A COVID-19 global pandemic has left no aspect of human life unaffected, including information technology. The global software development setting can now be explained as pre- and post-pandemic. The unwanted and unprecedented consequences of the critical situation have engendered drastic changes on the IT outsourcing front. We have analyzed for you the most affecting transformations.
Quarantine-related Challenges for IT Companies
Security and business continuity, prompt decision-making, workforce, and product volume are only some of the challenges that IT firms faced with regard to pandemics. Companies had to adapt business strategies immediately and to instantly solve resilience issues. Businesses had to take immediate actions to guarantee the seamless and secure remote work and stability of operational processes.
COVID-19 and the Change of Perspective on Outsourcing in IT
Businesses were forced to try the new way of cooperation – outsourcing and acknowledged its benefits. The stakeholders have also formed a much clearer view of effective software infrastructure helping their businesses to continue to operate during the quarantine. Considerable experience in remote operation has become crucial in the IT environment as never before.
The New Normal in IT
Most 80% of Ukrainian IT companies have been familiar with the remote mode before the pandemic, especially those involved in outsourcing. After the beginning of quarantine, about 98% of IT experts in Ukraine have switched to the work-from-home mode.
How Ukrainian IT Companies Handle the Crisis
After going remote, some Ukrainian custom software development companies opted for allowing visits to the offices. Others closed their offices to guarantee the safety of employees and cut rental costs. Certain Ukrainian IT businesses report that they have their software development projects because of the pandemic. Key players in Ukraine’s tech market claim to decrease some other expenses instead of reducing the number of programmers.
Where Do We Go from Here?
Remote management of teams and ability to quickly adapt to the changes in the industry’s dynamic environment become top priorities. Businesses learn to discern and accept the customers’ new needs in software development and maintenance. Effective communication and software security come into focus. IT firms look to find a new way to provide services to their customers remotely, and outsourcing is entering its new stage in the IT market.
Post-Pandemic Context for IT
IT businesses are encouraged to rethink their strategies to adapt to the idea of a new normal and dynamic business environment. The global pandemic has engendered the enhancement of security, business continuity, and online education. We at ELITEX have proven to be able to deliver high-quality services distantly, and should you ever need to find a credible IT partner, we are happy to be of service.
