Enterprise AI Readiness Assessments

We evaluate organizational AI capabilities across a 5-layer framework, identify gaps, and generate implementation roadmaps with evidence-based cost-benefit analysis. Turn complex AI adoption decisions into clear, actionable plans.

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The 5-Layer AI Capability Framework

A comprehensive model for understanding AI maturity and dependencies

Layer 1: Foundational & Governance

Foundation layer with sovereign infrastructure, data governance, audit systems, compliance frameworks, and risk management. Required for all AI initiatives to ensure security, compliance, and scalability.

Example Components

  • Data lakes and warehouses
  • Secure compute infrastructure
  • Policy frameworks and governance
  • Audit trails and logging systems
FoundationData GovernanceComplianceSecurity

Layer 2: Generative LLM

Hosted language models with usage tracking, ethical guidelines, fine-tuning infrastructure, and model evaluation. Required for employee productivity tools, content generation, analysis assistance, and conversational interfaces.

Example Components

  • Hosted LLMs (cloud or self-hosted)
  • Usage tracking and FinOps systems
  • Prompt management systems
  • Model evaluation frameworks
Language ModelsProductivityContent GenerationFine-Tuning

Layer 3: Tool Integration

Enterprise system access with API standards, data connectors, RAG infrastructure, and role-based access controls. Required for AI to access real organizational data—document analysis, data synthesis, and enterprise search.

Example Components

  • System connectors and API gateways
  • RBAC policies and access controls
  • RAG infrastructure (vector databases)
  • Data pipeline orchestration
IntegrationRAGAPI ManagementData Access

Layer 4: Agent Layer

Autonomous agent deployment with containerization, lifecycle management, security isolation, validation systems, and threat detection. Required for automated workflows, process agents, and intelligent task routing.

Example Components

  • Agent frameworks (LangGraph, CrewAI)
  • Container orchestration (Kubernetes)
  • Agent validation and testing systems
  • Monitoring and observability tools
Autonomous AgentsAutomationContainerizationTesting

Layer 5: Orchestration

Multi-agent coordination with workflow management, context sharing, cross-system monitoring, and human-in-the-loop approval. Required for complex multi-departmental processes and enterprise decision support.

Example Components

  • Multi-agent frameworks and orchestration
  • Task routing and workflow engines
  • Human-in-the-loop approval systems
  • Performance monitoring dashboards
Multi-AgentOrchestrationWorkflow ManagementCollaboration

Assessment Methodology

Five-phase approach from use case input to implementation roadmap

Phase 1: Use Case Input

Clients describe operational challenges in natural language. Our framework extracts structured requirements including user types, current processes, desired outcomes, constraints, volume, systems involved, and compliance criteria.

RequirementsStakeholdersConstraints

Phase 2: Capability Gap Analysis

We assess your current state across all 5 layers, identifying what exists and what's missing. Layer-by-layer gap identification ensures no dependencies are overlooked in the implementation plan.

Current StateGap AnalysisDependencies

Phase 3: Recommendation Engine

We identify required components per layer, ensuring no dependencies are missed. Systematic analysis prevents implementation failures by mapping all technical and business process components.

RecommendationsComponent MappingRisk Assessment

Phase 4: Financial Analysis

We calculate implementation costs and quantified benefits with ROI projections. Component-based estimation provides accurate budgets including development costs, operating costs, annual benefits, ROI, and NPV.

Cost EstimationROI AnalysisPayback Period

Phase 5: Implementation Roadmap

We generate phased deployment plans respecting technical dependencies. Roadmaps sequence work across layers ensuring foundational components are deployed before dependent capabilities.

Phased PlanningDependency SequencingRisk Mitigation

Service Delivery Options

Professional services or platform deployment

Professional Service Delivery

White Glove Labs consultants conduct framework assessments using our AI-powered platform. Combines human judgment with AI efficiency for comprehensive analysis in 1-2 weeks (single use case) or 3-4 weeks (portfolio).

Deliverables

  • Current state assessment across 5 layers
  • Gap analysis with prioritized recommendations
  • Financial analysis (ROI, NPV, payback)
  • Implementation roadmap with dependencies
1-2 WeeksExpert Analysis$25k-75kFull Deliverables

Platform Deployment

Deploy the assessment framework application within your infrastructure. Conduct unlimited ongoing assessments independently with complete data sovereignty and control. Build internal AI readiness expertise.

Components

  • AI Adoption Framework application
  • Assessment agent and recommendation engine
  • Financial analysis calculator
  • Portfolio comparison tools
Unlimited UseData SovereigntyCustom PricingInternal Expertise

Success Metrics

Proven results from our assessment methodology

93% Faster Assessment

Reduce assessment time from 3 months to 2 days with our AI-powered framework and structured methodology.

60% Fewer Budget Overruns

Component-based estimation provides accurate cost projections, reducing budget overruns compared to traditional consultant estimates.

100% Dependency Coverage

Systematic layer-by-layer analysis ensures no prerequisite components are missed in implementation planning.

40% Faster Time-to-Value

Dependency-aware sequencing optimizes implementation phasing, reducing time to first deployment.

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