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Stop Guessing, Start Knowing: Why Visibility Is the New Key to Business Growth
In today’s fast-moving digital landscape, relying on assumptions is no longer an option for any company that wants to stay competitive. Businesses generate more data than ever before, but without the right tools to interpret it, that information becomes scattered, underused, or simply invisible. And that’s where real problems begin. Operational inefficiencies remain hidden. Teams…
When Data Becomes a Liability, Not an Asset
“Data is the new oil,” they said. And just like oil, it leaks, spills, and causes fires when handled carelessly. The truth is, most companies don’t have “big data.” They make a lot of noise, endless logs, disconnected spreadsheets, and half-configured analytics dashboards. The result? More confusion, not more clarity. One client, a regional distributor, was…
HighTech Kaunas Cluster Representative Joined Business Mission to Singapore
In October 2025, a Lithuanian business delegation participated in a mission to Singapore, organized by Kaunas Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Crafts, in cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania in Singapore and the Singapore Business Federation (SBF). The mission aimed to strengthen bilateral economic relations between Lithuania and Singapore, explore the local…
When “Legacy” Isn’t the Enemy. It’s the Foundation
“Legacy systems” get blamed for everything. They’re too slow, too rigid, too old. But the truth is, legacy isn’t always bad; it’s just misunderstood. Every stable company has legacy tech because, well, it worked. It ran your payroll, tracked your inventory, or processed your invoices faithfully for a decade. That’s not a failure, that’s proof…
What Digital Maturity Actually Looks Like (It’s Not a Dashboard)
Every CEO wants to be “digitally mature.” But what does that even mean? For many, it’s a collection of dashboards, KPIs, and an AI pilot gathering dust. For others, it’s a €200,000 ERP still waiting for its first happy user. But true digital maturity isn’t about tools, it’s about feedback loops. A digitally mature company…
The Real Reason IT Projects Stall and It’s Not the Code
Ask any CIO why their digital project is late, and you’ll hear familiar suspects: “scope creep,” “integration issues,” “vendor delays.” But under the hood, those aren’t causes, they’re symptoms. The real killer of IT projects? Decision paralysis. Modern buying committees can have up to 17 stakeholders, each with their own goals, fears, and calendars. The…
Why AI Projects Fail Before They Start
Everyone wants AI. Few are ready for it. There’s a quiet epidemic spreading through boardrooms. AI initiatives that look great on slides but die on contact with reality. The pattern is painfully familiar: a company buys a shiny “predictive analytics” tool, hires a data scientist, and six months later… nothing’s in production. The model works…
HighTech Kaunas Recognized by DesignRush as a Leading Innovative Agency
HighTech Kaunas is proud to be featured among the top innovative technology agencies on DesignRush — a global B2B platform that connects businesses with the best professional agencies in design, development, marketing, and technology. This recognition highlights our commitment to excellence, creativity, and continuous innovation in delivering high-quality digital solutions. At HighTech Kaunas, we focus…
HighTech Kaunas Enters a New Phase of Growth: Innovation, Collaboration, and Global Vision
The technology ecosystem in Kaunas continues to expand and evolve at an impressive pace. Companies, research institutions, and innovators are increasingly collaborating to develop high-value technological solutions that have a global impact. At the center of this dynamic environment stands HighTech Kaunas, a technology cluster that brings together leading experts and companies from a wide…
Digital Transformation Fatigue and How to Get Your Team to Care Again
If your employees roll their eyes every time someone says “digital transformation,” congratulations, you’re normal. After a decade of PowerPoints promising automation nirvana, most teams are burnt out on change. They’ve sat through tool rollouts that didn’t roll, dashboards no one checks, and pilots that never made it to production. Transformation fatigue is real, and…
The Hidden Cost of “Just Integrate It” Projects
Every CTO has heard it: “It’s a simple integration.”That phrase should come with a health warning. Because nothing in enterprise IT dies faster than a project that assumes systems will “just talk to each other.” ERPs, CRMs, and logistics platforms don’t magically cooperate. They tolerate each other at best. And when they don’t? You get…
Your ERP Isn’t Broken. It’s Just Misunderstood
ERP systems have a reputation problem. Ask around and you’ll hear words like “painful,” “slow,” and “black hole of budget.” But most ERP failures don’t come from harmful software; they come from mismatched expectations. We’ve seen companies blame the platform when the real issue was process chaos. They tried to automate what wasn’t even standardised….
