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IT Ukraine Association is closely monitoring the increased buildup of Russian forces near the Ukrainian border.
The hybrid aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine has been continued for the last eight years. However, the Ukrainian IT industry has been steadily progressing. According to the Ukraine IT Report 2021 National Study presented recently, the IT industry has gone up by 36% from USD 5 billion to USD 6.8 billion export sales, and the number of specialists increased from 244 thousand to 285 thousand. Thereby, the industry has more than doubled in export and has grown by more than 50% in the number of specialists during the last three years.
Over the last few years, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have accumulated strength, gained combat experience and is ready to defend the country and its population. In turn, IT companies have their response plans as an integral part of their business crisis management in case of emergencies. They are aimed at protecting talents and their business processes continuity. These plans are continuously updated and tested.
57% of the surveyed senior executives are ready to consider relocation at the initiative of the specialists themselves. Relocation is primarily considered to the western regions of Ukraine, as well as to the neighboring European countries. 92% of IT companies have or are finalizing their emergency response plans.
Currently, the Ukrainian IT industry and technology companies with development offices in Ukraine continue to operate in a normal mode.
IT Ukraine Association is the largest national association of IT companies, which represents the interests of more than 75 thousand IT professionals. Association unites the interests of business, the state and international partners for the development of the IT industry in Ukraine. Together with members, IT clusters and partners, the Association protects the interests of business and promotes the brand of Ukraine as a leading technological nation.
