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19 March 2025

đź’° Should you buy new tech or build in-house? Wrong question.

Enterprises often reduce digital transformation to a buy vs. build debate. But the real question is: Why frame the investment decision this way in the first place? What problem are you truly solving?

📌 Buying is fast—but often leads to rigid, underutilised tools.
📌 Building is custom—but can spiral into never-ending development.

Smart organisations ask:
✔️ Does this tech align with our long-term strategy?
✔️ Will it scale across business units?
✔️ Are we solving for efficiency or differentiation?

The best companies don’t just pick one—they create a hybrid approach that balances speed, control, and strategic fit.

Originally published on LinkedIn.