On October 16, 2023, Mykhailo Vihovskyi, a Ukrainian entrepreneur and founder of companies within the Software Ukraine association, explained to clients and partners during a presentation for the U IT (Ukrainian IT) project why it is preferable to choose software developed by Ukrainian companies.
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Understanding the local market. Ukrainian developers have a better grasp of local market specifics, needs, and requirements. They can create software that precisely meets the demands of Ukrainian entrepreneurs.
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Cost efficiency. Software from Ukrainian developers is often competitively priced compared to foreign alternatives.
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Language barrier. Software in your native language simplifies user interaction and eliminates potential misunderstandings.
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Rapid support. By choosing Ukrainian software, you can count on fast and high-quality support in case of issues or questions.
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Strengthening the domestic economy. By supporting Ukrainian tech companies, we stimulate the local economy and expand the internal market.
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Regulatory compliance. Ukrainian developers are better versed in local legislation, so their software is often already adapted to specific regulatory acts.
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Flexibility in cooperation. Communicating with developers from your own country makes it easier to negotiate individual terms, specifications, or custom developments.
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Fostering local talent. By supporting national developers, we help young talent thrive in the domestic market and contribute to the IT industry.
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High quality. The Ukrainian IT sector is known for its high level of expertise. By choosing domestically produced software, you receive a high-quality product.
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The localization trend. Global trends show that supporting local manufacturers is becoming increasingly popular. Choosing Ukrainian software is a step toward modern global practices.
"In recent years, Ukraine has demonstrated impressive growth in the IT and software development sectors. Local companies and startups are breaking into global markets and earning the trust of international corporations. Yet, in the local market—the Ukrainian market—we, as developers, still struggle to compete with Russian software. I hope that our businesses will gradually abandon hostile software in favor of products from national manufacturers," notes Mykhailo Vihovskyi.