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Most of Sigma Software’s customers have been with Ukrainian refugees in need of accommodation.
extremely supportive. They were impressed by how Sigma Software’s developers built the platform while
well the contingency plan worked. No projects were maintaining their other customer commitments. All
suspended or postponed. The company’s customers to support and help their compatriots who have been
and partners constantly showed great concern for forced to flee their homes.
the safety of its employees and helped those who
moved abroad find housing. Many were also involved “When you’re faced with an existential war of
in donating money to support the Ukrainian people this nature and magnitude in the 2000s, you have
and army. to somehow adapt. Despite tremendous stress,
countless dashed fates and innocent victims, there
“We have received tremendous support from our is a satisfying sense of unity among everyone in the
customers, and since we have managed to maintain country. People are showing such openness and
our schedules and deliveries throughout this period, willingness to help each other, to fight for freedom,
they continue to express their admiration that we dignity and independence. It’s also great to have
are able to focus on our work no matter what,” says the palpable support of the majority of the world’s
Oleksiy, describing the relationship with customers countries. It’s hugely heartening and it makes us feel
since the outbreak of the war. that we are not alone in this fight and that we are
doing something important for the whole world,” says
96% of Sigma Software’s 1,900 Ukrainian employ- Oleksiy, when asked to share his personal reflections
ees are now back to working full-time. Incredibly, on the situation.
they have managed to increase their assignments and
now need to recruit more people to their organi- Unfortunately, it seems unlikely that the war in
sation. The Ukrainian will and drive is unbeatable. Ukraine will reach a peaceful solution in the near
Their refusal to waver or give up, even in the face of future. And our colleagues in Ukraine will continue
an invasion by a seemingly overpowering enemy, is to need their drive and willpower to cope with life in
nothing short of impressive. a time of war. And while we all want a quick solution,
we can learn from their example of how vital it is
“We are now continuing to work to ensure the to have a careful plan, meticulous preparation and
safety of our employees, provide stable deliveries to exceptional drive.
our customers, foster the continued growth of our
company’s business, and thus contribute to Ukraine’s Oleksiy Syrotyuk at Sigma Software in Kyiv.
economy. And as always, we will continue to give
the Ukrainian armed forces our constant support,”
concludes Oleksiy of the plans for next year.

Evgeniy echoes his colleague’s resolve and has
set a goal for next year: Win the war. Build up the
country. And increase Sigma Software’s business by
25%. The determination and drive of these software
heroes is truly unique.

There are also other forces within Danir that have
jumped into action and supported Ukraine and its
people. Appeal Ukraine (Upprop Ukraina) is an initi-
ative conducted in collaboration with the Ukrainian
Embassy which has, so far, raised more than SEK 19
million together with the Swedish business community.
The Swedes for Ukraine platform is a web solution
that got up and running in record time. It connects
Swedish families who are willing to share their homes