Should You Build or Buy Your Enterprise GenAI Solution?
To make an informed decision, you first need to determine how you plan to use the solution and what role you want your organization to play: a Consumer, a Customizer, or a Creator.
Join me and Relevantz as we explore what the right choice is for you and your enterprise.
Which C Do You Want to Be?
Consumer
Purchases pre-built GenAI models and solutions without any customization.
Ideal for: Organizations looking to quickly enhance their operations with minimal effort.
Cost: $$
Customizer
Integrates pre-built models with internal processes and data.
Ideal for: Companies seeking a balance between quick deployment and incorporating their private enterprise data.
Cost: $$$$
Creator
Constructs GenAI solutions from scratch, creating their own foundational models.
Ideal for: Enterprises needing highly specific models not available on the market, or those aiming to commercialize their own models. Think Microsoft or Google.
Cost: $$$$$$$$$$$$
So, Should You Build or Buy Your Enterprise GenAI Solution?
If you want to be a Consumer, it’s easy
BUY
If you want to be a Creator, it’s easy
BUILD
But the best approach for most enterprises is to be a Customizer.
This role requires a combination of buying and building. By buy, we mean using existing foundational models and then building custom solutions on top.
Skill Sets You Need to Build an Enterprise GenAI Solution
To successfully implement a GenAI solution as a Customizer, you'll need a diverse team with specific skill sets. Here's a breakdown of the process and the expertise required at each stage:
Business Domain Experts
1. Identify Use Case
2. Build the Prototype
3. Develop the Solution
4. Deploy Pilot for Feedback
5. Launch Optimized Solution
AI Architects
1. Identify Use Case
2. Build the Prototype
3. Develop the Solution
4. Deploy Pilot for Feedback
5. Launch Optimized Solution
AI Engineers
1. Build the Prototype
2. Develop the Solution
3. Deploy Pilot for Feedback
4. Launch Optimized Solution
Data Engineers
1. Build the Prototype
2. Develop the Solution
3. Deploy Pilot for Feedback
4. Launch Optimized Solution
Software & QA Engineers
1. Develop the Solution
2. Deploy Pilot for Feedback
3. Launch Optimized Solution
MLOps, Security, & Infrastructure Experts
1. Develop the Solution
2. Deploy Pilot for Feedback
3. Launch Optimized Solution
To develop these solutions, you may need to onboard external resources to augment your existing team.
And by combining these skills with pre-built models, you can create tailored GenAI solutions that meet your specific enterprise needs.
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