AI solutions for your business
Work smarter. Move faster. Stay secure.
If your team is spending hours on tasks that AI could handle in seconds, you're leaving productivity, and profit, on the table. But diving into AI without a plan creates risk.
At Figure8, we make AI adoption practical, secure, and built around your business, so you get the gains without the guesswork.
Why adopt AI now?
Save time instantly
Automate repetitive tasks your team does every day
Boost team output
Do more with the same headcount, without burning people out
Stay secure
AI tools configured to keep your data private and protected
Make better decisions
Surface insights from your data faster than any spreadsheet can
Scale with confidence
AI that grows with your business, not against itThe competitive advantage AI gives your business
Businesses that adopt AI today aren't just saving time, they're pulling ahead. The productivity gains compound quickly, and the longer you wait, the harder it becomes to close the gap.
Here's what AI can do for your business right now:
- Free your team from repetitive work. Drafting emails, summarising documents, collating reports, scheduling, AI handles these in seconds. Your people get to focus on work that actually moves the business forward.
- Make faster, more informed decisions. AI surfaces insights from your data quickly and clearly. Less time pulling reports together. More time acting on what they tell you.
- Respond to customers more effectively. Faster response times, more consistent communication, real-time meeting notes, AI helps your team show up better for every client interaction.
- Improve operational efficiency across the board. The benefit isn't one big win. It's dozens of small time savings that compound across every team, every day. That adds up to a measurable difference in output, and in your bottom line.
AI in your business. Done properly.
We help you unlock tools like Microsoft Copilot, identify real use cases, and put the right controls in place, so you can move forward with confidence.
Our Approach to AI Adoption
We run a fixed 90-day AI readiness engagement built around your business - giving you a clear, structured path from where you are now to confident, practical AI adoption.
Phase 1: Assess
We assess your data quality and exposure risk, identifying where your business stands before a single thing changes.
Phase 2: Secure & Optimise
We secure your data and optimise storage to improve data quality, building the right foundation for safe AI adoption.
Phase 3: Govern
We implement an automated governance framework to maintain data security - so your AI environment stays controlled and compliant.
Phase 4: Pilot
We guide you through your Gen AI pilot - defining real use cases, identifying the right users, and setting up measurement from day one.
Phase 5: Adopt & Measure
We help you influence adoption across your business and measure ROI - ensuring AI delivers tangible, trackable results over time.Comprehensive AI solutions for your business
We don't just switch it on. We plan, configure, secure, and support every step.
AI tools built for the way your business works
If you're already on Microsoft 365, you're closer to AI adoption than you think. But the right AI tool depends on your business, and we work across the leading platforms to find what fits.
Microsoft Copilot, AI embedded in your existing tools
- Outlook - Draft emails in seconds and summarise long threads
- Teams - Get instant meeting summaries and action item lists
- Word - Generate first drafts and refine documents with simple prompts
- Excel - Analyse data and spot trends without advanced spreadsheet skills
- PowerPoint - Turn a brief into a presentation deck, fast
Beyond Copilot, working with leading AI platforms
Every business has different needs, and no single AI tool does everything best. Alongside Microsoft Copilot, we work with a range of leading large language models, and we'll help you identify which ones are right for your specific use cases.
Claude (Anthropic) Best for:
Advanced reasoning and long-form analysis Claude excels at processing large volumes of text, nuanced reasoning, and complex document analysis. Ideal for teams handling detailed reports, contracts, or research-heavy workflows.
ChatGPT (OpenAI) Best for:
Content generation and creative tasks ChatGPT is a strong performer across content drafting, brainstorming, summarisation, and customer-facing communication. Best deployed via the enterprise version with data-protection controls enabled.
Google Gemini Best for:
Multimodal tasks and Google Workspace users Gemini handles text, images, and data simultaneously - well-suited for businesses working across multiple content types or those already in the Google ecosystem.
Other LLMs we work with
The AI landscape moves fast. Whether you're exploring Mistral, Perplexity, Meta Llama, or something else entirely - Figure8 stays current so you don't have to. If you have a specific tool in mind, we'll work with it.