MVPs That Don’t Die After Demo Day
You’ve seen it happen. A shiny new prototype gets applause in the boardroom, a few LinkedIn posts, and then… radio silence. The so-called MVP never graduates to version one. Most MVPs fail not because the idea is bad, but because they’re built for presentation, not progression. Startups, corporates, and innovation labs alike fall into this…
The Myth of “Safe” IT Partners and Why Big Doesn’t Mean Better
“Go with the big guys,” said every cautious executive ever, right before their digital transformation went off the rails. We get it. Choosing a recognisable vendor feels like a risk-free move. You imagine enterprise-grade processes, impeccable project management, and a herd of experts ready to deliver. Reality check: the bigger the name, the messier the…
Why 90% of Integrations Fail (and How Yours Can Succeed)
The real reason integrations fail Integrations die in the gaps between teams, between expectations, between how people think they work and how they actually do. The first meeting is often full of optimism. Everyone nods as the diagrams appear on the screen. Boxes and arrows flow neatly from left to right. Someone says, “That looks…
HighTech Kaunas Cluster Strengthens Ties with Japan’s Tech Industry
A representative of the HighTech Kaunas Cluster took part in a business mission to Japan, organised by the Kaunas Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Crafts (Kaunas CCIC) together with the Embassy of Lithuania in Japan and the Fukuyama Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The mission aimed to build stronger business and technology connections between Lithuania…
Why Integrations Fail: When APIs Become the Achilles Heel of Strategy
Integrations are the nervous system of the IT world. Yet even the best APIs can become weak links if they’re not approached strategically. Most integration failures stem not from technology, but from poorly aligned business logic. “One-size-fits-all” integrations no longer work – modularity and contextual understanding are key. A good integration partner understands not only…
Smaller = Smarter (When You Pick Right)
Big IT vendors are like cruise ships: impressive, expensive, and painfully slow to turn. When the weather changes or your supply chain catches fire, you’ll be lucky if the captain even notices before you’ve hit the iceberg. That’s the hidden tax of “scale.” It looks safe on the brochure. There are glossy logos, endless certifications,…
Rescuing Legacy Systems Without a Rewrite
Somewhere out there, a CIO is signing off on a €2 million complete system rewrite for a problem that could’ve been fixed with a €200K patch and six weeks of work. That’s not a hypothetical. It’s a weekly occurrence in enterprise IT. The only thing more predictable than an over-engineered “digital transformation” is the post-mortem…
Security as Part of Product Value, Not an Add-On
In many IT projects, security is still treated as an afterthought, something to fix post-launch. In reality, it’s a core element of product quality from day one. The “secure by design” principle should be embedded in architecture, not patched in later. The weakest link isn’t the server – it’s the human. Building a security-first culture…
The Quiet Power of Integration Audits
Most companies only audit what’s visible: finances, compliance, and cybersecurity.But ask how many have ever audited their IT integrations, and you’ll hear crickets. That’s like checking your car’s paint job but never opening the hood. Why Integration Audits Matter Integrations age like milk. APIs change, dependencies break silently, and “temporary patches” turn permanent. The system…
The Senior Engineer Advantage: Why Experience Still Beats Hype
We live in a world obsessed with “fresh talent.”Startups brag about being built by twenty-somethings. Corporations chase “digital natives.” But when your production system crashes on a Friday at 16:30, guess who you actually want on that call? Someone who’s seen it all before. The Myth of Youthful Agility It’s not about age. It’s about…
Data Chaos: Why Dashboards Lie and What to Do About It
Ask any executive if their company is “data-driven,” and they’ll say yes.Then ask when they last made a decision based on that data, not a gut feel dressed up as analytics, and the room goes quiet. Because the truth is, most dashboards lie. Not maliciously, just quietly, through bad inputs, inconsistent tagging, and forgotten APIs…
Innovation Theatre: Why Your “Digital Transformation” Looks Busy but Goes Nowhere
Somewhere out there, a company is holding its fifth “innovation sprint” this quarter.Sticky notes everywhere. Coffee-fueled brainstorming. A few nice quotes about disruption on the wall. And six months later?The same processes, the same KPIs, the same spreadsheet bottlenecks, just now with a “Digital Transformation Office” overseeing them. The Problem With Innovation Theatre Digital transformation…
The “One Vendor” Illusion
There’s a comforting fantasy in corporate IT: one vendor, one platform, one invoice peace at last. But integration isn’t unity. It’s just complexity with better branding. Every year, companies try to simplify by “consolidating systems.” What they end up with is a mega-suite that does a dozen things badly. The Trap When you buy into…
When AI Meets the Factory Floor
Let’s talk about AI in industry, the most overpromised, underdelivered concept since the “paperless office.” Executives love the idea. Predictive maintenance! Smarter logistics! Automated scheduling!But the real-world version usually looks like a half-trained model sitting in a folder called pilot_final_v3(2).zip. Why AI Projects Stall in Manufacturing We’ve seen it firsthand: factories spending six figures on…
Technical Debt – The Silent Killer of IT Growth
Every startup or mature company eventually faces technical debt – compromises that quickly become costly barriers to growth. Technical debt isn’t inherently bad if it’s managed – it can help achieve MVP faster. The problem begins when debt becomes a norm rather than a temporary solution. Continuous refactoring and a culture of architectural discipline are…
The Hidden Cost of “Good Enough” IT
