Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on Information Technology (IT) Sector

COVID-19 is one of the worst crisis humankinds is facing today. It has been a long time since the last human disaster, and we are still unsure how long this pandemic will last. Innumerable people are losing lives around the world every minute. Its impact on organizations and people across the world has been significant. This impact has been different across industries and far reaching. While the impact of Covid-19 has been severe in many advanced countries, including America, India, UK, Italy, Spain, Russia, France, and Germany, it has also been devastating to the rest of Europe. Reports claim that top software exporters, including Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys, and HCL Technologies, will be impacted most by the lessened technology spending from clients in the US and Europe following lockdowns across the globe. The crisis raises a number of unique challenges. The study investigates the impact of COVID-19 on IT sector. Data required for this research was collected through structured questionnaire administered to 45 respondents that consists of employees from various IT companies. The collected data was analyzed and the results shows that COVID-19 has less effect on IT sector