We Build AI Systems That Solve Specific Business Problems
Custom AI software development for Irish businesses means purpose-built systems designed around your specific workflows, data, and operational challenges. Deep Purple designs, builds, and deploys AI solutions — from predictive analytics and machine learning to agentic AI workflows, document automation, and computer vision — with full IP ownership and no vendor lock-in.
Deep Purple builds custom AI software for established businesses across Ireland. Not off-the-shelf platforms. Not chatbots. Purpose-built systems designed around your workflows, your data, and your specific operational challenges.
We work with established businesses — typically 10 employees or more — with real processes that are currently manual, repetitive, or disconnected. For businesses looking for AI software development in Ireland, this usually means building a system around an existing workflow rather than buying another generic tool.
Every system we deliver is different because every business problem is different. Recent projects include:
AI-powered quoting systems that learn from historical pricing data and generate estimates in minutes instead of hours
Document processing and compliance automation that extracts, cross-references, and flags data across specifications and regulatory standards
Predictive analytics and machine learning models that forecast outcomes, detect anomalies, and optimise processes using your historical operational data
Conversational AI on your proprietary data — systems that let your team query databases, documents, and knowledge bases in plain English, built on your data, not public models
Agentic AI and autonomous workflows — intelligent systems that execute multi-step business processes independently, with human oversight where it matters
Computer vision applications for field measurement, quality inspection, and progress tracking
ERP integration layers that add AI decision-making to your existing business systems (Sage, Odoo, or custom ERPs)
Custom dashboards and reporting tools that surface insights from operational data your team is already generating
We do not always build from scratch. Often, we build AI integration layers that sit on top of your existing systems and make them smarter, without replacing the tools your team already uses.
All systems are built on secure, GDPR-compliant infrastructure hosted in Ireland or the EU, with full audit trails and human-in-the-loop controls where decisions matter. Your data stays yours. We never use client data to train public AI models.
The best first AI project for most businesses shares a few characteristics:
This keeps scope manageable, costs predictable, and gives you a working system to evaluate before committing to larger projects.
For most of our clients, the decision is not "should we use AI?" — it is "should we hire more people or build a system?" Here is how a typical AI project compares to the alternative.
| Hire 2 Staff | Build an AI System | |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 cost | €80,000 – €120,000 | €25,000 – €60,000 (once) |
| Year 2+ cost | Same again (recurring) | Hosting + minor updates only |
| Time to impact | 3–6 months (recruit + train) | 10–20 weeks |
| Scales with demand | Hire more people | Handles more volume automatically |
| Grant eligible | No | Yes — up to 50% funded |
| Consistency | Varies by person | Same quality every time |
This is not about replacing people. It is about freeing your team to do the work that actually requires human judgement, while the system handles the repetitive, pattern-based tasks that slow them down.
Every project follows a structured process from initial conversation to production deployment. The goal is to reduce risk at every stage — you never commit to a large build without evidence it will work.
Every project starts with a Discovery phase. We visit your business, understand your processes, and scope the build before you commit to implementation. Discovery costs €5,000 as a standalone engagement. If you qualify for Enterprise Ireland's Digital Discovery programme, that drops to €1,250 out of pocket. Discovery produces a detailed specification with architecture, integrations, timeline, and budget — not a vague proposal.
We build iteratively, not in a black box. You see working software early and often. Milestones are structured so you can evaluate progress at each stage before committing to the next. If something needs to change mid-project, we adapt — the specification is a starting point, not a contract written in stone.
Most of the systems we build connect to existing tools — Sage, Odoo, SAP, custom ERPs, project management platforms, document management systems. We build AI layers that sit on top of what you already use. Where a hybrid approach is faster or lower risk — combining custom components with existing tools or automation platforms — we will recommend that instead of building everything from scratch.
Every system goes through structured testing before it reaches your team. We deploy to a staging environment first, run your real scenarios through it, and fix issues before go-live. User training is included — we do not hand over a system and walk away.
Projects are delivered by senior engineers — the same people who design the architecture also write the code. No junior developers. No outsourcing. Direct access to the team building your system. Typical project timelines range from 10 to 20 weeks depending on scope. Costs typically range from €25,000 to €120,000. Government grants can reduce this by up to 50% for eligible businesses — but the process, the team, and the deliverables are the same whether you use a grant or not.
Every system we build runs on private cloud infrastructure hosted in Ireland or the EU. Your business data is never used to train public AI models, never shared with third parties, and never leaves the jurisdiction you agreed to. This is contractually protected.
We build with data sovereignty as a design principle, not an afterthought. Access controls, audit trails, encryption at rest and in transit, and GDPR compliance are built into the architecture from day one — not bolted on at the end.
If the engagement ends, your data is exported, handed over, and securely deleted. You own everything we build for you.
You own the IP
Every line of code we write for you belongs to you. No vendor lock-in. No licensing fees. No dependency on Deep Purple to keep your system running. We build on your infrastructure, hand over everything, and document it so your team — or any future developer — can maintain and extend it.
Launching the system is not the end of the project. We provide a structured handover that includes full technical documentation, user training for your team, and a support period to address anything that emerges in the first weeks of live operation.
After handover, you have three options:
The system is yours, the code is yours, and the documentation is written so any competent developer can maintain it.
Ongoing access to our team for monitoring, performance reviews, architecture guidance, and iterative improvements. Typically €1,500 to €3,000 per month.
Most clients who start with one AI system end up building a second within 12 months, usually targeting a different workflow.
We build systems that are designed to outlast the engagement. No proprietary frameworks. No vendor dependency. No recurring licence fees to Deep Purple.
A building services company needed to cut quoting time. We built an AI system that reads five years of job history and generates draft estimates in minutes. Turnaround went from 3–4 days to same-day.
Read the full case studyNot sure if custom software is the right approach?
An AI consulting assessment will evaluate your options — custom software, workflow automation, off-the-shelf tools, or a hybrid approach — before you commit to a build.
Learn more about AI ConsultingNot sure if custom AI software is the right approach? Start with a Discovery assessment. €1,250 out of pocket with grant funding, or €5,000 self-funded. No obligation to proceed.
Want to understand the process first? See how we work →Deep Purple AI Consulting (deeppurple.ai) is an AI consultancy and custom software development company based in Longford, serving businesses across Ireland, Northern Ireland, the UK, and worldwide. We help established businesses identify where AI can make a real difference, then build the systems to make it happen. Senior-only delivery. Grant-funded where possible. No hype.
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