Outsourcing vs. In-House Development: A Framework for CTOs
The useful question isn't "build or buy" — it's which work benefits from deep institutional knowledge, and which is well-scoped and time-bound.
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Engineering write-ups tagged Business — practical lessons from real projects, not marketing copy.
The useful question isn't "build or buy" — it's which work benefits from deep institutional knowledge, and which is well-scoped and time-bound.
Ayming’s International Innovation Barometer 2022, covered on the old site in October 2021, described an uneven response to the pandemic. Some businesses accelerated new ways of working while others struggled to maintain research and development.
In September 2021, the archive carried an industry viewpoint from Ian Kerr of Episode Six on how banks and fintech companies might modernise payment infrastructure. The discussion reflected growing interest in digital assets at the time.
A September 2021 news item discussed Deloitte’s survey of financial-services executives and their expectations for digital currencies. Its headline forecast concerned what respondents thought might happen by 2030.
The April 2021 archive looked at the use of algorithms in investment tools, beyond public interest in buying shares in AI companies. It described systems that process financial statements, market data and other signals to support decisions.
The March 2021 automotive overview covered a mix of vehicle capabilities and service models. It grouped predictive maintenance, connected homes, automated driving, navigation, vehicle-to-vehicle communication, biometric seats and cars as a service into one industry snapshot.
A March 2021 archive item revisited reporting by The Wall Street Journal about Engineer.ai and the extent of automation in its app-building service. The report questioned how much work was performed by software and how much depended on developers.
A February 2021 news item covered work at the Polish Institute of Aviation on an alternative satellite propulsion system. The project was supported through the European Space Agency’s Polish Industry Incentive programme.
The February 2021 archive discussed geospatial intelligence, or GEOINT, through a policy viewpoint reported by C4ISRNET. The topic concerned information about locations and activity on Earth, including imagery and other geographically referenced data.
The February 2021 archive included a Tangled AI article on preparing a small business for AI adoption. Its main theme was to begin with a business problem and readiness, rather than with enthusiasm for a particular platform.
A February 2021 archive story described how Revolutionary Fitness Cali in Fresno used computer-controlled exercise equipment. Owner Rochelle Collinwood discussed an ARX Omni resistance machine and a CAROL stationary bike.