You don't need a tech department to take advantage of AI. Steel Tensor helps small and mid-sized businesses put AI to work — practically, securely, and without the hype.
Start a ConversationEvery day, AI tools are changing how businesses operate — but most of the conversation is aimed at large enterprises with dedicated technology teams. That leaves a lot of businesses wondering where to start.
Steel Tensor bridges that gap. We work directly with business owners and their teams to find the places where AI makes a real difference: saving time, reducing errors, and freeing people up for the work that matters most.
No buzzwords. No unnecessary complexity. Just straightforward help from people who understand both the technology and the realities of running a business.
We specialize in helping small and mid-sized businesses across a range of industries, including:
Whether you're just starting to explore AI or you're ready to put it to work, we offer services tailored to where you are right now.
Not sure where AI fits into your business? We'll sit down with you, walk through your day-to-day operations, and identify the areas where AI can have the biggest practical impact. Think of it as a roadmap — clear, honest, and built around your priorities.
This is where it gets real. We take the opportunities we've identified and put them into action — connecting your existing tools with AI capabilities to streamline how work gets done. Most of the time that means smart combinations of proven solutions, tailored to how your business actually operates.
There's a good chance your team is already using AI tools on their own. That's natural — but it can create risks. We help you get ahead of it by putting sensible policies and guardrails in place, so you get the benefits of AI without the headaches.
Whether it's your leadership team thinking through strategy or your staff picking up practical day-to-day skills, we offer hands-on sessions designed to meet people where they are. No prior tech experience required.
AI isn't a set-it-and-forget-it investment. As your business evolves and the technology improves, your systems should too. We provide ongoing support to keep everything running smoothly, up to date, and working hard for you.
Your business has answers buried in documents, emails, and databases — but finding them shouldn't be a scavenger hunt. We build AI-powered search that actually understands your questions, combining best-of-breed tools with our own data loading and analysis software to give your team fast, accurate access to the information they need.
We keep things simple and transparent. No long-term contracts required — just clear steps that move your business forward.
We start by listening. Tell us about your business, your challenges, and what you're hoping to accomplish. No commitment, no pressure.
Together we'll identify the best opportunities and map out a clear, realistic plan with honest expectations about what AI can and can't do for you.
We get to work — building, integrating, and training your team. You'll see measurable improvements and understand exactly what changed and why.
Steel Tensor is led by Chris Umbel, a technologist with deep experience across software development, systems architecture, and AI. Chris has spent years building real solutions for real businesses — and understands that the best technology is the kind you barely notice because it just works.
When you work with Steel Tensor, you're working directly with Chris — not a sales team, not a rotating cast of junior consultants. Just experienced, hands-on help.
View Chris's background on LinkedIn →Drop us a line. We're happy to have a conversation about where you are and where you want to go — no strings attached.
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