Global technology and innovative solutions provider Adaptavist has announced its acquisition of Rozdoum , a Ukrainebased Atlassian application and solution consultancy , and the first resident of Ukraine ’ s Diia . City initiative to be acquired by a foreign corporation .

Created by Ukraine ’ s Deputy Prime Minister , Mykhailo Fedorov , as part of the country ’ s Ministry of Digital Transformation that he oversees , Diia . City is a programme that provides legal and tax incentives making it easier to develop technology businesses in the region and was introduced only weeks before Russia ’ s invasion of Ukraine .

“ The Diia . City initiative is now vital for improving the wartime resilience of our technology sector , and Adaptavist ’ s acquisition of Rozdoum illustrates that ,” Fedorov says . “ As we rebuild our economy , Diia . City will continue to play an important role in attracting foreign investment into technology businesses within Ukraine .”

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