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Can you integrate with our existing systems?

Yes, we can integrate our solutions with your existing systems to ensure seamless functionality and improved performance.

How do you ensure successful Digital Transformation?

We take a tailored, step-by-step approach—analyzing processes, identifying pain points, and designing solutions to boost efficiency.

How long does it take to build an MVP?

Depending on the complexity of your idea, we can build a functional MVP within 2 to 6 weeks, ready to gather real-world feedback and iterate quickly.

What services does Decodifi offer?

We build fast, cost-effective MVPs and deliver full-scale Digital Transformation to streamline and grow your business.

What industries do you work with?

We serve diverse industries like finance, healthcare, e-commerce, and education, with solutions tailored to each sector’s needs.

Can you integrate AI into my MVP?

Yes, we specialise in building AI-powered MVPs. Whether you need a chatbot, recommendation engine, process automation, or content generation feature, we can advise on what makes sense for your stage and budget. We only recommend AI when it enhances user value or operational efficiency. We also help you avoid bloating your MVP with features that may be difficult to validate early on.

Can you help me meet specific industry or data standards?

Yes. If your product operates in a regulated sector (such as healthcare, education, or finance), we can build your MVP to align with relevant standards. This might include GDPR compliance, HIPAA principles, ISO-aligned development practices, or integration with existing systems that require particular technical standards. During the Discovery Phase, we will map out any specific compliance needs and ensure they are baked into your development roadmap.

How long does it take to build an MVP?

Most MVP projects take between 2 to 4 weeks depending on complexity. We focus on early definition and strategic planning to ensure development moves efficiently. Our approach is to ship early, test quickly, and refine based on real feedback. If your MVP includes AI, advanced integrations, or more complex backend logic, we will provide a clear delivery plan and phased release strategy to ensure progress is smooth and predictable.

How much does an MVP typically cost?

Our full-service MVP builds start from £2,500. This includes UX and technical discovery, development, quality assurance, and go-live support. We will provide you with a fixed cost once we understand your idea and what’s required. Additional features, third-party integrations, or complex AI components may increase the budget, but we always scope and agree this with you upfront. There are no hidden fees or lock-in contracts.

How secure will my MVP be?

Security is built into every project we deliver. All of our applications follow modern security best practices including secure authentication, encrypted data handling, and regular code reviews. We never cut corners, even for a first release. If your product handles sensitive data (for example financial or health-related information), we can scope additional security measures, including role-based access, audit logging, and data protection compliance based on your region or industry.

What does Decodifi do for start-ups?

Decodifi helps entrepreneurs take a raw idea and turn it into a working, testable product known as a Minimum Viable Product (MVP). We work closely with founders to define the product’s core value, prioritise the essential features, and build a secure, scalable, and user-ready application. Whether you’re looking to prove your concept, generate early traction, or impress investors, we support you from idea validation to live launch.

What happens if I’m not ready to build yet?

That’s perfectly fine. We offer a standalone Discovery & Planning service that helps you shape your idea into something buildable. This includes user flows, technical mapping, feature prioritisation and a development roadmap. It’s a great option if you’re exploring viability, preparing for funding, or need clarity before committing to development. Many of our best clients started at this stage.

What is an MVP, and why do I need one?

An MVP is the most streamlined version of your product that still delivers core value to users. It allows you to test the idea in the real world without spending unnecessary time or money building features that may never be needed. An MVP is often the first serious version of your product that users and investors can interact with. It helps you gather feedback, validate assumptions, and shape your long-term development roadmap with confidence.

What technologies do you use?

We use modern, full-stack technologies such as React, Node.js, Python and Postgres to ensure your MVP is fast, secure and scalable. While some agencies rely on low-code tools or templates, we use traditional coding practices to ensure you have full control and flexibility as your product evolves. Our use of AI tooling within our own workflow also allows us to speed up development time without compromising on quality.

Who owns the MVP once it's built?

