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AI Readiness in 2026: What Enterprise Failures Teach SMEs About Getting the Basics Right
Enterprise AI failures in 2025 offer a masterclass for SMEs. The winners in 2026 won't move first—they'll move smart.
Clarity in a noisy tech world
We help business leaders cut through the noise, make confident decisions, and get things built properly.
You're not looking for more technology. You're looking for clarity.
Most business leaders we meet aren't excited about AI or digital transformation. They're exhausted by it.
Too many tools. Too much noise. Vendors who speak in jargon. Projects that go sideways. And the nagging feeling that technology should be helping more than it does.
You don't need another agency promising to "transform" your business. You need someone who'll tell you the truth, help you see what's actually going on, and build things that work.
That's what we do.
We are a UK-led partner with near-shore engineering in Poland, focused on clarity, steady delivery, and long-term reliability.
Clarity & Assessment
You get a clear picture of your systems and AI readiness, so decisions feel easier and less risky.
We review your technology, find the gaps, and give you a simple plan you can act on.
Automation & Agentic AI
Your team spends less time on manual tasks and more time on meaningful work.
We design automations and AI agents that fit your processes and help everything run smoother.
Software Development
Your business runs on systems that actually support how you work.
We design, build, and improve the tools your teams rely on every day.
Built differently. On purpose.
Most software agencies are run by technologists or salespeople. We're run by a lawyer and executives with McKinsey and IBM backgrounds.
That might sound odd until you think about what you actually need from a technology partner.
You need someone who understands risk, governance, and accountability. Someone who can translate between business problems and technical solutions. Someone who'll tell you "no" when an idea doesn't make sense, and explain why in language you understand.
That's the difference experience makes.
What this means for you
- You talk directly to decision-makers, not account managers
- Problems get solved, not escalated
- We're honest about what will work and what won't
- Your interests come before our billable hours
Trusted by
We've delivered for organisations of all sizes, from global enterprises to growing SMEs.
Crown Commercial Service
Approved supplier on Technology Services 4 framework for digital consulting and software development services to UK public sector organisations.
ELDE
Water pipe inspection hardware and software solution Connecting a remote camera to a custom-built application for real-time video streaming, recording, and reporting.
Uniper
Built JARVIS, a construction management platform for global energy projects. Delivered CIS prototype, geospatial renewable development potential analysis. Supported global digitalisation program.
Norfolk County Council
Digital assessments for businesses in Norfolk area are part of Go Digital programme supporting SMEs with technology adoption and growth.
Kearney Law Group
Digital AI maturity assessment, AI governance training and adoption, custom software development.
Castrol marine
Business agile transformation reducing marine oil production from 4 years to 18 months through lean processes and MVP delivery.
Homesearch
API development for integration with property portals and internal systems.
Vodafone
Agile transformation and coaching Volvo Direct API phone numbers in UK, Romania, and Egypt.
Royal Bank of Canada
Agile transformation and delivery management for a mobile financial solution used by millions of customers.
BP
Agile coaching and transformation implementing agility in UK BP legal functions managing the delivery of multiple programmes and projects.
IBM
Enterprise consulting and agile coaching for IBM's Global Business Services division. Scrum master and product owner training and coaching.
Adidas
Agile coaching and transformation delivery management.
Worldpay
Agile coaching and transformation delivery management.
“We are deeply grateful to Khiliad for their dedication and understanding of JARVIS's mission - to empower our teams with a tool that adds value, not burden. Their commitment to vision is evident in the quality of the MVP delivered, laying a strong foundation for our future success.”
Jesse Moore
VP of Construction and Project Management of Uniper
A good fit if any of this sounds familiar
- You're running a successful business but technology feels harder than it should
- You're responsible for operations and technology feels like it's slowing things down, not speeding them up
- You've been burned before by vendors who overpromised and underdelivered
- You're hearing a lot about AI but aren't sure what's real and what's hype
- You want honest advice, even if that advice is "don't do anything yet"
- You're thinking about growth, investment, or exit - and want your technology to support that
We work across industries - professional services, logistics, manufacturing, healthcare, and more. What our clients have in common isn't their sector, it's their mindset: they value straight talk over sales pitches, and they'd rather make fewer, better decisions than chase every new trend.
We work with businesses at different stages
Growing companies exploring their first custom software or automating manual processes.
Established SMEs modernising systems, integrating platforms, or building new products.
Larger organisations who want senior expertise without the big consultancy overhead.
What they share: they're ready to invest properly, they value clarity over sales pitches, and they want a partner who tells the truth.
Our promises to you
We built our business on trust. Here's how we earn yours.
Plain English, always
No jargon, no buzzwords, no hiding behind complexity. If we can't explain it simply, we don't understand it well enough.
Honest advice, even when it's hard
We'll tell you if something won't work, if you're not ready, or if the answer is simpler than you think. Our job is to help you decide, not to sell you things.
Your success, not our revenue
We'd rather do one project well than three projects badly. Long-term relationships matter more than short-term wins.
No surprises
Clear scope, clear pricing, clear communication. You'll always know where things stand and what's coming next.
Not sure where to start?
That's usually the best place to begin a conversation.
Book a 30-minute call. We'll listen to what's going on, ask a few questions, and tell you honestly whether we can help - and if so, how. No pitch deck, no pressure.
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