Ep.11

<h1>Ep 11: Bye Bye 2020 — Resilience, Reflection, and Reward</h1>
2020 was a year unlike any other — and the Putti team felt it as much as anyone. Episode 11 of the webtoon looks back on an extraordinary twelve months: a global pandemic, remote working, economic uncertainty, and yet, through it all, a team that kept delivering, kept supporting each other, and kept building great things for clients who needed digital solutions more urgently than ever before.

The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated digital transformation in ways that had previously taken years. Suddenly, every business that had been “thinking about” going digital had no choice but to do it — and fast. For Putti, this meant an unprecedented demand for the kind of work the team had been doing for over a decade: building apps and platforms that let businesses operate, communicate, and serve customers in entirely new ways.

Episode 11 is also a celebration of the Putti team itself — the individuals who showed up every day under difficult circumstances, adapted without complaint, and delivered work that their clients could count on. The year-end webtoon is a toast to the people behind the pixels, and a recognition that a company’s greatest asset is always its people.
<h3>The Lesson: Adaptability Is Everything</h3>
2020 tested every business’s ability to adapt. Putti’s willingness to embrace remote collaboration, accelerate digital delivery, and support clients through crisis not only got the team through a difficult year — it strengthened client relationships and demonstrated the kind of trusted partnership that Putti had always aspired to deliver.
<h2>Frequently Asked Questions</h2>
<h3>How did Putti manage through the COVID-19 pandemic?</h3>
Putti transitioned to remote working during New Zealand’s COVID-19 lockdowns while maintaining delivery commitments for all active projects. The team’s existing culture of communication, trust, and flexibility made the transition smoother than for many organisations. Putti also helped several clients rapidly digitalise during this period.
<h3>Did demand for app development increase during COVID in New Zealand?</h3>
Yes, significantly. The pandemic accelerated digital transformation across almost every industry in New Zealand, driving demand for mobile apps, online platforms, and digital workflow tools. Putti was well-positioned to help clients respond to this shift.
<h3>What is the Putti year-end webtoon episode?</h3>
The Putti year-end webtoon is an annual tradition where the team reflects on the highlights and lessons of the past year through the medium of their original comic strip. Episode 11 covers the 2020 year, celebrating the team’s achievements and resilience through an extraordinary period in global history.