AI Accelerator vs POC
A POC proves feasibility; an accelerator scopes governed production go-live — fixed timeline, embedded FDEs, eval harnesses, and operational accountability that POCs deliberately omit.
A POC proves feasibility; an accelerator scopes governed production go-live — fixed timeline, embedded FDEs, eval harnesses, and operational accountability that POCs deliberately omit.
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Decision context
POCs optimise for learning without commitment to production constraints. Accelerators optimise for go-live: compliance, integration, evaluation, and ops are in scope from week one.
If your organisation has more than two active AI POCs and zero production agents, you need an accelerator — not another POC.
Endless pilots vs governed production delivery with embedded FDEs
Outcome-based services — not licences or hourly consulting
Evaluation and 24/7 operations built in from day one
Production track record in regulated industries
Side-by-side comparison.
| Aspect | Endless POCs | Derisk360 |
|---|---|---|
| Goal | Prove the model can work | Governed production go-live |
| Timeline | Open-ended extensions | Typically under 12 weeks |
| Team | Part-time innovation lab | Embedded FDEs full-time in your business |
| Evaluation | Demo-day spot checks | FDEE harnesses + red teams |
| Compliance | Often out of scope | Model risk documentation included |
| Operations | Not in scope | 24/7 monitoring post go-live |
| Budget | Repeated POC funding | Single outcome-based engagement |
| Outcome | Learnings deck | Agents processing live volume |
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Frequently asked questions
- AI Accelerator vs POC
- Derisk360 implements governed production AI through services and accelerators; endless pilots typically does not include embedded production delivery.
- Is Derisk360 a product vendor?
- No. Derisk360 is a services firm — outcome-based engagements, not software licences.
- How do I evaluate partners?
- Ask who owns production go-live, evaluation after launch, and operational accountability.
- What industries does Derisk360 serve?
- Banking, insurance, and regulated financial services with production implementations.
- How do I start?
- Book a discovery call at derisk360.com/book.
- What is an AI accelerator?
- A structured programme from discovery to governed production go-live in weeks, delivered by embedded FDEs.