Why build vs buy decisions get harder over time

Webinar: April 30, 2026

Organized by Exclaimer

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Join this webinar to learn why build vs buy decisions get harder the longer they're deferred, and how to assess the real cost of changing course.
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Internal tools rarely fail outright. They accumulate debt. Maintenance grows, workarounds multiply, and IT teams spend years sustaining something that no longer serves its original purpose. Research shows 71% of internal builds are eventually abandoned.

This session introduces the Reversibility Curve: a framework for understanding why build vs buy decisions get harder the longer they're deferred, and what it costs to change course at different stages.

Decisions made too late leave fewer options. This session makes the case for acting earlier.

What you'll take away:

  • Why internal builds become harder to change over time

  • How to weigh sunk, ongoing, and opportunity costs when deciding what to do next

  • How to assess the real cost of unwinding a build across projects of different scales

About our speakers

Jeff Grettler

Jeff Grettler

Head Brand Ambassador and Content Creator. Spiceworks Ziff Davis

Jeff is Head Brand Ambassador and Content Creator at Spiceworks Ziff Davis, where he creates and hosts video content for one of the best-known communities in IT. In his role, he produces livestreams, tutorials, podcasts, executive interviews, and community spotlights that help bring technical topics to life for IT professionals.

Karl Bagci

Director IT & Information Security, Exclaimer

Karl is a cybersecurity leader who helps organizations turn security from a cost center into a competitive advantage. As Director IT & Information Security at Exclaimer, he oversees the company’s global security strategy—embedding zero trust principles, compliance frameworks, and scalable risk management into every layer of the business.

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