Publications
2025
10.03. 2025
Sergei Levteev – IBA Group – The Tech Infrastructure Supporting CX
Intelligent Sourcing features the new podcast episode of CX Files with Sergei Levteev, Chairman and CEO at IBA Group.
In the episode, the podcast host, Mark Hillary, calls Levteev to talk about the IT infrastructure supporting CX. IBA Group’s Chairman responds using an AI voice system to underline how AI can be used to create voice-based systems.
03.03. 2025
Why cloud computing is a strategic asset for growing operations
The South African Internet edition itweb.co.za published an article by Dimitri Denissiouk, Managing Director at IBA South Africa. In the publication, he highlights cloud computing as a key tool for business growth. Denissiouk discusses its role in scaling operations, cutting costs, and driving innovation through AI and data insights. He also points to trends like serverless computing and AI-driven resource management.
27.02. 2025
Hrot24.cz, a news website focused on economics, politics, business, and social issues, features Aleš Hojka, Managing Director at IBA CZ and IBA Slovakia. In the article, he explores the role of Cloud and AI in modern business.
According to Hojka, these technologies are essential as they drive innovation and efficiency. However, while they offer benefits like automation and scalability, they also pose ethical risks, such as bias and misinformation. Companies that adopt the technologies responsibly and prepare for stricter regulations will gain a competitive edge.
12.02. 2025
RPA & AI in the Financial Sector: Key Functions, Technologies, Future Decade Trends
Fintech Weekly features a new article by Yuri Rapatsevich, Division Deputy Director at IBA Group, who explores the transformative role of RPA and AI in the financial industry.
Rapatsevich analyzes the continuous rise of these technologies and shares IBA Group’s experience of employing them for the sector. According to him, RPA and AI can deliver up to 10x ROI in a year, and the future lies in AI-driven decision-making and predictive analytics.
27.01. 2025
How Artificial Intelligence Will Help Retailers in 2025 (in Ukrainian)
In an article on trademaster.ua, Sergii Barbara, Director at IBA Ukraine, shares his opinion on the future of artificial intelligence in retail.
Ukraine ranks second in Central and Eastern Europe for AI businesses, which demonstrates its strong potential in the field. AI solutions, such as IBA Group’s Goods Checker, have proven highly effective in the FMCG sector. They automate merchandising processes, reduce manual labor, and increase accuracy in shelf management.
07.01. 2025
Trends of the Past Year and Predictions for 2025 (in Polish)
The Polish online portal itreseller.pl shared an opinion piece from Paweł Ciesielski, Managing Director at IBA Poland. The editorial discusses dynamic advancements in AI, blockchain, and fintech, as well as predictions for their impact on business in 2025.
2024
23.12. 2024
In a publication on lidermedia.hr, Miloš Surla, CEO of IBA Croatia, reflects on a productive year of AI development and its expanding impact across industries. He highlights AI’s potential to boost business efficiency and spark innovation. Surla predicts that companies that incorporate AI into their strategies will gain a competitive edge, while those that fail to adapt may struggle to stay relevant in the rapidly evolving digital economy.
16.12. 2024
AI in the Workplace: How Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming the Corporate Landscape (in Czech)
Computerworld CZ cites Aleš Hojka, Managing Director at IBA CZ and IBA Slovakia, in its article on how personalized AI solutions impact the business landscape. The article highlights tools like iDocIt and shows how AI boosts competitiveness, efficiency, and decision-making.
12.12. 2024
How Camunda Is Changing the Industry to Meet New Expectations (in Polish)
Gazeta Ubezpieczeniowa (Insurance Newspaper), a Polish publication dedicated to the insurance industry, features an article by Maria Alish, Business Analyst at IBA Group. The article highlights the benefits of Camunda for the sector.
04.12. 2024
IBA Group Improves Company Security with IAM Solutions (in Croatian)
ICT Business, a Croatian business portal, published an article about IBA Group’s projects related to Identity Access Management (IAM). Built on Evolveum tools, the IAM solutions strengthen defenses against cyber threats, automate risk management, and provide immediate incident detection. With deployments in banking, insurance, and public sectors, IBA Group supports organizations in meeting DORA’s strict security requirements.
