Frequently Asked Questions

01 is an enterprise AI consulting firm that helps organizations transform from any starting point to full AI maturity. We specialize in building proprietary AI systems that you own, control, and scale—with no vendor lock-in or data compromises.

We were built AI-first from day one. Unlike established consultancies retrofitting AI into old processes, we have no legacy systems, outdated playbooks, or organizational resistance. We combine deep AI expertise with enterprise reality—understanding legacy systems, compliance requirements, and the human side of technology adoption. We also bring AI risk intelligence from witnessing failures like hallucinated reports, biased systems, and vendor dependencies.

The "01 Philosophy" is "Zero to One"—we meet you where you are and guide you to where you need to be. Every enterprise's AI journey is unique, and we help you reach "1" (full AI maturity) from any starting point, whether you're at 0.0 (discovery) or 0.8 (ready to deploy).

We serve enterprises across multiple industries. Our AI Use Cases library includes 72 enterprise implementations spanning various industries, teams, and capabilities—from finance and healthcare to manufacturing, retail, and beyond.

We offer six core services: AI Audit & Risk Assessment, Strategic AI Roadmap, Proprietary AI Development, Infrastructure & MLOps, Team Enablement, and Governance & Compliance. Each service is designed for end-to-end AI transformation tailored to enterprise reality.

The AI Audit & Risk Assessment evaluates your organisation's current AI maturity, data infrastructure, and operational readiness. It includes: current state assessment across technology, data, and talent; data readiness and quality evaluation; risk identification covering security, bias, compliance, and operational concerns; opportunity mapping aligned to business objectives; and a prioritized action plan with clear milestones.

The Strategic AI Roadmap service produces a custom roadmap aligning AI initiatives with your actual business goals. This includes executive alignment workshops, use case identification and prioritization, phased implementation balancing quick wins with strategic bets, resource and budget planning, success metrics and KPIs tied to business outcomes, and ongoing roadmap refinement.

Proprietary AI Development is the design and build of custom AI systems tailored to your unique data, workflows, and business requirements—covering machine learning, NLP, computer vision, and generative AI. You retain full ownership and control with no vendor lock-in or dependency on third-party platforms.

Infrastructure & MLOps covers the build and management of production-grade AI infrastructure, including cloud and hybrid infrastructure design, CI/CD pipelines for model deployment, real-time monitoring and performance tracking, automated alerting and incident response, model versioning and rollback, cost optimisation, and security hardening.

Team Enablement is a programme that develops the skills, mindset, and culture your organisation needs to become AI-first. Programs include executive AI literacy, technical training for data scientists and engineers, hands-on workshops using your actual data, role-specific training for product managers and analysts, change management support, and internal AI champion development.

Governance & Compliance establishes comprehensive frameworks for responsible AI covering ethics, bias, transparency, privacy, and regulatory compliance—including GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, and industry-specific regulations—plus documentation, audit trail systems, and ongoing regulatory monitoring.

We offer two tiers of engagement. Automated assessment reports — covering areas like AI readiness, shadow AI risk, compliance, and security — start from €490 and are delivered digitally with no sales call required. For more dedicated engagements involving human analysis, workshops, and structured deliverables, audits and advisory programmes start from €4,900. Larger transformation programmes are scoped individually based on your needs. Contact us to discuss what is right for your organisation.

Yes, we offer an initial discovery call at no cost to understand your situation, discuss your goals, and determine how we can best help. This helps both parties assess fit before any commitment.

Our automated assessment reports start from €490 — a structured, in-depth analysis of a specific risk area (readiness, security, compliance, shadow AI) delivered digitally with no sales call required. For a more hands-on engagement with human analysis and workshops, our dedicated audit programmes start from €4,900.

We offer both, depending on what works best for your situation. Well-defined projects like audits or roadmap development often work well as fixed-price engagements. Ongoing development, enablement, or advisory work may be better suited to time-based arrangements.

Absolutely. Many clients begin with a focused assessment or pilot project, then expand as they see results. Our staged approach (0.0 to 1.0) is designed precisely for this—you can progress at your own pace.

No. We believe in earning your continued partnership through results. Engagements can be project-based, and you're always free to decide next steps as you go.

