A dependable pattern
Automated connectors collect defined measures from authoritative systems. Deterministic checks reconcile totals and detect unusual changes. AI then helps summarise the notable movements, while links and timestamps preserve provenance.
Collect
Retrieve defined data on schedule.
Reconcile
Check completeness and totals.
Explain
Draft evidence-linked variance commentary.
Review
Approve and distribute deliberately.
Illustrative value
A weekly reporting cycle taking 12 hours and reduced by 60% returns 7.2 hours each week, or around 374 hours across 52 weeks. The quality and timeliness benefit may matter as much as capacity.
Controls
- Calculate metrics outside the language model.
- Show sources, reporting periods and freshness.
- Prevent unsupported causal explanations.
- Require sign-off for external or regulated reporting.