https://idego-group.com/blog Insights, trends, and stories from Idego Group on software development, AI, data engineering, and technology best practices. en https://idego-group.com/blog/2026/04/25/maintaining-legacy-systems-fortran-cobol-and-other-vintage-technologies A surprising amount of the world's critical infrastructure still runs on technologies invented before the smartphone era. Banks, airlines, hospitals, government agencies, and scientific institutions all depend on Fortran, COBOL, PL/I, and similar stacks for workloads that simply cannot fail. Here is how experienced teams keep these systems alive — and when modernization actually pays off. Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Software Development https://idego-group.com/blog/2026/04/25/maintaining-legacy-systems-fortran-cobol-and-other-vintage-technologies https://idego-group.com/blog/2026/03/19/idego-openmercato-official-partner We're proud to announce that IDEGO has become an official implementation partner of OpenMercato — the open-source CRM/ERP foundation framework built by the team behind Vue Storefront. Here's what this means for our clients and the projects we build together. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT Company News https://idego-group.com/blog/2026/03/19/idego-openmercato-official-partner https://idego-group.com/blog/2024/09/05/key-risks-in-insurance-data-transformation The insurance industry faces significant challenges as it undergoes digital transformation. Insurers must navigate multiple interconnected risks to successfully implement data-driven strategies. Thu, 05 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT Insurance & Data https://idego-group.com/blog/2024/09/05/key-risks-in-insurance-data-transformation https://idego-group.com/blog/2024/09/05/the-impact-of-ai-on-insurance-an-idego-perspective The insurance industry is undergoing significant transformation through artificial intelligence and advanced data analytics. These technologies reshape underwriting, claims management, and customer… Thu, 05 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT AI & Insurance https://idego-group.com/blog/2024/09/05/the-impact-of-ai-on-insurance-an-idego-perspective https://idego-group.com/blog/2024/02/01/idego-elevates-data-excellence-as-databricks-consulting-system-integrator-partner Idego has recently become a Consulting & System Integrator (C&SI) Partner with Databricks, representing a significant milestone in delivering data solutions to organizations. Thu, 01 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT Company News https://idego-group.com/blog/2024/02/01/idego-elevates-data-excellence-as-databricks-consulting-system-integrator-partner https://idego-group.com/blog/2023/12/20/debunking-the-myth-pythons-role-in-the-gaming-industry Python has established itself across numerous IT domains including web development, data science, and machine learning. Yet one area where it hasn't dominated is video game development. Wed, 20 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT Python & Development https://idego-group.com/blog/2023/12/20/debunking-the-myth-pythons-role-in-the-gaming-industry https://idego-group.com/blog/2023/12/20/project-smells-or-loose-thoughts-on-what-to-strive-for-in-the-code-development-process The author reflects on transitioning between development teams and the practices that distinguish well-maintained codebases from struggling ones. Rather than condemning existing approaches, this piece… Wed, 20 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT Software Development https://idego-group.com/blog/2023/12/20/project-smells-or-loose-thoughts-on-what-to-strive-for-in-the-code-development-process https://idego-group.com/blog/2023/08/24/life-beyond-the-desk-my-sabbatical-adventure-in-south-america The author possessed a strong desire to travel and believed that brief trips to distant locations weren't worthwhile. This conviction led to planning an extended break instead. The sabbatical lasted se… Thu, 24 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT Company Culture https://idego-group.com/blog/2023/08/24/life-beyond-the-desk-my-sabbatical-adventure-in-south-america https://idego-group.com/blog/2023/08/17/summary-eu-ai-act The EU AI Act represents the European Union's comprehensive approach to regulating artificial intelligence, balancing innovation with safety and ethical standards. The legislation aims to establish… Thu, 17 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT AI & Regulation https://idego-group.com/blog/2023/08/17/summary-eu-ai-act https://idego-group.com/blog/2023/07/14/what-ceo-should-know-generative-ai Welcome to this summary of McKinsey & Company's article on generative AI for executives. This condensed version distills the original 17-page piece into key insights, offering a five-minute read… Fri, 14 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT AI & Business https://idego-group.com/blog/2023/07/14/what-ceo-should-know-generative-ai https://idego-group.com/blog/2023/06/30/inclusivity-cannot-be-exclusive The best workplace is one where you can be yourself. Building a good workplace requires providing the right tools, development opportunities, and a positive environment based on mutual support. Fri, 30 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT Company Culture https://idego-group.com/blog/2023/06/30/inclusivity-cannot-be-exclusive https://idego-group.com/blog/2023/06/01/python-pandas-tips-to-make-your-life-easier Modern Python packages contain numerous hidden features that simplify