FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Good questions. Straight answers.
What to know before getting started: the process, the technology, and what we need to work together.
Systems and technology
Does every automation need AI?
No. Data transfers, notifications, and status changes based on clear rules usually work without AI. It becomes worth considering when incoming content needs interpretation, classification, or summarisation.
What happens to our business data?
During planning we define what data is needed, who may access it, and where it may be stored. Before connecting an AI provider, we review its processing and retention terms separately. We use anonymised or synthetic samples for testing where possible.
Do we have to replace our existing systems?
Not necessarily. We first look at what already works and what can be connected. An integration or a focused addition is often enough. Replacement makes sense when the existing tool consistently prevents important work.
Working together
How much does a custom solution cost?
Cost depends on workflow complexity, integrations, data quality, and operational needs. After the initial discussion, we quote a defined scope. One-off development and expected running costs are considered separately.
What happens after handover?
The system comes with documentation and a walkthrough. Maintenance, monitoring, and future improvements are agreed separately, so access, backups, and responsibilities are clear.
Can we start with a smaller project?
Yes. A single well-defined workflow is often the best place to start. It helps verify business rules, technical feasibility, and expected value before building a larger system.
How long does a project take?
We estimate the schedule once the scope and available access are clear. A focused automation and a portal with several roles are different projects. Milestones give you something usable and reviewable as early as possible.
Getting started
Do I need a finished specification?
No. A short description, a few anonymised examples, and a list of your tools are a good start. We clarify business rules, exceptions, and priorities together. Do not include passwords or sensitive customer data in your first message.
How do we know it was worth it?
We choose relevant metrics and record a baseline before development. They may include manual effort, turnaround time, failed cases, or completed follow-ups. Afterwards, we compare equivalent periods to understand what changed.
How does working together start?
With a conversation about a specific workflow. We look at its trigger, who works on it, where it gets stuck, and what better would look like. Then we suggest a next step and agree on scope, cost, and terms.
IT STARTS WITH A CONVERSATION
You need more than another tool.
You want a system that works.
Tell us how your team works. We will explore where things could be simpler.
Show us what slows you down