AI & Digital Transformation · Auckland, NZ

We build the systems that make you wonder why you waited.

Strategy to production. AI, ERP, cloud, and automation for organisations ready to move, delivered by a team that actually builds what it recommends.

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Delivering on platforms your teams already use

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ForgeBox, DataForge's on-site AI agent device
Introducing ForgeBox

Your first AI employee.

The ForgeBox is a pre-configured AI agent that lives on your network, connects to your business systems, and gets to work from day one. No cloud lock-in, no learning curve for your team.

  • Train it on your business context
  • Deploy one per department, each with its own role and access
  • Pairs with the DataForge AI Server for local LLM and media processing
  • Under $5 a year to run on power
  • Local customers get same-day delivery and a free 30-minute demo session
4 GB
NZ$850
8 GB
NZ$980
16 GB
NZ$1,280

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What We Build

Three capabilities.
One partner.

From a 30-minute discovery call to a running production system, we handle the full journey.

AI & Automation

From AI strategy and chatbot deployment to private on-site servers and intelligent workflow automation that replaces manual drudgery at scale.

  • AI strategy, roadmaps & governance
  • Chatbots, agents & copilots
  • n8n workflow automation
  • Private AI servers (on-site & cloud)
  • ML, LLM & NLP engineering
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Custom Software & ERP

Bespoke SaaS platforms, composable ERP systems, POS software, and systems integration built to your exact processes, not the other way around.

  • Multi-tenant SaaS development
  • ERP design & implementation
  • POS Forge (hospitality & retail)
  • Shopify & e-commerce
  • Full-stack & API integration
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Digital Transformation & ITSM

Organisation-wide transformation programmes, ITIL 4-aligned service management, change enablement, and the roadmaps that make technology stick.

  • Digital transformation roadmaps
  • ITIL 4 & 34 best practices
  • Process & automation consulting
  • Change enablement & training
  • Penetration testing & security
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Enterprise Artificial Intelligence

AI that actually ships.

Full AI services

Strategy & Governance

AI readiness assessments, executive roadmaps, responsible AI policies, and board-level advisory to ground your AI investments in value.

Chatbots & Agents

On-brand conversational AI for web, Teams, and Slack. Secure retrieval-augmented generation with compliance guardrails built in.

Data Engineering

Source integration, quality remediation, metadata, lineage, and secure data platforms that give your AI something solid to work with.

ML & LLM Delivery

Model experimentation, fine-tuning, continuous deployment, and lifecycle monitoring across AWS SageMaker, Azure OpenAI, and Google Vertex.

Intelligent Automation

n8n low-code workflows, RPA blended with AI, and end-to-end automation of sales ops, service desks, finance, and HR processes.

Responsible AI & Security

Governance dashboards, bias testing, NZ data sovereignty solutions, and private AI servers for sectors that cannot use the public cloud.

34
ITIL 4 practices mapped
Same day
Response guaranteed
NZ & AU
And globally capable
Full stack
Strategy to production
Why DataForge

Different in the ways
that matter to your project.

We actually build it

Our recommendations come with working code. We do not hand you a slide deck. We ship production systems.

On-site or cloud, your call

Deploy on your infrastructure, in the cloud, or hybrid. Critical for councils, health, and data-sovereign organisations.

Co-investment options

Have a SaaS product idea? We can co-invest, build, and co-own the platform with real equity alignment.

Auckland-based, in-person ready

Local workshops at your office, same-day response, and deep understanding of the NZ market and data sovereignty requirements.

Our Process

From first call to
live in production.

01

Discovery (30 min)

We surface your top AI or software opportunities, outline your data needs, and recommend the right approach. Free, no pressure.

02

Roadmap & Design

A clear 3–12 month roadmap with prioritised use cases, effort estimates, and a governance framework your team can stand behind.

03

Build & Deploy

We build the actual solution: code, data pipelines, integrations, and deploy it in your environment with full documentation.

04

Operate & Optimise

Ongoing support, model retraining, feature iteration, and governance reviews so what we build keeps working and growing.

Ready to start?

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Common Questions

Everything you need
to know first.

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We cover the full AI stack: strategy and roadmaps, data engineering, ML and LLM delivery, conversational AI (chatbots, agents), intelligent automation with n8n, and responsible AI governance. We also deploy private AI servers on your infrastructure when data sovereignty matters.

For AI and automation pilots, we typically deliver a working proof-of-value in 2–6 weeks. For custom SaaS or ERP systems, an MVP timeline depends on scope, but we always push for early, testable releases so you see value before the full build.

Yes. While we are based in Auckland, we work remotely with clients across Australia and globally. For NZ-based clients, we also offer in-person workshops and on-site deployment particularly valuable for data-sovereign organisations such as councils and health providers.

If you have a SaaS product idea and limited budget, we can build the platform in exchange for a co-ownership stake. We have done this with POS Forge and TapTag. It is a genuine partnership: we invest time and expertise, you bring the domain knowledge, and we launch together.

Custom ERP systems typically range from NZD$84,000 to NZD$420,000 depending on complexity, modules, and integrations. SaaS platforms vary widely. We always provide a detailed scope and cost estimate after the discovery session. No surprise invoices.

Yes. While we work with enterprise and government clients, a significant share of our engagements are with New Zealand SMBs looking to modernise operations, automate manual processes, or launch a SaaS product. We offer co-investment models and fixed-scope discovery sprints from NZD $8,000 — making expert consulting accessible without an enterprise budget. Auckland-based clients can meet in person; all other NZ clients are served remotely.

Yes. DataForge is headquartered in Hobsonville, Auckland, and provides in-person consulting, workshops, and on-site deployment support across the Auckland region and wider New Zealand. In-person workshops are especially effective for discovery sessions, change management, and stakeholder alignment. We travel to other NZ cities for major engagements. Remote delivery is available for all services with no compromise on quality.