Proof of concept

A working prototype on your own data in two to four weeks. Test the riskiest part of an idea before you commit the full budget.

Propose a proof of concept

Decide with evidence, not slides

Big platform decisions are often made on vendor demos and assumptions. When the real data, devices and processes meet the plan, surprises follow.

A proof of concept puts a small, working version in front of your people, using your own data. You see what works, what doesn’t, and what a full rollout would really involve.

How it runs

A short, fixed timeline with a clear question to answer.

  1. Define the question

    Week 1

    Together we agree what the proof of concept must show, how we’ll measure it, and what is out of scope.

  2. Build the prototype

    Weeks 1–3

    We configure ServiceNow, connect a device or data source, or train a model on a sample of your data. You see progress in short demos.

  3. Test with real users

    Weeks 2–4

    Your people try it on real scenarios, and we measure the results against today’s process.

  4. Decide the next step

    End

    You get a short report: what we learned, what a rollout would take, and our honest recommendation.

What you get

  • A working prototype, not a slide deck.
  • Results measured against your own success criteria.
  • A realistic plan and estimate for a full rollout.
  • An honest recommendation, including “don’t do it” if that’s the answer.

A good fit if

  • You’re considering a new ServiceNow module, an IoT project or an AI use case.
  • You need evidence to secure budget or sign-off.
  • There’s a technical risk you want to test early, such as a device, an integration or data quality.

Common questions

What can a proof of concept cover?

One clear question. For example: can we raise work orders automatically from these sensors, can AI route our tickets accurately, or does this ServiceNow module fit our process?

Do we need our own ServiceNow instance?

It helps, and a development or test instance is ideal. If that isn’t possible, we’ll discuss using a separate environment for the prototype.

What happens to the prototype afterwards?

If you go ahead, the work becomes the starting point for the full project, so nothing is wasted.

Next steps after a proof of concept

What would you like to prove?

Tell us the idea or the risk. We’ll suggest a proof of concept with a clear question and timeline.

Propose a proof of concept