Estonian IT company Askend has taken a significant step in the international market, establishing a subsidiary Askend LLC and launching its first export project

Askend LLC is the company's first permanent unit outside Estonia. This move marks a new phase in Askend's development – the goal is not merely to execute a single international project, but to build a strong foundation for long-term growth in the Middle East.

"Establishing a subsidiary is a milestone for Askend. We have spent years developing complex, high-impact information systems for the Estonian public sector, and now we can apply that experience in the international markets. Our goal is not a one-off project, but a long-term presence and partnership in the Middle East region," said Mehis Sihvart, CEO of Askend.

According to Sihvart, entering a new market confirms that the knowledge and expertise gained from building Estonia's digital state is valued beyond Europe. "International markets are no longer looking just for developers, but for partners who can deliver end-to-end solutions and manage complex digital transformations from start to finish. That is exactly the value we aim to bring with our team," added Sihvart.

Oman represents Askend's first step in a broader international growth strategy. The company aims to strengthen its position in the Gulf region and bring the knowledge and experience gained from building Estonia's digital state to other countries where demand for comprehensive digital transformation is growing.

Askend is an Estonian technology company founded in 2016, specialising in the creation and modernisation of complex and critical digital systems. The company has extensive experience in software development and IT consulting, with offices in Tallinn and Tartu.

Askend has a team of 100+ professionals. The company has delivered over 100 projects, creating comprehensive digital solutions for more than 50 partners in Estonia and internationally. Today, Askend combines deep engineering expertise with AI-native software development to help organisations build and modernise digital systems faster, while maintaining human oversight, quality and accountability.

Askend has been recognised as a gazelle company for three consecutive years. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 quality management and ISO 27001 information security management system certifications, and is a member of the Responsible Business Forum in Estonia.