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IT in Ukraine: Thriving Despite Extreme Adversity—Maria Shevchuk for the British podcast Outsource Accelerator 🗣️ 🎙️ A new episode of the well-known British podcast Outsource Accelerator featured Maria Shevchuk, Executive Director of the #ITUkraineAssociation. This engaging discussion focused on the dynamics of industry development, new technological developments in Ukrainian IT, and the influence of the ongoing war on the market and daily life in the country. The Outsource Accelerator podcast, hosted by Derek Gallimore, is prominent for delving deep into best business practices across various IT segments. 💬 Ms Shevchuk outlined the current circumstances of the Ukrainian IT industry and the challenges that its businesses confront daily. Even in the most difficult times, the Ukrainian IT industry continues to amaze the world with its developments and expand its horizons, introducing more and more countries to its products and services. The podcast host, Mr Gallimore, was particularly interested in the work of service companies in Ukraine and their approach to cooperating with international clients. Listen to the episode: lnkd.in/ezeZDWMK 🎧

"IT for UNI: Bootcamp 2.0" programme weeks 3️⃣-4️⃣ updates are here! Learn more about the educational project by IT Ukraine Association: lnkd.in/eb_pEFYB With the first week of May, the third module has passed, with the course participants having delved into various aspects of effective leadership and team motivation and heard about: 📌 the importance of emotional intelligence for leaders and managers from Olha Kravchuk (Sigma Software Group L&D Specialist, Sigma Software University Trainer); 📌 key leadership qualities and skills, the characteristics and approaches to motivating academic teams from Olha Oseredchuk (Educational Programs Head in Sigma Software Group, Education PhD and Marketing Programme Lead in IT STEP University | ІТ СТЕП Університет). Course listeners considered the application of various motivation tools in Higher Education. They participated in the interactive workshop by Anastasiia Nakonechna, PMI Ukraine Chapter 🇺🇦 Director of Partnership, whereby they explored the following: ⚙️ tools for building the educational product matrix; ⚙️ stakeholder engagement; ⚙️ communication development; ⚙️ risk identification. The fourth module—last week— focused on effective communication. 👤 Anton Muzhailo (GlobalLogic Ukraine CTO) held 2 lectures focused on effective communication within the company and shared his own fruitful negotiations experience, alongside the useful tips on: ✍🏻 overcoming the communication barriers; ✍🏻 web communications specifics; ✍🏻 controlling one’s active listening and attentive speaking state. 👤 Marina Narozhniak (Miratech Marketing Director), at her workshop:  🗯️ outlined the basic principles of successful communication; 🗯️ provided practical examples of external and internal communication; 🗯️ audited the communication channels of the participants' educational institutions.

📈 Ukrainian technologies are rapidly developing, and so are Ukrainian companies. An increasing number of incredible ones are showcased in the yan.ua/l/Incredible-Tech Catalogue, which is targeted at the global business and governmental audience. Our Expert Council regularly considers the new entries and gives way to expanding the Catalogue further. Just heard of this opportunity? Apply now: lnkd.in/erwPr_jU 🚀 🟩 BUSINESS PRODUCTIVITY SOFTWARE (lnkd.in/gmZyW5Qk) NetHunt CRM —a product that offers a complex solution for comprehensive end-to-end sales, combining CRM functionality and sales tools into a single platform; —for over 7 years, the product has been helping to generate leads, analyse the sales funnel and increase profits for more than 10,000 users in 77 countries. Spacebring —a company that creates user-friendly software for shared workspaces to optimise work and manage spaces in a few clicks; —with 7 years of experience, a flawless 100% platform uptime and an average invoice payment time of 8 seconds, the company provides businesses with all the subscription and billing management features they need. 🟪 EDTECH (lnkd.in/gFpc67rT) Sigma Software University —is an educational platform (product) developed to help newcomers and experienced professionals develop and master new areas of activity. —more than 60 courses and meetings held annually in leading IT and business development areas, providing more than 1500 participants with a solid foundation for future growth in the IT sector. ℹ️ The Catalogue was created by #IТUkraineAssociation together with the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine and the Top Lead Agency. UKRSIBBANK BNP Paribas Group is a general partner. The web version was developed by Weblium.

