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Adam Góral, Founder and CEO of Asseco Poland, has been honored with the prestigious Banker’s Ace (As Bankiera) Award. The distinction recognizes his longstanding contribution to the development of Poland’s technology and financial sectors, as well as his consistent efforts in building one of the largest international IT groups founded on Polish capital.

The award jury acknowledged Adam Góral’s significant role in advancing technology solutions for the financial industry. Under his leadership, Asseco Poland has strengthened its position as one of the leading providers of IT solutions for banks, insurance companies, and financial institutions in Poland and across the region. The jury also highlighted his contribution to accelerating digital transformation and fostering the development of modern technology services.

Adam Góral remains one of the most influential business leaders shaping discussions around technology, innovation, and the digital transformation of the economy.

The 2026 Banker’s Aces Awards ceremony took place on June 9 in the historic Senate Hall of the University of Warsaw. The event brought together representatives of the financial sector, public administration, academia, and the business community.

‍Asseco Poland has presented a system for drone detection and monitoring. According to the concept, the solution is based on existing street lighting infrastructure, where sensors can be installed to create a scalable network capable of detecting low-flying objects. The POLISH ANTI-DRONE system uses artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze sounds emitted by drones, enabling it to determine their location and flight trajectory, thereby creating an early-warning system. The solution is a dual-use technology with both military and civilian applications. In the civilian domain, it can detect increases in noise levels caused by gunshots, illegal street racing, or crowd activity like a protest, while also measuring noise pollution.

The use of unmanned aircraft systems on the battlefield has revolutionized military strategy, making the neutralization of drone attacks a top priority for modern armed forces. Equipping the country with effective counter-drone systems is an important task facing the Polish military, particularly in the context of protecting NATO’s eastern flank.

The solution presented by Asseco consists of a network of acoustic sensors mounted on streetlights, which also provide the power required for their operation. Audio data collected by the sensors is transmitted to the Asseco Internet of Things (IoT) Platform via cellular networks. The system then performs AI-based analysis, classifies the detected object, and tracks its movement through airspace. Users can observe the flight path of a moving drone and create simulations of its future route. The system also sends automatic notifications whenever an unauthorized flight is detected within predefined security zones.

The system is an extension of Asseco’s existing scalable IoT Platform, which is already used by telecommunication companies and other organizations. The platform was designed to manage large numbers of electricity and water meters, as well as various other IoT devices.

Military and civilian applications

Beyond its military capabilities, the POLISH ANTI-DRONE system offers a wide range of civilian applications.

“The POLISH ANTI-DRONE system can, for example, notify authorities about an unregistered protest based on an analysis of the noise level generated by the crowd. Another use case is the detection of illegal car or motorcycle races in urban areas through the identification of excessive engine noise. Automatically generated alerts enable relevant services to respond more quickly, increasing their effectiveness in addressing such activities” - says Grzegorz Bartler, Vice President of the Management Board at Asseco Poland. “An important stage in the development of the POLISH ANTI-DRONE system was eliminating false positives—situations in which the system confuses the sound of a lawn mower or scooter with that made by a drone. We conducted a series of tests that allowed us to avoid false alarms, ensuring that users receive alerts only in confirmed cases” - he adds.

A system that is difficult to detect

The solution features simple installation and minimal energy consumption. It can be easily scaled by deploying sensors on additional streetlights across different regions of the country. The system can also be enhanced through integration with additional sensors, such as thermal detection devices, increasing its effectiveness under all conditions.

The system operates passively, meaning that it does not emit any signal, making it difficult to detect and resistant to interference. The POLISH ANTI-DRONE system eliminates single points of failure, ensuring operational continuity even if parts of the infrastructure are damaged.

Developed by Asseco Poland, the POLISH ANTI-DRONE system can be used to protect military facilities and critical infrastructure such as power grids, bridges, and airports, as well as civilian facilities in cities and municipalities. The system can provide monitoring across the entire country.

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Asseco ranked second in the “Polish Ambassadors” ranking published by the weekly magazine Wprost. The ranking recognizes companies that promote the Polish economy on international markets through the development of foreign sales and exports, while building the global position of their brands.

International markets generated PLN 14.4 billion in Asseco’s revenues, accounting for 86% of the Group’s total revenues. Asseco operates in more than 50 countries and employs over 30,000 people worldwide. Asseco companies are listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange, NASDAQ, and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.

