What is an Agent Compute Unit (ACU) and how is it used?
An ACU represents one max-context agent working session, accounting for up to 1M tokens across model calls, retrieval, and networking. Patterns meters ACUs by sessions, not raw tokens, to provide predictable budgeting for banker workflows, as the cost includes compute, memory, and network usage.
What are the main service offerings from Patterns?
Patterns offers two main paths: 'Done-For-You Services' like the Sell-Side Sprint ($15k for CIM, model, buyers) and Process Intelligence ($5k/month), where Patterns handles the work. Alternatively, the 'Do-It-Yourself AI' software plan allows your team to use the platform directly for $800 per user per month.
How does Patterns ensure data security and compliance?
Patterns supports cloud, private cloud (VPC), or on-premise deployments, allowing firms to match their security requirements. It adheres to SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 programs, offers encryption in transit and at rest, SSO/SAML/SCIM, RBAC, and customer-managed keys for Enterprise clients.
Can Patterns integrate with existing financial tools and templates?
Yes, Patterns offers first-class integrations with Excel, Snowflake, and Python. It can ingest data from XLSX, PPT, PDFs, data rooms, and SQL. Users can bring their own templates, and outputs flow back to Excel, PowerPoint, and CRM with tracked changes and reviewer gates.