🛡️ The use of domestic software will contribute to a higher degree of protection of public and private sector information, the development of cybersecurity, increased budget revenues, etc. At the same time, the transition to domestic software should be balanced so that it is effective and beneficial for all stakeholders. 👥 Maria Shevchuk, Executive Director of IT Ukraine Association, recently moderated the dialogue "From Risks to Resilience: Rethinking Software Use in Ukraine" together with Oleksandr Smychnikov, Managing Partner of 10Guards. Organisers: USAID Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure in Ukraine Activity, Digital Transformation Assistance (DTA) Project. Maria Shevchuk stressed that #ITUkraineAssociation has created standing committees in a number of promising areas, including CyberTech. This is a new format for expanded cooperation between the Association and Ukrainian companies with unique expertise. More: lnkd.in/ex4mhQmp 🧩 Overall, ITU has been working in the area of alternative software since last year, implementing initiatives of businesses, government agencies, and Ukrainian and international partners. In accordance with the Chatham House Events rules, the participants discussed a number of topical issues, including: ⚠️ risks associated with the use of russian software within the private and public sectors; ⚠️ difficulties faced by companies when using new software solutions; ⚠️ challenges faced by developers of alternative software and ways to overcome them; ⚠️ ways to increase the use of Ukrainian software; ⚠️ the role of government policy in reducing dependence on russian software. The Cybersecurity Dialogue programme is supported by the USAID Project ‘Cybersecurity of Ukraine's Critical Infrastructure’ in cooperation with the Aspen Institute Kyiv.

🇩🇪🇺🇦 Recently, we represented Ukraine at HANNOVER MESSE 2024! The world's largest industrial exhibition expectedly brought together about 250,000 visitors from all over the world and more than 4,000 exhibitors, including industry giants Google, Microsoft, Dell Technologies, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and others. More than 8,000 products were presented at the exhibition, covering various sectors, such as automation and sensor technologies, engineering parts, digital ecosystems, fuel cells, robotics, and logistics. 📍 The National Stand of Ukraine featured 11 Ukrainian companies providing metalworking services, suppliers of automation and process monitoring systems, manufacturers of wagons, hydraulic equipment and developers of innovative technologies. Participating companies: Railwayautomatic™ Ltd, BZZ Tribo Ltd, Kodisoft Ltd, Motorimpex Group Ltd, Alliance Steel , PE SPC Ukrainian Scale Company, Forthreal, MARVILON Ltd, GIS-Point ltd., Karpaty Research and Mechanical Plant Ltd, Energooblik PJSC.  👥 The national stand of Ukraine was visited by the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine to the Federal Republic of Germany, Oleksii Makeiev, European Commission Representatives, a member of the Deutscher Bundestag, and representatives of the General Consulate of Ukraine in Hamburg. ℹ️ The national stand of Ukraine at #HannoverMesse 2024 was organised by Unite Ukraine together with the Entrepreneurship and Export Promotion Office (Ukraine), the national project Diia.Business, IT Ukraine Association with the support of the USAID Competitive Economy Program in Ukraine (USAID CEP).

👐🏻 Empat, welcome to the #ITUkraineAssociation! For more than 10 years, the team of specialists has implemented hundreds of successful cases in Real Estate, FinTech, Edtech, Healthcare and other sectors — more than 300 projects for 21 markets. Among Empat's clients are 6 successful companies that are graduates of Y Combinator Accelerator, one of the most authoritative and prestigious in the world. 🌎 Since 2022, the company has started developing the AI field and is currently participating in thematic global conferences in the U.S., Europe, the UK, and the UAE. "Our goal is not only to develop business but also to turn opportunities into achievements," commented Nazar Gulyk, CEO of Empat. Here’s to reaching new peaks — together with the IT Ukraine Association! 💙 More about this #ITUMember: lnkd.in/g-jNxN2v

📣 You’re invited to the 2nd Ukrainian TechComms Days Workshop, this time covering crisis communications and how they help in weathering the storm. This workshop will be hosted by: 👤 Nina Vasylova:  ▫️ ITU Vice President on PR issues (lnkd.in/eMA_SR2z); ▫️ EPAM Systems Ukraine Director of Corporate Communications; ▫️ Reputation management expert; ▫️ 20+ years of practical experience in reputation management, strategy and crisis communications in various business areas (telecommunications and IT, finance, energy); ▫️ Recognised by the international awards for the integrated communication projects implementation. and 👤 Oksana Kononova: ▫️ CEO at LOOQME, a prominent media analytics and monitoring service; ▫️ 12+ year expertise in media analytics and communication evaluation;  ▫️ led large teams and organised turnkey projects, created businesses from scratch. Register now: lnkd.in/eRqYCqzb 🎫 Join us May 16th at 16:00 Kyiv time and find out: 📌 Tech sphere’s risk sources and classification thereof; 📌 What is a risk map and how to create it? 📌 Anti-crisis communications checklist; … and many other practical recommendations ℹ️ Ukrainian TechComms Days 2024 (lnkd.in/dAnQjzWs) is organised by the #IТUkraineAssociation. Bank partner—UKRSIBBANK BNP Paribas Group. Automotive partner—Mercedes-Benz AG Ukraine. Partner—Parkovy Convention & Exhibition Centre. Charity partner—CF “Your Support (Твоя опора)”. General media partners: MC.today and LOOQME. Cocktail partner—Jack Daniel’s. Fruit partner—Mandarinki.com.ua. Juice partner—Galicia. Ukrainian TechComms Days will take place on 20-21 June 2024 and bring together in a hybrid—online and offline—format more than a thousand participants and more than 50 leading experts— representatives of leading tech companies and communications leaders—to provide new insights and ideas for successful tech brand communication. See full lineup and get your tickets today: yan.ua/l/UTCD 📮

