Pre-integrated and deployment-ready
Compute, acceleration, networking, storage, power and cooling arrive as one engineered system — not a parts list to integrate.
WAI-Q · Enterprise AI Infrastructure
Intelligence, engineered for the enterprise.
WAI-Q brings AI hardware, the WAI-Q OS intelligence layer and enterprise deployment together as one pre-integrated platform — helping organizations move AI from ambition into production.
01 Introducing WAI-Q
One rack.
Everything AI.
WAI-Q is a deployment-ready enterprise AI platform. Each system brings dedicated compute, high-speed acceleration, networking, storage, power and cooling together — with the WAI-Q OS software layer on top to build, deploy and govern AI workloads.
Instead of assembling hardware, software and integration services from separate vendors, organizations get one engineered system designed around the practical needs of enterprise AI.
- AI Hardware.GPU, NPU and Hybrid systems, pre-integrated.
- The OS.WAI-Q OS, the intelligence layer, powered by Alara.
- The Outcome.Agents and applications running real operations.
Outcome
Agents & applications
AgentsMicro AppsWorkflows
The OS
WAI-Q OS intelligence layer
ModelsGovernanceOperations
Acceleration
GPU · NPU · Hybrid
NVIDIA L40SHuawei Ascend
Infrastructure
Integrated rack systems
NetworkingStoragePowerCooling
02 The WAI-Q advantage
Built to move AI from concept to operation.
WAI-Q removes the distance between an AI strategy and a running system — with infrastructure, software and delivery designed as one.
Software and hardware as one
Every series runs the same WAI-Q OS layer, giving consistent management and security posture across architectures.
The right architecture for the workload
Choose GPU, NPU or Hybrid systems around your workload, performance target and deployment model.
Flexible deployment models
Sovereign, dedicated and GPU-as-a-Service options — so AI can run where your data and policies require.
Enterprise agents and applications
Build intelligent agents and focused micro apps around real operational workflows, not demos.
Governed AI operations
Agentic governance keeps AI activity visible and controlled, with enterprise oversight built into the platform.
03 WAI-Q OS · Powered by Alara
The intelligence layer of WAI-Q.
WAI-Q OS is the software layer of WAI-Q, powered by the Alara platform. It is where enterprise AI is built, deployed, managed and governed — connecting models, agents and applications to the dedicated infrastructure beneath them.
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AI Studio
Build, import, fine-tune and manage AI models.
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Agent Builder
Create enterprise agents for real operational workflows.
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Agentic Governance
Govern and control AI operations with enterprise oversight.
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Micro Apps
Turn AI capabilities into focused operational applications.
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Live & Evolve
Keep improving deployed AI as requirements change.
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Model Management
Operationalize and organize models across deployments.
From the Alara platform
Neuro-symbolic reasoning + LLMs
Combines logical, rule-based reasoning with large language models for more accurate, reliable decisions.
Swarm agents
AI agents that collaborate, learn and adapt within enterprise infrastructure.
Plug-and-play ecosystem
A modular architecture with pre-trained agents and customizable modules for industry needs.
Connects to existing systems
Integrates with CRM and ERP systems, custom workflows and business rules.
04 AI meets infrastructure
Three architectures.
One platform.
Software is only as capable as the infrastructure it runs on. WAI-Q pairs WAI-Q OS with purpose-built AI systems, so every workload has dedicated compute and a consistent way to manage it.
01 · GPU Series
Pure GPU power for maximum AI performance
Powered by NVIDIA L40S
For high-performance AI workloads, model training, inference and data-intensive applications.
- AI training & LLMs
- Computer vision
- Data analytics
- Scientific computing
G100G200G400G800G1600
02 · NPU Series
High-efficiency AI for sovereign deployments
Powered by Huawei Ascend NPU
For efficient AI acceleration, large-scale inference and workload-specific deployments in government and enterprise.
- Large language models
- Natural language processing
- Video & image analytics
- Smart cities & government
N100N200N400N800N1600
03 · Hybrid Series
Two architectures on one fabric
GPU + NPU integrated
For flexible enterprise AI architectures and demanding mixed workloads, with unified management through the OS.
- Hybrid computing
- Workload scheduling
- Unified management
- Future-ready & scalable
H200H400H800H1600
Inside every WAI-Q system
- Compute
- Acceleration
- Networking
- Storage
- Power & cooling
- WAI-Q OS
Configurations are specified per engagement around workload, performance target and deployment model. Series model designations are shown for reference.
05 What WAI-Q enables
AI for real operations.
From conversational service to document verification, the Alara platform behind WAI-Q is already running in banking and government. Here is what organizations can build.
- In production Delivered on the Alara platform
- Platform capability Supported by WAI-Q and WAI-Q OS
Enterprise AI assistants
Multilingual assistants that handle real service requests across chat and voice — from balance checks to card management.
Document intelligence
Extract, cross-check and verify data from invoices and documents with OCR/ICR and guided verification.
