Askend

01/10/2026

🌍 Askend is expanding to Oman!

We have established Askend LLC, our first permanent presence outside Estonia, and launched our first project in the market. As our CEO Mehis Sihvart highlights, international markets are increasingly looking beyond software development for partners who can take responsibility for complex digital transformation from start to finish.

Oman marks an important step in Askend’s international growth and our ambition to bring the experience gained from building Estonia’s digital society to new markets across the Middle East.

Read more in Estonian from Äritehnoloogia news!

Askend laieneb Omaani, pakkudes digiriigi ehitamisel saadud teadmisi-kogemusi. Eesti IT-ettevõte Askend asutas tütarfirma Omaanis ning käivitas seal oma esimese ekspordiprojekti. IT eksport, e-riik, digitaliseerimine, tarkvara, ASKEND ESTONIA OÜ, Mehis Sihvart.

16/09/2026

Askend is at ! 🚀

We’re excited for two days full of fresh ideas, great conversations, and new connections.
Most of all, we’re looking forward to meeting new people, exchanging perspectives, and bringing home plenty of new ideas and inspiration. 💡

If you’re at Nordic Business Forum too, come say hi to the Askend team! 👋

15/09/2026

🇨🇭🇪🇪 Last week, we opened the doors of our Tallinn office for the second 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝘀𝘀–𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 - and it was a great evening of good conversations, new connections and plenty of ideas to take forward.

This time, the focus was on the Greater Zurich Area and the opportunities it offers for Estonian companies looking to grow internationally. We talked about innovation, technology, investment, talent and, most importantly, how we can create more connections between the Estonian and Swiss business communities.

A big thank you to Mirjam Loertscher, Balz Hösly and Milena Lussi for joining us and for the inspiring conversations.

We’d also like to thank Jan Lagast (Askend), Heelika Sjöblom for helping bring the event together, Telemaja Catering for taking care of the refreshments, and photographer Rene Lutterus for capturing the evening, and also Marek Talivere for creating the mood with the music.

We’re grateful to the the Estonian Chamber of Commerce in Switzerland and Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Estonia for bringing the communities together and helping create these valuable cross-border connections.

14/09/2026

👨‍💻Yesterday was the 256th day of the year - Developers’ Day!👨‍💻
So, what better day to introduce the next in our Meet Askenders series - Mikk Merimaa, Software Development Competency Lead at Askend!

Mikk’s role is all about growing our development competence, sharing good practices across teams and improving the quality of how we build things. At the same time, he’s still hands-on as an engineer and Tech Lead.

What motivates him most? Solving difficult problems, taking ownership and, ultimately, building something that makes a real difference.

And what does he enjoy most about being an Askender? For Mikk, it’s about creating real value and working with great people. He also appreciates the freedom to take ownership, improve things and shape his career in his own way.

Happy Developers’ Day to Mikk and all the developers who turn ideas into something real! 💯🚀

14/09/2026

What a weekend! 🏃‍♂️
A big kudos to our Askend runners who took on the Tallinn Marathon weekend! 💯
On Saturday, Erlend Tamberg completed the 10K and Kert Koplus the half marathon (21.1K). 🚀
And on Sunday, our relay team – Erlend Tamberg, Dmitri Gostev, Valentin Suhnjov, Anette and Vassili Ljahhovets – joined forces to complete the full 42.2K relay marathon! 🤜🤛
Dream team! 👏💟

10/09/2026

What happens when developers stop writing most of the code themselves – and start managing AI agents instead?

In his latest article for Äritehnoloogia, Askend CTO Anton Anikin shares his perspective on how AI is turning traditional software development on its head.

He looks beyond the promise of faster development and explores what this shift really means for developers, engineering teams, software quality, security and responsibility – and why there’s an important difference between vibe coding and agentic engineering.
One thing remains clear: AI may change how software is built, but responsibility for the outcome still belongs to people.

👉Read Anton’s full article in Äritehnoloogia (in Estonian):
https://www.aritehnoloogia.ee/arvamused/2026/09/09/askendi-tehnoloogiajuht-arendaja-too-loogika-on-pea-peale-pooratud

Askendi tehnoloogiajuht: arendaja töö loogika on pea peale pööratud. Tehisarul põhinevad tööriistad toovad IT-ettevõtetele kaasa uue vastutuse, ent sellel kohal paljud organisatsioonid komistavad. Tehisintellekt, IT juhtimine, tarkvara, programmeerimine, ASKEND ESTONIA OÜ, Anton Anikin.

08/09/2026

Happy to share that Askend has joined AmCham Estonia as a Charter Gold Member! ✨

We’re excited to become part of a community that connects like-minded local and international companies. For us, AmCham is a great opportunity to meet new people, exchange ideas and build connections that can grow into meaningful partnerships and new opportunities - both in Estonia and beyond, including the U.S.

Looking forward to being part of the community and seeing where these new connections take us!

Thank you for the warm welcome, AmCham Estonia! 🚀

📢 New Charter Gold Member Announcement

We are delighted to welcome Askend as our newest Charter Gold Member!

Founded in Tallinn, Askend develops secure and future-ready digital and e-government services, combining AI-native technology with deep engineering expertise.

A warm welcome to Oleg Shvaikovsky, Founding Partner, and the entire Askend team!

Learn more: www.askend.com/ #/

03/09/2026

🔥Burning Man-style Askend Summer Days took place at the end of August. 🔥

End-of-summer sunshine🌞, creative outfits, fun games, great activities and, most importantly, amazing Askenders. 💜

It was hard to choose just a few photos, so here’s a little album to give you a feel for the vibe of the day. 📸😎Photos by Rene Lutterus.

Our Summer Days at Küla Villa were all about having fun, spending time together and simply enjoying a great summer day. 😊

Thank You Frank Events, 360 KRAADI, Küla Villa - puhkekeskus, Ersto Põlluaas, Siim Koppel trummid, Andrei Kazakov agave fear factor, Surya Fire Studio, Wingwave band, DJ BADJ, Pitz baar & Karoliina Väljaots.💜

01/09/2026

Great to be at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh! 🇸🇦🇪🇪

Yesterday’s highlight for Askend was Oleg Shvaikovsky joining the panel “Data Governance, Trust & Cross-Border Alignment”, discussing how trusted data flows and international cooperation can help build stronger digital economies.

The conversation is especially timely as Estonia and Saudi Arabia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on digital cooperation, creating an even stronger foundation for collaboration and new business opportunities. 🤝

Askend is proud to be part of the Estonian delegation at LEAP, and we’re here until 3 September! Come meet our team- Oleg Shvaikovsky and Vitali Korniltsev!

01/09/2026

Meet another Askender! 👋
This time, meet Kadri Mihhailova, our Senior QA Specialist.

Kadri is one of those people who gets to ask all the “What if...?” questions everyone secretly hopes have a good answer. 😎
Working across different projects, her days can include everything from automated testing and working with APIs and databases to troubleshooting tricky issues.
What does Kadri like about working at Askend? The fact that no two days-or projects-are quite the same. Plus, good people and a sense of humour always help. 😉

Swipe through to get to know Kadri a little better!