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    Choosing the right Agentic AI strategy

    There’s more than one way to adopt agentic AI — and the right path depends on your priorities. Whether you value speed, control, or flexibility, the following options outline how organizations are choosing to buy, build, or bring their own agents today.

    Option 1

    Buy: Platform-native agents

    Best for: Organizations prioritizing speed, governance, and operational consistency

    Why teams choose this:

    • Faster time to value
    • Embedded governance and auditability
    • Consistent user experience across workflows

    Trade-offs to consider:

    Screenshot 2026-02-11 at 21.38.032Less customization and control over agent logic

    You’re ready to buy if:

    • You want to move from pilot to production quickly
    • Governance, compliance, and explainability are non-negotiable
    • You prefer proven workflows over custom experimentation

    Option 2

    Build: Custom internal agents 

    Best for: Organizations with strong technical resources and highly differentiated workflows

    Why teams choose this:

    • Tailored workflows aligned to unique processes
    • Full control over logic and decision paths

    Trade-offs to consider:

    Screenshot 2026-02-11 at 21.38.032bOngoing maintenance burden

    Higher integration complexity across systems

    You’re ready to build if:

    • You have internal AI/engineering capacity
    • Your workflows can’t be supported by standard platforms
    • You’re prepared to own long-term support and governance

    Option 3

    Bring Your Own: Ecosystem-connected agents

    Best for: Organizations seeking innovation flexibility without platform lock-in

    Why teams choose this:

    • Innovation, flexibility, and faster experimentation
    • Ability to leverage best-of-breed agents

    Trade-offs to consider:

    Screenshot 2026-02-11 at 21.38.032bAgents must interoperate securely across platforms

    Screenshot 2026-02-11 at 21.38.032Governance and orchestration become more complex

    You’re ready to build your own if:

    • You already use multiple AI tools or agents
    • You value flexibility over standardization
    • You have (or need) a strong orchestration and governance layer

    How to decide quickly

    Ask yourself:

    • Speed vs. control: Do we need results fast, or maximum flexibility?

    • Governance maturity: Are guardrails already in place?

    • Operating model: Who owns agents once they’re live?

    Remember: Many enterprises start by buying, then selectively build or bring agents as maturity increases.

    To learn more about agentic AI, watch our webinar with Staffing Industry Analysts on Agents at Work: Are you ready for Agentic AI?