22.11. 2024
Challenges of AI in Cybersecurity: From Zero-Day Threats to Adversarial Manipulations
In an article on AIN.Capital, Siarhei Fedarovich, IBA Group Project Manager, discusses how businesses can leverage artificial intelligence for cybersecurity. Fedarovich explores real-world examples, the potential of AI in detecting cyber threats, and how companies can integrate AI into their defense strategies.
14.11. 2024
The right approach to purchasing enterprise software
The South African Internet edition itweb.co.za published an article featuring Dimitri Denissiouk, Managing Director at IBA South Africa, who discusses critical considerations for selecting enterprise software. Denissiouk emphasizes the importance of scalability, security, and ease of integration, along with evaluating business needs and long-term goals. The article highlights how a strategic approach to enterprise software can enhance customer experience, streamline operations, and provide a competitive advantage.
05.11. 2024
iDocIt: Enhanced AI Document Search with Reliable Answer Generation
In an article on poslovni.hr, Miloš Surla, CEO of IBA Croatia, explores iDocIt, IBA Group’s latest AI-powered solution for document and data retrieval. iDocIt stands out for its precision, as the answers are retrieved from the knowledge base of a company and not from the web. The solution also uses Retrieval Augmented Generation to minimize hallucinations and increase validity. Surla highlights that iDocIt can be securely installed on private servers, making it ideal for industries that handle sensitive data like banking and telecom.
15.10. 2024
The Open Mainframe Project published an article announcing the release of Zowe V3 Long Term Support (LTS), a major update that enhances mainframe modernization with increased stability and interoperability. An important addition is the Zowe Explorer plugin for IntelliJ. Developed by IBA Group, the plugin provides developers with a modern interface for interacting with mainframes, thereby boosting productivity and efficiency.
Sergei Levteev, CEO of IBA Group, highlighted the company’s contributions to Zowe, noting how IBA Group’s participation in the project promotes innovation, bridges generational gaps, and integrates open source practices within mainframe teams.
01.10. 2024
The Future of Work: Automation and Human Collaboration (in Czech )
The Czech internet edition CIO.cz featured an article by Sergei Zhmako, Executive Vice President of IBA USA. The article explores the growing influence of automation, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning in the workplace, emphasizing the importance of balancing technology with human collaboration. Zhmako highlights how leaders should integrate human skills with technological tools to foster innovation and drive strategic growth. The piece also stresses the significance of strategic AI implementation while preserving human creativity, critical thinking, and empathy in an increasingly automated world.
01.10. 2024
Software Updates and Education Are Key to Cybersecurity (in Czech )
The Czech internet edition Computerworld.cz featured an article by Siarhei Fedarovich, a cybersecurity expert from IBA Group. In the article, he emphasizes the critical importance of regular software updates and a well-prepared incident response plan for ensuring robust cybersecurity. The piece highlights emerging trends in cyberattacks driven by AI, such as automated phishing and adaptive threat circumvention, stressing the need for continuous defense development and comprehensive employee training to mitigate these evolving risks.
25.09. 2024
Data Science is Transforming Business (in Polish )
The Polish internet edition telix.pl features Andrei Barysionak, Global Delivery Director at IBA Group, who highlights how Data Science is transforming various industries by integrating machine learning, computer vision, and data science to create new opportunities, improve efficiency, and enable data-driven decision-making. Ahead of this year’s Data Economy Congress, Andrei discusses the profound role of these advanced technologies in redefining business strategies across sectors such as finance, healthcare, and retail. He highlights that IBA Group’s services help smaller companies adopt tools like machine learning, allowing them to move forward and stay competitive.
20.09. 2024
The Polish Gazeta Finansowa featured an article by Paweł Ciesielski, Managing Director at IBA Poland, on how companies are using technologies like ERP systems, AI-driven demand forecasting, and WMS to tackle inflation and market volatility. Ciesielski highlights automation, real-time data analysis, and renegotiating supplier contracts as key strategies to optimize inventory, improve efficiency, and reduce costs in uncertain market conditions.
