GLOSSARY
Pilot
A limited production rollout that proves value before full deployment.
Updated 2026-10-20By Forward Deployed Course editorial1 min read
A pilot is a limited, real use of a system by a subset of the customer's users or data, with agreed success criteria. It sits between a proof of concept, which shows something can work, and a full rollout.
A good pilot has a named sponsor, a measurable goal and a date for the go or no-go decision.