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Build vs. buy: What IT teams need to know

See why IT teams rethink building in-house. Explore data from 2,000 leaders on cost, time, security and scale in our build vs. buy infographic.

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Every IT team faces the same question: Should we build it ourselves or buy from a trusted vendor?

Our latest infographic reveals what over 2,000 IT and security leaders discovered when they looked at the real cost of DIY. See how quickly “control” becomes cost and why smarter IT teams are changing course.

What you'll learn

  • How building in-house impacts budget, time, and productivity.

  • Why 71% of internal tools are eventually abandoned.

  • How vendor solutions cut delivery timelines from months to days.

  • The tipping point when maintaining DIY tools stalls innovation.

Cut through the noise with real-world data and simple visuals showing why building feels smart, but buying delivers results. View the infographic

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Read the full report to explore the complete survey findings from over 2,000 IT and security professionals.

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