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Nov 5, 2026 · Artificial Intelligence

Vertical Agent Deployment: 4-Layer Architecture, 7-Step Checklist & Local 70B Cost Analysis

This article presents a practical framework for building vertical AI agents, including a four-layer architecture (access, orchestration, model, tools, memory), a runnable local contract-review agent using 27B models, a seven-step deployment checklist, cost comparison between local and cloud inference, and three critical pitfalls to avoid.