AI development services, from proof of concept to production
We build AI features and systems that run on your own data: extracting information from documents, assistants that answer from your knowledge base, classification and forecasting. We start with a small proof of concept so you can see whether it works on your data before committing to a full build.
At a glance
- Typical timeline
- 8 to 16 weeks for production AI systems. 4 to 6 weeks for proof of concept. 20 or more weeks for enterprise platforms.
- How we price
- Fixed price for an agreed scope, after a short discovery
- Technology
- Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, OpenAI API, Anthropic Claude API, LangChain
What this usually looks like
Predictive Analytics
Build models that forecast demand, churn, revenue, or risk using historical business data and machine learning algorithms.
Natural Language Processing
Extract meaning from text documents, emails, support tickets, and contracts using NLP pipelines.
Computer Vision
Automate visual inspection, document scanning, or image classification using deep learning models.
Recommendation Engines
Personalise product suggestions, content feeds, or service offerings based on user behaviour patterns.
Intelligent Document Processing
Automatically extract, classify, and route information from invoices, forms, and regulatory documents.
Conversational AI
Build context-aware chatbots and virtual assistants that handle customer enquiries with human-level understanding.
What you can expect
- Automate complex cognitive tasks that previously required human judgment
- Extract actionable insights from large volumes of unstructured data
- Lower operating costs by taking repetitive judgement work off people's desks
- Gain competitive advantage through predictive analytics and personalisation
- Scale operations without proportionally increasing headcount
- Improve accuracy and consistency of business decisions
How the project runs
AI Feasibility Assessment
Elsio evaluates your business processes, data availability, and objectives to identify high-impact AI opportunities with measurable ROI.1 to 2 weeks
Data Engineering & Preparation
Elsio cleans, structures, and enriches your data to ensure it meets the quality standards required for reliable AI model training.2 to 3 weeks
Model Development & Training
Elsio selects appropriate algorithms, trains models against your data, and iteratively improves accuracy through validation testing.3 to 6 weeks
Integration & Deployment
Elsio deploys trained models into your production environment with monitoring, feedback loops, and performance dashboards.2 to 4 weeks
What you receive
- AI feasibility assessment report
- Trained machine learning model
- REST API for model inference
- Integration with existing business systems
- Performance monitoring dashboard
- Technical documentation
- Team training sessions
- 90-day post-launch support
Is it the right choice?
If you are not yet sure what problem AI should solve, a short discovery is a better first step than a build. And if your data is sparse, inconsistent or hard to access, the first project may need to be getting the data in order.
Strengths
- Handles complex pattern recognition at scale
- Operates 24/7 without fatigue or inconsistency
- Improves over time with more data
- Reduces human error in repetitive cognitive tasks
- Enables personalisation at scale
- Provides predictive capabilities
Trade-offs to plan for
- Requires quality training data
- Initial development investment is significant
- Models need ongoing monitoring and retraining
- May not be suitable for highly novel or unpredictable scenarios
- Requires technical expertise for maintenance
- Regulatory compliance adds complexity in some industries
Custom AI development vs Off-the-shelf AI tools
| Factor | Custom AI Development | Off-the-shelf AI tools |
|---|---|---|
| Customisation | Built for your exact data and workflows | Generic models with limited fine-tuning |
| Data Privacy | Data stays within your infrastructure | Data processed on third-party servers |
| Integration | Direct API connection to your systems | Limited integration options |
| Accuracy | Trained on your domain-specific data | General-purpose accuracy |
| Ongoing Cost | One-time build with hosting costs | Recurring per-API-call pricing |
| Intellectual Property | You own the model and code | Vendor retains IP |
Common questions
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Talk to us about AI development
Send a short brief and we will come back with questions, a rough approach and whether we are the right fit. No sales sequence.
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