What's the best way to get started?
With the free Digital Check: seven questions, three minutes, an instant assessment. If you want to go deeper, book the feasibility analysis — a 60-minute call plus a written report covering feasibility, cost range, expected savings and an Ai Act traffic light. On a follow-up engagement it is credited against implementation.
Do you only advise or also implement?
Both, from a single source. We advise, set up our ready-made solutions — Ai Assistant, Quote Assistant and Knowledge Base — and build custom software when the right tool does not exist. That way recommendation and implementation stay aligned.
Do you use Ai everywhere?
No. Ai is not always the best answer. A simple automation, a good template or a clear workflow often solves the problem faster and cheaper. We recommend Ai where it measurably helps — and say so openly when it does not.
What is the difference between ready-made solutions and custom software?
Ready-made solutions have a fixed, proven core. We set them up with your data, your workflows and your design — fast and easy to plan. We build custom software when your workflow is so specific that no existing tool fits. The feasibility analysis shows which route is worth it.
Do you only work in Germany?
No. We advise companies across Europe, remotely or on site — in German or English. We are based in Dautphetal, Hessen, Germany.
What about the EU Ai Act? Do I need to deal with it now?
Yes. The training obligation has applied since February 2025, and further core obligations have applied since 2 August 2026. Even if you “just” use ChatGPT in your team, documentation and training matter. The Ai Act traffic light is part of every analysis we do — not a separate upsell.
How fast do I get results?
Feasibility analysis: your written report arrives within a week of the call. On-site analysis: one week after the second day. Ready-made solutions are usually live within a few weeks; custom software is delivered step by step.
What company sizes do you work with?
Typically companies with 10 to 500 employees, plus departments of larger organisations and public bodies. What matters is less the size than a workflow that can be noticeably improved. If you are unsure, the Digital Check shows whether we are a fit.
What if I don't want to continue after the feasibility analysis?
You keep your written report with cost range and Ai Act assessment — use it yourself or hand it to another provider. No contract locks you into continuing.
How long am I locked in?
Ongoing advisory can be cancelled monthly. Implementation projects are agreed upfront and end at acceptance. For ready-made solutions in operation, term and conditions are stated transparently in the proposal.
What is Ai consulting?
Ai consulting is the structured analysis of where artificial intelligence delivers real value in a company, which tools fit and what legal aspects apply. At autonom it is part of a broader digitisation practice: process and data analysis, tool selection, Ai Act assessment and a concrete implementation plan — even when an automation without Ai turns out to be the better answer.
What is the difference between Ai consulting and Ai automation?
Ai consulting answers the what and the why — which processes qualify, which tools fit, which sequence makes sense. Ai automation is the technical implementation: automated workflows, knowledge bases, phone and chat assistants. We deliver both from a single source so recommendation and implementation stay aligned.
What does an implementation look like?
In four steps: 1) Analysis of workflows and data. 2) Selection of a first project with clearly measurable value. 3) Implementation with production-grade tools plus documentation and training. 4) Handover to your team, optionally with ongoing advisory. Typical duration for a first project: four to eight weeks.
How does consulting work for public-sector organisations?
Public-sector work adds requirements: GDPR, the EU Ai Act (public bodies often fall into high-risk categories), IT baseline protection and data sovereignty. Alongside the domain analysis we assess the regulatory frame, prefer EU-hosted or on-premises solutions where possible and document every processing step so oversight authorities can follow it. We also develop our own solutions for digitising administration.
What does working with you cost?
We do not publish figures on the website because a serious number depends on scope and depth. You receive your concrete cost range per measure in writing in the feasibility report — together with the expected savings. Via the Digital Check or an email to [email protected] you hear back within 24 hours.
What is the simplest first step?
The Digital Check: seven questions, followed by a short pre-call if you like. No contract, no cost, with a clear view of where digitisation pays off first for you. From there you can start the feasibility analysis if you want to.