When do you build capabilities vs buy apps/services - what are deciding factors?

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CIO in Finance (non-banking)6 years ago

Only if it’s super proprietary otherwise build integration capabilities. Haven’t come across a requirement we could integrate products/apps to solve.

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CIO in Energy and Utilities6 years ago

How unique vs standard is the business requirement. How long will it likely be in place. If there aren't really tools fo it yet and it will likely in use for a while, I'd build.

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no title6 years ago

When capability needed doesn't exist. Or to gain a competitive advantage

Director of Engineering6 years ago

Would do a ROI analysis based on cost, effort & shelf life of the services required

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Senior Director in Healthcare and Biotech6 years ago

Total cost of ownership, time, and number of competitors in a particular space.

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