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Local AI: AI That Runs on Your Own Hardware
Local AI runs language models on a computer or server you own, so your documents, client details and business data never leave your premises. We set it up, connect it to your files and train your team.
At a glance
Signs Local AI suits you
Confidential work
You handle client files, health records or legal documents.
Privacy obligations
You have strict rules about where data can be stored.
Lots of documents
Staff spend time searching manuals, policies or past work.
Ongoing AI costs
You want AI for the team without per-user cloud subscriptions.
What's included
Needs assessment
What you want AI to do, and the hardware it will need.
Hardware advice
Recommendations for a suitable computer or server, or setup on one you have.
Model setup
Open-source language models installed and configured.
Document search
Your files connected so staff can ask questions and get answers with sources.
Access and security
User access set up and the system kept off the public internet.
Training and updates
Staff training and regular model and security updates.
How it works
Step 1
Free call
We discuss what data you hold, the privacy rules you work under and what you want the AI to do.
Step 2
Plan and quote
The hardware, the models and the setup work, with a clear quote.
Step 3
Install
We install the models, connect your documents and set up who can use it.
Step 4
Train and support
We train your staff, then keep the models and security updated, if you want us to.
Local AI is private AI for business, in plain English
Local AI means the AI runs on a computer or server in your own office, not on someone else's cloud. Your documents and client details stay on that machine.
It is a secure AI option for businesses that handle confidential work and do not want to send it to an outside service. Staff use it like a chat tool, to ask questions, draft documents and search your files.
What Local AI looks like in real life
Picture a small law practice with years of matter files and precedent documents. Staff lose time hunting for the right clause, and the partners do not want client documents going to a public chat tool.
We would set up Local AI on a machine in the office and connect it to those files. Staff ask a question in plain English and get an answer with the source document beside it. This is an example, not a promised result.
Common private AI mistakes small businesses make
- Pasting client documents into a free public tool because it is quick.
- Assuming a local setup is automatically safe, without checking who can access it.
- Buying powerful hardware before working out what you want the AI to do.
- Expecting it to match the biggest cloud models on every task.
- Forgetting updates, so the system and its security age quietly.
What Local AI costs and what we need from you
The price depends on the hardware you need, how many people will use it and how many documents it must work with. The quote covers hardware, setup and training, or setup on a machine you already own. You get it after the free call, so you know the cost before work starts.
To begin, we need to know what you want the AI to do, which documents it should read, who needs access and any privacy rules you must follow.
Local AI is not right for everyone. If you have little confidential data, or want the strongest model for every task, a business-grade cloud tool may suit you better, and we will say so. We work with businesses across Australia, and we confirm what is practical for your location.
Who it suits
Local AI suits businesses that handle confidential information, such as client files, health records or legal documents, and want AI without sending it to the cloud.
Related services
AI Consulting
Check whether Local AI is the right fit before you buy hardware.
Workflow Automation
Connect Local AI to your everyday tools.
CRM Setup
Keep client details organised in one place.
Questions
Something else? Contact us
What is Local AI?
It means running AI models on hardware you own, instead of sending your data to a cloud service like ChatGPT. Your data stays with you.
Is Local AI as good as ChatGPT?
Open-source models have improved a lot and handle most business tasks well, like drafting, summarising and searching documents. For some complex tasks, cloud models are still stronger.
What hardware do I need?
It depends on how many people will use it and what for. A capable desktop can serve a small team. We recommend the right setup in the plan.
How much does Local AI cost?
It depends on the hardware, the number of users and how much setup is needed. You get a clear quote after the free call, so you know the price before work starts.
Is my data really kept in the business?
The AI and your documents run on hardware you own, and the system is kept off the public internet. We explain how access is controlled, so you can see exactly where the data lives.
Who looks after updates?
We do, if you want us to. Regular model and security updates are part of the support, and we tell you what changed.
Find out if Local AI suits your business
Tell us about your data and privacy needs, and we'll recommend the right setup.
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