“The future we are building is based on digital solutions that connect industries, resources and communities, enabling faster exchanges of information and more sustainable development,” says NITES Group CEO Vanja Ožegovic
Speaking in this exclusive interview, NITES Group’s Vanja Ožegović reveals how digital transformation acts as a catalyst for industrial change, its impact on energy sector strategies, its role in improving accessibility to, and quality of, healthcare services, its contribution to the development of sustainable and connected urban spaces, and how a future shaped by digital solutions could look.
How does digital transformation act as a catalyst for progress across sectors, laying the foundations for a more connected future?
— Digital transformation is changing how we work and live, offering new opportunities by connecting data, systems and processes. We believe that digitalisation is the key to more efficient resource management and adapting industries to the needs of modern society.
For example, in the energy sector, digital solutions enable real-time grid monitoring and predictive capabilities based on weather forecasts and user habits.
In urban environments, data analytics improves citizens’ quality of life by optimising traffic flows, reducing pollution and managing resources more effectively. In healthcare, digital tools simplify access to information, though there remains significant room for further progress.
Our goal is to develop solutions that empower individuals, enabling them to benefit fully from digitalisation in their everyday lives.
How are digital innovations shaping strategies for modern energy systems and adapting them to new demands?
— Developing modern energy systems requires integrating technologies capable of addressing increasingly complex challenges in the energy and utilities sector.
Our vision for the energy sector includes using machine learning, real-time analytics and predictive modelling to optimise energy production and consumption, while improving the efficiency of utilities companies.
These technologies make energy systems more flexible and adaptable, enabling precise forecasting and swift decision-making. Actively involving end-users—as prosumers—is a critical step towards more stable networks and overall sector sustainability.
Our approach focuses on sustainability, efficiency and reducing CO₂ emissions through the advanced integration of renewable energy sources. Our solutions additionally help utilities companies address the growing demands of both the market and their customers, building energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly systems that are ready for the future.
How does digital transformation in healthcare improve accessibility and quality of services, and what impact does it have on the patient experience?
— Our healthcare philosophy places the patient at the centre—as the owner of their data and an active participant in the treatment process. Digitalisation in healthcare enables quick and secure access to information, eliminating the need for paper documents and accelerating decision-making processes.
Our goal is to develop solutions that empower individuals, enabling them to benefit fully from digitalisation in their everyday lives
With advanced analytical tools, we provide more accurate diagnoses, personalised therapies and better preventative measures. Patients gain better insight into their health and greater trust in the healthcare system.
Our mission is to ensure healthcare focuses on people, using technology as a tool to improve the quality of care.
How do smart city solutions contribute to sustainable urban development, and what benefits do they bring to communities?
— Smart cities represent our vision for the future of urban life. Their core idea is to use technology to collect and analyse data in order to improve efficiency and residents’ quality of life.
By monitoring parameters such as traffic, air quality and energy consumption, cities can make strategic decisions that directly enhance daily life. Smart management of traffic and energy reduces CO₂ emissions, saves time and resources, and creates more sustainable environments.
Our solutions connect people, resources and data, ensuring cities become dynamic communities that not only tackle challenges, but also create new opportunities to improve quality of life.
How do you envisage a future shaped by digital solutions across various industries?
— The future we are building is based on digital solutions that connect industries, resources and communities.
We believe technology will enable faster information exchanges, better decision-making and more sustainable development.
In energy, we envisage the extensive integration of renewable sources supported by advanced analytical tools. Healthcare will become more accessible and personalised, while smart cities will set the standard, providing safe and sustainable living environments.
Our goal is to ensure that technology serves people, enabling an improved quality of life and fostering responsible community development. Digitalisation is not just a tool, but rather a pathway to a sustainable, connected future.