Applying AI Where it Makes a Difference

Over 40 years of solving technology problems.  Now applying AI where it adds value.

Technology has changed considerably since OCS Consulting was first established.  From mainframe and client-server systems to web, cloud and now AI, we have continued to help clients find practical solutions to their business and technology challenges.  Our approach has always been to understand the problem first, establish the requirements and determine the best way forward.  AI is no different.

We offer AI-assisted services as part of our wider technology expertise, using the tools and techniques that are appropriate to the task.  AI will not be the answer to every problem, but where it can help, it offers opportunities to improve how we develop, understand, test and support applications.

Where we can help

• Application Development and Project Delivery - AI-assisted techniques can support activities such as requirements analysis, code development, documentation and testing.  Used appropriately, they can help our consultants and developers work more efficiently while maintaining the attention to detail that successful delivery requires
• Legacy Systems and Modernisation - many businesses rely on established applications that remain critical to their operations. These systems may be difficult to document, maintain or change.  We combine our experience of legacy technologies with AI-assisted analysis and documentation to help clients better understand their applications and assess practical options for ongoing support or modernisation
• Application Support and Knowledge Capture - understanding how an application works is essential to maintaining it effectively.  AI-assisted techniques can help analyse existing code, document system behaviour and make technical knowledge easier to access and share, supporting the people responsible for keeping applications running
• Testing and Quality Assurance - AI can assist with test case creation, test analysis and regression testing.  Combined with established testing practices and experienced oversight, these techniques can help teams assess changes more efficiently and support software quality.

A Practical approach

We don't start with the technology and look for a reason to use it.  We start by understanding your business, your systems and the problem you need to solve.  Where AI can offer a practical benefit, we assess its suitability and apply it to the work involved.  Our AI-assisted development approach uses AI to support development efficiencies, while human expertise, judgement and oversight remain integral throughout the project.  We consider the expected benefits alongside the practical requirements, including data security, confidentiality and quality.  The aim is to find the right solution for each client, using AI where it is appropriate and other established methods where they are better suited.

Why OCS Consulting?

• Over 40 years of experience - we have worked through successive generations of technology and understand that successful delivery depends on much more than the tools being used
• Problem solvers first - our consultants, analysts and engineers work with clients to understand requirements, resolve challenges and develop solutions that meet real business needs
• Technology expertise - our experience spans established legacy platforms as well as modern development technologies.  This helps us assess the options available and recommend an approach suited to the systems and circumstances involved
• Support beyond delivery - our relationships with clients often continue long after a project has been completed.  We understand the importance of maintaining, supporting and adapting applications as business needs change
• AI where appropriate - we combine experienced people, established delivery practices and AI-assisted techniques where they offer a practical benefit.  The choice of approach is guided by the problem to be solved, not by the need to use a particular technology.

AI in Practice

We are already applying AI to real technology projects.  Explore our case studies to see examples of how OCS has approached these challenges and put AI-assisted techniques into practice.

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If you are considering how AI could help with a development project, an existing application or a legacy system, speak to OCS Consulting.  We can discuss your requirements, help assess the options and work with you to determine the most appropriate way forward.