The raging conflict in Eastern Europe has taken a hit on the global ICT market, and the effects of the Russia-Ukraine war will linger for years to come. According to IDC the conflict will generate a loss of worldwide ICT spending worth $5.5 billion in 2022.

Interruptions in the supply chain and lack of reliable communication are exacerbating the distribution of food, health care and housing for people who are either trapped in the war zone or are seeking refuge in neighboring countries. In the fog of war, a lack of transparency leads to the absence of accountability for people who want to know the resources they direct to Ukraine arrive and are provided to the people who need the most help.

Ukraine is a major contributor to the global tech community, with 250,000 highly-skilled individuals well known for their talent and commitment, often involved in mission-critical projects. Companies are now scrambling as the workers they count on are pushed out of the picture. These employees cannot move forward on daily tasks and worry they may not have a job to return to when the dust settles.