From problem to working software.
No jargon. No surprises. You know exactly what's happening at every stage.
Phase 01
Discovery Call
30–60 minutes
We start by understanding your business inside and out.
What's Included:
Outcome: You'll know if AI makes sense for your business, and what it would realistically take to get there.
Phase 02
Financial Impact Model & Build Plan
1–2 weeks
We create a custom roadmap specifically for your business.
What's Included:
Outcome: A clear build plan and financial model, so you know exactly what you're committing to before any code is written.
Phase 03
Implementation
4–12 weeks
We build, integrate, and launch your AI solution.
What's Included:
Outcome: A working system, fully integrated into your operations and ready to use.
Phase 04
Ongoing Support
Continuous
We ensure your AI investment keeps delivering returns.
What's Included:
Outcome: Ongoing improvements and support, so your investment keeps delivering.
Three layers, one starting question.
AI doesn't replace people. It strengthens them. Every Deltum engagement starts by working out which of these three layers we strengthen first.
People
AI that helps individuals work better: communication, drafting, knowledge access, decision support. The day-to-day work each person does.
Process
AI that runs work between people. Agents and automations that handle the steps that used to need someone to push the button.
Product
AI built into what you sell. When the offering itself is the AI: a custom tool, platform, or service your customers use directly.
A quick note on data: Most SMEs have AI sprawl: staff on personal ChatGPT, others on Copilot, marketing using Jasper, no shared context. Before any build, we help consolidate what your team is already using so the data and learnings stay in one place. See AI Audit & Consolidation →
What Makes Deltum Different
We're not your typical consultancy.
Outcome-First
We only start when both sides agree on what success looks like. No tech for tech's sake.
South African Expertise
We understand the local market, regulations, and business environment.
Transparent Pricing
No hidden costs or surprise fees. You know exactly what you're paying for.
No Lock-In
You own the code and systems we build. No vendor lock-in or recurring license fees.
Human-First
We build AI that strengthens your team, not technology that replaces them. Capacity, not cuts.
Executive Ownership
Every engagement needs a named owner in your management team. Not a committee. Not 'the team'. If we can't agree on who that is, we don't start.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the entire process take?
From initial discovery call to launch typically takes 6–14 weeks. The strategy phase is 1–2 weeks, implementation is 4–12 weeks depending on complexity, and support is ongoing.
Do we need technical staff on our team?
No. We handle all technical aspects. You just need someone who understands your business processes and can provide feedback during development.
What if AI doesn't work for our business?
That's what the free discovery call is for. We'll honestly assess if AI makes sense for you, and if we can't see a clear path to measurable results, we'll tell you upfront.
How do you calculate ROI?
We look at revenue increase (new sales, improved conversion, faster processes) and cost reduction (automated tasks, reduced errors, less manual work). We provide detailed projections in the strategy phase.
Can we start small and scale up?
Absolutely. We always recommend starting with the highest-impact opportunity first. Once you see results, we can expand to other areas.
What happens after implementation?
You get 30 days of intensive launch support included. After that, ongoing support (20% monthly) includes monitoring, optimization, updates, and identifying new opportunities.
What if I just want to 'explore AI' for my business?
Then Deltum isn't the right partner yet. We work on specific outcomes with specific owners and specific timelines. Exploration without ownership rarely produces working software. Come back when you have one process, person, or product you'd like to change, and we'll model the impact from there.
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