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How to make a build vs. buy decision for a new software solution

The questions you should be asking
June 17, 2021

Buying software is often the answer for busy engineering teams in search of a quick solution with minimum aftercare. But while your team may be sure of the problem, how do you go about searching for a product to fix it?

Far from being the ‘easy option’, there is a lot you need to consider before you invest in a bought solution – user experience, cost comparisons, and support features to name a few. Let’s explore some of the considerations when making a good decision.

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What do you and your organization need to get out of this solution?

Discuss and define the problem you need to solve clearly and its scope so that you don’t over or under shoot with your solution.

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