The smartest way to adopt AI is to prove it small before you scale — a pilot. dgm runs AI pilot programmes for UK businesses on osFoundry. (dgm is an independent integration partner; osFoundry is a separate company’s product.)
What a pilot programme is
We run a small, time-boxed pilot with real data and real users, against a baseline and clear success criteria, to prove whether a use case delivers value before you scale. We keep it cheap and focused, and measure honestly.
Why pilot
To prove value before committing. A pilot tests whether a use case actually delivers in real use — saving you from investing in something that doesn’t work, and giving you evidence to justify scaling something that does. Because platforms are usage-priced, pilots are cheap, so “prove it small, then scale” is low-risk. (See how to run an AI pilot.)
Kept small and focused
A good pilot is small (weeks, not months), focused on one use case with one measurable outcome, with scope kept tight to avoid feature creep. It gives a clear answer fast.
An honest call at the end
We measure against the baseline and decide: scale, iterate, or stop. A pilot that says “no” is a success — it saved you a costly mistake cheaply. A pilot that proves value becomes the basis for a phased rollout, which dgm can implement or you can take elsewhere.
Data control during the pilot
Even at pilot stage, real data is handled with data control — self-hosting or an EU region (osFoundry publishes US/EU/JP regions, not a UK one) — and basic governance. (See do I need a DPIA for AI?)
Engagement and pricing
A fixed-fee pilot, kept small by design; the platform is usage-priced, so running cost is low. Scope depends on the use case — contact us for a quote.
dgm is an independent integration partner with zero integrations so far. To scope an AI pilot, book a consultation with dgm. General information; scope and pricing per engagement. (See also our AI proof-of-concept.)