One trending way to leverage IT talent is by developing a software research and development (R&D) center. R&D differs from outsourcing in that it quickly recruits talents, has its own branded office, is dedicated to your project rather than to money, and is fully transparent about costs. In Ukraine, there are over 100 software development R&D offices; by leveraging their IT talent, tech companies get greater access to a talent pool, reduce their costs, and get more opportunities for branding. Ukraine is an excellent place to get software research and development services, as its IT market is currently growing by 22% per year. As of 2020, Ukraine had over 190,000 IT specialists – most of whom speak English well and have a higher degree in computer sciences. Furthermore, 55% of developers in Ukraine have senior or middle positions.