Custom AI Development & Integration
for Perth, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane businesses.
Off-the-shelf AI gets you started. Custom AI development gets you results that actually match your business. We build AI capabilities directly into your workflows — document processing, intelligent classification, prediction models, and smart automation.
Every AI feature we build connects to your existing systems. No standalone tools. No new silos. Just AI that works inside the software your team already uses.
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AI that works inside your business — not beside it
Most businesses that approach us already know AI could help. The problem is not awareness — it is execution. How do you take a general AI capability and make it actually work with your specific documents, your data formats, your approval workflows, your business rules?
That is the gap custom AI development closes. We take your specific requirements and build AI solutions that fit your operations. Document processing that reads your invoice formats. Classification that uses your categories. Predictions trained on your data.
And we integrate it all into the systems your team already uses — Xero, MYOB, Salesforce, HubSpot, SharePoint, or your custom software. No new logins. No extra dashboards. Just AI that makes your existing tools smarter.
Why custom AI development beats off-the-shelf
AI that fits your operations — not the other way around
Off-the-shelf AI tools force you to adapt your workflows to their features. Custom AI development works the other way around. We build AI capabilities that fit your specific processes, data structures, and business rules.
That means the AI reads your document formats, classifies data using your categories, follows your approval logic, and integrates with the software your team already uses. No workarounds. No "nearly fits."
The difference is measurable. Custom AI that matches your actual workflow gets adopted. Generic AI that requires manual intervention gets abandoned.
Connected to the tools you already use
The biggest problem with AI tools is they create another silo. Another login, another dashboard, another place to check. Custom AI integration means the AI capabilities live inside your existing systems.
We connect AI directly to your CRM, accounting software, job management, email, SharePoint, and custom applications. The AI reads from and writes to your existing tools — no copy-paste, no export/import, no manual steps.
Your team does not learn a new system. They use the same tools with AI doing the heavy lifting in the background.
Clear outcomes you can measure from week one
Every AI capability we build has a defined business outcome before we write a single line of code. Reduce invoice processing time from 15 minutes to 2 minutes. Cut email triage time by 60%. Automate 80% of routine customer enquiries.
We define success metrics upfront and track them after deployment. You see the return — not in a theoretical business case, but in actual time saved, errors reduced, and capacity gained.
If the AI does not deliver the agreed outcomes, we adjust it until it does. That is the benefit of custom development — it is built to hit your specific targets.
Your data stays exactly where you want it
Custom AI development means you control the security architecture. We deploy AI within your existing infrastructure — Azure, AWS, or on-premise. Your data stays in your environment under your security policies.
Every integration uses encrypted connections, API keys with scoped permissions, and proper authentication. Audit logging captures every AI action. Access controls determine who can use which AI features.
For Australian businesses with data residency requirements, we deploy entirely within Australian data centres. This is not negotiable — if your data needs to stay in Australia, it stays in Australia.
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Have a process that needs AI?
Describe the workflow you want to improve. We will come back with a realistic assessment of what AI can do, what it will cost, and how long it will take.
AI Capabilities We Develop
These are the core AI capabilities we build for businesses. Most projects combine two or more.
AI Document Processing
AI that reads documents — invoices, receipts, forms, applications, contracts, compliance reports — extracts key data, validates it, and enters it into your systems. No more manual data entry from PDFs.
Handles variable layouts, handwriting recognition, table extraction, and multi-page documents. Trained on your specific document types for high accuracy. Exceptions are flagged for human review.
Connected to your accounting (Xero, MYOB), CRM, or custom systems. Documents arrive, AI processes them, data appears in the right place. Your team handles exceptions, not routine entry.
Intelligent Classification & Routing
AI that reads content and classifies it — emails, support tickets, documents, enquiries, applications. It understands context, not just keywords, so it routes items accurately even when people use different language for the same thing.
Incoming email sorted by department and urgency. Support tickets classified by issue type and priority. Documents categorised by type and compliance requirements. Enquiries routed to the right team member.
Reduces triage time from minutes to seconds per item. Particularly powerful at scale — when your team processes hundreds of items daily and consistent classification matters.
AI Prediction & Forecasting
Machine learning models that predict outcomes from your historical data. Demand forecasting for inventory and staffing. Churn prediction for customers and members. Pricing optimisation for products and services. Risk scoring for applications and compliance.
We train models on your specific data — not generic industry benchmarks. The predictions reflect your business, your customers, and your market.
Deployed inside your systems so predictions appear where decisions are made — in your CRM, ERP, dashboard, or custom application. Not in another standalone tool.
AI Feature Development
Adding AI capabilities to your existing software. Search that understands meaning (not just keywords). Recommendation engines that suggest the next best action. Content generation that drafts responses, summaries, and reports.
We build AI features as modules that plug into your existing application architecture. API-based, properly separated, with fallback handling if the AI service is unavailable.
Works with any tech stack. If your application has an API or we can access the database, we can add AI features to it.
AI API & System Integration
Connecting AI services — OpenAI, Azure AI, AWS Bedrock, Google Vertex, or open-source models — to your business systems. The AI model is only useful when it can read your data, trigger actions, and update your tools.
We handle API connections to Xero, MYOB, Salesforce, HubSpot, ServiceM8, SharePoint, custom databases, and more. Data flows securely between your AI capabilities and your existing software.
Includes error handling, rate limiting, retry logic, and monitoring. AI integrations need to be robust — not just functional in demo conditions.
