{"id":62175,"date":"2026-04-23T12:28:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T12:28:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.apptunix.com\/blog\/?p=62175"},"modified":"2026-04-24T10:12:01","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T10:12:01","slug":"questions-for-enterprise-software-development-contract","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.apptunix.com\/blog\/questions-for-enterprise-software-development-contract\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Questions Every C-Suite Must Ask Before Signing a $1M+ Tech Development Contract"},"content":{"rendered":"

Most companies don’t lose millions on bad technology. They lose it on bad decisions made before the technology was ever built.<\/span><\/p>\n

A $1M+ enterprise software contract isn’t a purchase you make and move on from. It’s a commitment that shapes your operations, your budget, and your competitive position for years.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

And yet, most organizations approach it the same way they’d approach buying office equipment. <\/span>Compare quotes. Pick a vendor. Sign fast.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

That’s where things go wrong.<\/span><\/p>\n

According to research from the Standish Group, nearly 68% of large-scale enterprise tech projects exceed their original budget. A McKinsey study found that IT projects over $15M run an average of 45% over budget.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This guide gives you the 12 questions that separate a great mobile app development company <\/a>that scale you confidently from companies that spend two years firefighting a project that was broken before it started.<\/span><\/p>\n

What a $1M+ Tech Contract Actually Includes?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Before you can evaluate risk or ask the right questions, you need a clear picture of what you\u2019re actually committing to. Let\u2019s break it down.<\/span><\/p>\n

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1. Custom Product Development<\/b><\/h3>\n

This is the core of the contract\u2014building your platform, application, or system from scratch or significantly enhancing an existing one.<\/span><\/p>\n

It could include:<\/span><\/p>\n