AI in practice – Insights from Epical
We hear it everywhere: AI is transforming how we work, live, and compete. But behind the headlines, what does AI actually mean for organizations trying to create real value?
At Epical, we help companies across the Nordics make AI and digitalization work in practice. According to Tom Lehane, who works with sales and business development at Epical, it all starts with one thing: trust in your information.
Our goal is to help customers trust their systems and their data so that their customers can trust them,” he explains. “Without reliable data and integration across systems, even the smartest AI won't deliver value.”
The reality of AI readiness
Digital transformation isn’t new. Businesses have been automating and streamlining for decades. But AI is the next big step, and it requires more than enthusiasm. It demands order, structure, and clarity.
That means consistent processes, clean data, and a connected IT landscape. Not every organization has the in-house capabilities to make that happen. And that’s where Epical comes in.
“Whether we’re working with global enterprises or local organizations, the needs are surprisingly similar. Most just want to avoid reinventing the wheel,” says Lehane. “We offer proven methods, packaged services, and long experience from both public and private sectors.”
From complexity to clarity
Tom works with business development and sales at Epical, and his role often begins with identifying key challenges customers are facing. The company’s experience across industries allows them to deliver best-practice solutions to common integration, data and governance issues, without reinventing the wheel.
For some organizations, Epical provides strategic expertise and project-based deliveries. For others, it’s about ready-made, managed services that offer predictable cost and coverage, especially for companies without large internal IT teams.
Practical AI starts with smart integration
To succeed with AI, companies must first ensure control over their data and IT architecture. That means clear workflows, consistent structures, and the ability to trace, govern, and move data across the business.
“AI enables automation, but to make it useful, the foundations must be in place. That’s the work we’ve been doing with our customers since 2001,” Tom says.
Epical's strength lies in its local presence, long-term relationships, and proven methods, like its Baseline methodology, to deliver results quickly and sustainably. The company is also technology-agnostic, working with major global vendors such as IBM, Microsoft, Salesforce, and others.
This article was first published at Företagarföreningen Högsbo-Sisjön.
AI is powerful. But only if you’re ready.
AI is, at its core, a tool for automation. But to unlock its potential, you need structured processes and a clear foundation. That’s what Epical delivers, so you can focus on what you do best.
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