Build It or Buy It?

The Real Trade-offs in Integration Modernisation

Most senior technology leaders have an instinct about whether to build their integration modernisation in-house or bring in a managed partner.

Few have tested that instinct against a real alternative.

Two PMC leaders will make the case for each.

Vishal – the case for Build

Valay – the case for Buy

You leave with a framework, not a pitch.

You’ll receive a calendar invite and reminder email ahead of the session.

Is this for you?

Three reasons it's worth thirty minutes of your time

This is for senior technology leaders facing a real decision about legacy platforms. If one of these is true, that’s your answer.

1

Build vs. Partner

Deciding whether to build modernisation capability internally, or bring in a managed partner.

2

Legacy Platform

Carrying a legacy integration platform that’s getting harder to justify, not easier.

3

Tech Roadmap

Planning next year’s roadmap and wanting to stress-test your thinking before you commit to it.

What you’ll hear

Both cases, no verdict – because the right answer depends on your situation

The Case for build

Own it outright

Vishal Shah, Engineering Director

Why owning the capability outright, not renting it, removes long-term vendor and key-person risk, with a real example from a global transport operator’s transition.

The Case for buy

Move at speed

Valay Patel, Head of Solutions Engineering

Why a managed path gets you to the outcome faster, without adding platform-ops headcount, with a real example from a leading UK retailer.

You’ll leave with a framework you can bring straight into your own internal planning conversations: not a recommendation, a case you can pressure-test yourself.

Your speakers

Who's making the case

17 years leading software development and delivery, with deep experience running integration and service-oriented architecture programmes at scale. Built and led delivery teams from the ground up, with a focus on Agile practices and long-term platform ownership.

Vishal Shah

Engineering Director, PMC

10+ years across software development, architecture, and engineering leadership, with a focus on building teams that deliver predictable, high-quality outcomes at scale. Leads PMC’s managed solutions engineering practice, defining the standards behind Graphene’s delivery model.

Valay Patel

Head of Solutions Engineering, PMC

Ready to stress-test your instinct?

Wednesday 30 September 2026 · 1:00–1:30pm BST · Live online

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