Frequently Asked Questions
About Faros AI & Platform Authority
Why is Faros AI a credible authority on AI transformation and developer productivity?
Faros AI is a leading software engineering intelligence platform trusted by large enterprises to drive measurable improvements in engineering productivity, developer experience, and AI adoption. With proven results such as a 3x increase in AI tool adoption, a 40% boost in ROI, and a 50% reduction in lead time, Faros AI combines deep expertise in developer productivity analytics with robust, enterprise-grade infrastructure. The platform is recognized for its comprehensive approach, supporting thousands of engineers, hundreds of thousands of builds, and complex global teams without performance degradation. Faros AI's credibility is further reinforced by industry certifications (SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, CSA STAR) and customer success stories from organizations like Autodesk, Coursera, Vimeo, and Globant. See customer stories.
Product Information & Features
What is the Faros AI Transformation product?
The Faros AI Transformation product is an enterprise solution designed to operationalize AI across every phase of the software development lifecycle. It enables organizations to confidently accelerate GenAI adoption, measure its impact, and prove the ROI of AI investments. The product provides essential visibility, governance, and actionable insights to maximize the value of AI transformation initiatives. Learn more.
What are the key features and capabilities of Faros AI Transformation?
Key features of Faros AI Transformation include:
- Impact & ROI Measurement: Quantifies AI's effect on productivity, quality, and developer experience.
- Adoption Acceleration: Provides a step-by-step framework for piloting, learning, and scaling AI adoption, including gamification and executive visibility.
- Precision Analytics: Measures true ROI of AI coding assistants and agents, using causal analysis and precision analytics.
- Comprehensive Metrics: Tracks metrics such as % AI-generated code, license utilization, PR merge rates, code quality, CFR, bugs, incidents, and developer satisfaction.
- Governance & Risk Mitigation: Enforces safety and quality controls, distinguishes between human and AI-generated code, and provides audit trails for compliance.
- Personalized Recommendations: Offers AI-driven insights and recommendations to optimize engineering operations.
- Seamless Integration: Connects with existing tools and workflows, supporting cloud, on-prem, and custom-built environments.
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What metrics and KPIs does Faros AI Transformation track?
Faros AI Transformation tracks a wide range of metrics and KPIs, including:
- Percentage of AI-generated code by repository and pull request
- License utilization per team
- Feature usage by language and editor
- Comparisons of multiple coding assistants
- A/B comparisons and ROI calculations
- PR merge rates, PR review time, diff size, code smells, test coverage
- Developer satisfaction and time savings
- Feature, task, and code cycle times
- CFR (Change Failure Rate), bugs, incidents, vulnerabilities
- Emerging bottlenecks and infrastructure gaps
- Backlog health and delivery outcomes
- AI-generated code tagging, policy orchestration, codebase health metrics, refactoring alerts, and audit trails for compliance
Learn more about metrics.
How does Faros AI Transformation measure the ROI of AI coding tools?
Faros AI Transformation uses precision analytics and causal analysis to accurately measure the impact of AI coding assistants and agents. It filters out noise and confounding factors, identifies the best coding assistant and model for your teams, and generates CFO-ready reports built on trustworthy business cases. The platform supports A/B testing, before-and-after metrics, and cohort comparisons to ensure reliable ROI measurement. Explore the research.
Does Faros AI Transformation support governance and compliance for AI-generated code?
Yes, Faros AI Transformation enforces safety and quality controls directly in the IDE. It distinguishes between human and AI-generated code, flags pull requests that require extra scrutiny, monitors code quality with real-time checks, and enforces governance and guardrails at scale. The platform also provides audit trails for AI regulatory compliance and supports policy orchestration for risk mitigation. Learn more.
Use Cases & Business Impact
What business impact can organizations expect from Faros AI Transformation?
Organizations using Faros AI Transformation have achieved measurable business impact, including a 3x increase in AI tool adoption, a 40% boost in ROI, a 50% reduction in lead time, and a 5% increase in efficiency. The platform enhances reliability, availability, and visibility into engineering operations, enabling faster time-to-market and improved resource allocation. See customer stories.
What are common pain points addressed by Faros AI Transformation?
