Metis Point Information

AI & emerging technology consulting — strategy, prototyping, and technical advisory. No fluff. No junior teams. Metis Point is an independent technology consultancy founded by Dr Alec Burns. We help organisations navigate and apply AI, blockchain, digital identity, and IoT — from strategy and roadmapping through to working prototypes and hands-on technical delivery. Most organisations know they need to move on AI and emerging technology. The challenge is knowing where to start, who to trust, and how to avoid spending significant budget on advice that never translates into action. That's where we come in. Our services cover three areas: 1) Strategy & Advisory — Practical, business-aligned technology strategies built around what your organisation can actually execute. Stakeholder discovery, opportunity mapping, roadmaps, and board-ready deliverables. Typically delivered in 1–2 weeks. 2) Technical & Product Support — Hands-on guidance across AI architecture, agent design, blockchain systems, and tooling. We work alongside your teams to review decisions, build prototypes, and unblock delivery. Available as a focused engagement or ongoing retainer. 3) Rapid Exploration — Working proofs of concept built fast, so decisions get made on evidence rather than assumption. From problem scoping to a working demo with a clear go/no-go recommendation. Typically delivered in 3–5 days. We work with FTSE 500 companies, governments, startups, and research-led organisations across construction, infrastructure, supply chain, finance, and public sector. Our approach is grounded in first principles — not generic frameworks borrowed from other clients. Engagements run on fixed or capped fees, scoped upfront. No open-ended billing, no junior teams, no inflated timelines. You work directly with senior practitioners who have built and shipped these systems — not just advised on others doing it.