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The industrial AI copilot pilot kit
Two tools to make the decision objective: a weighted scorecard to compare vendors on what matters, and a simple ROI model to size the business case. For the week-by-week plan, see the AI copilot playbook.
Evaluation scorecard
Rate each vendor 1–5 on the criteria below — see the full five criteria for what each means — then weight them for your context. Set a minimum pass threshold on the non-negotiables (citation and security) so a strong demo can't mask a weak fit.
Use-case fit
Purpose-built, not generic chat.
Source citation
Traces answers to a source.
Data compatibility
Works with your existing files.
Enterprise security
Encryption, access control, audit.
Integration
Connects to your CMMS and repos.
ROI model
You don't need a complex spreadsheet. Start with the biggest driver — time technicians spend searching — and use your own numbers.
Annual value ≈ technicians × hours saved / week × loaded hourly cost × working weeks
Layer in secondary drivers as you refine: reduced downtime, higher first-time-fix rate, faster onboarding, and fewer repeat or escalated calls. Use conservative inputs and your own baselines — the goal is a credible range, not a precise forecast.
Procurement basics
VSight licensing is flexible and tailored to your deployment rather than a fixed public price — usage-based licensing with enterprise agreements available. To get pricing for your scenario, request a price or book a demo and we'll scope it with you.
Frequently Asked Questions
How should we weight the scorecard?
Weight the criteria that carry the most risk in your environment. In safety-critical maintenance, source citation and enterprise security usually outweigh conversational polish — make them non-negotiable pass/fail gates.
What's the simplest way to estimate ROI?
Start with search-time savings: technicians × hours saved per week × loaded hourly cost × working weeks. It's the largest and easiest driver to measure, and it's usually enough to justify a pilot.
How is VSight Nova priced?
Pricing is tailored to your deployment and licensing model rather than a fixed public rate. Request a price or book a demo and we'll provide a quote for your scenario.
Scope your pilot with us
Book a demo and we'll help you evaluate Nova on your own documentation.