17.09. 2024
COBOL has the Staying Power of a Keith Richards Guitar Riff
The Planet Mainframe magazine published an article by Mark Hillary, a British technology writer and an IBA Group’s blogger, marking the 65th anniversary of COBOL. He explores how this enduring language remains vital in modern applications and considers the potential of Generative AI to support its evolution.
14.08. 2024
The Future of Work: Automation and Human Collaboration
IAOP’s Pulse Magazine published an article by Sergey Zhmako, EVP & General Manager at IBA Group, North America, titled The Future of Work: Automation and Human Collaboration. Zhmako explores how automation, AI, and machine learning are reshaping the workforce, emphasizing the need for leaders to balance technology with human collaboration to enhance efficiency and drive innovation.
18.07. 2024
Empowering Modernization – the New Zowe™ COBOL Plugin for IntelliJ IDEA™
The Open Mainframe Project, a key initiative of the Linux Foundation and a hub for open source mainframe technologies, published an article by Uladzislau Kalesnikau, IBA Group Team Lead and Zowe Squad Lead, featuring a new Zowe COBOL plugin developed by IBA Group.
The article highlights the new Zowe COBOL plugin for IntelliJ IDEA, which streamlines mainframe modernization by integrating COBOL development into the popular IntelliJ IDEA platform. Key features include COBOL syntax highlighting, intelligent code completion, integrated debugging, and seamless code navigation. The plugin also supports version control, project management, and direct access to mainframe resources through Zowe, enhancing productivity and bridging the gap between traditional mainframe environments and modern development practices. This advancement underscores IBA Group’s commitment to innovation in mainframe technology.
11.07. 2024
Protect Your Business: Key Cybersecurity Principles (In Lithuanian)
The leading Lithuanian edition 15min.lt featured Siarhei Fedarovich, IBA Group Project Manager, discussing key cybersecurity principles. The article emphasizes the challenges posed by artificial intelligence (AI) advancements, which have made cyberattacks less predictable and more sophisticated. Fedarovich outlines strategies to protect businesses from these evolving threats, including data encryption, multi-layered security, regular updates, and employee training. He stresses the importance of a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity, integrating continuous monitoring, incident response planning, and tailored security measures to safeguard confidential data and critical infrastructure.
28.06. 2024
IBA Group: Automation and Ethical AI in Digital Transformation
The special issue of the Czech CIO magazine gives a ranking of the Top 100 ICT Companies in the Czech Republic. IBA Group a.s. and IBA CZ s.r.o. are ranked 19th and 68th, respectively. The issue features an article by Sergei Levteev, chairman and CEO of IBA Group, discussing critical digital transformation challenges, particularly the importance of expanding automation to overcome bureaucratic barriers.
Levteev emphasized the essential role of automation in modernizing business systems, noting IBA Group’s commitment to ethical AI practices and impactful solutions. He discussed IBA Group’s innovative products EasyRPA and Goods Checker, designed to streamline operations and optimize workflows. The article concluded with Levteev underscoring the potential of AI to create positive impacts across industries and address global challenges such as climate change.
28.06. 2024
The online Czech magazine Computerworld.cz featured Andrei Barysionak, Director of Global Supply Chain at IBA Group, discussing the rising energy demands of AI, particularly generative AI (genAI), and exploring quantum computing as a potential solution to perform complex tasks more efficiently. The article highlights the significant energy consumption of data centers due to AI and predicts that global electricity demand in data centers will more than double from 2022 to 2026. While still in its early stages, quantum computing offers a promising future for making AI operations faster, cheaper, and more energy-efficient.
11.06. 2024
Streamlining the Mainframe Code Build Stage with GitHub, Jenkins, and IntelliJ IDEA
The Open Mainframe Project, part of the Linux Foundation and a focal point for all things open source in mainframe, published an article by Valery Aranouski, IBA Group DevOps Team Lead and OMP ambassador, highlighting the integration of GitHub, Jenkins, and IntelliJ IDEA to streamline the mainframe code build process and facilitate modern DevOps practices for mainframe environments. The article covers Zowe Explorer for IntelliJ IDEA and the Zowe zDevOps Jenkins Plugin, both developed and integrated by IBA Group as part of the Open Mainframe Project’s Zowe initiative.
