Generative AI (GenAI), especially LLMs, has transitioned from a buzzword to an essential business asset. Leading organisations have moved beyond the proof-of-concept (POC) phase and are now actively deploying GenAI solutions. Many non-technology companies have realised that developing proprietary LLMs is unnecessary for solving internal challenges . Instead, they acquire LLMs from vendors or the open-source marketplace. Originally published at LinkedIn Pulse on 23 March 2025