What does AI have to do with farms?

At a first glance, nothing! What relationship could there be between farms and artificial intelligence (AI)? However, EXAFAN, a Spanish company dedicated to building and equipping farms for pigs, poultry and other animals, has decided to bet on AI to optimize its operations.In addition, the tool was designed so that complex processes and calculations were represented in easily interpretable diagrams and graphs, allowing users with different levels of training to use it effectively.

Finally, a virtual assistant was incorporated to respond naturally to queries about the application, further enhancing the user experience.

AI within the reach of SMEs

AI for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is already here. In Spain, 12% of SMEs with more than 10 employees have integrated AI into their operations, according to the National Institute of Technology and Society (ONTSI).

In this context, the national government has issued calls for proposals to subsidize projects that promote the integration of AI in the Spanish business fabric and has deployed the Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2024, which reinforces aid to companies to adopt new technologies.

As can be seen, the scenario is favorable for technological transformation, and most SMEs have not yet taken advantage of its benefits. Neglecting to do so means falling behind and losing competitiveness.

Why a customized development with AI?

When an SME considers adopting artificial intelligence, it must navigate among several alternatives. It can, for example, use a tool available on the Internet or develop/adapt a solution for its specific needs.

According to the aggregator There is an AI for that, there are more than 12,000 AI applications available for a wide range of tasks, from text generation to data analysis. Which one(s) to choose?

At Código Media Estudio, we know that the most important factor is to understand our clients' business in detail, in order to guide them in choosing the tools that provide the most value.

In addition, we recognize that technological progress allows a high level of customization of these tools, and even the creation of exclusive software, with fluid and user-friendly interfaces that integrate AI. This is what we call custom development.

This type of project generates multiple benefits:

• Exclusivity: unique capabilities that are not available in generic solutions on the market.
• Specificity: Focus on the exact functionality required, avoiding unnecessary features.
• Seamless integration: integration with existing systems and seamless interoperability within the technological infrastructure.
• Control and security: there is greater control over sensitive data and security by keeping the solution in-house or in a controlled environment.
• Scalability: changes, adjustments and extensions to the solution can be made according to the customer's needs, without waiting for a third party to develop them.
• Continuous improvement: the solution is transformed according to changes in the business and market demands.
• Innovation: encouraged by allowing experimentation and development of new functionalities that can differentiate the SME in the market.

Some SMEs may be apprehensive about investing in such a development. It may seem more cost-effective in the short term to pay for a license to an online tool developed by a third party.

However, custom AI projects are managed within affordable budgets thanks to the use of no-code platforms, which optimize the resources of the programming team and, ultimately, having your own software will represent savings compared to paying a permanent periodic license fee.

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools, as mentioned above, are a tangible alternative in the market. Admittedly, the multitude of options available can be overwhelming. The idea of developing your own solution may seem even more complicated, but it is important to remember that SMEs do not have to face this challenge alone. At Código Media Estudio, we are ready to help.