Discussion - The development of software and systems

Discussion Board

The development of software and systems requires business organizations to consider a multitude of variables that influence whether to design and implement software systems in-house or whether to use some type of service provider, of which there are many types from which to choose, outside the business organization. Although vastly simplifying the concept, the considerations can be split among two overarching options: build and buy. For this discussion, outline variables or factors that influence business organizations when determining whether to design and implement software systems in-house (build) or design and implement software systems using one or more third-party service providers (buy). Include pros and cons for both the build and buy decision. In your response post(s), enhance your peer’s posts by adding additional pros/cons or additional insight not captured in their response.

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