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Try first — decide later.

Every IT project is a risk. The bigger the change, the bigger the risk. PoC flips the approach: build a small, working version first — and see if it works in your environment, with your users, in your daily operations. Then decide whether to continue.

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PoC €1,000–2,000 + VAT depending on scope. Credited if you proceed to implementation.
320-user VPN migration in two weeks
Zero downtime. No drama.
15h vs. vendor's quoted 150h
Same result. Fraction of the cost.
I don't resell anything
No commissions, no vendor lock-in. I recommend what works.

What is a PoC?

Proof of Concept — evidence that a solution works before you commit to it.

When you're planning a major change — cloud migration, new system, infrastructure overhaul, or tool replacement — I don't sell you a months-long project. Instead, I build a small, scoped trial that answers one question: does this work for us?

If it works, we continue. If it doesn't, you learned that cheaply.

How it works

01

Scoping and planning

We review what you're doing and why. We scope the PoC so it tests exactly the critical assumptions that your project's success depends on. What's the most important thing that needs to work? What's the worst risk? How do we measure success? The result is a clear PoC plan.

02

Implementation

I build a working version — not a slide deck, but a real solution at limited scope. A test environment or pilot group (5–15 users), real tools, real data, real users. A working demo you can try yourselves. Implementation typically takes 1–3 weeks.

03

Evaluation and decision

We review how the PoC performed. Honestly: did it work technically? Did users adopt it? Should you proceed — and if yes, what does full-scale implementation require? If not, why — and what would be a better direction? You get a written evaluation and recommendation. Then you decide.

04

Implementation support

If you decide to proceed, the PoC price is credited against the total. I help with full-scale rollout: scheduling, deployment, user training and transition management. Same person from start to finish — no need to explain everything again.

Typical PoC targets

Cloud and infrastructure

Cloud migration testing with a small user group. New server solution comparison: cloud vs. on-prem vs. hybrid. VPN or network overhaul piloting without downtime.

Systems and tools

New collaboration platform testing with real teams. Ticketing system or ERP replacement — does the new one actually work better? Security solution comparison in production.

Automation and integrations

Complex process automation where parts need to be tested together. System integration where data formats or APIs are uncertain. AI-powered tool — does it actually work or is it just a demo?

Security and compliance

New security solution testing in production before org-wide rollout. Zero Trust model piloting with a limited user group. NIS2 or GDPR requirement technical implementation in a trial environment.

Who is it for?

Companies planning a major IT change — who want proof before commitment.

Considering cloud migration

Big decision, lots of moving parts. PoC proves it works before everyone's desktop changes.

Getting conflicting recommendations

One vendor recommends A, another recommends B. PoC answers with real data, not sales pitches.

IT managers who need evidence

A slide deck doesn't convince leadership. A working demo does.

Bad experiences with large projects

PoC reduces risk: failure costs thousands, not tens of thousands.

Without a PoC, this is what happens

€50,000 cloud migration done all at once — first problems appeared a week later, rollback cost half again
New ERP chosen based on a sales presentation — in production it turned out it doesn't support the company's core process
Security solution purchased org-wide — replaced three months later because it didn't fit the environment
"The vendor assured us it works" — but it was never tested in anyone's actual environment
Integration between two systems was planned in PowerPoint — implementation revealed the API doesn't support the required data
Leadership approved the investment without evidence — project cancelled 6 months later

Pricing

PoC — Proof of Concept
€1,000–2,000
Depending on scope. Includes scoping, implementation and evaluation. You get a working trial, written evaluation and clear recommendation. If you decide to proceed, the PoC price is credited against the total project cost.
Full implementation (follow-on project)
€130–150/h
Hourly rate. Scope and timeline agreed based on PoC results. No surprises.

All prices + VAT 25.5%.

A natural follow-up to the IT Health Check

Health check findings often reveal the need for a bigger change: cloud migration, infrastructure overhaul, system replacement. PoC is the safe next step — you prove the solution works before committing to months of project work.

You can also order a PoC independently — whenever you're planning a major change and want certainty first.

Why me?

I don't represent any vendor. The PoC result is an honest evaluation, not a sales pitch designed to sell more.

Independent

I don't represent any vendor. The PoC result is an honest evaluation, not a sales pitch.

Hands-on

I don't write reports that collect dust. I build a working trial you can see and try yourself.

Experienced

320-user migration in two weeks, 500+ user cloud environment, 15-hour solution to a 150-hour problem. I know what to test and what not to.

Honest

If the PoC shows the solution doesn't work — I'll tell you. I don't try to save a bad idea by billing more.

Frequently asked

How is a PoC different from just planning?

A plan tells you how something should work. A PoC proves whether it actually does. The difference is that after a PoC, you have concrete evidence — not just a document.

How long does a PoC take?

Typically 1–3 weeks after scoping. The point is to be fast — not a months-long project.

What if the PoC fails?

That's a valuable result. Better to learn it for a thousand euros than fifty thousand. A failed PoC tells you what not to do — and often what you should do instead.

Can the PoC be done remotely?

Yes. Scoping and evaluation work remotely. Implementation is mostly remote too, but I'm happy to come on-site in Kuopio.

Let's talk.

Tell me about your situation — I usually respond the same day.

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