I don't know how rare it is, but it depends on your perspective. If the IT departments ceases to exist all of a sudden, many companies would have to halt operations. What's the cost of that?
What's the value of building a system that will scale when the business needs it, verses one that doesn't?
What's the value of a flexible system that allows the business to perform multiple M&As without a hitch and pivot to market needs?
Companies use software systems for a reason: they are very valuable. The more companies use software for competitive advantage, the more their competitors need them to compete. We're at the point where a company can't survive without a good system.
What's the value of building a system that will scale when the business needs it, verses one that doesn't?
What's the value of a flexible system that allows the business to perform multiple M&As without a hitch and pivot to market needs?
Companies use software systems for a reason: they are very valuable. The more companies use software for competitive advantage, the more their competitors need them to compete. We're at the point where a company can't survive without a good system.
I think many developers don't know their value.