Buy vs. build AI solutions
Navigating AI: when to buy, when to build, and why it matters
What to expect from this webinar
AI has become a board-level mandate, but with thousands of vendors and endless promises, leaders are struggling with an essential question: Should we buy off-the-shelf AI solutions or build our own?
In this webinar, we’ll discuss the tradeoffs and wins, and provide a practical framework for making smarter AI investment decisions.
Learn how to separate hype from value, avoid costly mistakes, and build an AI roadmap that lasts.
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What we’ll cover:
↳Where buying wins: speed to market, proven reliability, and lower upfront costs for non-differentiating functions.
↳Where building wins: competitive advantage, control over data, and seamless integration into existing systems.
↳The hidden trade-offs: lock-in, security, compliance, and the long-tail costs that are easy to overlook on both sides.
↳Hybrid realities: why most enterprises end up with a mix of off-the-shelf tools and custom builds.
↳A practical decision framework: how to move beyond vendor hype and gut feel to structured buy-vs-build choices.
Your hosts
Amir Ouki
Managing Director, Applied AI & Technology, BOI
McKenzie Lloyd-Smith
Applied AI Director, BOI
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