The right AI, in the right place

Every business can benefit from AI - but most don't know where to start. Our consultants assess where AI can make a real difference in your operations, then design a roadmap that prioritises quick wins alongside longer-term transformation. No hype, no wasted budget - just technology that delivers results you can measure, supporting businesses across the West Midlands and UK-wide.

  • AI readiness assessment and opportunity mapping
  • Clear, prioritised AI roadmap tailored to your goals
  • Return-on-investment analysis before you commit
  • Vendor-neutral advice - the right tool for the job

We're already trusted by 500+ UK businesses and backed by 25+ years of IT delivery.

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Connected to your whole technology stack

AI only delivers its full value when it's wired into the systems you already run. We connect AI capabilities to your existing business software - CRM, ERP, accounting and line-of-business tools - creating intelligent workflows that span your entire technology stack, rather than another disconnected app your team has to remember to open.

CRM & sales

Enrich records, summarise conversations and surface the next best action inside the CRM your sales team already uses.

ERP & operations

Automate data flowing between systems and add AI-driven checks so your operational data stays clean and consistent.

Accounting & finance

Reduce manual data entry and reconciliation with intelligent workflows connected to your accounting software.

Hire an AI & Integrations Engineer

"I think I need AI in my business, but I don't know where to start." Sound familiar? Hand it to one of our engineers - they'll understand your needs, build the integration or AI workflow around them, and keep it running. No fixed scope, no fixed fee, no lock-in.

01

Understand

We learn how your business works and where AI could help.

02

Build

Our engineer builds the integration around your needs.

03

Maintain

We upgrade, patch and fix it for as long as it's needed.

04

Repeat

While you want to continue, we repeat steps 1 to 3.

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You're buying our engineer's time and expertise, not a fixed-product deliverable - so there's no warranty or guaranteed timeframe. Instead you get full transparency: a progress review after every full working day (7.5 hours), so you always know exactly where things stand.

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From curiosity to capability

01

Assess

We map your current processes and identify where AI can have the greatest impact - quickly and measurably.

02

Design

We design an AI roadmap tailored to your business - prioritising quick wins alongside longer-term transformation.

03

Deploy

We implement and integrate AI tools securely, ensuring everything connects to your existing systems and data.

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We train your team, measure results and continuously optimise - making AI a permanent part of how you work.

AI Consulting & Integration FAQs

How much does AI consulting cost?

It depends on scope. A one-off AI readiness assessment costs less than an end-to-end automation project with custom integrations. We start every engagement with a free consultation to understand your goals, then give you a clear, fixed-scope quote before any work begins - no open-ended day rates.

How much does it cost to hire an AI & Integrations Engineer?

It's simple, honest pricing with no fixed scope, no fixed fee and no lock-in: hire our engineer by the hour, by the 7.5-hour day or for a full Monday-to-Friday week, and we'll quote before any work starts. You own whatever's built, and get a progress update after every full working day.

How soon can you start working on my project?

Demand for the service is high, so start dates vary. Smaller pieces of work can often be picked up quickly, while larger projects may need to be booked in further ahead. Get in touch and we'll give you a realistic start date and reserve your engineer's time.

Will I get the same engineer throughout the project?

Wherever possible, we aim to keep the same engineer with you from start to finish for continuity. On longer engagements we do document the work as we go, so another Alcom IT engineer can pick it up smoothly if needed.

How much will storage/hosting cost?

Costs scale with size. A small integration can run from just a few pounds a month, while larger systems cost more. We're here to help you choose a cost-effective option, and where you host your app or integration - your own Microsoft Azure, AWS or Google Cloud account, or a provider of your choice - is always your decision.

Will it be done in one session, or over several days, weeks or months?

Either - whatever suits the job and your budget. A small integration might be finished in a day; a larger build may run across several sessions over weeks or months. You decide the pace and can pause or stop at any point.

When and how will I be invoiced for the work done?

We invoice for the time worked, typically monthly in arrears, so you only ever pay for hours actually spent. We'll confirm the exact billing arrangement with you before any work begins.

Not sure where to start?

Book a free one-hour consultation and we'll help you figure out whether AI or an integration is right for your business.

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