Crafting Your Data & AI Strategy
Our methodology transforms your AI ambitions into actionable strategies through collaborative engagement and rigorous analysis, ensuring every step is transparent, effective, and aligned with your business objectives.
See the EvidenceMost AI Initiatives Fail Before They Start
Without proper strategy and validation, organisations waste time and money on AI projects that never deliver value.
of AI projects fail to deliver business value
Often due to misaligned expectations or poor planning
of AI pilots never make it to production
Technical feasibility without business alignment
wasted on misguided AI initiatives
Time and resources that could be better spent
The Design Process
We guide you through a comprehensive process that aligns your business strategy with cutting-edge AI capabilities, ensuring measurable outcomes at every stage.
AI Business Strategy
Gather comprehensive business requirements to deeply understand your organisation, its unique challenges, and strategic objectives.
Data & AI Requirements
Translate business goals into technical strategies, identifying specific problems and opportunities where AI can deliver maximum impact.
Design Thinking
Apply proven reference architectures used by enterprises successfully deploying generative AI at scale, adapted to your context.
Solution Architecture
Define conceptual and logical architectures that provide a clear blueprint for implementation, ensuring scalability and security.
What We Design
Strategic planning and architecture services that lay the foundation for successful AI implementation. We transform your vision into actionable blueprints.
The AI Value Blueprint
6 week AI business strategy and roadmap that quantifies value and de risks investment.
The Fabric Success Validator
Independent assessment that validates your Microsoft Fabric approach against best practice.
The AI Solution Design
AI Solution Design Sprint. A structured engagement designed to rapidly move from an ambiguous business problem to a validated, implementable AI solution architecture and future-state process design.
The Scalable Architecture Blueprint
Reference architectures for scalable, secure Fabric and Azure AI implementations.
Deliverables
Comprehensive documentation and frameworks that guide your AI transformation journey, providing clarity, direction, and confidence at every stage.
AI Business Fit
Strategic roadmap and investment framework
- Clear AI roadmap with investment planning and ROI projections
- Structured AI adoption roadmap with milestones and success criteria
- Comprehensive talent resource plan identifying skills needed
- Ethical AI framework ensuring responsible deployment
- Key performance metrics measuring impact on revenue and costs
Business Requirements
Detailed system and functional specifications
- Detailed analysis using AI Business Fit inputs as foundation
- Current estate mapping documenting existing systems
- Future estate design outlining target architecture
- Functional requirements mapping defining system capabilities
- Non-functional requirements covering performance and security
- API and agent specifications for integration
Process Re-architecture
Optimised workflows and integration plans
- Leveraging AI Business Fit insights to identify opportunities
- Current process mapping documenting workflows and pain points
- New process design integrating AI capabilities seamlessly
- Tool selection and configuration for optimal efficiency
- Communication strategy for executives and engineering teams
Project Plan & Scope
Complete technical blueprint for deployment
- Comprehensive architectural diagrams and design documentation
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates for rapid deployment
- Security requirements and compliance policies
- Azure DevOps setup with CI/CD pipelines
- Resource provisioning plan with cost optimisation
- Access control and permission matrix ensuring governance
Strategic Benefits
The strategic value and competitive advantages you gain through the Design phase, empowering your organisation for successful AI transformation and long-term success.
Clear, Data-Driven AI Strategy
Eliminate ambiguity with a comprehensive strategy backed by data, insights, and proven methodologies aligned to business outcomes.
Complete Visibility of Your AI Readiness
Gain deep understanding of your current capabilities, identifying exactly where you stand and what needs to be strengthened for AI success.
Aligned Leadership & Stakeholder Confidence
Ensure executive alignment and secure buy-in across all levels through clear communication and compelling business cases.
Unified Strategy Across All Stakeholders
Achieve seamless alignment between business goals, technical requirements, and AI capabilities across your entire organisation.
Prioritised AI Initiatives Ready for Execution
Move forward with confidence knowing which projects deliver the most value, with clear roadmaps and success metrics.
Actionable Roadmap for Implementation
Receive clear, step-by-step guidance that removes guesswork and ensures every team member knows their role in the transformation.
Streamlined Operations Ready for AI Integration
Transform existing workflows to seamlessly accommodate AI capabilities, maximising efficiency and minimising disruption.
Reduced AI Pilot Fatigue & Failure Risk
Avoid common pitfalls and false starts with evidence-based planning, strategic prioritisation, and proven frameworks.
Efficient Framework for Sustainable AI Deployment
Establish robust operational structures that support not just initial deployment, but long-term scaling and evolution of AI capabilities.
Complete Knowledge Transfer & Continuity
Ensure your team has comprehensive documentation and understanding, enabling independence and reducing reliance on external support.
Ready to Define Your Data Strategy?
Let our expert team help you create a comprehensive data strategy and architecture that sets the foundation for your AI journey. We'll work with you to design solutions that align with your business goals.