Custom AI software is not a hackathon project. It is a structured engineering process. Each stage builds on the last, and skipping a stage creates debt that compounds.
We follow this process in our Custom AI Software service, with clear milestones and deliverables at every stage.
Discovery is where we define the problem, the data, the success criteria and the constraints. We interview stakeholders, audit the data and map the current workflow. The output is a clear scope and a realistic plan.
Design turns the scope into a technical architecture. We choose the models, the data pipeline, the API structure and the integration points. The output is a design document that guides development.
Development is where the software is built. We work in sprints, with regular demos and feedback. The goal is a working prototype early, then refinement toward the final product.
Testing covers functionality, accuracy, performance, security and user acceptance. We test with real data, real users and real scenarios. The goal is confidence, not just completeness.
Deployment moves the software from development to production. We set up monitoring, alerting and rollback procedures. The goal is a smooth launch with minimal risk.
Support is where the software lives and improves. We monitor performance, fix issues, retrain models and add features. The goal is a system that gets better over time.
Plan for support before deployment. A system without monitoring is a system that will fail silently.
Custom AI software development starts from around $25,000 plus GST for a focused solution. Complex multi-agent systems with integrations typically run from $50,000 to $150,000 plus GST. The cost depends on scope, data requirements and integrations.
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TPR Media explains the AI software development process: six stages from discovery to support, with clear milestones and deliverables for custom AI solutions.