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Private or local AI, when the trade-offs fit.

A local setup can change where information is processed and who controls the hardware. It also brings hardware, updates, security and maintenance decisions.

Discuss the constraintsLocal vs cloud

Data location

We map which information must stay in a particular environment and which information can use a hosted service.

Control

You may prefer control over the machine, network and update timing. That control comes with work to own.

Upfront effort

Hardware selection, installation, backups, updates and support are part of the decision. We scope them separately.

What we would check

  • Which documents or records the assistant needs.
  • Whether a local model can handle the task to the required standard.
  • Who can maintain the machine, backups and access controls.
  • Where a hosted service is simpler and still acceptable for the workflow.

Scope and pricing

Local deployment, hardware and additional integrations are quoted separately and are outside the starter assistant package. Prices in AUD. No GST is charged: SecondFirst Pty Ltd is not registered for GST. We do not present local deployment as automatically cheaper or more secure. The right choice depends on your data, process, people and ability to maintain it.

You pay model or subscription fees directly to your AI provider. We do not resell usage or store your passwords or tokens. You are responsible for following the terms of the AI services you use.

Before we start

Know the scope before the setup.

The starter assistant package has its own pricing page. Local deployment and hardware are scoped and quoted separately.

You pay model or subscription fees directly to your AI provider. We do not resell usage or store your passwords or tokens. You are responsible for following the terms of the AI services you use.

Full pricing and scope
Will information leave my computer?

With a cloud model, approved inputs go to the selected provider. A local model can process on selected hardware, but connectors, backups and logs still need checking. A private environment may also be hosted in the cloud. We map the data flow first.

What hardware do I need?

Start with your existing computer, rather than buying hardware first. Remote setup needs a device that can run the chosen tools, a call and an internet connection. Local model requirements are assessed separately.

How long will it take, and who maintains it?

Scope and timing are confirmed before quoting. Monthly maintenance includes agreed checks. Small agreed changes to the existing workflow are included. Anything larger is quoted before work starts.

What happens when maintenance ends?

Monthly maintenance is month to month, with no lock-in contract. Cancel any time; it stops at the end of the current billing month. Your accounts and hardware stay yours. The handover identifies which features depend on subscriptions, connectors or maintenance.

Can I book on-site setup now?

Remote service now; on-site bookings opening soon.