The raging conflict in Eastern Europe has taken a hit on the global ICT market, and the effects of the Russia-Ukraine war will linger for years to come. According to IDC's Worldwide Black Book: Live Edition, March 2022, the conflict will generate a loss of worldwide ICT spending worth $5.5 billion in 2022. According to IDC, ICT spending is expected to grow 4% globally, against the 5% expected in the previous update.