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Building an AI-enabled operating system for a growing business

The Signal has built one connected operating system across relationships, client delivery, programs, events, marketing, team access, governance and AI-supported work.

Project view

01

The challenge

As the ecosystem grew, important information and work were spread across tools, conversations and Michelle's memory. Another dashboard would not solve the underlying fragmentation.

02

What we did

Designed a source-of-truth-led operating system connecting the major parts of the business. Structured relationships, content, work, permissions and governance first, then added role-based interfaces, automations and AI assistants around real workflows.

03

The shift

One connected source of truth across major business functions

The situation

The challenge

As the ecosystem grew, important information and work were spread across tools, conversations and Michelle's memory. Another dashboard would not solve the underlying fragmentation.

The response

What we did

Designed a source-of-truth-led operating system connecting the major parts of the business. Structured relationships, content, work, permissions and governance first, then added role-based interfaces, automations and AI assistants around real workflows.

The core operating system is built and in use across the business. It demonstrates the Signal Studio approach: organise business information and work first, then connect interfaces, automation and AI around it. Further development builds on this working foundation.

The shift

What changed or became possible

  1. 01

    One connected source of truth across major business functions

  2. 02

    Clearer operational visibility and role-based access

  3. 03

    Less reliance on one person as the integration layer

  4. 04

    A governed foundation for AI assistants, automation and future agents

Work included

  • AI operating system
  • Organisational intelligence
  • Systems design
  • Automation and agents
  • Governance

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