AI
Our AI approach.
AI moves fast. We run a disciplined quarterly cycle so you get the benefits in speed, cost, and outcomes, without the noise.
AI is evolving too fast to land on a fixed playbook. Instead of pretending we have it all figured out, we run a structured, continuous improvement cycle: evaluating tools, deploying what works, measuring outcomes, and adapting every quarter.
Our strategy is to stay on top of AI so our customers don't have to, and to pass the benefits directly to them in faster delivery, better quality, and stronger outcomes.
A continuous improvement cycle.
Every quarter we evaluate, deploy, measure, and adapt. This is how we keep improving without introducing churn or risk.
Assess the latest tools and models
Every quarter we review the AI landscape: new models, tools, frameworks, and practices. We benchmark against our current stack, testing for accuracy, speed, cost, and reliability in real delivery scenarios.
Adopt what proves itself
When a tool or model earns its place, we roll it into our delivery process across all roles, not just engineering. Business analysts use AI for prototyping and requirements, QA use it for test generation and analysis, and engineers use it across the full development lifecycle. Structured onboarding and shared skills make adoption safe and consistent.
Track outcomes, not just output
We measure what matters: delivery speed, code quality, correction cycles, and customer outcomes. We also track the economics, including token costs, so we understand the full picture and can optimise for value.
Refine and repeat
Results feed back into the next cycle. Tools that underperform get replaced. Practices that deliver get standardised. The cycle keeps turning so improvements compound over time.
Measured, not guessed.
These are measured outcomes from our delivery teams, not marketing claims.
Measure
Code AI-authored
Evaluate
Faster delivery
Cycle Cadence
Evaluation cycles
Cycle in action
Every 3 months we run this loop and feed the outcomes into the next cycle.
The benefits you get.
Our AI discipline translates directly into better outcomes for your projects.
Faster delivery and higher quality
AI-augmented delivery means shorter timelines and fewer correction cycles. Quality is measurably improving alongside speed: our teams spend more time on design, review, and specification, and less on repetitive work.
We evaluate so you don't have to
The AI landscape changes constantly. We absorb that complexity, test what works, and discard what doesn't, so you benefit from the best tools without the noise or risk of keeping up yourself.
Model-agnostic, no vendor lock-in
We design AI solutions that aren't locked into a single provider. You can swap models as the landscape evolves, whether that's OpenAI, Anthropic, open-source, or whatever comes next.
Responsible AI with guardrails baked in
Every AI solution includes content filtering, output validation, human-in-the-loop checkpoints, and audit trails. Data stays within your security boundary and access controls are enforced at every layer.
Go deeper on our AI thinking.
Our blog covers the detail behind our approach, from tooling decisions to responsible AI and IP.
Shipping AI in the Real World: Lessons From Our Latest Cycle
Our current stack, why we dropped vibe-coding tools, how Open Spec reduces codebase churn, and what our engineers are seeing on the ground.
Read articleEvaluating AI Tools Using a Task-Based Framework
How we decide which AI tools earn their place, using a structured framework that maps tasks to tools and measures real productivity.
Read articleThe Business Leader's Guide to Responsible AI Use
Data privacy, human oversight, ethics, and governance: a practical guide for leaders adopting AI in their organisations.
Read articleWho Owns AI-Written Code?
IP, licensing, and legal risks of AI-generated code. What CTOs, developers, and procurement teams need to know.
Read articleClaude Code Agency
How we use Claude Code to build custom software faster, with full code ownership, clear IP terms, and enterprise-grade security.
Read articleReady to explore AI for your organisation?
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