Gartner ThinkCast Build, Buy or Bring-Your-Own AI: What’s on Your Tech Sandwich?
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Apr 29, 2025 Whit Andrews, a Gartner Distinguished VP Analyst specializing in AI strategy, dives into how leaders can effectively deploy AI in their organizations. He discusses the crucial choices of building, buying, or blending AI solutions and introduces Gartner's 'AI technology sandwich' framework. The conversation highlights the importance of embedding AI into existing structures and the governance challenges that arise. Andrews also shares insights on aligning high-end AI experiences with everyday organizational needs and emphasizes starting with smaller AI projects for effective deployment.
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AI Integrates From Diverse Sources
- AI enters organizations through multiple layers including consumer devices, embedded AI, bring-your-own AI, and custom builds.
- Its distinctiveness lies in its use of both internal and external data sources.
Manage Bring-Your-Own AI Carefully
- Organizations must create policies and monitoring mechanisms for bring-your-own AI to avoid uncontrolled risks.
- Shareability and support across departments are crucial for effective BYO AI integration.
Built vs Blended AI Explained
- Built AI involves creating AI from scratch or open-source, while blended AI customizes external products for specific needs.
- Both approaches need alignment with organizational goals and IT support.