We base the Asseco Group’s growth on both organic expansion and acquisitions. We are interested in companies with experienced teams that wish to grow within our Federation model or through integration with Asseco. In 2025, we completed 13 acquisitions. We are paying particular attention to companies in the cybersecurity sector and those offering AI-based solutions, but we remain open to entities that strengthen our capabilities in key sectors - said Adam Góral, President of the Management Board of Asseco Poland.

The “Polish Ambassadors” ranking is based on the value of foreign sales and exports generated by Polish companies, which in this year's edition exceeded PLN 1.55 trillion.

Asseco has once again confirmed its position as the leader of the Polish IT market. In the latest edition of the “200 Largest Polish Companies” ranking published by the weekly magazine Wprost, the company ranked 17th among the largest enterprises in Poland, while remaining the highest-ranked IT company in the list.

The “Polish 200” ranking includes the largest companies operating on the Polish market. In this year’s edition, Asseco maintained its 17th position and remained the leader of the IT sector. In 2025, the company generated revenues of PLN 16.8 billion and achieved the highest net profit in its 35-year history, exceeding PLN 1.1 billion. These results confirm the effectiveness of Asseco’s growth strategy and its consistent investment in innovation.

In 2026, we are focusing on further strengthening of Asseco’s position as a leader in digitization across key economic sectors – banking, energy, telecommunications, healthcare, and public administration – as well as on growth in product segments such as ERP systems, payments, and trust services. Our business remains grounded in our proprietary products and technological expertise, which we are systematically expanding – said Adam Góral, President of the Management Board of Asseco Poland.

Asseco is the largest IT group in Poland and the Central and Eastern European region. For 35 years, it has been developing advanced software solutions for enterprises and institutions operating in key sectors of the economy. The company employs more than 30,000 people and operates in over 50 countries worldwide. It grows both organically and through acquisitions. Asseco companies are listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange, NASDAQ, and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.

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Asseco has once again confirmed the top position among IT companies in the “Top 500” ranking prepared by the daily newspaper Rzeczpospolita. The company is also the largest employer in the sector.

Last year, Asseco generated revenues of PLN 16.8 billion. The company continued to expand its international operations, with foreign markets accounting for 86% of the Group’s total sales.

2025 was record-breaking for us – we generated the highest net profit in our 35-year history, exceeding PLN 1.1 billion (EUR 269 million). This is a significant achievement, especially given the challenging and uncertain environment in which we operate. We are consistently implementing our adopted strategy, which remains grounded in the creation and development of top-quality proprietary software for institutions and enterprises operating in key sectors of the economy. It is precisely this model – based on proprietary products, domain expertise, and long-term customer relationships – that defines Asseco’s strength and resilience - said Adam Góral, President of the Management Board of Asseco Poland.

The “Top 500” ranking includes companies that achieve outstanding financial results, successfully carry out investments, and strengthen their market position. These businesses also play a significant role in the development of the Polish economy, demonstrating resilience to changing market conditions and the ability to sustain long-term growth.

Asseco is the largest IT company in Central and Eastern Europe. The company delivers projects for the financial sector, public administration, energy, healthcare, telecommunications, and many other industries, supporting clients in their digital transformation.

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Asseco was recognized in the “Export and International Expansion” category of the Rzeczpospolita Eagles competition. The awards were presented during the Rzeczpospolita Economic Forum and honor the largest and most dynamically growing companies operating in Poland and abroad.

The Asseco Group closed 2025 with revenues of PLN 16.8 billion. International markets remained the key growth driver, generating 86% of the Group’s total sales, which confirms the effectiveness of its international expansion strategy.

We started over 30 years ago in Rzeszów as a startup, and today we are one of the largest IT companies in Europe. We employ 30,000 people worldwide and operate in more than 50 countries. This proves that global success can be built in Poland – said Artur Wiza, Vice President of Asseco Poland. We would like to thank everyone who trusted us at the very beginning. Without our Polish clients, we would never have been able to enter international markets, and without the Polish stock exchange, we would not have achieved our current position. Thanks to this, today we can serve as an ambassador for Poland around the world – he added.

This distinction confirms Asseco’s strong position among the leaders of Polish business and recognizes the company’s consistent growth strategy, innovation, and commitment to developing modern technologies that support the digital transformation of enterprises and institutions.

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