Rising project costs from AI and security requirements
Definition
Advanced features demanded by customers—specifically AI integration and strong security implementations—increase development costs substantially. Custom programming firms face higher labor costs (senior architects needed), extended timelines, additional security testing/auditing, and compliance consultation fees. This creates margin pressure: firms either absorb costs (reducing profitability) or pass them to customers (reducing competitiveness). For SMB custom development shops with thin margins and fixed overhead, each project becomes riskier. Cost overruns and scope creep related to security/AI requirements are leading causes of project losses. Customers increasingly demand these features as baseline expectations, not premium add-ons, forcing firms to absorb costs or negotiate complex change orders.
Key Findings
- Financial Impact: Estimated 2-5% of annual revenue
- Frequency: per_project
Why This Matters
AI development platforms reducing custom coding, security compliance automation tools, project estimation software with advanced feature cost modeling, pre-built security/AI component libraries, outsourcing partnerships for specialized work
Affected Stakeholders
CEO/Principal / Business Owner
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Methodology & Sources
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Related Business Risks
Talent shortage for specialized developers
Rapid technology obsolescence and skills decay
Data privacy regulation compliance burden and complexity
Security threats and vulnerability management
Customer demand for hyper-personalization complexity
System scalability and future-proofing requirements
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