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Build vs Buy

Build-vs-buy decisions compare differentiation, control, operational burden, security, integration and time-to-value.

WHY IT MATTERS

Self-building every AI platform component can overwhelm teams; outsourcing everything can create lock-in and blind spots.

ENTERPRISE EXAMPLE

The company buys managed model APIs but builds its routing and policy layer because cross-provider control is strategically important.

ARCHITECTURE DECISION

Which capability is genuinely differentiating enough to justify long-term ownership?

REMEMBEROwn what creates strategic control; buy what is commodity when risk is acceptable.
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