AI & Data Advisory Services — 2026

Turn Your Data Into a
Competitive Weapon

NCompas delivers outcome-focused AI and Data advisory engagements — structured, fixed-fee programs that take your organization from scattered data to an AI-native operating model.

Who are you? Select your profile to see the right advisory path for you:

GTM Motion 1
I'm an Enterprise CIO, CDO, or VP of Data
You need a clear AI strategy, a governed data foundation, and a credible partner to execute — not another proof of concept.
Direct Advisory Path
GTM Motion 2
I'm a Microsoft Partner or work with Microsoft AEs
You're selling Fabric, Copilot, or Azure AI and need an advisory layer that makes your implementations stick and your clients successful.
Microsoft Partner Path
GTM Motion 3
I'm an MSP, SI, or Consulting Firm
You want to expand your service offering with AI & Data advisory — white-labeled under your brand, fully backed by NCompas delivery.
Channel Partner Path
GTM Motion 4
I'm in Manufacturing, Healthcare, FinServ, or Distribution
You need industry-specific AI use cases, regulatory compliance baked in, and a partner who understands your operational data landscape.
Vertical Market Path
Microsoft Solutions Partner
Databricks Certified
Fixed-Fee Engagements
Cleveland HQ · Global Delivery
How It Works

The Advisory Engagement Model

Every engagement follows a proven progression — from a low-risk discovery workshop to a fully operational AI data platform.

AI Readiness Workshop
1–2 days on-site or virtual. Current state assessment, stakeholder alignment, quick-win identification.
$5K–$12K
Data Maturity Assessment
2-week deep-dive into data architecture, governance gaps, platform readiness, and AI use-case scoring.
Included in packages
AI Blueprint & Roadmap
Architecture design, Medallion data model, platform selection, 90-day sprint plan, and business case.
DataCompass Package
Build & Launch
Hands-on implementation of Lakehouse, pipelines, governance controls, and first production AI models.
DataCompass Pro / Elite
Advisory Retainer
Ongoing fractional CAO/CDO support — model monitoring, governance reviews, roadmap evolution.
$5K–$15K/mo
Program Structure

Five-Phase AI Native Launch™

Our structured advisory program moves from discovery to a production-grade AI-native operating model in 6–12 months.

Phase 01
Discover & Assess
⏱ 2–4 Weeks
  • AI Readiness Score (0–100)
  • Data estate inventory & quality audit
  • Stakeholder alignment workshop
  • Quick-win use-case identification
  • Risk & compliance gap report
Phase 02
Architect & Blueprint
⏱ 4–6 Weeks
  • Medallion architecture design
  • Platform selection (Fabric / Databricks)
  • Data governance framework
  • 90-day implementation roadmap
  • Executive business case & ROI model
Phase 03
Build Foundation
⏱ 6–10 Weeks
  • Lakehouse foundation (Bronze/Silver/Gold)
  • Core ETL/ELT pipelines live
  • Purview governance deployed
  • First semantic layer & Power BI reports
  • Data quality monitoring active
Phase 04
AI Model Launch
⏱ 8–12 Weeks
  • MLflow experiment tracking live
  • First 2–3 production AI models
  • Model monitoring & drift detection
  • Responsible AI controls deployed
  • Copilot readiness sprint (optional)
Phase 05
Operate & Scale
⏱ Ongoing
  • Fractional CDO/CAO advisory
  • Quarterly roadmap reviews
  • Team upskilling & CoE support
  • New use-case pipeline management
  • Platform cost optimization (FinOps)
GTM Motion 1 · Direct Advisory Sales

For Enterprise CIOs, CDOs & VP Data Leaders

You have the mandate, the budget pressure, and the board asking about AI. NCompas is the advisory partner that bridges strategy and execution — without the Big-4 price tag or the SI's implementation bias.

