You know that the war between Russia and Ukraine has taken a dangerous turn. But Ukraine, steadfast and united, is facing these challenges. Ukraine was Europe’s hub for IT outsourcing companiese before the war. Now that the post-war situation has changed, IT outsourcing companies in Ukraine support Ukraine’s economy and help Ukraine to fight a war against Russian cruelty. That is why Ukraine’s leading IT trade association has decided that IT outsourcing companies in Ukraine will remain open for business and cannot be closed even in this war situation so that after the war Ukraine has stood with a stable economy.
The Ukrainian IT Trade Association says it is still able to deliver technology projects to foreign clients
UKRAINIAN IT ASSOCIATION
The Ukrainian IT Association represents Ukraine’s 100 largest IT companies with 75,000 IT members who provide IT outsourced services in technology projects for Europe. Before the war, it was a great hub for Europe, with several full-time web developers and IT engineers. These highly skilled people are still providing their services by completing IT projects in Europe.
UKRAINE’S IT DEVELOPMENT
Ukraine’s IT trade can be estimated from the fact that, according to the Ukrainian Office of Foreign Affairs, there has been a significant increase in IT exports in recent years. In 2021, Ukraine’s IT exports were 6.8 billion USD, while in 2020, and back in 2019, Ukraine’s IT exports were 5.5 billion. In other words, Ukraine’s IT exports have increased 36 times in one year.
PROVISION OF ANTI-WAR SERVICES
Despite all this progress, the directors of the Ukrainian IT Association are providing their services. You can guess from this that during an online press conference a director of the IT Association was present at a place where the sound of an air strike siren could be heard in the back. In a situation where the military forces of Russia are scattered around the country, they are still talking to Computer World and making them realize that we are committed to stabilizing Ukraine and winning this war. We have to stand with Ukraine with all our might.
A SOLID FOUNDATION FOR THE UKRAINIAN ECONOMY
Ukraine’s ICT industry helped a lot during the first 10 days of the Ukraine war. They donated 24 million USD to the Ukrainian army and for humanitarian aid. Many more organizations are still delivering large IT projects to Ukraine while many people from Ukraine’s IT sector have joined the army and have volunteered for the country’s cyber defense.
According to the Ukrainian Trade Association, 70% of IT experts are still in the safest places in Ukraine and providing their services. It is what gives you a sense of responsibility, commitment, and trust and motivates you to finally work to build a better society.
INTERNET ACCESS
Internet Access in Ukraine has not yet been affected. Internet provided by Fire Optic is still stable and Alan Musk’s Starlink satellite connection is also being provided through various channels. The war situation has badly impacted the economy, but the banking sector is still doing its job and all the operations of the bank including the services of payment transactions are doing their job well. There are very few companies that are having difficulty accessing their account.
EPAM
On February 24, when the Ukraine-Russia war broke out, many tech companies were about to abandon Ukraine. In this situation, a large Ukrainian company called EPM emerged. EPAM is Ukraine’s largest exporter of software development and consultancy services. They donated 100 million to humanitarian aid.
The company also created an enabled dashboard to protect its staff. It also developed rental buses and a ride-sharing app to help people cross the border and provide housing to people looking for accommodation.
HOW CAN GLOBAL ORGANIZATIONS AND IT LEADERS HELP UKRAINE?
Ukraine’s incoming industry is still very strong. About 85% of Ukraine’s IT sector is still providing IT services. Only 5% have ICT projects that have been canceled or delayed due to the war situation. There are numerous clients who are understanding and cooperating with the current situation. In short, we can say that we have not seen any significant change in the pre-war IT sector in Ukraine and the current Ukrainian IT sector.
Companies affiliated with the Ukrainian IT sector have a list of strong trusted partners who are supporting them through the country’s internal and external sources. Altamira also stands by them even when things go awry.
NEW CLIENT
New Clients must be encouraged to work with the Ukrainian industry. It is not because the Ukrainian industry is still responsible and delivering their projects with the utmost responsibility, but rather to save Ukraine from economic ruin.
ECONOMIC WAR
The situation in Ukraine is that the war here could last a long time, which could change the course of the war into an economic war rather than an arms war. With Ukraine’s industrial sector devastated, the only IT sector that can help support Ukraine’s economy.
A GREAT OPPORTUNITY
In addition, companies that have boycotted IT trade with Russia due to economic sanctions have a rare opportunity to enter into agreements with Ukrainian companies.
UKRAINE IS MOVING FORWARD
Ukraine is moving forward with its strong industry. Although Ukraine is in a difficult situation, this does not mean that Ukraine has given up. The Ukrainian IT Association is expanding its list of partners through job platforms to further promote the Ukrainian IT industry.
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