Romania has a solid IT industry, 8% of the economy’s added value, but the growth model based on outsourcing and cheap execution has reached its limits. With the same talent pool as the Czech Republic, we produce 19% less ICT output, and in testing, partnerships and R&D we record the worst scores in the region. The transition to innovation and our own product is possible and documented. We analyzed the report and asked ourselves: what is holding us back and what can propel us?