AI Developers and AI Governance Specialists in Brisbane
We partner with organisations to solve complex problems and make positive impact using our responsible AI governance and systems development capabilities.
Impact Intended.
About Us
Cadent has a mission to align technology to humanity.
I founded Cadent to be the technology partner I always wanted: one that sees the bigger picture, consults with candor, and actively contributes to our community. We're here to help you align your technology initiatives with your strategic objectives and core values. The Cadent team brings extensive experience from diverse sectors – big tech, startups, government, and not-for-profits – to deliver measurable returns on your technology investments and, together, create intended impact.
Capabilities
We build responsible AI systems that solve problems and deliver ROI.
Responsible AI Governance
From AI guardrails to ISO/IEC 42001 AI Management Systems, we implement safeguards and accountability into your systems and processes to reduce risk, build trust, track positive impact, and enable confident, responsible innovation.
From AI guardrails to ISO/IEC 42001 AI Management Systems, we implement safeguards and accountability into your systems and processes to reduce risk, build trust, track positive impact, and enable confident, responsible innovation.
AI/Machine Learning Engineering
We design, develop, and deploy responsible and safe AI solutions that deliver measurable value. Through our advanced, tech-enabled AI governance approach, we ensure your systems are effective, performant, and aligned with international and Australian AI regulations.
We design, develop, and deploy responsible and safe AI solutions that deliver measurable value. Through our advanced, tech-enabled AI governance approach, we ensure your systems are effective, performant, and aligned with international and Australian AI regulations.
Secure Systems Development
We design and build custom software solutions that solve your unique challenges. Applying a human-centred design approach, deep technical expertise and an agile delivery methodology, we deliver intuitive, scalable and maintainable systems, from web and mobile applications to software integrations and AI-enabled tools.
We design and build custom software solutions that solve your unique challenges. Applying a human-centred design approach, deep technical expertise and an agile delivery methodology, we deliver intuitive, scalable and maintainable systems, from web and mobile applications to software integrations and AI-enabled tools.
Goal
We strive to align technology to humanity's best interests. We do this in three ways.
Reinvesting in humanity's best interests
Cadent is a Social Traders Certified social enterprise and has taken the Giving What We Can Pledge. We reinvest over 50% of profits into initiatives that matter most - including AI safety research, ethical governance, and pro-bono support for high-impact community projects. This commitment builds trust with clients, talent, and investors, translating purpose into long-term competitive advantage.
Cadent is a Social Traders Certified social enterprise and has taken the Giving What We Can Pledge. We reinvest over 50% of profits into initiatives that matter most - including AI safety research, ethical governance, and pro-bono support for high-impact community projects. This commitment builds trust with clients, talent, and investors, translating purpose into long-term competitive advantage.
Governance that empowers, not restricts
From ISO 27001 and 42001 implementation to GRC strategy and impact assessments, we help you embed trust and accountability. Strong governance reduces downtime, improves decision-making, and strengthens stakeholder confidence, enabling scalable, sustainable growth grounded in integrity.
From ISO 27001 and 42001 implementation to GRC strategy and impact assessments, we help you embed trust and accountability. Strong governance reduces downtime, improves decision-making, and strengthens stakeholder confidence, enabling scalable, sustainable growth grounded in integrity.
Designing technology for people, by principle
Every system we create is built for human value first: accessible, inclusive, and responsibly designed from day one. Our human-centred, ethics-led approach reduces risk, drives adoption, and unlocks broader market reach, delivering technology that works better for more people with stronger commercial impact.
Every system we create is built for human value first: accessible, inclusive, and responsibly designed from day one. Our human-centred, ethics-led approach reduces risk, drives adoption, and unlocks broader market reach, delivering technology that works better for more people with stronger commercial impact.
Case Studies
See what we've been up to.
Pacific Labour Facility transforms for greater agility
Rapid growth and significant changes in the external environment demanded improvements to this federal government program's agility.
KALACC turns to youth to save Aboriginal traditional knowledge
COVID-19 presented the risk of devastating impact to Aboriginal culture. KALACC engaged Cadent to understand how technology could help.
PPQ safeguards Queenslanders' personal information
PPQ handles sensitive personal documents and government systems. Cadent led ISO 27001 compliance in this unique environment.
Partners
At Cadent, we move beyond transactional service. We are your partners in creating positive, intended impact.
Cadent works with public sector, not-for-profit and privately held organisations.
We believe that people and organisations from all walks of life have a role to play in maximising the positive social impacts of technology.
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You may be an ideal partner for Cadent if...
You want the maximum impact for your investment.
You know that an inclusive approach to design reduces risk and improves your bottom line.
You recognise the value in ethical and purposeful procurement.
You want to work with people whose goals transcend profit.