AI Readiness Program

Start small. Prove value. Scale on one intelligent layer.

A clear, low-risk route to enterprise AI. In one week we find your best use cases. In 90 days we prove one on your live systems. Then we grow it into a Unified AI Intelligence Layer that every future use case shares.

  1. 01
    1week

    AI Readiness Workshop

    Assess, prioritise and plan. Leave with a roadmap and a pilot charter.

  2. 02
    90days

    Low-Risk Pilot

    One high-value use case, live on your systems, measured against KPIs.

  3. 03
    1layer

    Unified AI Intelligence Layer

    One governed platform that every new AI use case plugs into.

01
The Challenge

Why most AI initiatives never reach production

Enterprises don't lack AI ideas. They lack a safe, structured way to pick the right ones, connect them to real data, and prove value before committing big budgets.

Problem

Too many ideas, no priorities

Every department has a wish list, with no shared way to rank value, cost and feasibility.

Our answer

A 1-week workshop that scores and ranks every use case.

Problem

Data locked in silos

ERP, CRM, documents and apps don't talk to each other, so AI can't see the full picture.

Our answer

A connected data fabric, built one source at a time.

Problem

Proofs of concept that never scale

One-off experiments are built in isolation, with nothing reusable for the next project.

Our answer

Every pilot becomes a building block of one shared AI layer.

Problem

Big budgets before any proof

Platform programmes demand large commitments before a single measurable result.

Our answer

Staged spend, with a go / no-go decision at every gate.

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The Route at a Glance

About 14 weeks from idea to proven value

Each stage produces something tangible and ends with a decision. You only move forward when the evidence says you should.

Workshop

Discover & Plan

Assess readiness, rank use cases, design the pilot.

OutputRoadmap + pilot charter
Pilot

Foundation

Connect data, set baselines, secure environment.

OutputWorking prototype
Pilot

Build & Integrate

Embed in workflows, test in shadow mode.

OutputTested solution
Pilot

Prove & Decide

Go live with pilot users, measure KPIs.

OutputROI report + scale plan
Scale

Unified AI Layer

Add use cases on one shared platform.

OutputEnterprise AI platform

Decision gate: continue, adjust or stop, based on evidence.

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Phase 1 · Week 1

The 1-week AI Readiness Workshop, day by day

Five intensive days, ten focused sessions with your leadership, business owners and technology teams. By day five you know where you stand, where AI will make the biggest difference, and exactly how the pilot will run.

Day 1
Discover

Where are we today?

AMExecutive kickoff & AI ambitionGoals, success criteria, constraints · Leadership
PMBusiness process deep-divesWorkflows, pain points, manual effort · Dept heads
Day 2
Assess

How ready are we?

AMData & systems auditSources, quality, access, integrations · IT & data
PMSix-sided readiness scoringStrategy, data, tech, people, process, governance
Day 3 · Review
Prioritise

Where should we start?

AMUse-case ideation sprintLive demos of what's possible · Cross-functional
PMValue vs feasibility scoringShortlist agreed with leadership
Day 4
Design

How will it work?

AMSolution & integration designHow it plugs into your systems and the AI layer
PMSecurity, risk & governancePrivacy, compliance, guardrails · Risk teams
Day 5 · Gate 0
Decide

Do we go ahead?

AMPilot charter & KPIsScope, baseline, team, exit criteria · Sponsor
PMExecutive readout & go / no-goRoadmap, business case, pilot plan · Executives

What you walk away with

Six deliverables, yours to keep whether or not you continue to the pilot.

  1. AI Readiness ScorecardAcross six dimensions
  2. Prioritised use-case portfolioRanked by value and feasibility
  3. Data & systems integration mapWhat connects where
  4. Target architectureFor your Unified AI Layer
  5. Pilot charter & KPIsScope, baseline, exit criteria
  6. 12–18 month AI roadmapWith a business case
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Phase 2 · Days 1–90

The low-risk 90-day pilot, built on what you already own

One high-value use case, delivered on your existing platforms and data, measured against the KPIs agreed in the workshop. Three phases, three gates, no surprises.

30Days 1–30

Foundation

  • Secure AI environment in your cloud
  • Pilot data connected and validated
  • Baselines captured for every KPI
  • Working prototype shown to users

Gate 1Is the data good enough, and does the prototype show promise?

60Days 31–60

Build & Integrate

  • Embedded in existing workflows
  • Shadow-mode testing vs current process
  • Accuracy, safety and governance checks
  • User feedback in every sprint

Gate 2Is it accurate, safe and trusted enough to go live?

90Days 61–90

Prove & Decide

  • Live with a defined pilot group
  • Results measured against baseline
  • Team trained, runbooks handed over
  • ROI report and scale plan delivered

Gate 3Scale it, refine it, or stop, based on evidence.

Why it's low risk

  • Fixed scopeOne use case, 90 days, agreed outcomes
  • No rip-and-replaceWorks with the systems you run today
  • Your data stays yoursIn your cloud, under your controls
  • Human in the loopShadow mode before AI acts
  • Three exit gatesDecide at days 30, 60 and 90
  • Nothing wastedEvery connector is reused later
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AI Roadmap Direction

The Unified AI Intelligence Layer

One shared AI brain that sits on top of the systems you already run. It connects your data, understands your business, and powers every AI use case through a single, governed platform, instead of a separate tool for every problem.

Without a unified layer

Disconnected AI tools

AI toolAI toolAI toolERPCRMDocsHRDataApps
  • Each tool rebuilds its own integrations
  • No shared context, so answers conflict
  • Security and governance repeated, or missed
With the Unified AI Intelligence Layer

One brain, many uses

CopilotsAgentsInsightsUnified AI Intelligence LayerERPCRMDocsHRDataApps
  • Connect each system once, reuse everywhere
  • Shared context, so every answer agrees
  • Governance built in, applied to everything

Inside the layer

Four tiers, one platform. Select a tier to see what it does.

