For Many Organizations, Custom Software Is More Expensive Than Packaged

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For many organizations, custom software is more expensive than packaged applications. However, if a package does not closely fit the company's needs, the savings are often diluted when the information systems staff or consultants must extend the functionality of the purchased packages.

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