When approaching an AI project, there are many paths that can be taking to get to the desire endpoint. Vendors are innovating and creating valuable solutions but understanding who and which solution to use can be a real headache. Moreover, novel use cases on unique assets may require novel, self-built, solutions. Our panelists will help you through this process, discussing:

● Balancing cost with control: Buy to cut development time by 40%? Build for increased control over customization and long-term cost savings? ● Dissecting the impacts on speed to operationalization

● Do talent gaps in the face of AI-specific developer shortages make consultants and vendors a necessity?

● How to strike the hybrid sweet spot