Applied SAFe Companion
We use AI to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of QMS processes by providing accurate, timely, relevant information, and supporting targeted and effective staff training.
The Applied SAFe Companion from PEDCO helps to
master SAFe with ease in a practical context.
It’s your guided personal learning experience,
powered by AI.
This cutting-edge AI tool enhances your learning and understanding of Applied SAFe, acting as a knowledgeable companion throughout your journey.
Create a lively and informative dialogue around Applied SAFe, stimulating an environment where learning is both engaging and enjoyable.
We believe that education thrives in conversation, and
our Applied SAFe Companion is here to bring that conversation to you.
The Applied SAFe Companion is uniquely trained on the extensive content of Applied SAFe, equipped to answer your queries with precision and prompt engaging follow-up questions to deepen your comprehension. Its intelligent design allows for a dynamic and interactive learning experience, akin to having a personal tutor passionate about facilitating your mastery of Applied SAFe. When the discussion delves into highly specific areas, the companion seamlessly integrates direct links to Applied SAFe content, ensuring you have immediate access to the most relevant information.
Main features
The Applied SAFe Companion offers several key features to enhance the learning and implementation of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) within the Applied SAFe platform.
- Personalized Learning Experience:
The Companion provides a personalized and interactive guided learning journey tailored to each user’s needs and pace. It adapts to the user’s knowledge level and provides targeted support to ensure a comprehensive understanding of SAFe principles. - Adaptive Guidance:
The Companion uses AI technology to understand and respond to user queries. It offers adaptive guidance, contextual follow-up questions, and direct access to relevant Applied SAFe content, helping users navigate complex concepts and find the information they need.
- 24/7 Availability:
The Companion is available around the clock, allowing users to access help, coaching, and support at any time. This particularly benefits users in different time zones or those with tight schedules. - Seamless Integration:
The Companion seamlessly integrates with the Applied SAFe platform, providing direct links to processes, guidelines, and best practices. This integration facilitates a smoother learning experience and encourages the practical application of SAFe concepts in real-world scenarios. - Practical Application Support:
Besides theoretical learning, the Companion assists users in applying SAFe concepts in practical scenarios. It offers guidance directly linked to the Applied SAFe platform’s content, enabling users to implement SAFe practices effectively.
These features collectively accelerate agile transformation, improve team performance, and achieve business agility with unprecedented efficiency.
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- The Applied SAFe Companion is an add-on product to Applied SAFe; it may also be purchased as a ‘stand-alone’ product.
- All Applied SAFe customers get initial access to the Companion.
- Backlinks to Applied SAFe are to the actual standard version, as provided by PEDCO.
- Talk to us about your specific integration of your existing adaption of Applied SAFe.
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Applied SAFe Companion – Factsheet
Companion Architecture and deplyoment options
At PEDCO, we prioritize data protection and security in our deployment options:
- Fully hosted deployment: This option provides a fully managed solution where all components — the Content & Vector Database, Orchestrator, LLM (OpenAI), and Frontend — are hosted on secure cloud infrastructure provided by our partners Microsoft and Google. Ideal for businesses looking for a hassle-free turnkey solution that minimizes internal IT overhead.
- Hybrid deployment: This flexible deployment model hosts the Vector Database, Orchestrator, and Frontend at the customer’s data centre, with the LLM (OpenAI) powered by our cloud partners. It’s a balanced solution for businesses that require both control and cloud-powered intelligence.
- On-premise deployment: Tailored for organizations with the highest standards for data security and residency, this option locates all components — Vector Database, Orchestrator, your existing LLM, and Frontend — within the customer’s data centre.
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Overview: This option provides a fully managed solution where all components — the Content & Vector Database, Orchestrator, LLM (OpenAI), and Frontend — are hosted on secure cloud infrastructure provided by our partners Microsoft and Google. Ideal for businesses looking for a hassle-free turnkey solution that minimizes internal IT overhead.
Benefits:
- Ease of Management: Eliminates the need for in-house infrastructure management.
- Scalability: Easily scales to meet fluctuating demands without additional capital investment.
- Reliability: Leverages robust cloud architectures for high availability and performance.
- No Setup Time: Quick and easy to use directly in no time. No user administration or what so ever.
- No Maintenance Costs (Standard Applied SAFe): Companion points always to newest publicly available version.
- Lower Maintenance Costs (Customized Applied SAFe): Reduces ongoing maintenance costs with a fully managed service, ensuring you can focus on your core business without worrying about technical upkeep.
Data Privacy and Location: The default deployment location for hosted components is Switzerland, with additional options available in Germany, Italy, the UK, and other locations to meet global business needs. Azure OpenAI services used in this deployment do not store nor use any customer data for model training, ensuring data privacy and compliance.
Overview: This flexible deployment model hosts the Vector Database, Orchestrator, and Frontend at the customer’s data centre, with the LLM powered by our cloud partners. It’s a balanced solution for businesses that require both control and cloud-powered intelligence.
Benefits:
- Data Control: Maintains strong control over in-house data storage and operations, while benefiting from the scalability of cloud-hosted LLM.
- Customizable Security: Enables tailored security settings that align with specific corporate policies.
- Cost-Effective: Utilizes existing infrastructure for certain components while embracing cloud capabilities for critical operations (LLM).
Data Privacy and Location: For the cloud-hosted LLM component (Azure OpenAI), the default deployment location is Switzerland, but customers may choose from other locations such as Germany, Italy, or the UK. Azure OpenAI’s commitment to privacy is upheld as it does not store or train models on any customer data.
Overview: Tailored for organizations with the highest standards for data security and residency, this option locates all components — Vector Database, Orchestrator, LLM, and Frontend — within the customer’s data centre.
Benefits:
- Maximum Security: Full control over all aspects of security, ensuring compliance with the strictest data privacy laws.
- Customization: Extensive customization possibilities to perfectly match business requirements and integration scenarios.
- Independent Operation: Operates independently of external cloud services, ensuring continuity in disconnected environments.
- Flexible LLM Integration: Integrates with your existing LLM deployment and taking into considerations the requirements of your IT department.
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Skyguide - Applied SAFe in Aerospace
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Automotive Supplier - Lean Process Implementation
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Lean Process Transformation in a MedTech Organization
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