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Compare "Collect Everything" vs. Lightning IQ's "In-Place Culling".
Scenario A: Traditional
Collect 100% → Pay hosting on full volume → Cull slowly in review platform → Pay for linear review.
Scenario B: Lightning IQ
Index in place → Cull 95% instantly → Collect ONLY relevant data (5%) → Hosting costs slashed → Optional AI Acceleration.
Case Variables
10
150
50 GB
10 GB500 GB
3 Years
1 Years10 Years
12 Months
3 Months36 Months
Costs & Strategy
£10/GB/Mo
£1/GB/Mo£50/GB/Mo
95%
50%99%
Enable AI Review
Include Human Review
Total Source Volume
1,500 GB
~6.00M Total Docs
Total Projected Savings
£1M
98% Reduction
Scenario Comparison
Traditional
Hosting Volume1,500 GB
Docs Reviewed1.20M
Hosting Cost£180,000
Review Cost£1M
Total£1M
Lightning IQ
Hosting Volume75 GB
Docs Reviewed15,000
Hosting Cost£9,000
Human Review£15,000
Total£24,000
Monthly Hosting & Cost Breakdown
| Month | Trad. Vol | Cost | LIQ Vol | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1 | 1,500 GB | £15,000 | 75 GB | £750 |
| M2 | 1,500 GB | £15,000 | 75 GB | £750 |
| M3 | 1,500 GB | £15,000 | 75 GB | £750 |
| M4 | 1,500 GB | £15,000 | 75 GB | £750 |
| M5 | 1,500 GB | £15,000 | 75 GB | £750 |
| M6 | 1,500 GB | £15,000 | 75 GB | £750 |
| M7 | 1,500 GB | £15,000 | 75 GB | £750 |
| M8 | 1,500 GB | £15,000 | 75 GB | £750 |
| M9 | 1,500 GB | £15,000 | 75 GB | £750 |
| M10 | 1,500 GB | £15,000 | 75 GB | £750 |
| M11 | 1,500 GB | £15,000 | 75 GB | £750 |
| M12 | 1,500 GB | £15,000 | 75 GB | £750 |