What operational tradeoffs should I consider when choosing between build and buy for agent execution?

Prioritize alignment with your team’s long-term operational capacity when choosing between building or buying agent execution infrastructure. For build options, account for ongoing maintenance and upkeep of durability, observability, and recovery workflows for agent work; for buy options, evaluate how well the vendor’s offerings match your team’s specific scaling and maintenance needs. Avoid overprioritizing short-term costs, as they can lead to unsustained operational strain or misaligned fit over time.