AI Readiness Audit
Stop guessing. In 1-2 weeks, know exactly which AI projects will deliver ROI, which ones to skip, and what each will cost to build.
14+
Years of Experience
800+
Projects Delivered
100+
Engineers
4.9★
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Companies that jump into AI without a plan waste $50,000 to $100,000 on the wrong project. The AI Readiness Audit eliminates that risk. In 1-2 weeks, our AI engineers assess your data, systems, and workflows to identify the 3-5 highest-ROI AI opportunities specific to your business. You get a prioritized roadmap with cost estimates, timelines, and build-vs-buy recommendations. Not a strategy deck. An engineering plan you can act on immediately.
The Cost of Getting AI Wrong
Companies that skip the assessment phase and jump directly into AI development face predictable, expensive problems. A $3,000 audit is insurance against all of them.
Wrong project, right technology
A company spends $80,000 building an internal chatbot when customer support automation would have delivered 5x the ROI. The audit ranks opportunities before you build.
Data problems discovered mid-project
Teams discover their data is too dirty or fragmented three months into a build. The audit identifies data gaps upfront so you fix them before they become $30,000 blockers.
Overpaying for off-the-shelf AI tools
Many companies sign $50,000+ annual contracts with AI vendors when a custom solution would cost less and perform better. The build-vs-buy analysis prevents this.
Competitive disadvantage compounds
Every month spent on the wrong AI initiative is a month your competitors ship the right one. A 1-2 week audit puts you on the fastest path to results.
The math is simple: A $3,000 audit that prevents even one wrong $50,000 project delivers a 16x return. Most audits identify multiple high-ROI opportunities that would have been missed entirely.
What Is an AI Readiness Audit?
An AI readiness audit is a structured assessment that evaluates whether your business is prepared to adopt artificial intelligence effectively. It examines your data quality, technical infrastructure, team capabilities, and business processes to determine where AI can deliver the highest return on investment.
Unlike a generic consulting engagement, the Salt Technologies AI Readiness Audit is led by AI engineers (not management consultants) who evaluate your systems hands-on. We assess five key dimensions: data maturity, technical infrastructure, organizational readiness, use case viability, and integration feasibility. Each dimension receives a score and maps to specific, actionable recommendations.
The output is not a vague strategy deck. It is a prioritized AI roadmap with ROI estimates, build-vs-buy analysis, and technical feasibility ratings for each recommended AI initiative. You walk away knowing exactly which AI projects to pursue, in what order, and what each will cost.
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Dimensions Assessed
3-5
AI Use Cases Identified
1-2 Weeks
From Kickoff to Roadmap
Is the AI Readiness Audit Right for You?
If any of these sound familiar, the audit will save you time and money.
You have explored ChatGPT or Copilot but want to go deeper
Off-the-shelf tools scratched the surface. You know custom AI could automate more, but you are not sure which workflows to target or how to build it.
Your leadership team is asking about AI but nobody owns the initiative
The board or CEO wants an AI strategy, but your team does not have the bandwidth or specialized knowledge to evaluate AI opportunities objectively.
You are about to invest $50,000 or more in AI development
A $3,000 audit that identifies the right project (or prevents the wrong one) pays for itself many times over. It is insurance against a bad AI investment.
You are evaluating AI vendor proposals and need a second opinion
AI vendors will always tell you their solution is the right one. An independent audit gives you the technical context to evaluate proposals and avoid overpaying.
Your competitors are shipping AI features and you are falling behind
Competitive pressure is real, but reacting without a plan wastes budget. The audit tells you exactly where to invest first for maximum competitive impact.
If even one of these resonates, a 30-minute call will tell you if the audit is a fit.
Book a Free Discovery CallWhat's Inside Your AI Readiness Report
Five deliverables. Zero fluff. Everything you need to make confident AI investment decisions.
AI Opportunity Assessment
A documented analysis of 3-5 high-impact AI use cases specific to your business. Each opportunity includes expected impact, implementation complexity, and estimated timeline.
Technical Feasibility Review
An assessment of your data readiness, integration complexity, and technical risk factors for each recommended AI use case.
Prioritized AI Roadmap
AI initiatives ranked by ROI, effort, and timeline. Each includes cost estimates, expected returns, and dependencies. This is the document your leadership team uses to decide.
Build vs. Buy Analysis
For each initiative: build custom, buy off-the-shelf, or combine both? Includes vendor recommendations and total cost of ownership comparisons.
Executive Summary
A board-ready, 2-page overview: top recommendations, investment requirements, and expected returns. Designed for non-technical stakeholders who need the bottom line.
How the AI Readiness Audit Works
Discovery Call
30 minutesUnderstand your business, goals, and current tech stack.
Data & Systems Review
3-5 daysAssess your data, workflows, and integration points for AI readiness.
Analysis & Roadmap
3-5 daysIdentify AI opportunities, model ROI, and prioritize by impact and feasibility.
Deliverable Handoff
60 minutesPresent findings, walk through the roadmap, answer questions, and plan next steps.
Know exactly where AI fits your business. Book a free 30-minute call.
Book a Free Discovery CallAI Readiness Audit vs. Traditional AI Consulting
Most AI consulting firms charge $50,000 or more for strategy work that takes months. Here is a different approach.
