Why FDE Box differs from a regular dev company
Looking for a development partner that can take you from build to run? Here is how GIIP FDE Box differs from a regular development company.
FDE (Forward Deployed Engineer) means solving problems right next to the customer. FDE Box implements that with an AI multi-agent team, joining build and run into one.
Build and done
Development ends as a project and operations is separate, so post-launch value is neglected.
Bait-and-switch and people-dependence
Quality depends on who is assigned, and context disappears when people change.
Vendor lock-in
Source and docs are withheld, trapping you where you cannot switch vendors.
Build and run sold separately
The revenue model centers on building, so operations comes last.
People-dependent delivery
Knowledge is tied to individuals, not documents and structure.
Deliverable-centric, not problem-centric
Optimized for "what was delivered," while "was the problem solved" slips.
Measured by solving the customer's problem, an AI multi-agent team runs build and run continuously.
Plan→build→run, continuous
One team carries planning, build, provisioning, deployment, monitoring, incident response and cost optimization.
Consistency via AI multi-agent
Knowledge stays in structure and documents, so it does not wobble when people change.
Transparency, no lock-in
Source, design docs and access go to the customer — no vendor lock-in left behind.
If you are considering FDE Box
- You want build and run joined into one responsibility
- You want quality to hold through staffing changes
- You want to avoid lock-in via source/document handover
- You want incident response and cost optimization included
- You want light collaboration starting from a Slack request
Frequently asked questions
What is an FDE?
A Forward Deployed Engineer works right next to the customer to solve problems directly. FDE Box implements this with an AI multi-agent team.
What is the biggest difference from a dev company?
It joins build and run, and keeps knowledge in structure and documents rather than people — so it does not wobble when staff change.
Is it true there is no vendor lock-in?
Yes. Source, design docs and access go to you. You can move to another team at any time.
See FDE Box for yourself
We walk you through how build joins run in a consultation.