AI security is at the core of everything we do. We help organizations identify and mitigate risks before they become problems—from unauthorized AI usage (shadow AI) to data exposure through third-party tools. Our Security First approach means comprehensive risk assessment, secure architecture design, and governance frameworks that protect your organization from day one.

Shadow AI is the uncontrolled use of AI tools by employees without IT or security oversight—such as staff using ChatGPT, Copilot, or other public AI services for work tasks. Sensitive company data, customer information, trade secrets, and proprietary knowledge can be inadvertently shared with external providers, where you lose all control over how it's stored or used.

We help you build proprietary AI systems that keep your data within your control. Instead of relying on third-party AI services where your data becomes their training material, we develop custom solutions hosted on your infrastructure or private cloud—combined with governance policies, employee training, and technical controls.

We design security-first architectures where your data never leaves your controlled environment. This includes on-premise or private cloud deployment, encryption at rest and in transit, strict access controls, audit trails, and compliance with your industry's regulatory requirements. You own the AI systems we build—your data is never shared with or accessible to external providers.

Absolutely. As part of our Governance & Compliance service, we help organizations develop comprehensive AI usage policies that define approved tools, data handling rules, and consequences for policy violations—plus employee training to ensure everyone understands the risks and follows safe practices.

Our Governance & Compliance service includes bias detection and mitigation protocols, transparency and explainability standards, and ethical AI frameworks tailored to your industry—protecting your organization from reputational and legal risks.

We support major regulatory frameworks including GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, and industry-specific regulations. Our governance frameworks include documentation and audit trail systems, risk management processes, and ongoing regulatory monitoring.

The AI journey has six stages: 0.0 Discovery (starting from zero), 0.2 Strategy (already exploring AI), 0.4 Foundation (pilots running), 0.6 Build (systems in development), 0.8 Deploy (ready to launch), and 1.0 Scale (live and optimising performance).

Yes! Whether you're starting from scratch at 0.0 or accelerating from 0.6, we help you reach full AI maturity. Our approach is designed to meet you exactly where you are.

The Discovery stage (0.0) is where we audit your landscape, assess risks, and build your foundation. This is ideal for organizations just beginning to explore AI possibilities—we map opportunities and create a clear path forward.

If your AI systems are already live, the Scale stage (1.0) focuses on optimising performance and embedding AI-first thinking across your entire organisation, ensuring you get maximum value from existing AI investments.

We provide six free interactive tools: AI Risk Assessment to evaluate implementation risks, AI Readiness Check to assess adoption readiness, ROI Calculator to estimate return on investment, AI Model Benchmark to compare hundreds of LLM and media AI models, AI Adoption Quiz to test knowledge of enterprise AI adoption challenges, and AI Philosophy Check to discover your AI adoption philosophy and strategic alignment.

The AI Risk Assessment tool evaluates your organisation's AI implementation risks—from shadow AI to compliance concerns—and provides personalised recommendations based on your answers.

The AI Readiness Check assesses your readiness for AI adoption across four key dimensions: technology, data, talent, and organisational culture.

The ROI Calculator helps you estimate the potential return on investment for your AI initiatives and projects, helping you make informed decisions about where to invest.

The AI Model Benchmark lets you compare hundreds of LLM and media AI models on performance, cost, speed, and quality metrics to help you select the right model for your specific needs.

You can start by using our Quick Assessment Tools to understand your current position, or contact us directly through the "Ready to Reach One?" section. We'll help determine the best starting point for your AI journey.

No. We work with organizations at every stage—from those with zero AI experience to those with mature systems looking to optimize. Our Discovery stage (0.0) is specifically designed for organizations starting from scratch.

We build proprietary AI systems that you own completely—with full documentation, knowledge transfer, and architectures designed for independence. You're never dependent on us or any third-party platform to operate your AI systems.

We primarily work remotely, which allows us to serve clients anywhere in the world efficiently. We can arrange on-site visits for workshops, key milestones, or situations where in-person collaboration adds significant value.

01 primarily serves enterprises in Ireland, the United Kingdom, and across Europe, where we provide our full range of AI consulting services on-site and remotely. For organisations outside Europe, we offer remote-first engagements with a reduced scope — covering advisory, strategy, and selected development work. Contact us to discuss what is possible for your region.