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Cost-Effective AI: Build vs Buy vs Hybrid — Strategic Decision Framework for AI Capabilities

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  • 1. Capgemini Engineering; Odessa Polytechnic National University

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The build-versus-buy decision for AI capabilities represents one of the most consequential strategic choices facing enterprise technology leaders today. This article presents a comprehensive decision framework synthesizing research from 127 enterprise AI implementations, introducing the AI Capability Sourcing Matrix (ACSM) for guiding strategic investment decisions.

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