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Why 70% of Software Projects Blow Their Budget

McKinsey/Oxford: average 45% over budget. 17% of IT projects are 'black swans' with 200-400% overruns. Why fixed-bid makes it worse.

Dennis Vorobyov
Dennis Vorobyov
CEO & Founder, EltexSoft
December 21, 2025 · 7 min read

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