Cleveland’s MorelandConnect launches “FOUNDATION,” an AI platform built for the mid-market
Cleveland’s MorelandConnect is betting big that artificial intelligence shouldn’t be just for Fortune 500s. With the launch of FOUNDATION, its new AI enablement platform, the company is bringing enterprise-grade intelligence to the mid-market—helping everyday businesses tap into their data, automate workflows, and make faster decisions without expensive integrations or technical teams.
Officially launched on October 16th, FOUNDATION acts as a secure command center for company data, letting employees “just ask” for insights, from sales metrics to operational updates, and get answers in seconds, all while keeping information safely behind their firewall.
Why it matters
As more companies, especially those in the mid-market, explore AI adoption, many face the same roadblocks: fragmented data, privacy concerns, and long, expensive implementation timelines. FOUNDATION aims to bridge that gap by giving businesses a centralized, secure hub for their data—allowing employees to “just ask” for insights and get answers instantly.
The details
FOUNDATION is built to make AI practical, fast, and secure for real business use. Acting as both a data hub and automation engine, it connects a company’s existing systems and transforms everyday questions or tasks into instant, actionable insights.
Instant data access: FOUNDATION connects with ERP, CRM, finance, and operations systems, surfacing information through an intuitive chat interface. Users can ask questions in plain language and receive actionable insights in seconds.
Security-first design: The platform operates entirely within a company’s firewall, ensuring that sensitive data never leaves the organization’s control.
Rapid deployment: MorelandConnect’s forward-deployed engineering team helps clients identify high-value use cases and deploy AI solutions in six to eight weeks.
Automation built in: FOUNDATION goes beyond analytics—teams can approve invoices, schedule resources, and trigger workflows directly in the platform.
Scalable and affordable: Designed with “economics built for the mid-market,” FOUNDATION helps growing companies compete with Fortune 500 enterprises without straining operating budgets.
What they’re saying
“We kept hearing from clients who wanted to use AI but didn’t know where to start,” said Paul Franke, partner at MorelandConnect. “They didn’t need another chatbot or dashboard. They needed something that actually connected to their business and made their work easier. That’s exactly why we built FOUNDATION.”
The big picture
With Ohio emerging as a growing hub for practical, business-focused AI solutions, FOUNDATION reflects a broader trend: bringing the power of enterprise AI to smaller and mid-sized organizations that want results now.