Our Methodology
Navigating the complex landscape of AI and data maturity within customer environments requires a comprehensive and structured approach. At Helix, we've developed a robust 7-step methodology aimed at meticulously mapping out the maturity levels of our clients in these pivotal domains. Through a strategic blend of assessment, analysis, and actionable insights, our methodology empowers organizations to understand their current standing, identify areas for improvement, and chart a course towards enhanced efficiency, innovation, and competitive advantage.
1
State
Evaluates baseline maturity in key areas critical to the success of AI deployment, encompassing a comprehensive analysis of the organization’s infrastructure, spanning edge, core, and cloud technologies, as well as data management and policies. This phase involves a thorough examination of business drivers and strategic imperatives, to identify potential influences and challenges that could impact the effective implementation of AI solutions.
7 Steps to AI Success
STATE • ALIGN • MATURE • ENGINEER • BRIDGE • TRANSFORM • OPTIMIZE
2
Align
Bridges gaps and addresses weaknesses in data management, policies, and other foundational areas revealed in the State Phase. This process ensures that all necessary adjustments and improvements are made, creating a robust and cohesive environment that is primed for the successful development of critical AI infrastructure.
3
Mature
A precursor to the execution of AI strategies, this phase is focused on the comprehensive implementation of technologies across all AI stacks. Key activities include the identification and development of AI formulations, the establishment of training infrastructure and models, and the fortification of core infrastructure.
7
Optimize
Fine-tune existing processes and strategies, leveraging insights gained during previous phases to drive more intelligent and automatedoutcomes, ensuring continuous improvement and adaptation of the AI system to meet evolving business needs.
6
Transform
Bridges gaps and addresses weaknesses in data management, policies, and other foundational areas revealed in the State Phase. This process ensures that all necessary adjustments and improvements are made, creating a robust and cohesive environment that is primed for the successful development of critical AI infrastructure.
5
Bridge
Evaluates baseline maturity in key areas critical to the success of AI deployment, encompassing a comprehensive analysis of the organization’s infrastructure, spanning edge, core, and cloud technologies, as well as data management and policies. This phase involves a thorough examination of business drivers and strategic imperatives, to identify potential influences and challenges that could impact the effective implementation of AI solutions.
4
Engineer
The practical application and operationalization of AI concepts, integrating practices from MLOps and DataOps and featuring rigorous training, inference testing, and quality assurance processes, all underpinned by a strong commitment to ESG, ethics, and bias validation. It is in this crucial phase that the tangible results of AI processing are realized, driving intelligent outcomes and enabling the effective utilization of AI-generated data for decision-making and strategic advancements.
Why Helix?
Streamline Your AI Journey with a partner who understands your industry inside out. Helix provides specialized industry expertise, tailored AI solutions, and advisory services to help you realize your vision. Our consultancy, backed by proven use cases and domain knowledge, empowers you to address unique challenges and seize opportunities with artificial intelligence. Together with our strategic partners, we'll develop a roadmap aligned with your objectives, integrating prioritized use cases for impactful AI adoption across your business.
Let's Build Together
Helix understands AI and IT technology, has deep domain expertise, and can stitch together a strategic roadmap that combines your organization’s unique corporate objectives, existing infrastructure investments, and integrates prioritized use cases to help your business adopt AI with a purpose and impact.
For more information about the Helix Center for Applied AI and Robotics, contact your CNXN Helix Pro Account Manager or drop us a line at AI@Connection.com