Services
AI Operations Services
From assessment to transformation. Pick the engagement that fits your stage.
Tier 0
AI Readiness Score
Know where you stand in 3 minutes.
- ✓15-question online assessment
- ✓Instant scored results across 5 dimensions
- ✓Radar chart showing strengths & gaps
- ✓Personalized recommendations
- ✓Optional detailed PDF report
Pilot
AI Workflow & Governance Pilot
Put one useful, governed AI workflow into production before committing to a broader program.
3-4 weeks
- ✓Executive intake and use-case selection
- ✓One production-ready workflow on an approved existing platform
- ✓Up to two standard integrations
- ✓Data-flow, security, and access review
- ✓Customized AI acceptable-use policy
- ✓Administrator and end-user enablement session
- ✓Success measures and a 30-day operating plan
- ✓Executive closeout and next-step recommendations
Client prerequisites
- • One named business owner and one technical contact
- • Timely system access and approved test data
- • Existing licenses for required third-party platforms
Scope boundaries: Excludes broad custom software development, multiple production workflows, enterprise data remediation, legal advice, procurement, licensing, and ongoing support. Material scope changes require a separate statement of work.
Tier 1
AI Strategy Sprint
Deep-dive into your AI readiness with an executive roadmap.
- ✓2-3 week engagement
- ✓AI maturity assessment
- ✓Shadow AI discovery audit
- ✓Data readiness evaluation
- ✓Security gap analysis
- ✓90-day implementation roadmap
- ✓Executive briefing presentation
- ✓Board-ready deliverables
Tier 2
AI Foundations
Fractional CAIO with hands-on implementation.
16 hrs/mo
- ✓Everything in Strategy Sprint
- ✓Fractional Chief AI Officer
- ✓Up to 2-3 agent workflows per month, based on complexity, integrations, and accepted scope
- ✓AI security governance framework
- ✓Tool evaluation & integration
- ✓Monthly team workshops
- ✓Slack/Teams support channel
- ✓ThreatScope Professional included
Tier 3
AI Operations
Full AI operations program with custom development.
32 hrs/mo
- ✓Everything in Foundations
- ✓Custom AI agent development
- ✓MCP server development
- ✓Compliance frameworks (SOC 2, HIPAA, EU AI Act)
- ✓CEO Dashboard with AI metrics
- ✓Quarterly board reports
- ✓4-hour response SLA
- ✓ThreatScope Enterprise included
- ✓Priority support
Tier 4
AI Transformation Partner
Embedded AI leadership for enterprise transformation.
40+ hrs/mo
- ✓Everything in Operations
- ✓Embedded executive presence
- ✓Multi-department AI programs
- ✓AI hiring support & team building
- ✓Vendor negotiations & management
- ✓Board presentations
- ✓Same-day response SLA
- ✓Dedicated engineering capacity aligned to complexity, integrations, and accepted scope
Compare Plans
| Feature | Free | Pilot | Sprint | Foundations | Operations | Transform |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Readiness Assessment | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Production Workflow | — | One | — | Up to 2-3/mo | Scoped | Scoped |
| Acceptable-Use Policy | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 90-Day Roadmap | — | 30-day plan | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Executive Briefing | — | Closeout | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fractional CAIO | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Compliance Frameworks | — | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Board Reports | — | — | — | — | Quarterly | Monthly |
| Response SLA | — | — | — | 24hr | 4hr | Same-day |
| ThreatScope Included | — | — | — | Professional | Enterprise | Enterprise |
Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly is a fractional Chief AI Officer?
A fractional CAIO gives you senior AI leadership without the $300K+ salary. You get strategic direction, hands-on implementation, and governance — at a fraction of the cost of a full-time hire. We work embedded in your team, typically 16-40+ hours per month.
How quickly will we see results?
Pilot clients can put one governed workflow into production in 3-4 weeks when access and prerequisites are in place. Strategy Sprint clients receive a roadmap in 2-3 weeks. For implementation engagements, timing and workflow volume depend on complexity, required integrations, access, and accepted scope.
What industries do you serve?
We specialize in mid-market companies ($10M–$500M revenue) across industries — professional services, healthcare, energy, financial services, manufacturing, and technology. If you have knowledge workers and data, AI can transform your operations.
Why should I care about AI security and governance?
Companies deploying AI without governance are exposing themselves to data leaks, compliance violations, and regulatory risk. The EU AI Act is already in effect. SOC 2 auditors are asking about AI controls. We build AI operations with security baked in from day one — not bolted on after an incident.
Can we start small and scale up?
Absolutely. Start with the free AI Readiness Score, use the $5,000 Pilot to prove one governed workflow, or choose a Strategy Sprint for a broader roadmap. From there, ongoing work can move into Foundations or another scoped engagement.
What makes you different from McKinsey or Deloitte?
Two things: we build systems as well as strategy, and we bring real information security experience. Our founder is a former Director of Information Security at a publicly traded company who has built and operated AI-enabled products. We're practitioners, not theorists.
What's the relationship between VAIO Group and VISO Group?
VAIO Group is VISO Group's AI operations brand. It complements VISO's cybersecurity practice — including external attack surface management, vCISO services, and security assessments — with AI strategy, implementation, enablement, and governance.
Do you require long-term contracts?
No. Strategy Sprints are one-time engagements. Monthly retainers are month-to-month with 30-day notice. We believe in earning your business continuously, not locking you into a contract.
Not Sure Which Tier?
Book a free 30-minute strategy call. We'll assess where you are and recommend the right engagement.