Who We Work With

Economic Buyer
CIO, CDO, VP Technology — $250K–$1M+ budget authority
Technical Champion
Data Architect, Principal Engineer — owns the platform decision
Business Sponsor
VP Operations, CFO, COO — cares about ROI and time-to-value
Governance / Risk
CISO, Compliance Officer — focused on data sovereignty & AI ethics

Why NCompas vs. Big-4 or SI

Dimension Big-4 / SI NCompas
Pricing model T&M, $400+/hr Fixed-fee packages
Delivery speed 6–18 months to value Outcomes in 90 days
AI specialization Generalist practice AI-native focus only
Platform bias Push their alliances Platform-agnostic advice
Post-engagement Hand off & leave Retainer continuity

What You Get

AI Readiness Workshop
1–2 day structured session producing an AI Readiness Score, executive alignment, and a prioritized quick-win list. Entry point: $5K–$12K.
DataCompass Blueprint
Full Medallion architecture, platform recommendation, data governance framework, and 90-day roadmap with business case.
AI Native Launch™ Program
End-to-end advisory through all 5 phases — from Lakehouse foundation to production AI models, with hands-on NCompas delivery team support.
Fractional CDO Retainer
Monthly advisory hours, quarterly roadmap reviews, model governance oversight, and CoE coaching. $5K–$15K/mo.
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Advisory Packages

DataCompass Starter
$35K
6-week engagement · Fixed fee
  • AI Readiness Assessment
  • Data architecture review
  • 3 prioritized use cases
  • 90-day roadmap
  • Executive presentation deck
DataCompass Blueprint
$75K
12-week engagement · Fixed fee
  • Everything in Starter
  • Medallion architecture design
  • Platform selection analysis
  • Governance framework
  • Business case with ROI model
  • Proof-of-concept sprint
AI Native Launch™
$150K+
6–12 month program · Milestone-based
  • Full 5-phase program
  • Lakehouse build & deployment
  • 2–3 production AI models
  • MLOps & monitoring stack
  • Team training & CoE setup
  • Fractional CDO retainer option
GTM Motion 2 · Microsoft Partner Ecosystem

For Microsoft Partners & AE Co-Sell Opportunities

NCompas sits in the advisory gap Microsoft SIs don't fill — we're the pre-implementation layer that turns a Fabric or Copilot license into a successful, measurable deployment with long-term client retention.

Our Microsoft Practice

Microsoft Fabric Advisory
OneLake architecture, Lakehouse vs. Warehouse decision framework, Real-Time Intelligence, Copilot Studio integration.
Databricks Interoperability
Delta Lake Uni Catalog bridging Fabric and Databricks via OneLake shortcuts. Best-of-both-worlds architecture for enterprises with mixed commitments.
Purview Governance
Data catalog, lineage, classification, and policy deployment across the Microsoft estate. Compliance-ready for HIPAA, SOC 2, GDPR.
Copilot Readiness Sprint
4-week add-on: data quality assessment, semantic layer preparation, pilot deployment, and adoption playbook for M365 Copilot.

Co-Sell Value to Microsoft AEs

Client Situation NCompas Advisory Value
Fabric license sold, no adoption Readiness workshop → activation sprint
Copilot license, data not ready Copilot readiness track (4-week)
Azure committed, no AI roadmap DataCompass Blueprint + use-case pipeline
Competing with Databricks Fabric+Databricks interop design
Governance blocking AI projects Purview accelerator + policy framework
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Fabric Activation Sprint
$25K
4-week · Fixed fee
  • Fabric tenant assessment
  • OneLake architecture design
  • 2 Lakehouse workspaces deployed
  • Power BI semantic layer
DataCompass for Fabric
$65K
10-week · Fixed fee
  • Fabric + Databricks interop design
  • Purview governance deployment
  • Real-Time Intelligence setup
  • Copilot readiness assessment
  • Go-live with 3 production pipelines
Copilot Readiness Add-On
$18K
4-week sprint · Fixed fee
  • Data quality audit for Copilot
  • Semantic layer preparation
  • Pilot department deployment
  • Adoption playbook & training
GTM Motion 3 · White-Label Channel Partner Program

For MSPs, SIs, ERP Consultants & Regional Advisory Firms

Add a full AI & Data advisory practice to your firm — without hiring a team. NCompas delivers the methodology, tools, and expert horsepower. You present it to your clients under your brand.

