Introducing Solve8: Your AI Partner from Idea to Production
The Gap We're Here to Fill
After 18+ years in enterprise technology—working with companies like BHP, Rio Tinto, and some of Australia's largest financial institutions—I noticed a troubling pattern.
Big enterprises have the budgets to hire armies of data scientists and build custom AI solutions. They spend $2M+ and get exactly what they need (eventually).
Startups move fast, ship prototypes, and iterate. They're comfortable with 80% solutions because speed matters more than perfection.
But midsize Australian businesses? They're stuck in the middle.
They have real problems AI could solve. They have budgets ($20K-$100K), but not enterprise budgets. They need solutions that actually work in production, not just impressive demos. And they can't afford to wait 18 months for a "digital transformation" that may never deliver.
That's why I started Solve8.
What Makes Us Different
We're Builders, Not Just Advisors
Most AI consultancies deliver PowerPoint decks. We deliver working software.
We build our own products—SupportAgent AI for customer support automation and Admin Agent for back-office workflows. We use the same tools, patterns, and infrastructure for client projects.
This means when we say "4 weeks to production," we mean it. Because we've done it ourselves.
Enterprise Expertise, Startup Speed
Our team has shipped systems that handle millions of transactions for ASX-listed companies. We understand governance, compliance, audit trails, and the Privacy Act.
But we don't believe big problems need big timelines. Our engagement model is:
The Solve8 Engagement Model
If a project can't show measurable ROI within 8 weeks, we'll tell you before you spend a dollar.
Australian-First, Australian-Hosted
Every solution we build runs on Australian infrastructure. Your data stays in Sydney or Melbourne data centres. Full stop.
We're not anti-cloud—we love AWS and Azure. But we understand that for many Australian businesses, especially those in healthcare, finance, and government supply chains, data sovereignty isn't optional.
Our Services
AI Strategy & Roadmap
Not sure where to start? We'll audit your operations, identify the 2-3 highest-ROI automation opportunities, and build a business case your board can approve.
Custom AI Development
From intelligent document processing to conversational agents, we build AI systems tailored to your specific workflows and integrated with your existing tools (Xero, NetSuite, Salesforce, custom ERPs).
AI Products
Ready-to-deploy solutions for common problems:
- SupportAgent AI: Automate 60-80% of customer support tickets
- Admin Agent: Back-office task automation for finance and ops teams
Team Augmentation
Need AI expertise but not ready for a full project? Our engineers can embed with your team on a fractional basis.
Our Approach: The "Solve8 Method"
Every engagement follows a simple framework:
The Solve8 Method
1. Measure First We don't start coding until we know exactly what success looks like. How many hours will this save? What's the error rate today? What does "good enough" look like?
2. Build Small The first version solves one problem well. No feature creep. No "while we're at it" scope expansion. Ship something useful in 4 weeks or less.
3. Human-in-the-Loop AI makes mistakes. Our systems are designed with human review built in—not as a crutch, but as a quality control layer that builds trust and captures training data.
4. Scale What Works Once the pilot proves ROI, we expand. Add more document types. Connect more systems. Automate more edge cases. But only after the core works.
Who We Work With
Our ideal clients are:
- Australian businesses with 20-500 employees
- Back-office bottlenecks: manual data entry, document processing, repetitive admin
- Technology pragmatists: want AI that works, not AI that impresses at trade shows
- Decision-makers who can move quickly (we're not built for 12-month procurement cycles)
We focus on solutions for:
- Logistics & Transport (invoice processing, POD automation)
- Professional Services (document drafting, contract analysis)
- Manufacturing (quality inspection, predictive maintenance)
- Financial Services (compliance checking, customer onboarding)
Solve8 vs Traditional AI Consultancies
| Metric | Traditional Consultancy | Solve8 Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Timeline to production | 6-18 months | 4-8 weeks |
| Budget requirement | $200K-$2M+ | $20K-$100K |
| Deliverable focus | Strategy decks | Working software |
| Data hosting | Often overseas | Australian-only |
| Ongoing support | Expensive retainers | Flexible options |
| Team involvement | Your team watches | Your team learns |
Why "Solve8"?
In software, the number 8 represents infinity when rotated—unlimited possibilities. But we're not dreamers chasing infinite scope.
We solve problems. Specifically, we solve the boring, expensive, repetitive problems that drain your team's energy and your company's margins.
8 also represents our commitment: 8 weeks or less to production for any focused AI initiative.
Let's Talk
If you've been sitting on an AI idea because you're not sure where to start, or you've been burned by a vendor who promised the moon and delivered a laggy chatbot—we should talk.
No sales pitch. No obligation. Just a 30-minute conversation to see if there's a fit.
Related Reading:
- Why Australian Businesses Are Behind on AI (And How to Catch Up) - The strategic landscape we operate in
- 7 AI Quick Wins for Mid-Market Businesses (With Actual Implementation Steps) - Practical starting points for AI projects
- AI Implementation Lessons from 2024: What Actually Works for Australian Businesses - Learnings from our first year of implementations
- The $47,000 Question: When Custom AI Beats Off-the-Shelf Tools - Our framework for build vs buy decisions
Solve8 is headquartered in Brisbane, Queensland, serving businesses across Australia. ABN: 84 615 983 732