developer work. Pandas, a widely-used data analysis tool, offers several powerful capabilities that many developers overlook. Thu, 01 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT Python & Development https://idego-group.com/blog/2023/06/01/python-pandas-tips-to-make-your-life-easier https://idego-group.com/blog/2023/04/25/ai-responsible-usage Artificial intelligence has revolutionized the tech industry, enabling companies to automate tasks, enhance decision-making, and increase efficiency. However, the use of open-source tools in AI… Tue, 25 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT AI & Ethics https://idego-group.com/blog/2023/04/25/ai-responsible-usage https://idego-group.com/blog/2023/03/22/what-nordic-software-jobs-reveal The analysis examined 4,631 software job advertisements from LinkedIn across Nordic countries: Finland (1,121), Norway (1,044), Sweden (1,040), and Denmark (930), excluding Iceland due to… Wed, 22 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT Research & Insights https://idego-group.com/blog/2023/03/22/what-nordic-software-jobs-reveal https://idego-group.com/blog/2023/03/09/study-of-1214-swedish-cios In today's digital age, the Chief Information Officer role has become increasingly vital to organizational success. However, this position represents a challenging career trajectory requiring… Thu, 09 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT Research & Insights https://idego-group.com/blog/2023/03/09/study-of-1214-swedish-cios https://idego-group.com/blog/2023/03/07/top-traits-of-successful-digital-transformation-leaders-according-to-gartner-hbs-cio-and-forbes The number of guides and studies on digital transformation published by well-known and respected organizations demonstrates how important it is today. We decided to choose four interesting articles by… Tue, 07 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT Digital Transformation https://idego-group.com/blog/2023/03/07/top-traits-of-successful-digital-transformation-leaders-according-to-gartner-hbs-cio-and-forbes https://idego-group.com/blog/2023/02/21/we-need-to-talk-about-protocols-in-python Python has matured significantly, and developers need modern tools. The language now offers Protocols as a healthy alternative to Abstract Base Classes (ABC) and inheritance, addressing structural typ… Tue, 21 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT Python & Development https://idego-group.com/blog/2023/02/21/we-need-to-talk-about-protocols-in-python https://idego-group.com/blog/2023/02/06/our-auctions-for-wosp Idego Group maintains several corporate social responsibility traditions, with one being their participation in the Wielka Orkiestra Swiatecznej Pomocy (WOSP) finale. The organization first launched… Mon, 06 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT Company Culture https://idego-group.com/blog/2023/02/06/our-auctions-for-wosp https://idego-group.com/blog/2023/01/17/idego-recommends-favorite-games What activities integrate the most? Certainly one of them is spending time together and playing games. Since we have quite a few seasoned board game connoisseurs among us, we can in good conscience… Tue, 17 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT Company Culture https://idego-group.com/blog/2023/01/17/idego-recommends-favorite-games https://idego-group.com/blog/2022/12/20/how-to-rock-your-next-software-demo If you work in IT, you've likely encountered software demos. Salespeople use them with prospects, product managers showcase work to executives, and CEOs incorporate them into investor pitches. A… Tue, 20 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT Software Development https://idego-group.com/blog/2022/12/20/how-to-rock-your-next-software-demo https://idego-group.com/blog/2022/11/25/saving-christmas-trees-in-the-holiday-spirit Christmas time is a magical one, and instead of waiting for a miracle, we decided to enchant this season ourselves. Everyone's first association with Christmas is probably different, although for most… Fri, 25 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT Company Culture https://idego-group.com/blog/2022/11/25/saving-christmas-trees-in-the-holiday-spirit https://idego-group.com/blog/2022/11/23/idego-recommends-favorite-recipes Do you sometimes wonder what to cook after a full day of programming? Our team, comprising various specialists and testers, decided to compile a curated database of approved recipes for cooking and… Wed, 23 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT Company Culture https://idego-group.com/blog/2022/11/23/idego-recommends-favorite-recipes https://idego-group.com/blog/2022/11/02/trick-for-team-treat-for-charities This is the third edition of the Idego Ghostbusters Challenge, an annual Halloween event where teams gather to participate in spooky games while supporting charitable causes. Wed, 02 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT Company Culture https://idego-group.com/blog/2022/11/02/trick-for-team-treat-for-charities https://idego-group.com/blog/2022/10/20/advanced-postgresql-indexing-tips-in-django Maintaining substantial databases presents ongoing challenges for developers. Large datasets typically constrain API performance, making optimization a priority - particularly in web development where… Thu, 20 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT Software Development https://idego-group.com/blog/2022/10/20/advanced-postgresql-indexing-tips-in-django https://idego-group.com/blog/2022/10/06/idego-recommends-autumn-movies-and-series