AI-powered business workflows
Agents built for operational workflows, connected to CRM and ERP systems, custom workflows and business rules.
Knowledge discovery
Bring enterprise knowledge to the surface by combining large language models with industry-specific knowledge graphs.
Government & public sector AI
Sovereign AI for mission-critical workloads — from tax administration and complaint management to public services.
Data analysis & decision support
Real-time insight, sentiment analysis and analytics that help teams engage proactively and decide faster.
98%
OCR/ICR accuracy in the invoice verification system Alara delivers for Pakistan's Federal Board of Revenue.
- Federal Board of RevenueInvoice verification & complaint management
- Bank AlfalahWhatsApp assistant & speech-driven banking
- United Bank LimitedMultilingual WhatsApp banking in English & Urdu
- Habib Bank LimitedAI social listening & sentiment analysis
Deployments delivered on the Alara platform that powers WAI-Q OS.
Built for
- Government Sovereign AI
- Banking Finance
- Smart cities Connected operations
- Manufacturing Industrial AI
- Research Science
- Enterprise Enterprise AI
06 Case studies
WAI-Q OS in action.
Real AI applications built on the WAI-Q OS intelligence layer — across banking, government, identity, transport and defence.
Banking
AI-powered digital banking hub
Pakistan's first 24/7 digital banking branch, delivered with Bank Alfalah — a self-service digital lobby that keeps banking open around the clock.
- Self-service
- Digital ecosystem
Bank Alfalah · Karachi · Opened June 2023
Bank Alfalah opened Pakistan's first Digital Lifestyle Branch on 1 June 2023, with support and regulatory approvals from the State Bank of Pakistan. The digital ecosystem and devices behind its 24/7 self-service digital lobby were provided as part of the project.
Highlights
- A 24/7 self-service digital lobby that keeps banking open around the clock
- Cash Deposit Machines (CDMs), Cheque & Cash Deposit Machines (CCDMs) and ATMs under one roof
- ATM withdrawals of up to Rs 1 million a day and Rs 200,000 per transaction
- On-site digital services including a digital locker, Alfamall, Workhall and banking services
Impact
Uninterrupted, round-the-clock access to banking — setting a new standard for customer-centric, digital-first branches in Pakistan.
Government
Visual analytics for FBR production diligence
Computer vision on production lines helps the Federal Board of Revenue strengthen production diligence with advanced visual analytics.
- Computer vision
- Analytics
Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) · Government
Computer vision is integrated into production lines to give the Federal Board of Revenue advanced visual analytics for production diligence.
Highlights
- Cameras on production lines detect and track goods — such as cement bags moving along conveyors
- Turns live video into countable, verifiable production data
- Gives the tax authority visual evidence to support production diligence
Impact
Stronger oversight of production for tax purposes, based on what is actually observed on the line.
Banking
Real-time cheque clearing
AI-driven tools read and verify cheques — including signature matching — so banks can clear cheques in real time, 24/7.
- Document AI
- Signature verification
Banks in Pakistan · Banking operations
AI-driven tools help banks clear cheques in real time, 24/7 — reading the cheque, verifying the people involved and checking the signature automatically.
Highlights
- Reads cheque details from the image — payee, amount in words and figures, and account information
- Captures sender and payee CNIC numbers and shows NADRA verification status
- Matches the cheque signature against the signature on record and returns a match score
- Tracks each cheque's signature status in a processing queue
Impact
Cheque clearing that no longer waits for banking hours — faster for customers and less manual work for operations teams.
Government
WhatsApp-based invoice verification
Citizens verify the tax information on their purchases through WhatsApp, making tax compliance as simple as sending a message.
- Conversational AI
- OCR
Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) · Citizens
Citizens can verify the tax information associated with their purchases directly on WhatsApp, streamlining tax compliance.
Highlights
- Works inside WhatsApp — nothing new to install
- Reads key invoice details, such as invoice number and amount, from what the citizen shares
- Confirms whether the tax information on a purchase checks out
Impact
Tax compliance made as simple as sending a message — and more citizens checking that the tax they pay is properly recorded.
Identity
Comprehensive user authentication suite
An integrated suite of biometric and computer-vision checks that speeds up online account opening and verification while improving security.
- Biometrics
- Liveness
Banks and digital service providers · Identity
An integrated authentication suite (iVerify) that speeds up online account opening and verification while improving security.
Highlights
- Captures fingerprints using a phone camera
- Hand detection and liveness checks to confirm a real person is present
- Brings several verification steps into one flow for faster onboarding
Impact
Quicker, more secure remote onboarding — customers can open and verify accounts without visiting a branch.
Transport
AI-enabled train derailment prediction
With Pakistan's Ministry of Railways, AI is applied to the early prediction of potential train derailments, putting passenger safety first.
- Predictive AI
- Computer vision
Ministry of Railways, Pakistan · Transport
The Ministry of Railways works with AI to predict potential train derailments early, prioritizing safety.