Enterprise knowledge search that cut research time by 85%
We built an enterprise knowledge management system powered by RAG. Unified search across 50,000+ documents delivers answers in seconds instead of hours.
Read the full case study →What businesses hire us to build
Real AI projects we deliver for Australian businesses — not theoretical use cases.
Invoice & Receipt Processing
AI reads invoices and receipts from any format — PDF, scan, photo, email attachment. Extracts vendor, amounts, line items, ABN, and payment terms. Codes to the right account and pushes to Xero, MYOB, or your ERP.
Email & Ticket Triage
AI reads incoming emails and support tickets, classifies by type and urgency, and routes to the right team member. Reduces triage time from minutes to seconds — especially impactful when processing 100+ items per day.
Quality & Compliance Checks
AI checks documents, forms, and submissions against your rules. Missing fields, incorrect values, compliance gaps — flagged automatically. Particularly useful for applications, permits, and regulatory filings.
Customer Demand Forecasting
ML models trained on your historical sales, seasonal patterns, and market data to predict future demand. Informs inventory ordering, staffing levels, and resource allocation.
Smart Search & Discovery
Replace keyword search with semantic search across your documents, products, or records. Users describe what they are looking for in natural language and get relevant results — even if the exact words do not match.
Content & Report Generation
AI that drafts reports, summaries, responses, and documentation from your data. Project status reports from your PM tool. Compliance summaries from your audit data. Customer responses based on your policies.
From idea to production AI
A structured process that starts with a proof of concept using your actual data — so you see results before committing to the full build.
What custom AI delivers
Measurable outcomes from day one — not theoretical future benefits.
10x Faster Processing
Documents, emails, and data that take minutes per item get processed in seconds. Your team handles exceptions, not every single item.
Fewer Errors
AI follows consistent rules every time. No tired data entry, no misclassified tickets on Friday afternoon. Accuracy that does not fluctuate with workload.
Enterprise Security
Deployed in your environment. Data stays under your control. Encrypted connections, scoped API access, audit logging on every AI action.
Proven Before Full Spend
Every project starts with a PoC using your data. You see real results before committing to the full build. No surprises, no theoretical ROI.
Connected to Your Stack
AI plugs into Xero, MYOB, Salesforce, HubSpot, ServiceM8, SharePoint, and your custom systems. One integration, one data flow, no silos.
Team Capacity
AI handles the volume work. Your team handles the complex, high-value work. More capacity without more headcount.
We were processing 200 invoices a week manually — reading each one, typing amounts into Xero, coding to the right account. HELLO PEOPLE built an AI that does it in seconds. Our accounts team now handles exceptions instead of data entry.
Why HELLO PEOPLE
We build, not just advise
We write the code, design the interface, deploy the systems, and support them long-term. No subcontracting, no offshore handoffs.
Fixed-price quoting
You get a clear price before we start. No hourly billing that spirals, no surprise invoices at the end of the month.
Built for Australian business
We understand BAS, super, award rates, Australian privacy law, and the tools local businesses actually use — Xero, MYOB, ServiceM8, Tradify.
Senior team, direct access
You talk to the people building your software. No account managers, no project managers relaying messages, no ticket queues.
Full code ownership
You own everything — the code, the data, the hosting. No lock-in. No proprietary platforms you cannot leave.
Common questions about AI development
What types of AI development does HELLO PEOPLE do?
We build document processing AI, intelligent classification and routing, prediction and forecasting models, AI-powered search, content generation, and custom AI features that integrate into existing business software. Every project is scoped to your specific business requirements.
Can you add AI to our existing software?
Yes — most of our work involves adding AI capabilities to existing systems rather than building from scratch. If your software has an API, database access, or webhook support, we can connect AI features to it. We also build new applications with AI features from day one.
Which AI models do you use?
We use the best model for each task. For language tasks, that is typically OpenAI GPT-4, Azure OpenAI, or Anthropic Claude. For document processing, Azure Document Intelligence or Google Document AI. For machine learning, we use Python-based frameworks like scikit-learn, XGBoost, or PyTorch depending on the problem. We recommend open-source models when they fit the requirements and reduce ongoing costs.
How much does custom AI development cost?
A focused proof of concept typically costs $10,000 to $25,000. Full production AI solutions range from $25,000 to $100,000+ depending on complexity, number of integrations, and data volume. We always start with a scoped assessment so you know exactly what you are investing in before committing.
How long does an AI development project take?
A proof of concept takes 4 to 6 weeks. A full production solution takes 8 to 16 weeks depending on complexity. We deliver in phases — you see working results every 2 weeks and can adjust priorities based on what you see.
Do we need clean data to start?
It depends on the project. Document processing and classification work with whatever documents you currently have. Prediction models need structured historical data — but it does not need to be perfect. During our assessment, we review your data and tell you honestly what preparation is needed. If significant data cleaning is required, we scope that separately.
What about ongoing costs after the build?
AI solutions have two ongoing costs: infrastructure (hosting, API calls to AI models) and maintenance (monitoring, retraining, updates). We give you a clear estimate of ongoing costs before you commit. Typical monthly costs range from $200 to $2,000 depending on usage volume and model complexity. We also offer support plans for ongoing optimisation.
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Ready to build AI that fits your business?
Tell us the process, the data, and the outcome you need. We will come back with a practical plan — PoC scope, timeline, and fixed price.
Tell Us What You Need AI to Do
Describe the process or workflow. What data is involved? What outcome do you want? We will come back with an honest assessment.
Prefer a quick chat? Call 0425 531 127 – we're Perth-based and we answer the phone.