AI Technology Stack & Governance Advisory

An expert advisory service for technology and security leaders designed to demystify the complex landscape of modern AI tools. We provide unbiased, data-driven recommendations on the optimal AI technology stack for your specific needs and help build robust governance frameworks.

Empower your organization to innovate with AI confidently and securely. We help you select the most appropriate and cost-effective AI models, establish clear policies and guardrails, and prevent vendor lock-in with scalable, future-proof foundations.

Perfect for mid-market to enterprise companies preparing for or in early stages of AI implementation, with CTOs, CIOs, CISOs, or heads of AI/Data divisions facing unvetted tool proliferation and growing security concerns.

What to Expect

Our Flexible 3-5 Week Advisory Engagement:

Choose one or both core modules based on your needs:

Module 1: AI Technology Stack Assessment & Recommendation

Answers: “What tools should we use?”

Use Case Analysis

• Workshops with product and engineering teams to define top 1-3 business use cases
• Focus areas: internal knowledge base Q&A, customer support automation, code generation, data analysis

Model & Platform Evaluation

• Comprehensive evaluation of leading AI models (GPT-4, Claude 3.5, Gemini, Llama 3)
• Assessment criteria: performance benchmarks, API latency, cost per token, data privacy policies
• Hosting options analysis: cloud vs. self-hosted solutions

Integration & Architecture Review

• Analysis of existing tech stack for seamless AI service integration
• High-level implementation plan development

Module 2: AI Governance & Policy Development

Answers: “How do we use these tools safely?”

Risk & Policy Workshop

• Cross-functional workshops with IT, Legal, HR, and executive leadership
• Primary AI usage risk identification for your organization
• Industry regulation compliance considerations

Policy Drafting

• Comprehensive governance documents tailored to your risk tolerance
• Employee training and process design for AI tool approval
• API key management and cost control processes

Your Complete Advisory Package Includes

Technology Stack Recommendation Report:

• Executive summary with clear “winner” and “runner-up” AI provider recommendations
• Detailed scorecard comparing top 3-4 AI models/platforms on performance, features, security, pricing
• Interactive cost projection model for API usage forecasting
• High-level integration plan for recommended services

AI Governance Framework:

• Acceptable Use Policy (AUP): Clear employee guidelines for AI tool usage
• Data Privacy & Handling Guidelines: Specific rules for company/customer data usage with third-party AI
• AI Risk Matrix: Legal, ethical, and reputational risk assessment with mitigation strategies
• Employee Training Outline: Ready-to-use presentation for responsible AI usage training

Business Outcomes

• Mitigated Risk: Dramatically reduced security, privacy, and legal risks of uncontrolled AI adoption
• Optimized Costs: Prevention of overspending on inappropriate AI models with predictable cost models
• Increased Development Velocity: Confident, speedy building with approved, vetted tools and clear guidelines
• Strategic Future-Proof Foundation: Scalable, flexible architecture not overly dependent on single vendor
• Responsible Innovation Culture: Safe, productive environment for AI experimentation leading to AI-literate workforce