How Sify Helped a UK Property Developer Find Clarity for Their AI Strategy

When a well-established UK property development firm set its sights on the future, it wasn’t just about bricks and mortar—it was about data.

Known for its progressive approach to technology, the company saw a growing wave of interest in artificial intelligence (AI) and real-time insights. But they also saw a challenge: their existing data systems weren’t built for what was coming next.

They knew they needed to modernise. But before diving into a full-scale transformation, they wanted clarity—a strategy that made sense, and the confidence to move forward. That’s when they turned to Sify.

 

Legacy Systems and Unclear Direction

The company had big ambitions, but the path wasn’t clear.

One of its initial challenges was the way in which it was handling imports and exports of its customer data sets with a third-party CRM platform. The method was painfully slow and cumbersome, making it hard to respond to business needs in real time.

AI was on the radar, but they weren’t sure how to harness it for smarter decision-making or better customer engagement. And with multiple teams needing access to different data, concerns around security and governance loomed large. Add to that a mix of stakeholders with competing priorities, and aligning everyone under one strategy was challenging.

 

Turning to Sify for Strategic Clarity

This is where the Sify team were able to demonstrate value. Over the course of a two-day consultation, the client collaborated with Sify experts to explore and share best practices for a unified experience for data management and analytics, from ingestion to visualisation.

The collaboration with Sify was able to bring clarity, direction, and momentum—led by technical specialists through structured, easy-to-follow, hands-on and collaborative sessions.

 

“Our workshops are designed to simplify complex decisions and give organisations the clarity they need to move forward. We help organisations envision what’s possible with modern data platforms and AI. It’s about delivering value, not just advice.”
— Justin Polley, CTO, Sify Technologies

 

From Workshop to Action

The workshop wasn’t just theory—it was action. Live demos showed how smarter data management could reduce manual effort and delays. AI opportunities came to life through predictive insights and automated reporting, powered by tools like Microsoft Fabric and Azure AI.

A secure, flexible data access model was designed to give teams the information they needed—without compromising control. And integration with existing security tools ensured real-time monitoring and protection stayed intact.

Even with last-minute scheduling changes, Sify’s team remained agile and professional, keeping the sessions smooth and impactful.

 

The Outcome: A Clear Path Forward

By the end of the engagement, the transformation journey was no longer a question—it was a plan. The client walked away with:

• A tailored roadmap for a pilot project
• A vision for a customer-facing portal delivering real-time insights
• A proposal for a dedicated delivery team including project managers, data scientists, and technical experts

Most importantly, they had confidence. Confidence that their goals were achievable. Confidence in the strategy. And confidence in a partner who understood their business and could guide them forward.

 

About Sify

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