Which technical debt consequence worries you most?
Soaring dev costs15%
Security gaps65%
System crashes16%
Innovation roadblocks4%
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Soaring dev costs15%
Security gaps65%
System crashes16%
Innovation roadblocks4%
Enhanced ability to manage changing priorities37%
Accelerated software delivery58%
Increased software maintainability37%
Increased team productivity40%
Improved business & IT alignment35%
Improved project visibility25%
Improved team morale15%
Improved engineering discipline15%
Better management of distributed teams12%
Reduced project cost13%
Reduced project risk10%
Improved response to volatile market conditions8%
Other (please specify)1%
Every Month21%
Every Quarter57%
Every Year18%
Other (comment below)2%
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I think a major option is missing…………
Limiting business growth.