QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
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From your first idea to everyday use: answers about AI consulting, implementation, funding and data security.
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Strategy & start
What does SODEFA do?
SODEFA develops custom software solutions, with Artificial Intelligence when needed. We support you from idea to implementation and operations, ensuring solutions fit your processes and systems.
What kind of companies is SODEFA the right partner for?
We mainly work with SMEs and mid-sized companies that want to digitize processes or build new digital products. It is especially a strong fit when standard software reaches its limits or AI can create measurable value.
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AI solutions & AI hub
Which AI use cases do you typically implement?
Typical fields include knowledge search and assistant systems, document automation, customer service/chat, process support, and analytics. What matters most is that the use case is clearly defined and can be integrated into day-to-day operations.
Do you build standard products or custom solutions?
We primarily build tailored solutions. We use proven components, but develop exactly what you really need instead of forcing your processes to adapt to a tool.
What is Teampilot, and when does it make sense?
Teampilot is our own AI platform that we can use in projects when a structured AI setup for teams makes sense. We evaluate fit based on your requirements around data sources, roles/permissions, integrations, and operating model.
More on Our AI PlatformWhat is an AI hub and why would we need one?
An AI hub is the shared place where knowledge, data, processes and permissions come together. Instead of disconnected tools you get a foundation that new use cases build on - same sources, same roles, operations you can account for.
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Working together & cost
How does a typical project run with you?
A common flow is: discovery/workshop -> MVP -> iteration -> rollout. We work agile, prioritize quickly usable outcomes, and then continue with stable development, including testing, monitoring, and reliable operations.
How quickly can an MVP go live?
Our target is to provide an initial MVP/prototype within 1 week to validate feasibility and value quickly. This requires a clear use case, fast access to data/stakeholders, and an intentionally lean scope.
What does a project cost at SODEFA?
Our solutions are custom, so costs depend on scope, integrations, data sources, and the desired operating model. We typically start with a paid MVP to assess if and how the initiative can be implemented meaningfully. Based on MVP results and agile planning, we can then provide a reliable budget range for implementation.
Do you also take over existing software or AI projects?
Yes. We can analyze, stabilize, and incrementally improve existing systems, including architecture, code quality, security, and AI building blocks (e.g., retrieval, prompts, evaluation).
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Funding & INQA
Are there funding opportunities for software and AI projects?
Depending on project scope, company size, and location, funding programs for digitization and AI may be available. If this is relevant, we point out options.
What is INQA coaching and who is eligible?
INQA coaching is a funding programme for small and medium-sized companies that pays for guided change inside the business - in our case around AI and digital processes. Eligible are SMEs that meet the programme's size and track-record criteria; the pre-check takes a few minutes.
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Data protection & operations
How do you ensure GDPR compliance?
Data privacy is part of the setup from day one: data minimization, clear responsibilities, suitable provider/hosting choices, and technical controls such as access rights, logging, and encryption. When needed, we also support documentation and alignment with privacy/IT teams.
More on Privacy & SecurityWhere is our data hosted?
Whichever setup fits your needs: EU cloud, private cloud, or on-premise, depending on security requirements, compliance, and IT operations. What matters is that data flows, access, and roles are clearly defined.
What happens after go-live?
We hand over a running service, not just code: monitoring, updates, a named contact and a shared view of actual usage. Once one use case works, the next one is usually faster because data access and permissions are already in place.
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