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Switching costs, not vendors, are the real source of lock-in.
This video explains why organizations, especially in federal acquisitions and enterprise IT, often feel trapped by their software and platforms. Lock-in does not always begin with a bad decision. It can start with success. A system works, people adopt it, integrations expand, and then when security requirements change, missions evolve, or budgets tighten, the cost of switching becomes too high. The result is stalled progress.

What you will learn in this video:
Why switching costs drive vendor lock-in more than the vendors themselves
How path dependency limits future options in defense programs and enterprise software

Common myths:
• Custom-built software guarantees independence
• Low-code platforms make switching easy

Practical strategies to reduce lock-in:
• Assess switching costs early in procurement
• Require open data and APIs
• Favor configuration over customization
• Prioritize evolving federal security standards such as FedRAMP, zero trust, 508 compliance, and role-based access controls

Key takeaway: The goal is not to avoid lock-in but to manage it. By planning for switching costs, agencies and enterprises can stay flexible, adapt to mission changes, and avoid being trapped by past decisions.