Deel Announces "Akai by Deel," an AI Workflow Automation Platform
Deel, the all-in-one HR and payroll platform for global teams, announced the launch of "Akai by Deel," an AI workflow automation platform. Akai, originally developed by Deel for its own global operations, is now being offered to enterprises. It aims to automate complex operational tasks, significantly reduce time, and improve productivity.
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May 11, 2026 - Deel (CEO: Alex Bouaziz), the all-in-one HR and payroll platform for global teams, announced the launch of Akai by Deel (hereinafter, Akai), an AI workflow automation platform. Akai is an AI workflow automation platform that Deel developed for its own global operations. The platform, which has been utilized internally, is now being offered to enterprises.
Currently, while many companies are promoting AI and business automation, the challenge remains that only parts of complex operational tasks can be automated. Especially in tasks spanning multiple systems, external portals, and compliance requirements, traditional automation tools are increasingly insufficient.
Deel also faced similar challenges in managing payroll, payments, and compliance for millions of workers worldwide. Existing tools could not cope with the scale, complexity, and compliance requirements, so Deel developed Akai for its own use.
Akai is not just an AI automation tool; it is a platform that builds an interconnected AI agent system within an organization. It connects to external systems and portals, learns workflows, and improves and evolves with each execution.
Currently, Akai is used by all of Deel's operational teams, including accounting, finance, tax, treasury, HR, and benefits, with thousands of workflows already in operation. This has achieved the following results:
- Automated over 100,000 cases monthly
- Saved over 91,000 hours monthly
- Over 8,000 hours of payment processing moved to background processing
- Reconciliation tasks that took over 20 days reduced to minutes
- Achieved 100% automation in areas previously unreachable by traditional coding
Akai also features the ability for operational staff, who truly understand the business, to create and manage AI agents themselves, without the need for developers or IT departments.
Furthermore, Akai adopts a design that incorporates human verification and approval processes (human-in-the-loop) in addition to autonomous AI execution. All execution history is saved as logs, making it reproducible and auditable, with an emphasis on compliance and security.
In addition, it supports security requirements demanded in global environments, such as encrypted credential management and GDPR compliance. These functions have been verified under Deel's own high compliance operational environment before external provision.
Akai comes standard with voice functionality, support for various payment methods, and document and dataset processing/analysis capabilities, allowing companies to start utilizing AI agents immediately after implementation.
Akai is offered to companies promoting AI x operations, AI x HR/IT, and global business automation.
Learn more about Akai here (English).
Apply for early access here (English).
■ About Deel
Company Name: Deel Inc.
Headquarters: San Francisco, California, USA
CEO: Alex Bouaziz
URL: https://www.deel.com/ja/
Deel is an all-in-one payroll and HR management platform designed for global teams. Deel's platform, which supports diverse working styles, seamlessly integrates all HR and labor-related functions, including HRIS (Human Resources Information System), payroll calculation, compliance, benefits, performance management, and IT equipment management. Through various AI-powered tools and its proprietary global payroll infrastructure, Deel supports all employment types in over 150 countries, helping companies expand their businesses smarter, faster, and in compliance. For more details, visit deel.com.
Currently, while many companies are promoting AI and business automation, the challenge remains that only parts of complex operational tasks can be automated. Especially in tasks spanning multiple systems, external portals, and compliance requirements, traditional automation tools are increasingly insufficient.
Deel also faced similar challenges in managing payroll, payments, and compliance for millions of workers worldwide. Existing tools could not cope with the scale, complexity, and compliance requirements, so Deel developed Akai for its own use.
Akai is not just an AI automation tool; it is a platform that builds an interconnected AI agent system within an organization. It connects to external systems and portals, learns workflows, and improves and evolves with each execution.
Currently, Akai is used by all of Deel's operational teams, including accounting, finance, tax, treasury, HR, and benefits, with thousands of workflows already in operation. This has achieved the following results:
- Automated over 100,000 cases monthly
- Saved over 91,000 hours monthly
- Over 8,000 hours of payment processing moved to background processing
- Reconciliation tasks that took over 20 days reduced to minutes
- Achieved 100% automation in areas previously unreachable by traditional coding
Akai also features the ability for operational staff, who truly understand the business, to create and manage AI agents themselves, without the need for developers or IT departments.
Furthermore, Akai adopts a design that incorporates human verification and approval processes (human-in-the-loop) in addition to autonomous AI execution. All execution history is saved as logs, making it reproducible and auditable, with an emphasis on compliance and security.
In addition, it supports security requirements demanded in global environments, such as encrypted credential management and GDPR compliance. These functions have been verified under Deel's own high compliance operational environment before external provision.
Akai comes standard with voice functionality, support for various payment methods, and document and dataset processing/analysis capabilities, allowing companies to start utilizing AI agents immediately after implementation.
Akai is offered to companies promoting AI x operations, AI x HR/IT, and global business automation.
Learn more about Akai here (English).
Apply for early access here (English).
■ About Deel
Company Name: Deel Inc.
Headquarters: San Francisco, California, USA
CEO: Alex Bouaziz
URL: https://www.deel.com/ja/
Deel is an all-in-one payroll and HR management platform designed for global teams. Deel's platform, which supports diverse working styles, seamlessly integrates all HR and labor-related functions, including HRIS (Human Resources Information System), payroll calculation, compliance, benefits, performance management, and IT equipment management. Through various AI-powered tools and its proprietary global payroll infrastructure, Deel supports all employment types in over 150 countries, helping companies expand their businesses smarter, faster, and in compliance. For more details, visit deel.com.