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Proof of Concept (POC)

Definition

A small-scale implementation that demonstrates the technical feasibility of an AI solution without full production investment. POCs validate whether a chosen approach can work before committing resources to pilot and production phases.

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Pilot Project

A limited real-world deployment of an AI solution that tests performance, gathers user feedback, and refines the approach before broader rollout. A successful pilot de-risks the full investment and builds organisational confidence in AI.

AI Pilot

A time-boxed, scope-limited real-world test of an AI solution designed to validate assumptions, measure business impact, and identify operational challenges before full deployment. AI pilots typically run 6–12 weeks and are structured to produce clear go/no-go criteria.

AI Scaling

The process of expanding a successful AI pilot to broader organisational adoption—handling increased data volumes, additional use cases, more users, and tighter integration with business processes. Scaling typically exposes infrastructure, data governance, and change management challenges invisible at pilot scale.

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