11.06. 2024
Business Transformation with AI: What Can and Cannot Be Done (In Lithuanian)
In an article on the Lithuanian internet edition lrt.lt, IBA Group delves into the transformative potential of AI in business, exploring its benefits and challenges. While showcasing remarkable advancements, the article underscores the importance of vigilance and ethical scrutiny in AI deployment to harness its full potential responsibly.
07.06. 2024
How Cloud Technologies are Helping Businesses Grow Today (In Lithuanian)
In an article published in the Lithuanian online edition of versloidejos.lt, Yauheni Zankevich, Division Director at IBA Group, discusses how leveraging cloud technology can accelerate business growth across various fields, despite the challenges of integration. He outlines the initial steps, including selecting the right software, and training and motivating employees, as well as key considerations for effective implemention of cloud technologies.
31.05. 2024
Shielding Your Business: Expert Insights On Cyber Security Readiness
The business technology media community ITWeb published an interview with Siarhei Fedarovich, IBA Group’s project manager. The article features the evolving threat landscape, strategies for data protection, and the impact of AI on cyber attacks.
29.05. 2024
Navigating Digital Transformation: Insights and Strategies by Sergei Zhmako
Emerging Europe published a series of expert articles on digital transformation by Sergei Zhmako, EVP & General Manager, IBA Group, North America:
Digital Transformation and What It Means for Business
Digital Transformation: How Do We Get There?
Digital Transformation: Common Challenges and How to Overcome Them
The articles delve into the intricacies of digital transformation, offering insights into its transformative impact on businesses, unveiling practical implementation strategies, and revealing innovative solutions to overcome common challenges.
16.05. 2024
AI Is The Key to Efficient Business Automation (In Bulgarian)
In an article on digitalk.bg, Atanas Dimitrov, Director of IBA Bulgaria, elaborates on how AI integration enhances precision and productivity, enabling companies to concentrate on strategic initiatives. Dimitrov highlights IBA Group’s innovative solutions EasyRPA and Goods Checker that optimize operations and improve efficiency through their built-in AI capabilities.
13.05. 2024
The Implementation of AI Solutions Is A Revolutionary Stage (In Ukrainian)
The Ukrainian internet edition ko.com.ua published an interview with Sergii Baibara, Director at IBA Group Ukraine, discussing the transformative power of AI and its impact on the IT landscape. Baibara highlights how AI transforms business processes and opens new horizons, focusing on IBA Group’s cutting-edge Goods Checker for merchandising and the advanced capabilities of EasyRPA.
06.05. 2024
IBA Group: Leading the Charge at Dubai FinTech Summit 2024
IBA Group was featured in The Fintech Times-Dubai Fintech Summit 2024 Special Edition following IBA Group’s participation in the summit, where it presented their innovative fintech solutions. As a Premium Bronze Sponsor, the company engaged in important discussions about the future of fintech and showcased a range of services tailored to advance the financial industry.
22.04. 2024
Intelligent Process Automation In Digital Financial Organizations (In Polish)
In an article on ISBtech, Tomasz Golebiewski, Sales Director at IBA Poland, shares insights on Intelligent Process Automation in financial organizations. Golebiewski highlights the evolution from traditional RPA to IPA that leverages AI, machine learning, and natural language processing to enhance efficiency and decision-making.
20.03. 2024
Cybersecurity: Hygiene that Every Internet User must Adhere to (In Lithuanian)
The Lithuanian internet edition versloidejos.lt published an interview with Siarhei Fedarovich, IBA Group’s project manager, discussing the critical role of cybersecurity in safeguarding information against cyber threats. Fedarovich highlights the importance of cybersecurity hygiene, advocating for strong passwords, cautious internet browsing, and regular updates to protect users online.
