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Deployment and data control
Ask whether it runs on-premise or air-gapped, what leaves your network and whether it needs licence or model servers.
[ 02 ]
Explainability and reproducibility
Ask whether findings point to evidence you can inspect, and whether another examiner can repeat the analysis from the report.
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Coverage and integration
Check supported video, image, audio and document types, and the API and analyst console for your workflow.
[ 04 ]
Claims to question
Be cautious of single accuracy figures with no test conditions, and of any guarantee of detection.
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Run a pilot
Provide your own samples under your handling rules and compare reports against known cases.
Quick answers
What should a procurement RFP ask for?
Deployment model, data handling, explainability, reproducible reporting, supported media, integration, training, support and licence terms.
Does SpearTrace support technology transfer?
Technology transfer and source-code delivery are available on request.