DiscvrAI vs a traditional system integrator
Traditional SIs sell time and materials over multi-quarter projects with a fixed deliverables list. DiscvrAI forward-deploys a team with its own platform and agents, scopes every engagement to one measurable outcome, and ships production results in 8 to 12 weeks.
Side by side
| Dimension | Traditional SI / internal build | DiscvrAI |
|---|---|---|
| Engagement model | Vendor drops deliverables over a statement of work | Engineers embed in your team, standups, shared repos, your data |
| Pricing | Time and materials or fixed price on a feature list | Outcome-scoped pilot with milestone checkpoints, then scale on value |
| Time to first outcome | 6 to 18 months for enterprise AI or automation projects | 8 to 12 weeks to a live, measured result on existing data |
| Platform | Custom build from scratch or SI accelerator templates | Own platform, workflow automation, SDLC agents, product modules |
| Code ownership | Often vendor lock-in or unclear IP transfer | You own code, data, and models from day one |
| ERP change required | Frequently requires ERP reconfiguration or replacement | Built on ERP, WMS, and exports you already produce. No replacement. |
Choose an SI when you need a multi-year transformation programme with a large internal team to absorb it. Choose DiscvrAI when you need one measurable outcome proved fast, on your existing stack, with a clear path to scale or exit.
Common questions
What does forward-deployed mean?+
Our engineers work inside your team with your tools and rituals, not as an outside vendor. Engagements are scoped around a business outcome with pricing tied to value delivered.
How is pricing different from an SI?+
Engagements start as a fixed-fee outcome pilot with milestone checkpoints. Broader work can be priced against the outcome achieved, not hours billed.
Do we need to replace our ERP?+
No. DiscvrAI builds on the ERP, WMS, MES, CRM, and file exports your teams already use.
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