Should you build or buy software? This Wall Street firm has a new tool to decide.
By Alistair Barr
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Should companies build or buy software? An RBC analysis finds custom AI apps are often more expensive than SaaS.
RBC Capital Markets released a calculator showing building custom business software is usually more expensive than buying—including maintenance, security, and talent costs. Hidden cost: diverting top AI workers from creating new products to rebuild existing software.
Should you build or buy software? This Wall Street firm has a new tool to decide.
By Alistair Barr
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