Innovation through collaboration
About Us
Who are we?
At ab8, we believe in reducing friction and inefficiencies in Procurement, just as the verb "Abate = ab+8" means to lessen in intensity.
In today's procurement landscape, scattered data, fragmented systems, and slow access to accurate information widen knowledge gaps, delaying decisions and driving up costs. While modern technologies and frameworks exist, they often fail to bridge the execution gap.
That’s why ab8 has invested in Agentic AI—intelligent, autonomous agents that act as just-in-time (JIT) knowledge coaches. These AI agents actively support procurement professionals by surfacing timely insights, automating repetitive tasks, and guiding users through complex sourcing, compliance, and supplier processes.
The result? Boosted productivity, improved employee experience, faster decision-making—and ultimately, greater value for stakeholders.
Our Story
Procurement Is Drowning in Information—but Starving for Timely Answers
Drawing on deep IT experience across diverse business functions, the founder and associates uncovered a recurring problem: organisations are rich in data but poor in knowledge access. Sourcing relevant procurement information—whether from SharePoint, Intranet, or policy documents—often took hours, delaying decisions and reducing efficiency. This challenge became especially clear during a fast moving supply chain network like Food, and Healthcare Industries.
We observed companies waste valuable time chasing procurement workflows, supplier guidelines, and process approvals buried in disconnected systems. Their critical Managers, SMEs struggle to balance demands with compliance training and routine procurement queries. Cross-functional managers lacked consistent clarity on procurement standards, contract policies, vendor risk protocols, and audit requirements—all of which are time-sensitive in procurement.
These lived experiences led to the creation of ab8.ai, with a singular mission:
To deploy intelligent, Agentic AI-driven P2P solutions to increase net profit
Our Expertise
Our Expertise Spans Key Knowledge-Driven Sectors—And Continues to Grow
While our Agentic AI solutions are designed to be sector-agnostic, we have developed deep expertise across industries where timely access to information is mission-critical:
- Procurement and Finance – Streamlining supplier interactions, contract insights, compliance, and sourcing decisions
- Early Learning & Education – Enhancing staff onboarding and policy recall through conversational AI
- Role-Based Training – Delivering contextual guidance via real-time, scenario-driven conversations
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) – Enabling instant access to critical operational knowledge
- Just-In-Time Information Environments – Serving sectors where speed, accuracy, and decision support directly impact performance
As knowledge complexity increases across industries, our Agentic AI continues to adapt—empowering teams with intuitive, human-like access to business-critical information.
Company and Structure
ab8.ai – Australian Innovation Driving the Future of Procurement Intelligence
Headquartered in Sydney, ab8.ai is built on the belief that intelligent, human-like AI agents can transform how procurement and enterprise teams access and act on information.
With several years of collective experience in AI and three decades in enterprise IT, our team brings both depth and practical insight into the challenges facing modern organizations.
We operate with a flat, agile structure that encourages rapid decision-making, transparent collaboration, and alignment with client needs. This empowers us to deliver solutions that are not only globally scalable, but also tailored for strategic impact.
At our core, we value clarity, speed, and continuous improvement—the same principles that define effective procurement.