18.03. 2024
In an article on www.poslovni.hr, Miloš Surla, CEO of IBA Croatia, discusses the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on modern businesses. Highlighting AI’s role in revolutionizing operations and future workforce dynamics, Surla emphasizes the importance of an ethical approach to AI development. IBA Group stands poised to assist clients in implementing and securing AI solutions, ensuring their effectiveness and integrity in the evolving digital landscape.
14.03. 2024
How to Protect a Business from Cyber Threats? (In Lithuanian)
In an article on the Lithuanian internet edition lrt.lt, Ivan Shyshkou, a security testing engineer at IBA Group, and Siarhei Fedarovich, IBA Group’s project manager, explore the critical importance of cybersecurity in safeguarding organizational data against evolving cyber threats. They emphasize the challenges posed by fraudulent attacks, ransomware, and supply chain vulnerabilities, exacerbated by the use of artificial intelligence by attackers. To combat these threats, the authors suggest robust measures including multifactor authentication, regular security audits, continuous employee training, and the adoption of zero-trust architecture. Additionally, they highlight the emerging threat of quantum computing to encryption and stress the need for quantum-resistant encryption methods.
08.03.2024
IBA Poland Becomes a New SAP Partner (In Polish)
Based on IBA Group’s news release, a series of articles was published in the Polish press, including on brandsit.pl, isbtech.pl, gospodarka.sos.pl, biznes.newseria.pl, highlighting the new partnership between IBA Poland and SAP Poland. This collaboration emphasizes IBA Poland’s focus on data analytics, automation, human resources management, supply chain management, and cloud migration. CEO Paweł Ciesielski sees this partnership as a step towards improving business competitiveness and addressing the challenges faced by businesses today, particularly through the implementation of sophisticated SAP solutions in AI and data analytics.
01.03.2024
In 2024, AI Hype will Transition into Practical Applications (In Czech)
The article on chip.cz, a Czech Internet publication, explores the significant shift towards integrating artificial intelligence (AI) in everyday business operations as vendors develop new platforms for enterprise process automation incorporating AI elements. Andrei Barysionak, Global Delivery Director of Data Management at IBA Group, details how their new intelligent automation platform, EasyRPA, is designed specifically for small and medium-sized enterprises that lack the resources for their own development teams or substantial investments. The platform employs AI for comprehensive automation of business processes, enhancing functions like price management in retail and supporting Human-in-the-Loop decisions, ensuring that automation complements human capabilities without replacing them.
01.03.2024
IBA Group Supports New AI Deployment Opportunities (In Czech)
The article on chip.cz, a Czech Internet publication, discusses the transformative role of AI across multiple industries. Andrei Barysionak, Global Delivery Director of Data Management at IBA Group, explains AI’s applications in financial sectors for risk evaluation and fraud detection, and in healthcare for improving diagnostics and treatment processes. Additionally, the article discusses how AI is used in manufacturing to enhance quality control through automated visual inspections that identify defects, ensuring the delivery of high-quality products.
24.02.2024
Generative Artificial Intelligence: Assistance or Threat to Society? (In Lithuanian)
The Lithuanian internet edition versloidejos.lt published an interview with Andrei Barysionak, Global Supply Director and Data Management Specialist at IBA Group, discussing generative artificial intelligence (AI). Barysionak highlights AI’s potential applications, including customer service, content creation, and data analysis. He emphasizes that AI enhances rather than replaces human capabilities and stresses the importance of responsible AI development. Despite concerns about disinformation and privacy, Barysionak envisions a future where AI collaborates with humans to augment their abilities.
07.02.2024
An App Turns a Smartphone into a POS Terminal (In Croatian)
Based on IBA Group’s news release, a series of articles was published in the Croatian press. The articles on www.poslovni.hr , mreza.bug.hr, profitiraj.hr, and eurostarumag.hr discuss the rise of digital payments in Croatia, with Raiffeisen Bank launching the RaiPOS app in collaboration with IBA Group. This app allows smartphones to serve as POS terminals for contactless card and mobile payments, democratizing the payment process and offering convenience to both businesses and customers.
06.02.2024
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