Leach Launches New BPO Service for Generative AI Data Preparation

Leach Launches Comprehensive BPO Service for Generative AI Data Preparation

Leach, a leading company specializing in generative AI consulting and development, has today announced the launch of its new service titled "Leach Generative AI Data Preparation." This innovative BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) offering aims to modernize how companies handle data preparation as they embark on their generative AI projects.

The service is designed to tackle extensive challenges enterprises face regarding data readiness for AI applications. By providing a comprehensive suite of data processing tasks, including data cleansing, data augmentation, and the procurement of additional data, Leach empowers organizations to efficiently utilize their available data. This enables businesses to focus on their core operations while maximizing the value derived from generative AI initiatives.

Background of the Service Offering

In recent years, the expansion of digital transformation (DX) initiatives has fueled the adoption of generative AI technologies, prominently represented by tools like ChatGPT. However, a significant barrier exists during the implementation and operational phases—preparing data for AI training. Reports indicate that approximately 80% of the time spent on AI projects is dedicated to data preprocessing and manipulation. As a result, companies often find themselves overwhelmed before even commencing model development.

This reality is especially pronounced among firms possessing large datasets that remain untapped due to inadequate preparation, as well as companies focused on AI solution development that become bogged down due to excessive data handling. Recognizing these challenges, Takaya Tominaga, the CEO of Leach and a former Toshiba executive, has launched this service to alleviate data preparation burdens for businesses and augment their AI-driven outcomes.

How the Leach Generative AI Data Preparation Service Works

Service Overview

The Leach Generative AI Data Preparation is a tailored outsourcing solution that manages a variety of necessary data preparation activities for clients, depending on their project requirements. With a focus on delivering high-quality AI-ready datasets promptly, these efforts significantly enhance the effectiveness of generative AI applications.

Leach’s service accommodates a spectrum of needs—from initial proof-of-concept projects to full-scale operations—allowing in-house data scientists to concentrate on their primary analytical and developmental tasks.

Target Audience

The service caters to:

- Businesses exploring generative AI solutions that struggle to organize and process their data.
- System Integrators (SIs) and development companies that allocate excessive resources to data collection and processing for client-facing generative AI applications.

The offering is directed towards any organization lacking sufficient human resources or know-how in data utilization and preparation.

Service Components

Leach's expert staff will handle the following critical tasks as part of the service:

- Data Cleansing: This includes removing errors and duplicates, filling gaps in data, and masking sensitive information to ensure the data is clean and suitable for model training.
- Data Augmentation: In instances where data is limited, Leach will generate synthetic data and apply labels to enhance the dataset, ensuring adequate data volume for improving model accuracy.
- Additional Data Acquisition: Depending on project objectives, Leach will assist in sourcing external data, including open data, while also uncovering idle data within the organization.

Pricing Plans

Leach offers transparent pricing that aligns with the needs and scale of client organizations:

- Light Plan (for small projects): Focused on basic data cleansing and simple data augmentation, ideal for projects with a limited dataset. Pricing starts at 300,000 yen.
- Standard Plan (for standard initiatives): Designed for serious AI model development, this plan includes comprehensive cleansing, advanced augmentation, and necessary data acquisition. Pricing starts at 1,000,000 yen.
- Enterprise Plan (for large-scale and ongoing support): Tailored for significant data sets and continuous data preparation needs. Customizable options and pricing starting around 3,000,000 yen are available.

Implementation Steps

1. Inquiry and Free Consultation: Interested clients can reach out via the Leach website for an initial consultation, where experts will discuss current challenges and data conditions.
2. Data Assessment and Proposal: Leach will analyze sample data to outline optimal strategies for data preparation, encompassing schedules and cost estimates.
3. Contracting and Execution: Once both parties agree on the proposal, a contract is signed, and Leach’s team begins the data preparation process, delivering results and assisting in model integration as needed.

Comments from Takaya Tominaga, CEO of Leach

"Maximizing the performance of generative AI models necessitates quality data, yet preparing this data often demands more effort than companies anticipate. From my past experiences in AI development at Toshiba to personal generative AI initiatives, I've come to realize that data preparation is the key to the success of AI projects. Unfortunately, many companies lack the resources to invest in this labor-intensive process, resulting in unrealized potential from their AI ambitions. Our service, 'Leach Generative AI Data Preparation,' is meant to relieve businesses of this burden, enabling them to focus on innovation and idea generation. With Leach's technological expertise and passion, we are committed to unlocking new values from our client's dormant data assets."

For inquiries and free consultations regarding the Generative AI Data Preparation service, please visit Leach’s website.