WHITE PAPER

The True Cost of Building an AI Knowledge Platform

Before you build your own AI-powered intelligence system, see the data on what it really takes—and why leading enterprises choose to partner with Northern Light.

Every enterprise wants AI to power smarter research, strategy, and decision-making. But building your own platform rarely saves time or money.

This new white paper—The True Cost of Building an AI-Powered Intelligence Platform—breaks down the real economics, staffing, and governance challenges behind internal builds, and shows how partnering with Northern Light accelerates ROI, reduces risk, and ensures continuous innovation without the overhead.

What You’ll Learn

Hidden costs revealed
Understand the full lifecycle costs—staffing, licensing, maintenance, and compliance—that make internal builds unpredictable
Benchmark your assumptions
Compare real-world cost models and timelines for prototype, mid-tier, and enterprise-scale AI knowledge systems
See what enterprises overlook
Discover the most common build pitfalls—security exposure, technical debt, and user adoption failure
Why partnership wins
Learn how Northern Light’s SinglePoint platform delivers production-ready, governed AI in weeks—not years—at up to 60% lower TCO
Built for trust and scale
Explore how embedded governance, responsible AI, and continuous innovation keep your platform enterprise-ready for the long term.