Your knowledge belongs with your business.
Keep a master source of truth you control rather than depending on a single provider.
Local when it fits. Cloud when it helps.
Assess the work, equipment, data and costs before choosing an approach. Local AI setup is a separate implementation service.
Understand the responsibilities.
Agree on model licenses, configuration, access, maintenance and handoff. Assess performance, data flows and ongoing costs before agreeing on a setup.
Last updated: 2026-10