You do. All intellectual property and code developed for your MVP is owned by you, the client. We provide you with access to the full source code, design files, and documentation. Our role is to help you build your product efficiently and professionally, not to tie you into a proprietary platform or ongoing licence. If you later choose to scale with another team or raise investment, your MVP will be fully transferrable and investor-ready.

Will I need to hire developers after this?

Not necessarily. Many of our clients continue to work with us after the MVP launch, either on a retained basis or through phased build plans. We can support ongoing development, bug fixes, roadmap planning and investor-facing updates. If you eventually decide to build your own tech team, we ensure the codebase is documented and cleanly structured so you can transition with minimal friction.

What does Decodifi do in Digital Transformation?

We work with internal operations, marketing, and IT teams to streamline business-critical processes through bespoke software solutions powered by AI and modern development practices.

Whether it's automating repetitive tasks, replacing spreadsheets with intelligent platforms, or integrating AI to enhance decision-making, we help organisations modernise their operations in a way that is practical, secure, and measurable.

How does Decodifi use AI in transformation projects?

AI is built into our approach, but it’s never used just for the sake of it. We apply AI where it drives real business value, such as automating data entry, generating reports, surfacing insights from unstructured data, or assisting with customer or employee interactions.

We work with your teams to identify the right opportunities for AI and ensure that implementation aligns with your goals, governance policies, and infrastructure.

Is it secure?

Yes, security is at the core of every build. All of our applications are developed using modern, industry-aligned security protocols including encrypted communication, secure authentication and role-based access control. We follow OWASP best practices and are happy to work with your internal InfoSec, Risk, or IT team to meet existing standards or complete necessary audits.

If you require data residency, penetration testing, or logging aligned to ISO or SOC frameworks, we can accommodate this during scoping.

Do you work with in-house IT teams?

Absolutely.

We regularly collaborate with in-house IT, compliance, and legal teams to ensure new platforms or tools align with existing infrastructure, policies, and risk management frameworks. Our aim is to complement what internal teams are already doing, not replace or bypass it.

We will work within your architectural standards and handle approvals, integration points, and documentation in the format your teams expect.

Can you integrate with existing systems?

Yes. We design custom platforms that integrate with your existing tech stack, whether that’s your CRM, ERP, HR systems, or proprietary software.

We understand that digital transformation should not mean starting from scratch. Instead, we focus on building interoperability and ensuring new tools work seamlessly alongside what your teams already rely on.

How are projects delivered?

Each project begins with a diagnostic and discovery phase, where we work with stakeholders across your business to identify areas with the greatest opportunity for automation or improvement.

We then build and deliver in agile sprints, ensuring progress is visible and iterative. Final delivery is accompanied by full technical documentation, user training (if needed), and ongoing support as required.

What level of compliance can you support?

We can align delivery to a range of compliance needs including GDPR, ISO 27001 principles, SOC 2-style controls, and sector-specific requirements. If your organisation has its own compliance framework or vendor approval process, we will work through those steps and provide the documentation needed for internal sign-off.

Our experience includes working in regulated sectors such as financial services and healthcare.

How is this different from hiring a traditional software development agency?

Traditional software houses typically require long timelines, heavy scoping periods, and significant budgets to deliver bespoke internal tools. Decodifi uses modern frameworks, smart delivery methods, and in-house AI assistance to speed up development without compromising on quality.

What might cost £75,000 and take six months through traditional means can often be delivered for a fraction of the cost and time.

A typical internal tool build might be £10,000 to £15,000, depending on scope.

Can you help with process mapping or identifying what to automate?

Yes. We start most projects with a Digital Transformation Diagnostic.

This is a collaborative process that helps identify inefficiencies, manual workarounds, duplicated effort, and systems that no longer scale. From there, we design a practical roadmap that shows which processes can be digitised, where AI fits in, and what tools will create the most return on investment.

Many clients use this process to build internal buy-in before committing to development.

Do you offer support after launch?

Yes.

We provide ongoing support and optimisation services after delivery. This includes maintenance, feature updates, system monitoring, and integration with new data sources or platforms

We can also support your internal teams with documentation and handover if you plan to maintain or extend the platform internally in future.