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title: How we choose solutions
description: "Compare quality, process changes and the full cost of using AI."
sidebar: { order: 2 }
reviewedOn: 2026-10-07
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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.

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<img src="/visuals/compare-en.webp" alt="Compare the current workflow, an improvement without AI and a proposed AI workflow using shared quality, time, cost and usability criteria." width="1536" height="1024" loading="eager" fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" />
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## 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](/en/routes/organisations/).

## 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](/en/routes/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](/en/routes/research-teams/).

## Costs and comparison

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<img src="/visuals/cost-en.webp" alt="One-time costs include setup, process changes and training. Recurring costs include subscriptions, work and review, and support. Time released, extra capacity and lower expenditure are separate outcomes." width="1536" height="1024" loading="eager" fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" />
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**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.

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<summary>How we compare fairly</summary>

We agree comparable tasks and criteria before testing. The comparison includes preparation, unsuccessful attempts, review and corrections. When several steps change, we assess the redesigned workflow as a whole.

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## 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](/en/consulting/how-it-works/) describes the engagement; [data and privacy](/en/reference/privacy-and-security/) explains handling of materials.

[Write to us](#contact) to discuss your project.