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In-House IT Builds Are Falling Flat and Going Way over Budget – Here's Why

A new Exclaimer survey reveals that fewer than three‑in‑ten in‑house IT builds are delivered on time and on budget, with 71% of leaders eventually abandoning such projects. In regulated sectors the abandonment rate climbs to 83%, while only 8% of internal builds meet schedule and 11% stay within budget. Projects take 1.6–2 times longer and cost up to twice the original estimate, draining 10–50 maintenance hours monthly and $20k‑$100k annually. The findings underscore a shift toward purchasing external solutions for speed, expertise, and reliability.