How to set up IT Company’s SMM: 5 key steps shared with us—at the first of yan.ua/l/UTCD workshops—by Nelia Serebro, Head of SMM Department at Netpeak Group Ukraine. Step 1️⃣: Defining the Goal At this stage, it's important to understand what your company/department/team's real goal is and how social media might help you achieve it. This, naturally, leads to a meeting with the product and/or top manager to clarify the company's long-term vision. 📕 Speaker Recommends: “The Goal: A Process of Ongoing Improvement,” a business novel by Jeff Cox and Eliyahu Goldratt. Step 2️⃣: Developing the Strategy and OKR/KPI This part, together with consistent statistics from several sources, helps the company avoid team burnout and budget drain on content/paid traffic.  📕 Speaker Recommends: “Measure What Matters” by John Doerr. Step 3️⃣: Choosing the Tactics ▪️ Plan everything—in accordance with the SMM strategy, be it weekly, monthly, quarterly or annually; ▪️ Define the main control points and benchmarks for each period. ▪️ Create a content plan for the “evergreen,” as well as the situational content. ▪️ Publish content and follow statistical indicators, compiling analytical reports weekly and/or monthly. “It’s important not to dissapear from the radars for long. Keep up the pace,” recommends Ms Serebro. Step 4️⃣: Resources and Further Steps: ▪️ Narrow in the SMM budget and allocate funds per the priorities; ▪️ Gather the team, considering the needs and the amount of work; ▪️ Engage the C-suite to support and publicise the company on social media. Step 5️⃣: Hypothesis Testing and Scaling See the recording: lnkd.in/ePpEcmed 📼 ℹ️ Ukrainian TechComms Days 2024 (lnkd.in/dAnQjzWs) is organised by the #IТUkraineAssociation. Bank partner—UKRSIBBANK BNP Paribas Group. Automotive partner—Mercedes-Benz AG Ukraine. Partner—Parkovy Convention & Exhibition Centre. Charity partner—CF “Your Support (Твоя опора)”. General media partners: MC.today and LOOQME. Cocktail partner—Jack Daniel’s. Fruit partner—Mandarinki.com.ua. Juice partner—Galicia.

🦁 A new chapter in Lionwood.software’s 7-year company history — welcome to ITU! Over these years of delivering expert innovative solutions in education, healthcare, medicine, transport, and logistics, Lionwood.software has: ✔️ Developed dozens of web and mobile applications using cutting-edge technologies like Blockchain, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence; ✔️ Launched a successful digital education product (NIT) used in over 170 schools across 4 countries, serving over 350,000 users; ✔️ Grown their team to over 95 experts offering a wide range of services, including software development, product creation, IT solutions, and consulting. 💬 “We’re excited to join the #ITUkraineAssociation, which shares our values of promoting Ukrainian IT expertise globally and empowering the next generation to make a positive impact,” the company states. Learn more about the new member: lnkd.in/eQNnYdz4 💙

🌍 The yan.ua/l/Incredible-Tech Catalogue is an effective tool for promoting the Ukrainian IT industry internationally. With this post, we begin a series of publications with interesting statistics from the Catalogue that continues to be distributed to the target audience—global investors and prospective clients from the public and business sectors. Among the 115 companies added as of this week’s end one can find both small but promising enterprises, as well as huge technology giants whose products are used by millions of people and companies around the world. Yet, how experienced are these companies? ▶️ The "youngest" companies are those in the ADVANCED MANUFACTURING, HEALTHTECH and LEGALTECH verticals, where the minimum age of a company is 2 years and the maximum one is 7 years. ⏩️ The average age of companies represented in AGTECH & FOODTECH, BUSINESS PRODUCTIVITY SOFTWARE, CONSUMER PRODUCTS AND SERVICES, CYBERTECH, DEFENSETECH, EDTECH, GAMING, GOVTECH, HR TECH, MARTECH & MEDIA, and  PROPTECH & CONSTRUCTION is 7 to 12 years. ⏭️ Companies from the E­COMMERCE & RETAIL, FINTECH & INSURTECH, and TOP SERVICE COMPANIES verticals have been operating on the market for the longest time, on average (14~20 years), with the oldest company being 33 years old. Seek having your company or product included in the Catalogue? Apply here: lnkd.in/erwPr_jU 🚀 ℹ️ The Incredible Tech Catalogue was developed by the IT Ukraine Association in cooperation with the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine and Top Lead agency. The general partner of the catalogue is UKRSIBBANK BNP Paribas Group. The website was created by Weblium.