{"id":930416,"date":"2026-11-01T18:12:35","date_gmt":"2026-11-01T18:12:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/palmer-consulting.com\/ai-data-lab\/defining-the-scope-and-managing-an-artificial-intelligence-proof-of-concept\/"},"modified":"2026-11-01T19:05:32","modified_gmt":"2026-11-01T19:05:32","slug":"defining-the-scope-and-managing-an-artificial-intelligence-proof-of-concept","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/palmer-consulting.com\/en\/ai-data-lab\/defining-the-scope-and-managing-an-artificial-intelligence-proof-of-concept\/","title":{"rendered":"Defining the Scope and Managing an Artificial Intelligence Proof of Concept"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"930416\" class=\"elementor elementor-930416 elementor-930279\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30b220a1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"30b220a1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd0de4e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fd0de4e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"pmrex pmrex-detail\"><header class=\"pmrex-hero\"><div class=\"pmrex-wrap\"><a class=\"pmrex-back\" href=\"https:\/\/palmer-consulting.com\/en\/ai-data-lab\/\">\u2190 AI &#038; Data<\/a><div class=\"pmrex-hero-layout\"><div><p class=\"pmrex-eyebrow\">Customer Feedback<\/p><h1>Defining and Managing an Artificial Intelligence Proof of Concept<\/h1><p class=\"pmrex-lead\">Evaluate an AI solution for business processes before considering a broader deployment.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"pmrex-hero-media\"><figure class=\"pmrex-hero-figure\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" src=\"https:\/\/palmer-consulting.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/palmer-rex\/assets\/photo-0.jpg\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" alt=\"Defining the Scope and Managing an Artificial Intelligence Proof of Concept\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/header><section class=\"pmrex-wrap pmrex-overview\"><div><p class=\"pmrex-eyebrow\">The Mission at a Glance<\/p><div class=\"pmrex-company\"><h2>The Company<\/h2><p>An Energy Group<\/p><\/div><h2>Background<\/h2><div class=\"pmrex-context\"><p>An energy group wanted to explore the automation of internal processes using AI. The first step was to define the scope of a proof of concept, select partners, and organize testing with the business and technical teams.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"pmrex-problem\"><h2>The Challenge<\/h2><p>Internal processes to be automated, with the need to test the suitability of an AI solution within a defined scope.<\/p><\/div><\/div><aside class=\"pmrex-challenge\"><p class=\"pmrex-eyebrow\">Key Issues to Address<\/p><h2>The Challenge of the Project<\/h2><p>The POC involved multiple departments and interdependent business and technical teams. The timeline was tight, and the organizational structure could change during the project. It was therefore necessary to clearly define the scope, coordinate contributions, and test the solution before deciding whether to implement it on a larger scale.<\/p><\/aside><aside class=\"pmrex-early-cta\"><p>Are you facing the same challenges?<\/p><a class=\"pmrex-button\" href=\"https:\/\/palmer-consulting.com\/contact\/\">Contact us \u2197<\/a><\/aside><\/section><section class=\"pmrex-method\"><div class=\"pmrex-wrap\"><div class=\"pmrex-section-heading\"><div><p class=\"pmrex-eyebrow\">Our Approach<\/p><h2>The Process, Step by Step<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"pmrex-steps\"><article class=\"pmrex-step\"><span class=\"pmrex-step-number\">01<\/span><div><h3>Assessing Business Opportunities<\/h3><p>PALMER analyzed its internal processes to identify those for which automation using AI would be beneficial.<\/p><p>The work was based on operational needs and potential efficiency gains. This feasibility study made it possible to select a pilot project aligned with the group\u2019s objectives.<\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"pmrex-step\"><span class=\"pmrex-step-number\">02<\/span><div><h3>Defining the Scope of the POC<\/h3><p>The scope definition specified the targeted processes, the teams involved, and the validation objectives.<\/p><p>PALMER organized the scope of work and the resources required for the proof of concept. This definition ensured that the experiment remained manageable and compatible with the project\u2019s scheduling constraints and dependencies.<\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"pmrex-step\"><span class=\"pmrex-step-number\">03<\/span><div><h3>Selecting Technology Partners<\/h3><p>A request for proposals was issued to identify suitable solutions and partners.<\/p><p>The project team coordinated the various work streams and managed the business and technical contributions. Integrating the work into the existing organization was one of the key areas monitored during implementation.<\/p><\/div><\/article><article class=\"pmrex-step\"><span class=\"pmrex-step-number\">04<\/span><div><h3>Testing the Solution and Piloting the Trial<\/h3><p>Tests were organized to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of the solution within the defined scope.<\/p><p>PALMER monitored resources and interactions between teams. The POC served as a validation phase intended to inform the decision regarding a potential broader deployment.<\/p><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"pmrex-results\"><div class=\"pmrex-wrap pmrex-results-layout\"><div><p class=\"pmrex-eyebrow\">Work Completed<\/p><h2>What the \u201c<br\/>\u201d initiative has implemented<\/h2><div class=\"pmrex-rule\"><\/div><\/div><ul class=\"pmrex-deliverables\"><li><span>01<\/span><p>A feasibility study on which processes to automate.<\/p><\/li><li><span>02<\/span><p>A proof of concept (POC) with a clearly defined scope, teams, and objectives.<\/p><\/li><li><span>03<\/span><p>A request for proposals to select technology partners.<\/p><\/li><li><span>04<\/span><p>Testing of the solution and oversight of the pilot project.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/section><section class=\"pmrex-wrap pmrex-contribution\"><div><p class=\"pmrex-eyebrow pmrex-contribution-label\">The Firm&#8217;s Support<\/p><h2>PALMER\u2019s Contribution<\/h2><\/div><div><p class=\"pmrex-value\">PALMER has aligned technological capabilities with business needs. Managing dependencies across projects has enabled us to maintain a structured approach to experimentation.<\/p><a class=\"pmrex-expertise-link\" href=\"https:\/\/palmer-consulting.com\/en\/ai-data-lab\/\">Discover our AI &#038; Data expertise \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/section><section class=\"pmrex-cta\"><div class=\"pmrex-wrap pmrex-cta-layout\"><div><h2>Let\u2019s discuss your AI &#038; Data strategy<\/h2><p>Let\u2019s discuss your context and the skills needed.<\/p><\/div><a class=\"pmrex-button\" href=\"https:\/\/palmer-consulting.com\/contact\/\">Let\u2019s discuss your needs \u2197<\/a><\/div><\/section><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Evaluate an AI solution for business processes before considering a broader 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