Source: Fortune
Summary
A Fortune article discusses the growing trend of enterprises using AI to build custom software instead of purchasing platforms like SAP or HubSpot. The piece, written by a former CIO now leading a software company, outlines five questions CIOs should ask before deciding to build or buy. It highlights the risks of in-house development, including higher costs, security challenges, and knowledge loss when leadership changes. The author argues that while AI makes building easier, it doesn’t eliminate the need for strategic choices. The article includes examples of companies that chose to outsource and others that built custom solutions for specific needs.
Our Reading
The announcement sounds familiar.
CIOs are weighing build vs. buy with AI.
Costs and risks of in-house software are high.
Security and governance are complex.
Leadership changes can disrupt custom systems.
The numbers tell one story: building is often more expensive and riskier than buying.
Author: Evan Null
