AI consulting for efficient software development: A case study with qibri
In software development, things change quickly. Keeping up with rapid innovations and disruptions can be a significant challenge, especially for highly specialized teams. This case study demonstrates how AI consulting can support teams in the rapid development of new AI features.
About qibri
Founded in 2021, qibri aims to reduce complexity in companies and create synergies.
The origins of qibri lie in OMV, where the founders conducted a company-wide program to organize and better utilize the extensive knowledge assets of the company. The goal was to optimize costs in a pressured organizational area and increase productivity.
As corporate consultants, the qibri founders repeatedly encountered similar challenges: strong fragmentation of the organization and its know-how, coupled with and exacerbated by chaos and silos. This repeatedly hinders companies in their development and leads to frustration among all involved.
After years of working with standard software, the decision was made to develop a specific solution: a user-friendly, quality-assured platform tailored to the unique requirements of developing and utilizing know-how, such as guidelines and best practices. The goal is to increase operational efficiency, enhance organizational transparency, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Reduce clutter, make room to excel.
qibri’s slogan
qibri operates based on a unique combination of method, tool, and implementation service to organize, align, and communicate know-how. Among other things, qibri contextualizes content for each employee based on factors such as location, department, and more, providing each person with the relevant know-how.
The business case: consulting for innovative AI features
The qibri team quickly recognized that artificial intelligence could play a crucial role in comparing and summarizing know-how and related documents. This also applies to providing short and concise answers that save users from reading the entire content.
Therefore, specific expertise was needed regarding the interface between LLM and AI. The decision was made to seek external expertise and partner with the ONTEC AI team for in-depth AI consulting.
AI consulting: process and activities
The ONTEC AI team worked with qibri through a series of monthly consulting sessions, during which the following solutions were found:
- Development of a Chat-GPT-like interface, where users receive short yet relevant answers to their questions.
- Implementation of a summarization function to condense long documents and guidelines.
- Evaluation of AI API providers for semantic comparison functions.
To this day, qibri and ONTEC AI continue to work together to identify innovative AI-supported features suitable for knowledge management.
The value of AI consulting
The collaboration between ONTEC AI and qibri exemplifies the transformative potential of AI consulting in software development.
By outsourcing AI expertise, qibri achieved significant cost savings, as there was no need to hire hard-to-find full-time specialists or invest in expensive training for existing employees.
This strategic approach allowed ONTEC AI to provide targeted expertise and guidance, integrating advanced AI features that significantly enhance qibri’s knowledge management platform. The partnership not only accelerated the development process but also enriched qibri’s service offering with features like the Chat-GPT-like interface and document summarization.
Key takeaways
The case of qibri confirms the crucial role of AI consulting in establishing technological innovation, promoting both operational efficiency and sustainable competitive advantage.
The benefits of collaborating with a partner who brings in strong AI expertise were:
- Access to specialized AI knowledge without extensive in-house training
- Significant cost savings by avoiding expensive hiring and training.
- Accelerated development of advanced AI features
- Improved service quality with AI-driven solutions like Chat-GPT interfaces
- A competitive edge through improved operational efficiency
- Quick adaption to market changes