AI Compute Diagnostics That Pay for Themselves
Most organisations are now using AI in some form, but very few have a clear view of what they're really spending, where compute is being wasted or whether they're buying infrastructure in the smartest way.
RaisePath gives leadership teams a structured, commercial review of their AI infrastructure, cloud usage, model spend and compute procurement options.
Find waste. Reduce risk. Improve buying decisions. Build a smarter route forward.
AI spend is becoming one of the fastest-growing cost lines in modern organisations. The problem is that much of it is hidden.
It sits across cloud platforms, GPU capacity, SaaS tools, model APIs, development environments, automation platforms and internal experiments. Often, no single person has a complete picture.
That creates waste. It creates procurement risk. It creates vendor lock-in. And it can lead organisations to commit to expensive infrastructure before they've properly explored the alternatives.
RaisePath helps leadership teams take control.
We review your AI infrastructure, compute usage and buying routes, then provide a clear commercial roadmap for reducing waste, improving performance and making better infrastructure decisions.
Smarter AI infrastructure starts with knowing what you're really paying for.
Choose the right diagnostic for where you are now
AI Compute Assessment
A fast, focused review for organisations that want to understand where they stand today.
What's included
- Review of current AI tools, cloud platforms and model usage
- High-level spend and waste assessment
- Identification of duplicated tools and unnecessary subscriptions
- Basic review of AI vendor exposure and lock-in risk
- Clear list of immediate cost-saving opportunities
- Short written report
- 60-minute executive readout call
Best for
Organisations that need a quick, practical view of their current AI and compute position before making bigger decisions.
AI Infrastructure Diagnostic
Our core diagnostic audit for organisations already investing in AI, cloud infrastructure, GPU capacity, LLM APIs, automation tools or internal AI projects.
What's included
- AI infrastructure and supplier map
- Cloud and GPU spend analysis
- LLM and API usage review
- Build vs buy assessment
- Compute procurement route review
- Waste, duplication and overprovisioning analysis
- Vendor lock-in and contract risk review
- Alternative infrastructure options
- Security, governance and operational risk observations
- 12-month AI infrastructure optimisation roadmap
- Board-ready findings report
- Executive presentation and recommendations session
Best for
Scaling organisations that need a serious, commercially grounded view of their AI infrastructure before committing further budget.
Enterprise AI Compute Review
A deeper review for larger organisations with significant AI, data, research, cloud or compute requirements.
What's included
- Full AI infrastructure and compute estate review
- Deep procurement and supplier analysis
- Reserved capacity, spot capacity and dedicated cluster assessment
- GPU marketplace and alternative provider comparison
- Cloud provider negotiation strategy
- Sovereign cloud, data residency and compliance considerations
- Internal capability and operating model review
- FinOps maturity assessment
- Supplier shortlist and procurement roadmap
- Implementation and governance plan
- CFO, CTO and leadership workshop
Best for
Large companies, public bodies, research organisations, universities, healthcare groups, financial services firms and data-heavy businesses making serious AI infrastructure decisions.
Every engagement is designed to give leadership teams a clear view of current AI infrastructure spend, practical savings opportunities and smarter routes to compute.
All fees are quoted from our London, UK base and are exclusive of VAT. Engagements conducted remotely are included within the stated pricing. We work with organisations across the UK and internationally. On-site visits outside the UK incur travel and accommodation expenses charged at cost, in line with the RaisePath Travel Policy, agreed in advance.
Infrastructure Diligence
Independent technical and commercial diligence for investment in GPU infrastructure, AI data centres and compute platforms.
Pricing depends on transaction scale, geography, diligence depth, data-room complexity, timetable and specialist requirements. Travel and external specialist costs are separately scoped and charged in addition to RaisePath's professional fees.
We don't just diagnose and leave
For organisations that want RaisePath to stay involved after the initial diagnostic, we offer an annual advisory retainer, and where real savings are delivered, we participate in the upside.
Annual Advisory Retainer
One fixed annual fee. No project-by-project procurement. RaisePath stays in your corner as your AI infrastructure evolves, reviewing spend, advising on procurement decisions and tracking the market so you don't have to.
- Quarterly AI infrastructure and spend reviews
- Ongoing provider and market intelligence briefings
- Advisory support on compute procurement decisions
- Contract and vendor negotiation support
- Compliance and sovereignty monitoring
- Annual strategic review and roadmap update
- Named point of contact throughout the engagement
Retainer engagements typically follow a diagnostic audit. The audit establishes the baseline; the retainer builds on it throughout the year.
We share in the upside
On retainer engagements, RaisePath can participate in a savings recovery arrangement. Where we identify, validate and help deliver measurable savings across AI infrastructure, cloud usage and compute procurement, we take a modest percentage of the verified first-year saving.
This aligns our incentives directly with yours. We only participate where the savings are real, measurable and agreed in advance.
Worked example
With further savings compounding beyond year one.
What's included in each package
| Feature | Assessment | Diagnostic | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current AI tool review | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cloud spend review | Basic | Detailed | Advanced |
| GPU and compute review | Basic | Detailed | Advanced |
| LLM/API spend review | Basic | Detailed | Advanced |
| Waste identification | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Vendor lock-in review | Basic | Yes | Advanced |
| Procurement route review | No | Yes | Advanced |
| Alternative compute options | No | Yes | Yes |
| Security & governance review | No | Basic | Detailed |
| 12-month roadmap | No | Yes | Yes |
| Board-ready report | No | Yes | Yes |
| Executive presentation | 60 mins | Included | Included |
| Supplier shortlist | No | Optional | Included |
| Implementation support | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Why organisations choose RaisePath
Ready to see what your AI infrastructure is really costing you?
Start with the right diagnostic for your organisation. We'll give you a clear, commercially grounded view of your infrastructure and how to improve it.