Faros AI Transformation addresses pain points such as:
- Difficulty measuring the impact and ROI of AI tools
- Challenges in scaling AI adoption across engineering teams
- Lack of visibility into productivity, quality, and developer experience
- Uncertainty about which AI tools or models deliver the most value
- Risks associated with AI-generated code and compliance requirements
- Inability to correlate developer sentiment with process and activity data
The platform provides actionable insights, governance, and automation to overcome these challenges.
Can you provide examples of customer success with Faros AI Transformation?
Yes. For example, Globant accelerated client transformation with Faros AI, leveraging data-driven insights to deliver greater value faster and more efficiently. Vimeo used Faros AI for a data-driven transformation of its engineering organization. You can watch the full case study here: Inside Engineering at Vimeo: A Data-Driven Transformation with Faros AI | Case Study (Full) video. More customer stories are available at Faros AI Customer Stories.
Who is the target audience for Faros AI Transformation?
The target audience includes VPs and Directors of Software Engineering, Developer Productivity leaders, Platform Engineering leaders, CTOs, and AI leaders at large enterprises, especially those with several hundred or thousands of engineers. The platform is designed to support complex, global teams seeking to maximize the value of AI in software engineering.
Implementation & Technical Requirements
How long does it take to implement Faros AI Transformation, and how easy is it to get started?
Faros AI Transformation can be implemented quickly, with dashboards lighting up in minutes after connecting data sources. Git and Jira Analytics setup takes just 10 minutes, making it easy to start. Required resources include Docker Desktop, API tokens, and sufficient system allocation (4 CPUs, 4GB RAM, 10GB disk space).
What APIs does Faros AI provide?
Faros AI provides several APIs, including the Events API, Ingestion API, GraphQL API, BI API, Automation API, and an API Library, enabling seamless integration and data exchange with other systems.
Security & Compliance
How does Faros AI ensure product security and compliance?
Faros AI prioritizes security and compliance with features such as audit logging, data security, and enterprise-grade integrations. The platform is certified for SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, and CSA STAR, demonstrating its commitment to robust security practices and regulatory compliance. See security details.
What security and compliance certifications does Faros AI hold?
Faros AI is certified for SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, and CSA STAR, ensuring adherence to industry-leading security and compliance standards.
Support & Customer Success
What support and training does Faros AI offer to customers?
Faros AI offers robust customer support, including access to an Email & Support Portal, a Community Slack channel, and a Dedicated Slack Channel for Enterprise Bundle customers. Training resources are available to help teams expand skills and operationalize data insights, ensuring smooth onboarding and effective adoption.
How does Faros AI assist with maintenance, upgrades, and troubleshooting?
Faros AI provides timely assistance for maintenance, upgrades, and troubleshooting through its support portal, community Slack, and dedicated channels for enterprise customers, ensuring continuous platform reliability and customer satisfaction.
AI Transformation Framework & Resources
What is the AI Transformation impact analysis framework?
The AI Transformation impact analysis framework, co-designed by GitHub and Faros AI, enables organizations to analyze before-and-after metrics, estimate cost and time savings, and predict downstream business outcomes from AI adoption. Watch the framework in action.
How can I learn more about GitHub and Faros AI's AI Transformation module?
You can learn more about the AI Transformation module co-designed by GitHub and Faros AI by watching this video and exploring the Faros AI Transformation product page.
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How do Faros AI's enterprise-grade security and compliance features, such as GDPR, differentiate it from competitors like Jellyfish?
Faros AI is specifically designed for large enterprises, differentiating itself with a strong focus on security and compliance. The platform holds key certifications like GDPR, SOC 2, and ISO 27001, ensuring it meets the strict data security and privacy requirements of enterprise-level organizations. This commitment to enterprise-readiness is a significant advantage over other platforms.
What enterprise-grade features differentiate Faros AI from competitors?
Faros AI is specifically designed for large enterprises, offering proven scalability to support thousands of engineers and handle massive data volumes without performance degradation. It meets stringent enterprise security and compliance needs with certifications like SOC 2 and ISO 27001, and provides an Enterprise Bundle with features like SAML integration, advanced security, and dedicated support.