Arinco, The Artificial Intelligence Company, today announces it is launching AI Build Centre. This initiative is aimed at helping organisations across Australia and New Zealand to rapidly ideate, design and deploy Microsoft AI solutions at scale, bridging the gap between proof-of-value programs and full-scale production.
AI Build Centre is designed to accelerate AI adoption across the ANZ region. Central to this initiative is Arinco’s AI Done RightTM framework, a proven methodology that helps organisations establish the foundations for successful AI initiatives, focusing on long-term success and scalability. By utilising this framework, businesses can deploy impactful and future-proof AI solutions.
Another key component of AI Build Centre is Arinco’s newly launched Coco, a versatile, pre-built AI application that itself is an outcome of the initiative. Built with a secure landing zone and integrations across data, apps and AI platforms, Coco enables organisations to quickly develop customised, multi-skilled AI assistants.
Equipped with pre-built AI capabilities such as knowledge mining and document summarisation, as well as industry-specific knowledge and capabilities, Coco seamlessly integrates into existing systems. This reduces the time and investment needed for organisations to deploy enterprise-grade AI assistants, delivering faster time to value, streamlined operations, and enhanced customer and employee experiences. Today, approximately 60% of Arinco’s AI engagements have leveraged Coco to accelerate innovation.
"Accelerating AI adoption across the ANZ region has been a core focus for Arinco since our inception in 2019. Artificial intelligence is recognised by the Australian and New Zealand governments as a transformative and productivity-boosting technology crucial to the nations’ interests. With the launch of AI Build Centre and through our strong partnership with Microsoft, we’re excited to help customers with market-leading innovation and top-tier support. This initiative will allow us to accelerate AI adoption for organisations across Australia and New Zealand, ensuring sustainable, long-term innovation with a clear roadmap for impactful AI solutions.
Chris Padgett, CEO, Arinco
Arinco’s team of over 130 consultants, who specialise in Azure and Microsoft AI technologies, will provide end-to-end guidance throughout customers’ AI journeys with AI Build Centre. With over 190 Microsoft certifications, Arinco’s team brings industry expertise and a proven track record of successful deployments, ensuring businesses can confidently navigate the complexities of AI implementation.
“AI tooling has always been integral to our strategy, and we’re committed to embedding it even further into our business operations. As part of our partnership with Microsoft, we’re providing our developers with broad access to GitHub Copilot and Microsoft 365 Copilot and deploying OpenAI tools for both development and production use. We’re also leveraging Microsoft’s Enterprise Skills Initiative for AI certifications, which are a core component of our crew career development framework. This ongoing skilling and tooling investment not only supports AI adoption but aligns with Microsoft’s goals, ensuring that we build innovative solutions for our customers while empowering our own team.”
David Lee, CTO, Arinco
“Arinco’s strong commitment to delivering practical, impactful AI solutions mirrors Microsoft’s mission to empower every person and every organisation to achieve more. Their focus on embedding AI technologies into real business solutions and enabling customers to innovate will help drive AI adoption and support ANZ organisations as they pursue transformative outcomes.”
Vanessa Sorenson, Global Partner Solutions Director, Microsoft ANZ
The launch of AI Build Centre follows a significant period of growth for Arinco, with a 42% increase in revenue and 117% rise in data and AI projects in FY24. This strategic collaboration with Microsoft marks another milestone in Arinco’s mission to scale AI adoption across the region by leveraging Microsoft Copilot, Azure OpenAI, and the broader Azure AI services.
“Whether organisations have established AI strategies and pilot programs, or are just beginning their AI journey, Arinco and Microsoft are committed to unlocking the full potential of AI for them. With AI and automation expected to contribute up to $4 trillion to the Australian economy over the next decade, organisations are increasingly seeking ways to innovate, grow, improve customer experiences and streamline internal processes. AI Build Centre is poised to act as the catalyst for achieving these goals.”
Marc Tricksey, Sales Director, Arinco
This initiative also aligns with Arinco’s recognition as Microsoft Australia Partner of the Year in June 2024, reinforcing the company’s commitment to building innovative AI solutions on the Microsoft platform.
“Arinco won this prestigious award for Australia for delivering cutting-edge AI solutions to enhance operational efficiency and drive local business growth. Its dedication to modernising and innovating infrastructure showcases our partners’ exceptional impact."
Vanessa Sorenson, Global Partner Solutions Director, Microsoft ANZ
For more information, visit: https://arinco.com.au/ai-build-centre/