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Ovako Imatra, part of Ovako Group – a leading special steel manufacturer – partnered with Brillian to build awareness, and explore and accelerate its AI readiness across production, support, as well as business operations and HR. The goal of Brillian Ignite, the intense AI capability program, was to build a foundational understanding of AI across Ovako Imatra’s leadership team, identify and validate impactful AI use cases as well as develop concrete next steps and responsibilities for the pilot-ready concepts.
Overall, more than 40 AI use cases were identified across personal, operational, and product levels, using Brillian’s tools such as the AI Heatmap, AI ROI Toolkit, and AI Adoption Matrix—most relying on traditional machine learning, with nearly half feasible with the help of existing platforms.
Turning AI curiosity into tangible business value through training, experimentation, and strategic planning
Ovako Imatra’s management team expressed clear enthusiasm for adopting AI but recognized that they needed a common language and ground for discussing the potential in a structured way. They acknowledged making meaningful use of AI would require not only new organizational capabilities but also expert-driven exploration of relevant applications. The tailored Brillian Ignite program included:
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Two half-day in-person workshops with the full leadership team
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Two rounds of both group as well as 1-on-1 mentoring with Brillian’s experts to align as well as scope out AI business applications
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Hands-on support to identify, evaluate, and refine AI use cases with the help of Brillian’s AI Heatmap, AI Adoption Matrix, AI Maturity Framework and AI ROI Toolkit
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Use case cards structured to clarify the potential for AI, data requirements, feasibility and complexity, and business value.
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Strategic roadmap recommendations to embed AI into Ovako Imatra’s core operations and build the relevant capabilities
“We’re just at the beginning of our AI journey, but now we know where and how to move forward. This program has built a long-lasting impact for our leadership team and it’s now easier to push the different use cases forward.”
Riina Heikkinen, Director and Head of Business Development at Ovako Imatra. (Photo: Richard Paulsson)
Prioritized use cases and a pathway to continue toward AI maturity
“It's been inspiring to be a part of Ovako Imatra’s journey from the initial excitement to concretizing the applications for AI. In a short time, the team has made remarkable progress and now has a clear direction for how to continue integrating AI into their business operations.”, Jussi Järvinen, CEO at Brillian. (Photo: Helena Kunwar)
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About Ovako
Ovako is a leading producer of clean, high-quality engineering steel for the bearing, transport, and manufacturing industries. Made from 97% recycled material, our steel enables strong and lightweight solutions with a world leading low carbon footprint. With about (over) 2,700 employees and sales of EUR 1.0 billion, Ovako operates in over 30 countries. The company is a subsidiary of Sanyo Special Steel and part of Nippon Steel Corporation, one of the world’s largest steel producers. Our purpose: Together we create steel for a decarbonized society.
Discover more about our innovative solutions at www.ovako.com, www.sanyo-steel.co.jp, and www.nipponsteel.com.
About Brillian
Brillian is a digital technology partner for the AI era.
Brillian helps organizations navigate the AI era with clarity. We uncover opportunities to enhance competitiveness by embedding intelligence into products, services, and operations. Our clients—ranging from mid-sized innovators to enterprise leaders—trust us to co-create impactful solutions that deliver real results.
From board-level AI strategy to hands-on solution development, our services empower leadership teams and business units to make confident, informed decisions about their AI journey. What sets us apart is our experience in bridging strategic vision with practical execution—ensuring AI becomes a driver of measurable value.
At Brillian, we believe AI should be understandable, actionable, and built for impact.
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