Hidden Brains, a leading software development company, celebrated its 22nd anniversary in 2025 while being honored with the prestigious Stevie Award for 'Company of the Year – Computer Services.' The company's growth year was characterized by significant global expansion and a renewed focus on human-centered innovation alongside its technological offerings like the award-winning products datumsAI and ROCKEYE ERP. Chirag Patel at Hidden Brains stated that winning the Stevie Award validated not just the company's technology but also its people and adaptive approach. "After twenty-two years, we're not slowing down. We're more driven than ever, inspired by the industry's evolution and our growing passion for cutting-edge technology," Patel said. The company differentiated itself in 2025 by introducing services aimed at solving real human problems, moving beyond what it calls "boxed solutions" to foster client growth and innovation.
The year marked a strategic shift as Hidden Brains embraced new methodologies to address evolving market demands. Parmesh Shah, CSO at Hidden Brains, noted, "Our clients aren't looking for incremental improvements. The market that was yesterday and what is today is different. People are now hungrier and more driven to build small, bold, huge, and transformative, in all shapes and sizes, all racing to give innovation an edge." This perspective drove the company's activities across 107+ countries, with offices in Dubai, Kenya, the UAE, and the USA. Hidden Brains' global presence was highlighted through events like GITEX Dubai and Slush Helsinki, along with strategic partnerships. In Kenya, the company collaborated with Innovior Africa to address needs in the Oil & Gas and Transportation sectors. Indonesia emerged as an innovation hub through initiatives involving ROCKEYE and datumsAI events in partnership with CODE.ID. Jigar Joshi, VP at Hidden Brains, observed, "Whether we're in a Dubai exhibition hall, a Helsinki startup hub, or partnering with industry leaders across Kenya and Indonesia, we encounter the same thing: incredible hunger for innovation. That energy is contagious and keeps us sharp."
Amid industry focus on artificial intelligence, Hidden Brains emphasized human potential in 2025, viewing its team as a key competitive advantage. The company prioritized human talent over algorithmic shortcuts, maintaining a thriving work culture and expanding its headcount. Shah added, "Our clients consistently amazed us this year. Their hunger to innovate, their willingness to challenge conventional thinking, that's what keeps us coming to work every day. Being an industry expert, we still learn every day, new, better, and different." As Hidden Brains enters its 22nd year, it remains committed to human connection, meaningful innovation, and partnerships over transactions. Looking ahead to 2026, Shah expressed optimism: "2026 is set to be the year of bold advancements. With our clients and patrons driving us forward, we are excited to explore new paths to growth, deliver cutting-edge solutions, and provide services that truly empathize with the needs of enterprises." The company's journey underscores a belief that humans are central to critical thinking and creative problem-solving in an increasingly technology-driven landscape.