There’s a quiet epidemic in enterprise IT projects that “technically work.” The ERP launches. The dashboards load. The automation runs sort of. On paper, everything’s fine. But under the hood? Slow queries, missing integrations, and a growing list of workarounds that only one person on the team understands. The company isn’t in crisis yet. But…
Why IT Partnerships Fail: It’s Not About Technology, It’s About Expectations
Many IT projects fail not because of poor code or unreliable infrastructure, but because of misaligned expectations between the client and the service provider. An IT partnership is not just a contract – it’s a shared understanding of goals and value. Scope creep and communication gaps are often more expensive than any technical mistake. Transparency…
HighTech Kaunas Cluster Expands Global Reach by Joining Leading Digital Networks
The HighTech Kaunas Cluster is delighted to announce its membership in four prominent global platforms dedicated to showcasing digital expertise and connecting agencies and clusters with international clients. The cluster has now joined: This strategic move aligns with our mission to elevate Lithuania’s tech landscape and the competitive strengths of our member organizations in the…
HighTech Kaunas Cluster to Participate in AI ABEL 2025 in Warsaw
HighTech Kaunas Cluster is excited to announce its participation in the upcoming AI ABEL 2025: AI Applications in Business and Everyday Life, scheduled from June 9 to 13, 2025, in Warsaw, Poland. This international brokerage event focuses on the transformative applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across various sectors, aiming to foster collaboration, knowledge exchange, and…
HighTech Kaunas Cluster and Rivne IT Cluster Signs Memorandum of Understanding
On March 25th, Hightech Kaunas Cluster (Lithuania) and Rivne IT Cluster (Ukraine) marked a significant step in fostering cross–border collaboration by signing the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The agreement establishes a framework for mutual support, knowledge sharing, and joint initiatives aimed at strengthening the IT industries in both Lithuania and Ukraine.Under this agreement, the two…
HighTech Kaunas Cluster meets Rivne IT Cluster representatives
On March 19, during the bilateral B2B event between Lithuania and Ukraine, organized by Kaunas Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Crafts and Lithuanian Innovation Centre, HighTech Kaunas Cluster met with Rivne IT sector representative. During the meeting, both sides explored potential collaboration opportunities, particularly in the fields of information technology, engineering, and innovation.The discussions revealed…
Hightech Kaunas Strengthens Global Visibility Through International Networks
The Hightech Kaunas cluster is proud to announce a new step in expanding its international presence by joining four respected global platforms that connect technology companies with a wider audience and strengthen their credibility in the worldwide market. Hightech Kaunas is now featured on: This strategic move reinforces our mission to promote the cluster and…
“Hightech Kaunas” Cluster Members Meeting
As 2024 came to an end the Hightech Kaunas cluster held a members’ meeting. The discussion focused on project progress and milestones, evaluating achievements, and sharing insights into sector challenges and opportunities. Members actively exchanged ideas and collaborated to find solutions for more effective project implementation. The meeting was an excellent opportunity to reflect on…
Automating Real Estate Data Integration for OBH – Gruppen A/S with Robovirgin
In the fast-paced world of real estate services, efficiency and accuracy are paramount. OBH – Gruppen A/S, a prominent client specializing in real estate-related services such as valuations, damage reports, and energy assessments, faced significant challenges in managing customer orders. Serving a diverse clientele that includes private individuals, real estate agents, and insurance companies, each…
Transforming e-commerce with Mastercard Click to Pay
In the ever-evolving world of e-commerce, providing a seamless and secure checkout experience is crucial for merchants aiming to boost customer satisfaction and increase conversion rates. Mastercard recognized this need and developed Mastercard Click to Pay, a ground breaking solution that has transformed the online shopping landscape for merchants and consumers alike. A key player…
Migration of MyTherese.com to Sylius – A Collaborative
One of the leading global luxury fashion retailers, MyTheresa. Com, undertook a significanttechnological transformation by migrating its e-commerce platform from Magento to Sylius. Thismigration was crucial to support the growing demands of its global customer base, enhancefunctionality, and ensure a smoother, more efficient customer experience. Playing a pivotal role inthis transformation was the dedicated team…
‘HightTech Kaunas’ cluster will strengthen its global competitiveness abroad
Kaunas Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Crafts, together with its partners – IT sector member companies – formed an integrated artificial intelligence, e-commerce and process automation systems cluster called “HighTech Kaunas”. To strengthen the cluster’s competitiveness abroad and to integrate it into international networks, an application for funding was submitted under the project “Expo Cluster…
Why .NET Core is a Game-Changer for Modern Development
Let`s talk about a framework that our developers are probably most passionate about – .NET Core. Here are some of the key reasons for it`s rise in popularity: With all the advantages, there are also a few things to consider when choosing .NET Core – I has very limited support for older libraries and platforms…
HighTech Kaunas Cluster Joins International Business Networks
HighTech Kaunas Cluster is pleased to announce that it has officially joined several major global platforms designed to help businesses and service providers be reviewed, evaluated and expand their reach. From now on, cluster members are visible and accessible through the following renowned platforms: Joining these international networks provides cluster companies with the opportunity to…
