Choose the AI implementation platform that can handle the task under the access and support rules your business needs. Start with where the input and output already live.
Use the workload to narrow the options
| Workload | First option to evaluate | Check before choosing |
|---|---|---|
| Draft or find information in one approved workspace | A business AI tool in that ecosystem | Account administration, data controls, sources and review path |
| Move predictable records between tools | A workflow platform with supported connections | Connector permissions, duplicate handling, errors and usage limits |
| Apply domain rules across several systems | A custom application with a defined interface | Data access, ownership, hosting, tests and ongoing support |
Run the same test across the shortlist
Take one approved example and run it through each viable option. Ask each to produce the same result, show how a person checks it and describe what happens when a source is missing. A platform that wins a text demo can still lose if it cannot route exceptions to your service desk or keep its access limited to the records in scope.
Include running costs and the exit
List licenses, model usage, connectors, hosting, human review and maintenance as separate items. Name who will hold the admin account, where configuration is documented and what your team can export. For sensitive work, ask the system and data owners to review the terms and actual configuration before real records are connected. Product names, limits and data controls change; verify the exact plan before approving the design.
Use the three routes from an AI assessment to decide whether a platform comparison is necessary. If the choice is already clear, test it with a bounded workflow before expanding the rollout.
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