Partner Tiers

Referral Partner — 15–20% Revenue Share
Refer clients to NCompas. We handle delivery and sales support. You earn a referral fee on closed and delivered engagements. Zero onboarding cost.
Reseller Partner — 25–35% Margin
Sell NCompas advisory packages under your brand at your own price point. NCompas handles delivery. You control client relationship and margin.
Certified Delivery Partner — 40–50% Margin
Your team is trained and certified on the AI Native Launch™ methodology. You deliver, NCompas provides QA backstop, tools, and IP access.

Partner Protections

  • NCompas will never contact your clients directly
  • White-label SOWs, proposals, and deliverables available
  • Non-compete protection in your named accounts
  • Dedicated partner success manager assigned at Reseller+

Revenue Example — Reseller Partner

Package Sold Client Price Your Cost Your Margin
DataCompass Starter $45K $30K $15K (33%)
DataCompass Blueprint $95K $63K $32K (34%)
AI Native Launch™ $190K+ $120K+ $70K+ (37%)
Monthly Retainer $8K/mo $5K/mo $3K/mo (38%)
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GTM Motion 4 · Vertical Market Specialization

Industry-Specific AI & Data Advisory

NCompas goes beyond generic AI advisory — our vertical teams deliver industry-specific architectures, pre-built data models, and regulatory compliance frameworks for your sector.

Manufacturing & Industrial
Predictive maintenance & anomaly detection
Supply chain demand forecasting
OEE optimization via IoT sensor data
Quality control vision AI
Typical ROI: 15–25% reduction in unplanned downtime
Healthcare & Life Sciences
HIPAA-compliant data lakehouse
Clinical decision support AI
Patient flow & readmission risk
Revenue cycle optimization
Compliance-first architecture: HIPAA + HL7 FHIR ready
Financial Services & FinTech
Credit risk modeling (CECL-aligned)
Fraud detection & AML pipelines
SR 11-7 model risk governance
Real-time portfolio analytics
SR 11-7 / CECL / SOC 2 governance controls included
Distribution & Professional Services
Warehouse & routing optimization
Dynamic pricing intelligence
Customer churn prediction
Capacity planning & workforce AI
Typical ROI: 8–12% margin improvement within 12 months
Extend Your Engagement

Advisory Add-On Services

Modular sprint-based services that layer onto any core package — available to all ICP segments.

Copilot Readiness Sprint
4-week track assessing M365 data quality, preparing semantic layers, running a pilot department deployment, and producing an org-wide adoption playbook.
$18K · 4 weeks
Responsible AI Governance Pack
AI ethics policy, bias detection controls, explainability framework, model cards, and regulatory compliance checklist (EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF, SR 11-7).
$22K · 6 weeks
Executive BI & Reporting Layer
Power BI semantic model, 5 executive dashboard packages, row-level security, and self-service analytics training for business users.
$15K · 4 weeks
AI Literacy & CoE Program
8-week internal capability building — AI literacy training, Center of Excellence structure, governance playbook, and team upskilling workshops.
$28K · 8 weeks
Get Started

Book Your AI Readiness Workshop

The workshop is a low-risk, high-value 1–2 day engagement that produces an AI Readiness Score, a prioritized roadmap, and board-ready justification. Most clients expand to a full package within 60 days.

Fixed fee — $5K to $12K depending on scope
Delivered by certified AI & Data advisors
No obligation to continue — but 80%+ do
Deliverables yours to keep regardless
Cleveland-based leadership, global delivery
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