How we choose solutions

Compare quality, process changes and the full cost of using AI.

The choice depends on your work and the decision you need to make. Start with your audience below; the comparison covers both the tools and the process.

For companies

The decision is whether investing in AI makes sense for the business. We assess:

• where the process loses time, money or quality;
• which steps need to change around the selected tools;
• setup and operating costs, including employee time and review;
• the expected benefit and how to test it.

You receive priorities, a recommended option and cost assumptions. A practical test can check the estimate before a wider investment. Services for companies.

For researchers

The decision is how AI can support your research. We assess:

• suitability for your question, sources, data and chosen method;
• traceability of references, calculations and generated output;
• time spent checking and correcting results;
• tool configuration, training and records of AI use.

We agree the scientific checks with you and the colleague reviewing the method and findings. The result is a suitable approach and guidance for using and describing the tools. Services for researchers.

For research teams

The decision is which shared AI environment fits the project. We assess:

• shared materials, context and access;
• connections between participants’ tools and agents;
• team subscriptions, usage charges, configuration and support;
• joint result checks and training needs.

We recommend a setup using existing services and test its supported connections on the team’s tasks. Services for research teams.

Costs and comparison

Setup: tool configuration, process changes and training.

Ongoing work: subscriptions, usage charges, input preparation, review, corrections and support.

We state the period and assumptions behind the estimate. Time released, capacity gained and lower expenditure are assessed separately.

The recommendation

You receive the proposed option, reasons for choosing it, cost assumptions and the next step. That may mean implementing AI, improving the process without it or testing a selected option.

How we work describes the engagement; data and privacy explains handling of materials.

Write to us to discuss your project.