Tier 03 · The brain

Unified AI Intelligence Layer

The shared core every use case runs on. It holds your business context once and reuses it everywhere.

  • Knowledge engine finds the right facts across documents, records and policies.
  • Model hub picks the best model for each job, with no lock-in.
  • Agent orchestration carries out multi-step work across systems.
  • Analytics forecasts, scores and spots anomalies.
Across every tier

Governance, security & MLOps

  • Access control
  • Audit trails
  • Data privacy
  • Model guardrails
  • Human approval
  • 24×7 monitoring

How it works: one request, end to end

Example"Which orders are at risk of arriving late this week, and what should we tell those customers?"

  1. 1
    Ask

    An operations manager asks the copilot inside their CRM.

    AI Experiences
  2. 2
    Gather context

    Orders from ERP, shipments from logistics, accounts from CRM, terms from contracts.

    Data Fabric · Knowledge
  3. 3
    Reason

    Models score each order's delay risk and explain why.

    Models · Analytics
  4. 4
    Act

    An agent drafts customer emails and CRM follow-ups for approval.

    Agents
  5. 5
    Govern & learn

    Access checked, every step logged, outcomes improve the next answer.

    Governance

Every use case makes the next one faster

The pilot builds the first building blocks. Each new use case reuses what already exists and adds only what's new.

Built newReused from the layerIllustrative
Use case 1 (pilot)
Use case 2
Use case 3
Use case 4+
  • Use-case logic & interface
  • Model tuning
  • Knowledge sources
  • Data connectors
  • Security & governance
H1Months 0–3

Prove

Workshop and pilot. First connectors, guardrails and one live use case seed the layer.

H2Months 3–9

Expand

Next priority use cases on the same foundation, across more systems and teams.

H3Months 9–18

Transform

An enterprise intelligence platform with agents working across systems every day.

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Outcomes & Benefits

What changes at each milestone

Value builds in steps. Every milestone leaves your organisation clearer, more capable and closer to AI at scale.

After 1 week

Clarity

  • Leadership aligned on where AI creates value
  • An honest view of data and system readiness
  • Ranked use cases with a business case
  • A pilot ready to start, KPIs agreed
After 90 days

Proof

  • AI live inside existing workflows
  • Results measured against a real baseline
  • First connectors ready for reuse
  • Teams trained and confident
12–18 months

Scale

  • A governed Unified AI Intelligence Layer
  • Many use cases on one foundation
  • Each new use case faster to deliver
  • AI part of how the business runs
01
Faster time to value

Results in one quarter, not years.

02
Controlled risk

Small, staged spend with gates.

03
Protects investment

Builds on systems you've paid for.

04
Evidence-based

KPIs replace assumptions.

05
Compounding reuse

Every block is reused next time.

06
Governed by design

Security and compliance from day one.

07
Capability uplift

Your people learn by doing.

08
Vendor-agnostic

Best tools for each job, no lock-in.

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Value Proposition

The enterprise advantage of this approach

Compared with large, upfront AI transformation programmes, this route delivers proof sooner, risks less, and builds a foundation that keeps paying back.

Traditional big-bang AI programmeSix Sides AI Readiness route
Starting pointLong discovery and vendor selection1-week workshop with a ranked plan
Time to first valueOften 12 months or moreA live, measured use case in 90 days
Investment riskLarge commitment before proofStaged spend, go / no-go at every gate
Existing systemsReplatform or migrate firstLayered onto what you already run
ScalabilityIsolated tools that share nothingOne intelligence layer reused by all
GovernanceAdded later, often retrofittedBuilt in from day one
Your teamDependent on outside consultantsTrained to own and extend it
CEO & Board
A business case built on evidence

Decide on wider investment using measured results from your own data.

CIO & CTO
More value from systems you own

AI extends your ERP, CRM and core platforms instead of adding another silo.

CFO
Predictable, staged spend

Fixed-scope phases with exit points tie every dollar to an outcome.

COO & Business
Productivity in real workflows

AI embedded where work happens, cutting manual effort.

CISO & Risk
Responsible AI from the start

Access control, audit trails and human oversight designed in.

Whole enterprise
A lasting competitive edge

One shared layer turns scattered experiments into a capability that compounds.

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FAQ

Common questions

Do we need clean, centralised data before we start?

No. The workshop assesses your data as it is today. The pilot connects only the sources its use case needs, and those connections become the first building blocks of your data fabric.

Will we have to replace our existing systems?

No. The Unified AI Intelligence Layer sits on top of your ERP, CRM and business applications and connects to them through APIs and connectors. Your core platforms stay where they are.

Who needs to be involved from our side?

An executive sponsor, business owners for the processes in scope, and people from IT, data and security. Most join only the sessions relevant to them during the 1-week workshop.

What happens if the pilot doesn't hit its targets?

Each gate is a real decision point. If results fall short, we adjust or stop, and you keep the integrations, governance setup and learnings.

Where is our data hosted, and who owns the solution?

Solutions run in your own cloud environment under your security controls. You own the data, the integrations and the solution we build together.

Can we do the workshop without committing to the pilot?

Yes. The workshop stands on its own, and you keep every deliverable: scorecard, use-case portfolio, architecture and roadmap.

Ready to Begin?

Start your AI Readiness Program

One week to a clear AI roadmap. Ninety days to proven value. One intelligent layer to scale on. Talk to our leadership team about the right first use case for your organisation.