AI & software studio ยท Adelaide, Australia

Turn AI from buzzword into working software.

We design, build and run AI-powered software, business automation, and web and mobile apps for Australian businesses. We ship production systems, not just demos.

  • Senior, hands-on engineers
  • Australian time zone
  • Security-first by default
What we do

End-to-end AI and software engineering

From a first conversation about where AI fits, to production systems your team relies on every day. One team, start to finish.

AI software development

Custom products with AI at the core: built properly, tested, observable and ready to scale.

  • LLM-powered apps & copilots
  • RAG over your company knowledge
  • AI agents with tool use
  • Model evaluation & guardrails

AI chatbots & assistants

Assistants that actually know your business, for customers on your website or staff inside your tools.

  • Customer support & lead qualification bots
  • Internal knowledge assistants
  • Slack, Teams & website channels
  • Hand-off to humans

Web application development

Fast, secure web platforms, from customer portals to multi-tenant SaaS products.

  • SaaS & customer portals
  • Dashboards & internal tools
  • APIs & third-party integrations
  • Legacy modernisation

Mobile app development

iOS and Android apps with a single codebase, offline support and clean, native-feeling UX.

  • Cross-platform (Flutter / React Native)
  • Field & workforce apps
  • Offline sync & device integration
  • App Store & Play Store launch

Cloud, DevOps & support

Infrastructure that stays up and stays affordable, with ongoing support once you're live.

  • AWS architecture & cost optimisation
  • CI/CD & automated deployments
  • Monitoring & performance tuning
  • Maintenance & SLA support
Where AI pays off

Practical automation, measurable results

Not sure where to start? These are the areas where our clients typically see the fastest return.

01

Document processing

Extract data from invoices, delivery dockets, forms and contracts straight into your systems.

02

Customer support

Answer common questions 24/7 and route complex ones to the right person with full context.

03

Sales & lead qualification

Qualify, enrich and follow up leads automatically so your team only talks to serious buyers.

04

Reporting & insights

Ask questions of your data in plain English and get scheduled summaries delivered automatically.

05

Internal knowledge

Give staff instant, accurate answers from your policies, manuals and past projects.

06

Back-office workflows

Connect email, CRM, accounting and spreadsheets so routine admin runs on its own.

How we work

From idea to production, without the guesswork

Short feedback loops, working software early, and no surprises on scope or cost.

Week 1

Discover

A free consultation, then a focused workshop to map your processes, data and the highest-value opportunities.

Weeks 2-4

Prototype

A working proof of concept on your real data, so you can see the value before committing to a full build.

Iterative

Build & integrate

Production-grade engineering in short sprints: tested, secure and integrated with the tools you already use.

Ongoing

Launch & support

Deployment, monitoring and continuous improvement. AI systems get better as they learn from real use.

Why Southern Cross

Senior engineers who've run real production systems

We've spent more than 15 years building and operating business-critical software: multi-tenant SaaS, IoT device fleets, high-volume databases and cloud infrastructure. Now we bring that experience to AI, so what we build works on day one and keeps working on day 500.

OpenAI & Claude APIsRAG & vector searchPythonPHP / LaravelNode.jsReactFlutterAWSMySQL / PostgreSQLDocker

Security-first

Built with a penetration-tester's mindset. Your data, access controls and AI prompts are protected by design.

Local & accountable

Based in Adelaide and working Australian hours. You talk directly to the engineers building your product.

Outcome-focused

We start from the business problem and the metric you care about, not from the technology.

You own it

Full source code, documentation and infrastructure in your accounts. No lock-in, ever.

Fast time to value

A working prototype in weeks, not months, so you can validate before you invest heavily.

Transparent pricing

Clear fixed-price phases or monthly retainers, with a written scope before any work begins.

FAQ

Common questions

We're not sure where AI fits in our business. Can you help?

Yes, that's where most engagements start. In a free 30-minute consultation we'll talk through your operations and point out the two or three areas where AI is most likely to save time or money. There's no obligation.

How much does an AI project cost?

It depends on scope. A focused automation or proof of concept is typically a small fixed-price engagement, while larger products are delivered in phases. You'll always get a written estimate before we start.

Is our data safe with AI tools?

We design for privacy from the start: enterprise AI providers that don't train on your data, Australian hosting where required, role-based access, and audit logging. Security review is part of every project.

Can you work with our existing systems?

Almost always. We regularly integrate with CRMs, ERPs, accounting platforms, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, databases and custom APIs, and we can modernise legacy systems when needed.

Do you only work with Adelaide businesses?

No. We're based in Adelaide but work with clients across Australia and overseas, remotely or on-site as the project needs.

Let's talk

Book your free AI consultation

Tell us a little about your business and what you'd like to improve. We'll reply within one business day with next steps. No hard sell.

We reply within one business day.

Ready to put AI to work?

A 30-minute conversation is all it takes to find your first quick win.

Book a free consultation