Build Smarter Systems. Unlock What's Possible.
We partner with ambitious businesses to build custom AI systems and software that solve real operational problems — and we own the entire journey, from your first brief to a working solution in production.
Three Ways We Deliver Value
We translate complex AI and software capabilities into solutions that address real operational challenges — so you see results, not just technology.
AI & Automation
We embed intelligence into your operations — from systems that make faster, smarter decisions to automated inspections and workflows that run without manual effort.
- ✓AI-powered decision support
- ✓Visual inspection & quality control
- ✓Workflow & process automation
- ✓AI integration into existing tools
Insights & Dashboards
We turn scattered data into clear, real-time visibility. Automated pipelines, live dashboards, and predictive models — so your team always knows what's happening and what's next.
- ✓Custom data dashboards
- ✓Automated reporting pipelines
- ✓Forecasting & predictive analytics
- ✓KPI tracking & alerting
Web Development & AI Training
Custom websites, webstores, and business platforms built for how you actually operate. We also train your team to confidently use the AI and software we deliver.
- ✓Custom websites & webstores
- ✓Business software platforms
- ✓Hands-on AI tool training
- ✓Team onboarding & enablement
How We Work With You
Every business is different. Choose the engagement that fits how your team works — or mix them as your needs evolve.
Co-Creation
We build it with you.
We embed alongside your team to discover the problem, design the solution, and ship it together. You stay in the loop at every stage — from scoping sessions to live demos. The result is a system your team understands and owns.
Best for
Businesses with internal technical teams who want AI expertise without giving up control.Platform Deployment
We build it for you.
You bring the problem. We design, build, and deploy a fully working AI or software solution — end-to-end. Includes infrastructure, testing, and a handover so your team can operate it confidently from day one.
Best for
Businesses that need a complete solution delivered without distracting their core team.Research-as-a-Service
We figure out what's possible.
Not sure if AI will actually work for your use case? We run a time-boxed research sprint — feasibility analysis, prototype, and a clear recommendation — so you invest in the right thing, not the hype.
Best for
Businesses exploring AI for the first time, or validating an idea before committing budget.Not sure which fits best? Let's talk — we'll figure it out together.
The principles that shape everything we do.
These aren't words on a wall. They're how we decide what projects to take, how we show up, and what we hold ourselves to when no one's watching.
Craft
How you do anything is how you do everything. If we commit to a project, we give it everything — the thinking, the architecture, the delivery. We don't ship work we're not proud of. If something isn't right, we fix it before we call it done.
Honesty
We'd rather lose a deal than oversell one. If AI isn't the right answer for your problem, we'll tell you. If a simpler solution gets you there faster, we'll say so. The trust that comes from telling the truth is worth more to us than any engagement.
Curiosity
We reverse-engineer everything. Before we write a line of code, we need to understand why the problem exists, what's been tried, and what's genuinely underneath it. That instinct — to dig until you hit bedrock — is what separates a good solution from a great one.
The Founders
Dr. Dhvani Shah
CEO & Co-Founder
PhD, Computer & Mathematical Sciences · Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand
Dr. Gaurav Pathak
CTO & Co-Founder
PhD, Computer & Mathematical Sciences · Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand
The Rarest Combination in Consulting
Off-the-shelf AI platforms give every business the same tool. We build solutions shaped around your specific problem — no templates, no compromises. Two PhDs who've shipped to production across enterprises, startups, and research institutions.
Industries We Serve
Research Depth Meets Production Reality
Two PhDs who've shipped to production — not just published. We know the difference between a model that works in a notebook and one that runs reliably at scale.
AI + Software Under One Roof
Most firms do AI or software. We do both. From intelligent decision systems and automated inspections to the cloud platforms and user interfaces your team actually uses — built as one coherent solution.
End-to-End Ownership
We own the entire journey — problem scoping, data engineering, model development, API design, deployment, and monitoring. No handoff gaps. No finger-pointing.
Outcome-Focused Engagements
We measure success by your results: reduced manual work, faster decisions, models in production. Not by hours billed or slides delivered.
Transparent Pricing. No Surprises.
Every package is tailored after a free consultation. Final scope and pricing confirmed before any work begins.
Replace hours of weekly data prep with a live dashboard your whole team can use.
Enterprise BI tools charge more just for a licence. We build and run it for a fraction of the cost.
Every dashboard shaped around your actual operations — your data, your metrics, your decisions.
Essentials
Know your numbers at a glance.
Upfront / project
Ongoing / monthly
- ✓Connect your 2 most critical data sources
- ✓8 KPIs tracked and visualised automatically
- ✓Clear charts your whole team can read
- ✓Data refreshed monthly — always current
- ✓Share reports as PDF with one click
- ✓1 user seat
- ✓1 round of revisions included
Analytics
Faster decisions across your whole team.
Upfront / project
Ongoing / monthly
- ✓Pull from up to 5 data sources into one view
- ✓Real-time or daily updates — no stale data
- ✓Get alerted the moment a metric goes off-track
- ✓Drill into any number — answer follow-up questions instantly
- ✓Up to 5 team members with their own access
- ✓Alerts land in Slack or email — no dashboard required
- ✓Quarterly check-in to evolve with your business
Intelligence
AI-powered insights, not just charts.
Upfront / project
Ongoing / monthly
- ✓Every data source in your business, unified
- ✓Live data streaming — act before problems escalate
- ✓AI surfaces what changed and why — before you even ask
- ✓Forecast demand, revenue, and risk weeks in advance
- ✓Whole organisation access — no per-seat surprises
- ✓Dedicated engineer who knows your data inside out
- ✓Monthly strategy session to align insights with decisions
- ✓Full data governance — audit-ready from day one
Why InsAI8 dashboards pay for themselves
Based on what our clients typically save versus their previous approach.
All prices in NZD and exclude GST. Need a custom quote? Let's talk.
We Take Your Data as Seriously as You Do.
Data Privacy by Design
PII handled with minimal collection, clear purpose, and secure storage — built in from the start, not bolted on.
GDPR & NZ Privacy Act
Solutions built to meet data protection obligations for EU and New Zealand clients without slowing delivery.
DPDP Act 2023
Compliant with India's Digital Personal Data Protection framework for any cross-border or India-facing work.
Secure by Default
Encryption in transit and at rest, role-based access controls, and audit-ready data governance on every engagement.
Ready to Transform Your Operations?
Book a free 30-minute consultation. We'll understand your challenges and outline how AI and custom software can deliver real impact for your business.
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Response time
We respond to all enquiries within 24 hours.