When evenings grow longer, the team at Idego enjoys unwinding with television series and films after work. They've launched a recommendation series because they believe not only work alone is man… Thu, 06 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT Company Culture https://idego-group.com/blog/2022/10/06/idego-recommends-autumn-movies-and-series https://idego-group.com/blog/2022/09/13/programmers-day-2022 Sometimes it is not the wishes themselves that matter and the way they are communicated. This year, we set a goal to creatively make wishes for our programmers! And that's how Idego's other… Tue, 13 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMT Company Culture https://idego-group.com/blog/2022/09/13/programmers-day-2022 https://idego-group.com/blog/2022/08/10/how-to-automate-your-coding-style Code serves as communication between developers. While we use programming languages to instruct computers, code also communicates with colleagues - both present and future team members. This guide… Wed, 10 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT Software Development https://idego-group.com/blog/2022/08/10/how-to-automate-your-coding-style https://idego-group.com/blog/2022/07/29/wind-of-change Since arriving in Poland for an internship at Idego, the author has experienced numerous new things. From cuisine and scenery to meeting people, the transition has been transformative. Coming from… Fri, 29 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT Company Culture https://idego-group.com/blog/2022/07/29/wind-of-change https://idego-group.com/blog/2022/07/19/wagtail-overview Content Management Systems have become increasingly popular among web developers and website users. Python's Django framework powers several CMS solutions, with Wagtail standing out as particularly… Tue, 19 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT Software Development https://idego-group.com/blog/2022/07/19/wagtail-overview https://idego-group.com/blog/2022/07/11/artificial-intelligence-for-business-purposes-how-can-it-help-your-company More and more companies implement AI-based solutions for business. It is a big trend in many industries. Artificial intelligence can boost the efficiency of internal processes in your company and… Mon, 11 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT AI & Business https://idego-group.com/blog/2022/07/11/artificial-intelligence-for-business-purposes-how-can-it-help-your-company https://idego-group.com/blog/2022/06/30/summit-2022 We were waiting with the biggest expectation to meet us again. Here are the best photos of our 2022 Summit, where we weren't lack of amazing people, some chocolate and unforgettable moments with our… Thu, 30 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT Company Culture https://idego-group.com/blog/2022/06/30/summit-2022 https://idego-group.com/blog/2022/06/24/diversity-is-here-to-embrace-celebrate On June 28, 1969, New York police raided the Stonewall Inn, a popular LGBTQ club, under the pretense of an invalid alcohol license. The brutal intervention sparked riots lasting nearly a week… Fri, 24 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT Company Culture https://idego-group.com/blog/2022/06/24/diversity-is-here-to-embrace-celebrate https://idego-group.com/blog/2022/06/20/internet-retention-tips-vs-56-software-developers This article compares popular internet retention advice with insights from 56 actual software developers at Idego Group. The key findings reveal significant gaps between generic online guidance and… Mon, 20 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT Research & Insights https://idego-group.com/blog/2022/06/20/internet-retention-tips-vs-56-software-developers https://idego-group.com/blog/2022/06/06/idego-pytech-challenge-2022 We have prepared a contest especially for the attendees of the Pytech Summit 2022 conference! Recall our speech on the biggest event in Poland dedicated to the Python language. Mon, 06 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT Company News https://idego-group.com/blog/2022/06/06/idego-pytech-challenge-2022 https://idego-group.com/blog/2022/05/25/terraform-collaboration-challenges For those unfamiliar with Terraform, the article recommends reading an introduction to Infrastructure as Code first to understand Terraform's basic workflow. Terraform stores state files locally by… Wed, 25 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT DevOps & Cloud https://idego-group.com/blog/2022/05/25/terraform-collaboration-challenges https://idego-group.com/blog/2022/05/11/pytech-summit-2022 Idego Group participated as a platinum partner at the Pytech Summit 2022, which commenced on May 17th. This major Python-focused conference provided an opportunity for the company to showcase its… Wed, 11 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT Company News https://idego-group.com/blog/2022/05/11/pytech-summit-2022 https://idego-group.com/blog/2022/04/07/infrastructure-as-code-terraform Most engineers with several years of infrastructure experience remember how complicated and time-consuming IT infrastructure management was. System administrators manually assembled servers in… Thu, 07 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT DevOps & Cloud https://idego-group.com/blog/2022/04/07/infrastructure-as-code-terraform https://idego-group.com/blog/2022/03/28/original-research-what-ordinary-people-think-about-software-developers It seems that software developers are a mystery to regular people who professionally have nothing in