Highlights
- Computer vision analyses railway track imagery and flags areas of concern
- Aims to identify risk before it becomes an incident
- Supports inspection teams in prioritizing where to look first
Impact
Earlier warning of potential derailments, putting passenger and crew safety first.
Defence & training
Automation of shooting ranges
Automation technology that streamlines training for military and educational institutions, reducing costs and improving efficiency.
- Automation
- IoT
Military and educational institutions · Defence & training
Automation technology that optimizes shooting range training for military and educational institutions.
Highlights
- Automated target equipment deployed and operated in the field
- Streamlines how training sessions are run and managed
- Reduces the manual effort and cost of running ranges
Impact
Lower training costs and more efficient use of range time.
Financial inclusion
Speech-driven banking applications
Proprietary natural language understanding lets customers use banking apps by voice, helping bring the unbanked into digital finance.
- NLU
- Voice AI
Banks · Financial inclusion
Proprietary natural language understanding (NLU) models let customers use banking apps by speaking, encouraging the unbanked population to adopt digital applications.
Highlights
- Customers speak requests in natural language — for example, sending money to a contact
- The assistant understands the request, confirms the recipient and completes the action
- Designed for people who are less comfortable navigating menus and forms
Impact
Digital banking that is easier to use — helping bring more people into the formal financial system.
Applications developed by ISSM.ai, the AI company led by WAI-Q co-founder Abu Abdullah Ashar.
07 Built for enterprise
For environments where AI must be secure, scalable and controlled.
WAI-Q is designed for enterprise and public-sector organizations that need AI on infrastructure they can plan for, govern and operate with confidence.
A
Infrastructure integration
Designed to fit alongside existing data-center, network and IT environments, backed by system-integration expertise.
B
Deployment flexibility
Sovereign, dedicated or GPU-as-a-Service — matched to where data must reside and how capacity should scale.
C
Security-conscious architecture
Dedicated infrastructure, governed AI operations and access controls designed in from the start, not bolted on.
D
Enterprise implementation
A delivery partner across the lifecycle — from requirements and architecture to deployment and ongoing support.
How a WAI-Q engagement is delivered
Assess
Requirements analysis and project planning.
Design
Architecture and system design around your workload.
Deploy
Implementation and testing with minimal disruption.
Support
Maintenance and monitoring to keep systems running.
08 About WAI-Q
AI for a stronger tomorrow.
WAI-Q exists to give enterprises and governments AI they can own: dedicated infrastructure, a governed intelligence layer, and the delivery to put it into production.
Our mission
To make enterprise AI practical to deploy and safe to operate, by delivering compute, software and integration as one pre-integrated platform.
Our vision
A future where every organization, public or private, can run sovereign, production-grade AI on infrastructure it controls.
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- AI architectures: GPU, NPU and Hybrid
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- WAI-Q OS modules, from AI Studio to governance
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- Deployment models: sovereign, dedicated and GPU-as-a-Service
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- Sectors served, from government to research
What we stand for
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Compute
Dedicated, purpose-built AI systems sized to the workload, not shared by default.
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Intelligence
An operating layer that turns models into agents and applications that do real work.
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Security
Governed AI operations and controlled access designed into the platform.
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Sovereignty
AI that runs where your data and policies require, on infrastructure you control.
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Scale
Architectures that grow from a single system to larger deployments as needs evolve.
09 Leadership
The people building WAI-Q.
WAI-Q is led by founders who bring together AI product leadership, national technology policy experience and a decade of government enterprise ICT leadership.
Co-Founder
Abu Abdullah Ashar
Founder & CEO, ISSM.ai
A software industry leader specializing in AI product development and system architecture. Ashar previously led Synfox, a software house of more than 100 engineers, and has advised Pakistan's National Assembly on international cyber security threats and contributed to national AI policy at the Prime Minister's Office.
- Youngest member, National Security Council Committee on Emerging Technologies
- Member, Parliamentary Committee on Digital Security
- Member, FPCCI on Science & Technology
Co-Founder
Fawad Ul Haque
Co-Founder of WAI-Q, Quantum, Alif Enterprise LLC & Softblink · Ex Deputy MD, Huawei Enterprise Pakistan
A Dubai-based technology entrepreneur and enterprise sales leader with close to two decades across IT distribution, government ICT programmes and enterprise cloud. From 2013 to 2023 he rose to Deputy Managing Director at Huawei Pakistan, leading its public sector and government enterprise business nationwide.
- National data-center and command-center programmes for FBR, PTCL, Sindh Police, NTC and NITB
- Delivered Pakistan's first containerized data center
- Huawei Individual Gold Award (2019); Future Star 2016–2019
10 Build your AI infrastructure
Build your next AI advantage with WAI-Q.
Explore sovereign, dedicated and GPU-as-a-Service deployment models, and discover how WAI-Q can support your organization's enterprise AI journey.
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