AI · Infrastructure · Industry
What we do
Afir is a development company. We do four kinds of work, all with the same approach: the whole picture first, details second.
AI for business
AI adoption, automation and visibility that deliver measurable value.
AI is changing how companies operate and how customers find them. We help companies adopt AI deliberately: first we find where the value is, then we build a solution that actually gets used.
We also optimise a company's visibility in AI search. When customers ask ChatGPT, Claude or Perplexity, your company's information must be found clearly and correctly.
In practice
- AI assessment and adoption
- Workflow automation and AI agents
- AI solutions for customer service and internal knowledge
- AI optimisation: visibility in AI search and structured content
- Training and adoption support
For whom
Companies that want concrete value from AI without a messy cycle of experiments
Digital products
Our own products and solutions built for clients.
We build software that solves one thing well. Afir App is an example: a mileage log that records your drives automatically.
We do the same for clients: websites, small apps and tools that move everyday work forward.
In practice
- Afir App and the dashboard
- Company websites
- Small apps and internal tools
- Maintenance and further development
For whom
Businesses and organisations with a clear need and little time
Project development
Industrial and infrastructure development projects that need many parties to be aligned.
Large projects only move forward when every party understands what is being done and why. We help build the full picture of a project and carry it forward between the parties.
We act as the project developer: we clarify the prerequisites, keep in touch with stakeholders and make sure the work progresses as agreed.
In practice
- Baseline and constraints review
- Stakeholder collaboration and communication
- Aligning the parties
- Project coordination and follow-up
For whom
Municipalities, energy companies, businesses and landowners
Partnerships and initiatives
New ideas and joint projects.
Sometimes the best projects start with a conversation. We take part in initiatives that need a developer, a builder or a sparring partner.
In practice
- Co-development
- Sparring and advice
- New openings and studies
For whom
Anyone with an idea who needs to find the right partners
How we work
A clear process, even with many parties
Understand
We clarify the starting point, goals and constraints before promising anything.
Connect
We bring the right parties to the same table and agree on shared ground rules.
Deliver
We move on the agreed schedule, keep everyone informed and make sure the results stay in use.
Network
We work together with others
Few projects are solved by one party alone. We bring together those with whom things move forward.
FAQ
Answers to common questions
What does Afir do?
Afir Oy Ab is a Finnish development company. We offer AI services to businesses, develop industrial and infrastructure projects and build digital products such as the Afir App mileage log. We always work together with municipalities, energy companies, businesses, landowners and private individuals.
What AI services do you offer to businesses?
We help with AI adoption: we identify where AI brings real value to your company, build the solutions, automate workflows and support adoption and training. We also build AI agents and AI solutions for customer service and internal knowledge.
What is AI optimisation?
AI optimisation (GEO, generative engine optimization) means improving a company's visibility in AI search such as ChatGPT, Claude and Perplexity. Content, structured data and website technology are shaped so that AI can find the company's information and present it correctly.
What are project development and land acquisition?
In project development we take industrial and infrastructure projects from an early idea towards an executable whole: we clarify the prerequisites, bring the parties together and coordinate progress. Land acquisition covers landowner engagement, contract negotiations, securing land-use rights and land-use preparation together with municipalities.
Does Afir build websites and small apps?
Yes. We build websites, recruitment sites, small apps and internal tools for businesses, and take care of maintenance and further development.
Do you also work with private individuals?
Yes. We also work with private individuals. Tell us your idea, project or need, and we will figure out together how we can help.
What is Afir App?
Afir App is a mileage log for iPhone that records drives automatically, calculates mileage reimbursements and creates reports in PDF and CSV format. Companies get fleet and driver management. The app is Afir's own product.
Who founded Afir?
Afir was founded by Arvo Alanko.
Do you have a project or an idea?
Tell us briefly what it is about. We reply within one working day.