Frequently asked questions
The most common questions about security, licensing, hardware, and process.
Can we use AI without our data leaving the building?
Yes. The fully on-premise Platform deployment runs closed-circuit: the model and your organization’s data stay on your own servers, and chats, documents and code are not sent to an external cloud. In the strictest scenarios the deployment can be fully isolated from external networks (air-gap).
Scope: the ERP-connected, cloud-assisted industry solutions work differently: raw data stays in-house, and only context scrubbed of personal data (PII) ever leaves.
Is Chimera AI a subscription?
It depends on the line. The Platform line is not a subscription: built on an open-source stack, it is installed as a permanent asset and stays where it is deployed — your organization’s property. The industry solutions line is used monthly; your raw data and ERP remain yours, so leaving keeps them with you.
How long until it is live?
The first system is typically live in 2 months. The timeline depends on scope: a narrow PHASE-0 pilot produces evidence sooner, while a broad, multi-module deployment proceeds in stages. A firm schedule is given after the Architecture Pre-Analysis, together with the scope.