common with the IT industry. Idego Group surveyed 750 US citizens to discover common misconceptions… Mon, 28 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT Research & Insights https://idego-group.com/blog/2022/03/28/original-research-what-ordinary-people-think-about-software-developers https://idego-group.com/blog/2022/03/21/heuristic-ux-analysis-what-is-it-usability-blog Is there any way to ensure that your application's UI is well-designed and you will provide the best user experience to your clients? You can leverage a method called heuristic analysis or heuristic… Mon, 21 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT UX Design https://idego-group.com/blog/2022/03/21/heuristic-ux-analysis-what-is-it-usability-blog https://idego-group.com/blog/2022/03/14/legacy-code-blog Legacy code represents a significant challenge in software development, defined as code that is difficult to develop or maintain. This typically occurs when code was written inefficiently, by previous… Mon, 14 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT Software Development https://idego-group.com/blog/2022/03/14/legacy-code-blog https://idego-group.com/blog/2022/03/07/react-js-development-benefits-for-business-blog You have a one-in-a-million idea for a digital product, but you are not sure how to make it come true? You need to carefully design every aspect of it, select the appropriate tech stack and form a… Mon, 07 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT Software Development https://idego-group.com/blog/2022/03/07/react-js-development-benefits-for-business-blog https://idego-group.com/blog/2022/02/25/support-for-ukraine Idego Group published a statement expressing solidarity with Ukraine following the Russian invasion. The company emphasizes that while individuals and businesses may feel they have limited impact on… Fri, 25 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT Company Culture https://idego-group.com/blog/2022/02/25/support-for-ukraine https://idego-group.com/blog/2022/02/17/problems-in-software-development-developers-survey-results-blog Software development faces significant challenges that extend beyond technical issues. According to Idego Group's developer survey, 70% of software development problems are non-technical. Thu, 17 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT Research & Insights https://idego-group.com/blog/2022/02/17/problems-in-software-development-developers-survey-results-blog https://idego-group.com/blog/2022/02/11/artificial-intelligence-in-the-oil-and-gas-industry-blog All industries are adopting new technologies to operate more efficiently and gain competitive advantages. The oil and gas sector is no exception, with multiple applications of artificial intelligence… Fri, 11 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT AI & Industry https://idego-group.com/blog/2022/02/11/artificial-intelligence-in-the-oil-and-gas-industry-blog https://idego-group.com/blog/2022/02/08/file-upload-vulnerabilities Uploading files represents a frequent web application function. However, many developers mistakenly believe the task concludes once a file successfully reaches the server. This oversight creates… Tue, 08 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT Cybersecurity https://idego-group.com/blog/2022/02/08/file-upload-vulnerabilities https://idego-group.com/blog/2022/02/04/what-is-a-product-roadmap-and-why-do-you-need-it-blog A product roadmap functions as a strategic document that outlines a company's vision for its product and its market trajectory. It encompasses the product's purpose, development strategy, and… Fri, 04 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT Software Development https://idego-group.com/blog/2022/02/04/what-is-a-product-roadmap-and-why-do-you-need-it-blog https://idego-group.com/blog/2022/02/03/idego-supports-wosp Idego Group participated in supporting the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity foundation through internal charity auctions. The company organized 21 auctions with creative items contributed by… Thu, 03 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT Company Culture https://idego-group.com/blog/2022/02/03/idego-supports-wosp https://idego-group.com/blog/2022/02/01/google-cloud-architect-storing-data-in-the-cloud-blog If you want to leverage Google cloud and you have some specific expectations, you should get in touch with an experienced Google cloud architect. Such a specialist can help you develop a reliable cloud… Tue, 01 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT DevOps & Cloud https://idego-group.com/blog/2022/02/01/google-cloud-architect-storing-data-in-the-cloud-blog https://idego-group.com/blog/2022/01/28/what-is-app-modernization-idego-group App modernization represents updating legacy applications to align with current standards and technological trends. Companies operating on outdated software often struggle to leverage contemporary… Fri, 28 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT Digital Transformation https://idego-group.com/blog/2022/01/28/what-is-app-modernization-idego-group https://idego-group.com/blog/2022/01/21/digital-transformation-in-business-idego Digital transformation represents a fundamental shift in how organizations operate. Rather than simply replacing paper documents with digital files or adopting new software, it involves changing… Fri, 21 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT Digital Transformation https://idego-group.com/blog/2022/01/21/digital-transformation-in-business-idego