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Build Versus Buy Decision-Making: Optimizing AI-Ready Infrastructure ROI

Publisher IDC
Published Mar 18, 2024
Length 19 Pages
SKU # IDC18646752

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Build Versus Buy Decision-Making: Optimizing AI-Ready Infrastructure ROI


This IDC Perspective provides an in-depth analysis of considerations for optimizing AI-ready infrastructure ROI and addressing the critical decisions organizations face between building versus buying digital infrastructure for AI workloads. It highlights the complex requirements of AI deployments, including storage, compute power, network connectivity, and security. With digital infrastructure costs representing a significant portion of AI costs, the document advocates for a strategic approach that includes developing scalable architectures, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and institutionalizing governance and ROI programs. It also emphasizes the importance of anticipating technological advancements to ensure infrastructure innovation. This comprehensive framework aims to guide organizations in making informed decisions that align with their long-term business objectives and technological capabilities."AI infrastructure is not simply about supporting individual applications; it's about creating a foundational platform that enables a broad range of business use cases that drive innovation and growth. IDC research underscores the importance of a strategic, long-term approach to AI infrastructure, emphasizing collaboration across functional teams, and the need to continually adapt to technological advancements to ensure sustained excellence and differentiated competitive advantage in the marketplace," says Matt Eastwood, senior vice president, Enterprise Infrastructure, Cloud, Telecom, Security, Developers, Channels, and Enabling Technology, IDC.

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Table of Contents

19 Pages
Executive Snapshot
Situation Overview
Linking AI-Ready Infrastructure ROI to GenAI Use Cases and Business Outcomes
How GenAI Changes the AI-Ready Infrastructure Discussion
Key Questions for Aligning AI-Ready Infrastructure Build Versus Buy Decisions with Business Outcomes
Considering How LLM Choices Impact AI-Ready Infrastructure Build Versus Buy Choices
Anticipating the Future Role of Small Language Models
Factoring in Performance-Intensive Computing Cost Versus Benefit Considerations
Pricing and Operating Model Trade-Offs
Considering Tech Debt and Ongoing Modernization Strategies
Advice for the Technology Buyer
Governance Strategies for AI-Ready Infrastructure Build Versus Buy Decisions
Applying a Strategy for Optimizing Build Versus Buy Infrastructure Decisions
Next Steps and Call to Action
Build a Platform for Long-Term AI-Ready Infrastructure Excellence
Next Steps
Calls to Action
Institutionalize Governance and ROI Programs
Next Steps
Calls to Action
Anticipate and Plan for Infrastructure Innovation
Next Steps
Calls to Action
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