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AI integration with data security at the core
Concerned about where your data goes? You're not alone, and it's the right question to ask.
Microsoft Copilot, security by design
Microsoft Copilot is built to keep your data safe. When properly configured, it works entirely within your Microsoft 365 environment:
- Your data stays in your tenant - it never leaves your Microsoft 365 environment
- Permissions are respected - users only see what they already have access to
- Your data isn't used to train AI models - Microsoft doesn't use your content externally
- Compliance-ready - aligned with the NZ Privacy Act 2020
Securing other AI platforms
When using large language models (LLMs) such as Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini, security, data privacy, and responsible use are treated as core requirements - not an afterthought. Figure8 ensures you're operating on business and enterprise versions of these platforms, with data-protection controls enabled, clear acceptable-use policies in place, and appropriate governance frameworks applied.
Whether it's Copilot or a third-party LLM, the standard doesn't change: your data stays protected, your people stay informed, and your business stays compliant.
How AI makes Figure8 better for you
AI isn't just something we implement for clients, it's how we run our own business.
We use AI-powered tooling across our managed IT operations to monitor your environment, detect issues faster, and give you sharper, more proactive advice. When we guide your AI journey, we're drawing on direct experience, not just vendor documentation.
What that means for you:
- Faster detection and response to IT issues
- Proactive recommendations before problems arise
- Smarter insights from your data and systems
- A partner that practises what it preaches
This is what it looks like when your IT partner doesn't just talk about innovation but actually operates that way.
Want a partner that leads by example?
See how Figure8 puts AI to work, for your business and ours.
Innovate boldly. Stay protected.
At Figure8, we believe innovation and security aren't in tension, they go hand in hand.
Too many businesses either rush into AI without adequate safeguards, or hold back entirely because the risk feels too great. We sit in the middle: helping you move forward with confidence, at a pace that makes sense for your business, with the right controls in place from day one.
That's the Figure8 approach to AI. Practical. Secure. Built for the long term.
Why choose Figure8 for your AI journey?
Choosing the right IT partner isn't just about technical capability. It's about trust, follow-through, and knowing your business isn't just another ticket in a queue.
Here's what sets Figure8 apart:
- Microsoft-certified experts in Copilot and Microsoft 365
- Transparent, vendor-neutral advice - we recommend what's right for you
- Proven experience with businesses across NZ and AU
- Local team that speaks your language - no offshore handoffs
- We plan, secure, deploy, and support - all under one roof
AI platforms we work with
Let's get your AI journey started
No jargon. No lock-in. No disruption. Just a clear path to putting AI to work in your business, with confidence.
Frequently asked questions
What is Microsoft Copilot and is it right for my business?
Microsoft Copilot is an AI assistant built into Microsoft 365, tools like Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel. If your team already uses Microsoft 365, Copilot is the most practical starting point for AI adoption. It requires no new platforms and no data migration.
Is our data safe when using AI?
Yes. when properly configured, Microsoft Copilot keeps your data entirely within your Microsoft 365 environment. It never leaves your tenant, it respects existing permissions, and it's not used to train external AI models. Figure8 also conducts a full security review before any deployment.
Do we need to replace our current systems?
No. Copilot works within your existing Microsoft 365 environment. There's nothing new to migrate to and no disruption to your current workflows. We configure it to work the way your business already works.
How long does implementation take?
Most businesses are up and running with a pilot deployment within a few weeks. Full rollout timelines depend on your organisation size and environment. Figure8 manages the entire process and keeps you informed at every step.
What if we're not sure which AI tools we need?
That's where we start. Our discovery process helps you understand what's possible, what makes sense for your business right now, and what a practical first step looks like, no pressure, no tech jargon.
Can Figure8 support us after go-live?
Absolutely. We don't deploy and disappear. Ongoing support, adoption monitoring, and optimisation are part of how we work. As your business grows, your AI capability grows with it.
Ready to Put AI to Work?
Whether you're exploring AI for the first time or ready to roll out Microsoft Copilot across your team, Figure8 has the expertise to make it happen practically, securely, and on your terms.
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