by Timehouse’s technology. CD-Facta’s technology lays the foundation for the future Time -search engine.
1997
🎈Timehouse celebrates its 10th anniversary! The company is led by Kristian Töyrä and Petteri Heiskari. Kristian is appointed CEO.
1999
Speech synthesiser Mikropuhe’s latest version uses SAPI for the program interface, which allows for the use of the synthesiser with multiple Windows programs.
2001
The development of Time 3.0 -products continues. They are now transformed into separate modules that also function as independent applications..
2002
The Helsinki-born company returns to its roots as Timehouse moves to Ruoholahdenkatu, Helsinki. The development of Netcomment.net starts.
2008
Mikropuhe 5 is published.
2011
Finva undergoes a dictionary upgrade based on Timehouse’s tailored software solutions. These solutions are now called Time 3.0 for the first time.
2013
Timehouse moves to Köydenpunojankatu. Toni Kangasniemi is appointed CTO.
2016
The development of Time 3.0 -products continues. They are now transformed into separate modules that also function as independent applications.
2018
Suomen Laki (Finnish Law) -service for Alma Media is completed.
2019
Timehouse is growing and new talent is flowing into the company. Timehouse now employes over ten people.
2020
Timehouse acquires Digaten Oy’s business and Kommentoi.com. The TimeDesign-unit is established and the UX team expands. Timehouse focuses more deeply on sales and marketing. Kayleigh Töyrä is appointed to lead the company’s digital marketing and SEO consulting arm.
2021
Timehouse’s number of employees and customers continues to grow, and the company now employs 20 people.
2022
Timehouse celebrates its 35th birthday!
Our customers
Our customers and clients are important to us. We tailor and implement IT solutions to meet the needs of different organisations, always with our expert and friendly approach.
