AI Implementation & Operations · New Zealand

AI that works insideyour organisation'sboundaries.

We design, deploy, govern, and operate AI systems for New Zealand organisations that can't compromise on trust, security, or data sovereignty.

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We're onboarding our first three client organisations this quarter. Founding partners don't just get a service — they get a seat at the table.

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✓ Free to start✓ No commitment until after Workshop✓ NZ-based team
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Direct access to the founding team
Work directly with Alan, Tracey, and Ariena — not account managers.
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Shape what we build
Your use cases and feedback directly influence our roadmap and product direction.
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Early-adopter pricing, locked in permanently
The rate you start at is the rate you keep — no future price increases.
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Case study partnership
Co-create a public case study that showcases your organisation's leadership in responsible AI.
The Challenge

OrganisationswantAI.Therisksarereal.

Most AI tools were built for enterprises with flexible data policies and large technical teams. For organisations managing sensitive community or cultural data, the standard approach doesn't hold up.

The Sovata approach

✓AI systems that run inside your own infrastructure
✓Governance, guardrails, and compliance controls from day one
✓Ongoing operations and support — not a one-off project
✓We act as your AI team
✓New Zealand-based, with local regulatory understanding
Data sovereignty
Community and operational data leaving your control — or used to train models you don't govern.
AI expertise is hard to hire
Most organisations don't have AI specialists or infrastructure to safely manage complex deployments.
Compliance and governance gaps
AI without audit trails or guardrails creates operational, regulatory, and reputational risk.
Strategy without implementation
Most AI providers sell advice. Organisations need working systems that operate reliably every day.
What We Actually Build

ConcreteAIsystems.Notabstractstrategy.

Here is exactly what you can commission from us — working systems deployed inside your own infrastructure.

Internal Knowledge Assistants
Allow staff to securely search internal documents, policies, and procedures — instantly, without leaving your systems.
AI Contact Centre
Handle high volumes of community enquiries with AI that reduces workload while keeping your team in full control.
AI Case Management
Support community organisations handling complex cases with structured AI assistance that keeps humans firmly in the loop.
AI Workflow Automation
Automate repetitive administrative work so your team can focus on the work that actually matters.
AI Governance & Risk Frameworks
Foundation of every deployment
Deploy AI safely and meet compliance requirements — with audit trails, guardrails, and clear accountability built in from day one. This is the layer that makes every other system trustworthy.
✓Audit trails for every AI interaction
✓PII protection and content guardrails
✓NZ Privacy Act 2020 compliance
✓Clear human oversight and escalation paths
Our Team

The people behind the work

Senior practitioners across AI delivery, governance, design, and community engagement — united by a commitment to responsible, human-centred AI.

Alan Kan
Alan Kan
Chief Executive Officer

Award-winning EdTech leader and pioneer of responsible AI for organisations. Co-founder of Mission Ready and founder of Wonderbean — Alan has spent his career building future-ready skills for people and institutions navigating rapid technological change.

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Tracey Savelio
Tracey Savelio
Head of Public Relations

Data governance and responsible AI advocate with deep roots in Pacific communities. Founder of Inati Labs and Tokelau In Tech, Pacific Advisory Forum Member and AI Forum NZ contributor — Tracey leads with a commitment to ethical technology that empowers rather than excludes.

Data GovernancePacific CommunitiesAI Ethics
Ariena Phannaen
Ariena Phannaen
Head of AI Delivery & Design

UX/UI designer and developer who bridges strategy and execution. Ariena brings a rare combination of design thinking and technical delivery — building AI experiences that are intuitive, trustworthy, and ready to ship, not just ready to present.

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Architecture and fit — explore each area in full detail.

Architecture

5 layers of sovereign protection

Every Sovata deployment wraps your data in governance, guardrails, and complete auditability — from access through to sovereignty.

L5
Secure Access
Auth · Permissions · API
L4
Governance
Monitoring · Audit · Compliance
L3
Guardrails
PII protection · Safety controls
L2
Orchestration
Routing · Integrations · Models
YOUR AI · YOUR DATA
Your infrastructure · Your policies · Your control
L1
Sovereignty by Design
Data residency · NZ hosting · Infrastructure control
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Who We Help

Built for NZ organisations where trust is non-negotiable.

Designed for organisations where the stakes of getting AI wrong — culturally, operationally, or legally — are too high to risk.

Iwi Authorities
Governance, resources, and community services with sovereignty requirements.
Māori Trusts
Commercial and cultural operations where data must stay under tikanga-appropriate governance.
Pasifika Organisations
Community service providers managing sensitive relationships and member data.
NGOs & Charities
Service delivery organisations with compliance obligations and limited technical capacity.
Community Service Providers
Health, housing, education, and welfare providers serving vulnerable populations.
Government-Adjacent Entities
Crown entities, co-governance bodies, and publicly funded organisations.
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Engagement Model

Structured for confidence
at every stage.

We don't quote large projects up front. Each stage delivers clear value before you commit to the next. Founding partners lock in these rates permanently.

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01
Discovery Call
Free
Understand your organisation and whether AI is the right move. No commitment required.
No risk
02
Workshop
$3k–$7.5k NZD
Deep-dive opportunity mapping, sovereignty assessment, and solution architecture.
Clear roadmap
03
Proof of Concept
From $5k NZD
Working system on your highest-value use case. Real deployment. Real validation.
Prove value
04
Implementation
$15k–$120k+ NZD
Full deployment with governance, integrations, security controls, and onboarding.
Production
05
Managed Support
$1.5k–$10k+/mo NZD
Ongoing operations, monitoring, optimisation, and support. AI that keeps improving.
Long-term
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