Salt Technologies AI
AI Readiness Audit
Starting at $3,000
Fixed price, scoped before work begins
1-2 week delivery
Roadmap in hand within days
Delivered by AI engineers
Hands-on systems review, not interviews
Engineering roadmap with ROI
Actionable, prioritized, implementation-ready
Same team can build what they recommend
Audit to implementation, no vendor handoff
Data readiness assessment included
Quality, accessibility, and gap analysis
Traditional AI Consulting
Big Firm Strategy Engagement
$50,000 to $200,000+
Hourly billing, scope creep common
8-16 week timeline
Months before any actionable output
Delivered by management consultants
Interview-based, limited technical depth
Strategy presentation deck
High-level, often not implementation-ready
Refers to a separate vendor to build
No continuity between strategy and execution
Data assessment often an add-on
Extra cost, extra timeline, separate workstream
AI Readiness Audit: Pricing and Timeline
Timeline
1-2 weeks
Starting At
$3,000
What Affects Pricing
- Number of business units or workflows to assess
- Complexity of existing tech stack
- Whether a data audit is included
- Depth of ROI modeling required
Ready to get a fixed quote?
Tell us about your project. We scope it and give you an exact price and timeline before any work begins.
Book a Free Discovery CallWhy Choose Salt Technologies AI for Your AI Readiness Audit
We are not a consulting firm. We are the AI engineers who will actually build what we recommend.
Framework-Based Assessment, Not Guesswork
We use a structured evaluation methodology refined across dozens of AI readiness engagements. Every recommendation is backed by data, not opinion.
Actionable Roadmap with ROI Estimates
You receive a prioritized roadmap with realistic ROI projections, timelines, and effort estimates for each AI opportunity. No vague strategy decks.
The Same Team That Audits Can Build
Unlike pure consulting firms, we are the engineers who will actually build what we recommend. Our audit is grounded in what is technically feasible, not theoretical.
Backed by 14+ Years and 800+ Projects
Salt Technologies AI is the AI division of Salt Technologies, with over 14 years of software engineering experience and 800+ projects delivered across industries.
AI Readiness Audit Use Cases
See how businesses use the AI Readiness Audit to make informed AI investment decisions.
AI Strategy for Leadership Teams
CTOs and CIOs exploring AI for the first time need a clear, unbiased assessment before committing budget. The audit maps your specific business context to concrete AI opportunities with realistic ROI projections.
Pre-Investment Due Diligence
Before spending $50,000 or more on an AI build, validate which use cases will actually deliver returns. The audit identifies high-impact opportunities and flags projects that are not worth pursuing.
Data and Infrastructure Readiness Check
Evaluate whether your data quality, infrastructure, and team skills are ready for AI adoption. We identify gaps and recommend the fastest path to AI readiness.
Vendor Evaluation Support
Get an independent technical assessment to help you evaluate AI vendor proposals. Know the right questions to ask and the benchmarks to demand before signing a contract.
AI Readiness Audit by Industry
Our audit methodology adapts to your sector's data landscape, compliance constraints, and highest-value AI opportunities.
SaaS and Technology Companies
Product-embedded AI features, semantic search, content generation, and predictive analytics. We assess data pipelines, API architecture, and user interaction data.
Learn more about AI for SaaSHealthcare Organizations
HIPAA compliance, PHI data handling, clinical workflow integration, and patient safety requirements. Clinical documentation, diagnostics, and operational efficiency.
Learn more about AI for HealthcareFinancial Services and Fintech
SOC2 and PCI-DSS compliance, transaction analysis, fraud detection, risk modeling, and customer service automation with compliance-safe deployment.
Learn more about AI for FintechE-commerce and Retail
Product recommendations, search optimization, support automation, inventory forecasting, and personalized marketing across your commerce platform.
Learn more about AI for E-commerceAI Readiness Audit Technology Stack
Our assessment leverages industry-leading AI platforms and analysis tools to evaluate your technical landscape and benchmark opportunities.
AI Readiness Audit: Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an AI Readiness Audit cost?
How long does the AI Readiness Audit take?
What do I get at the end of the audit?
Who is the AI Readiness Audit for?
Do I need any data prepared before the audit?
What happens after the audit?
How is your audit different from a consulting firm assessment?
Can you audit a specific department instead of the whole company?
Is the AI Readiness Audit suitable for startups and small businesses?
Do you offer AI readiness audits for specific industries like healthcare or fintech?
What is the difference between an AI readiness audit and AI consulting?
How do you measure AI readiness? Is there a scoring framework?
Can the audit be conducted remotely?
What if we already have an AI strategy but want a second opinion?
Your AI Journey: From Audit to Production
The audit is step one. Here is the full path from "where does AI fit?" to shipping AI in production. Most clients move directly to the next step after completing their assessment.
AI Readiness Audit
Know exactly where AI fits, which projects to pursue, and what each will cost.
AI Proof of Concept or Full Build
Validate with a prototype, or go straight to production with a chatbot, RAG system, or AI integration.
AI Managed Pod
A dedicated AI engineering team that ships new features every sprint, without the hiring overhead.
No obligation to continue after any step. You own every deliverable.
View All AI ServicesGetting Started Is Simple
No lengthy procurement process. No upfront commitment.
Book a Free Call
30-minute discovery call. Tell us about your business and goals. No sales pitch, no pressure.
Get a Fixed Quote
We scope your audit and give you an exact price and timeline. You approve before any work begins.
Get Your Roadmap
Within 1-2 weeks, you have a prioritized AI roadmap with ROI estimates and clear next steps.
14+
Years of Experience
800+
Projects Delivered
100+
Engineers
4.9★
Clutch Rating
Ready to find out where AI fits your business?
$3,000 starting investment. 1-2 week delivery. Prioritized roadmap with ROI estimates. The same team that audits can build.