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AI projects fail in boring ways: unclear ownership, missing skills, no testing discipline. This blog breaks down the “small senior squad” approach that works for enterprise AI PoCs: 🎯product owner with autonomy 🎯hands-on developer plus benchmarking capability 🎯MLOps engineer to keep it inside governance 🎯testing that accounts for GenAI behaviour If you are building a PoC team now, it is worth a look before you start staffing. We would love to hear what roles you have found hardest to secure for AI delivery. https://lnkd.in/e6pF3HaY

Governance is part of the work, not an afterthought The fastest way to stall an AI project is to treat security and governance as “phase two”. In our new blog, Brani shares a straightforward view: 👉 protect IP by choosing the right managed platform terms 👉 keep data sovereignty by using your existing cloud landing zones 👉 build trust through traceable decisions during the PoC If governance concerns are slowing progress in your organisation, this is a helpful framework to bring into the conversation. If you would like a quick chat about setting up a safe PoC environment, get in touch with the Estafet team. https://lnkd.in/e6pF3HaY

A proof of concept should not be a shiny demo. It should be a business case you can defend. In this interview-led blog, we cover what makes a PoC credible in an enterprise: 💭clear baseline metrics 💭a sandbox that stays close to your governance model 💭MLOps feedback loops so you can benchmark properly If you are trying to secure internal buy-in, this approach saves time and avoids expensive wrong turns. What is the biggest sticking point for your AI PoC right now: picking the use case, proving value, or getting governance comfortable? https://lnkd.in/e6pF3HaY

If you are under pressure to “do something with AI” this is a sensible first read. AI agents are everywhere. But when you are responsible for a mission-critical workflow, the real question is still: where do you start? In our latest blog, Estafet Founder and CEO Adrian Wright sits down with enterprise architect Branimir Angelov to share a practical route in: - start with workflows, not customer-facing apps - classify problems as bounded vs unbounded - prove value with a PoC you can actually measure Want to talk through a PoC idea or a workflow that is causing friction? Drop us a message and we will happily compare notes. https://lnkd.in/e6pF3HaY

De-risk AI. Then scale it. Successful AI projects don’t begin with large budgets. They begin with disciplined proofs of concept. Our approach: • Onboard and align around measurable outcomes • Prototype and compare options interactively • Validate and scale based on evidence We bring senior engineering expertise directly into your team, integrating editorial systems, content pipelines and data platforms. We assure outcomes, not just deliverables. If you want a safe space to innovate at pace, let’s talk. #ProofOfConcept #AILeadership #PublishingTechnology #Estafet https://lnkd.in/erB55Nin

From efficiency to strategic advantage AI is often introduced to cut cost. The real opportunity in academic publishing is bigger. When AI bridges fragmented workflows, value compounds. For example: • connecting reviewer expertise data with submission queues • automating author and reference verification • embedding AI agents directly into editorial processes Strategic advantage emerges when you understand the end-to-end workflow, not just isolated tasks. Estafet focuses on integration where complexity meets data-rich systems. That’s where AI delivers measurable impact. #WorkflowAutomation #EnterpriseAI #AcademicInnovation #Estafet https://lnkd.in/erB55Nin

Let architecture drive survival As AI shifts from assisting to acting, control becomes critical. You need an orchestration layer that: • governs what data AI can access • controls how decisions are made • prevents uncontrolled interaction with production systems • maintains full traceability Architecture is no longer a back-office concern. It’s your safety mechanism. With structured proofs of concept and sandboxed environments, Estafet helps publishers learn fast while limiting risk. Scale with confidence, not exposure. #AIArchitecture #Governance #MLOps #Estafet https://lnkd.in/erB55Nin

From efficiency to strategic advantage AI is often introduced to cut cost. The real opportunity in academic publishing is bigger. When AI bridges fragmented workflows, value compounds. For example: • connecting reviewer expertise data with submission queues • automating author and reference verification • embedding AI agents directly into editorial processes Strategic advantage emerges when you understand the end-to-end workflow, not just isolated tasks. Estafet focuses on integration where complexity meets data-rich systems. That’s where AI delivers measurable impact. #WorkflowAutomation #EnterpriseAI #AcademicInnovation #Estafet https://lnkd.in/erB55Nin

Academic publishers: Build your own your integrity engine Paper mills. AI-generated misinformation. Data manipulation. In this environment, integrity isn’t optional. It’s your core asset. Building in-house AI capability allows publishers to: • detect potential fraud early • accelerate peer review and reference checks • assess dataset trustworthiness • reduce costly retractions More importantly, it means you follow your own roadmap rather than being tied to a vendor’s limitations. Owning your integrity engine is a strategic advantage. #ScholarlyPublishing #AIArchitecture #PublishingInnovation #Estafet https://lnkd.in/erB55Nin

🎉 12 Remarkable Years at Estafet – Celebrating Evgeni Popov! 🎉 We’re thrilled to celebrate today Evgeni Popov, marking 12 incredible years with the Estafet team as a Principal Consultant and Delivery Director. Even more special — Evgeni was the very first employee of Estafet Sofia, helping lay the foundations of the team we know and value today. To honor this milestone, we asked Evgeni a few questions about his journey: • What was his very first impression on his first day? • What does a “great day at work” look like for him? • What technologies have he learned since starting? • What’s his personal “superpower” at work? • What excites him most about the future? • …and what’s something personal about him outside of work? Evgeni, thank you for your dedication, expertise, and for being such a vital part of the Estafet journey over the past 12 years. Here’s to many more achievements ahead! 🎊 👉 Swipe through to discover more about Evgeni’s inspiring 12-year journey — and join us in celebrating his dedication, growth, and lasting impact at Estafet! 🙌 #WorkAnniversary #TeamEstafet #LeadershipInTech #EstafetCulture #12YearsStrong #EstafetInsights #LifeAtEstafet