“We Can
Build That.”
But Should You?
The hidden cost of building, owning and maintaining your own service provider platform.
Building it is one decision.
Owning it is another.
Most MSPs and ISPs have the technical capability to build their own portals, integrations and operational systems. But there's a big difference between being able to build something and making a sound commercial decision to own it.
And even when a platform goes live, the ongoing costs of maintaining, securing and evolving it can be substantial.
Join Virtualplatform for a practical discussion about the true cost of internal development, why so many projects never reach their potential, and what investors and acquirers look for when assessing the technology underpinning a service provider.
What we'll cover
Nine developers. One ISP.
What's the real cost?
And that's before considering infrastructure, external software, management overhead or the opportunity cost of what those developers could otherwise deliver.
Custom software can create real competitive advantage. But is your investment creating differentiated IP, or simply maintaining the systems required to run your business?
Who should attend?
Whether you've already invested in proprietary systems or are evaluating a new development project, this session will help you assess the commercial implications.
Your speakers
Drawing on nearly 30 years of telecommunications and ICT industry experience, Piers will explore the operational and commercial realities of building and maintaining service provider technology.
An investor's perspective on technology risk, scalability, acquisition due diligence and enterprise value.
Build a more efficient business.
And a more valuable one.
Your technology should help you scale, adapt and grow, not create an indefinite development obligation.
Reserve your place →Designed to help service providers evaluate the full cost of their technology decisions.