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Articles on AI automation, process optimisation and digital filing — from our day-to-day work with businesses in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.
Open-source AI models for businesses: the key models at a glance (as of October 2026)
Mistral, Qwen, gpt-oss, DeepSeek, Apertus and Llama: which open AI models companies can use in 2026, which licenses apply – find out now.
Local AI vs. ChatGPT & Co.: A comparison of data protection, costs and performance
Local AI or ChatGPT, Copilot & Co.? An honest comparison of data protection, costs and performance – with decision support for SMEs. Compare now.
Ollama explained simply: running AI models in your own company
What is Ollama, what can it do, and when is it suitable for companies? Running AI models without the cloud – explained clearly, with limitations. Read now.
What hardware does a custom AI need? GPU servers for mid-sized businesses
How much graphics memory does a custom AI need? Rules of thumb for model sizes, buying or renting, power consumption, and typical mistakes – find out now.
Open WebUI: The ChatGPT alternative for your team – on your own servers
Open WebUI as a ChatGPT alternative for teams: features, data protection, licensing caveat from 50 users, and setup – explained clearly. Read now.
Hosting AI models in Germany in compliance with the GDPR: options and providers
Own hardware, rented GPU server, or model service from STACKIT, IONOS & Co.: host AI models in Germany in compliance with the GDPR. Compare now.
Nextcloud in business: GDPR-compliant alternative to Microsoft 365 and Dropbox
Nextcloud offers SMEs a GDPR-friendly alternative to Microsoft 365 and Dropbox, with features, costs, pros, cons, and migration tips. Learn more now.
Nextcloud + AI: Automatically capture and process documents
Nextcloud Assistant, Context Chat and automation: how AI captures, summarizes, and processes documents in Nextcloud – locally and in a GDPR-compliant way.
Nextcloud vs. SharePoint: What is right for small and medium-sized businesses?
Nextcloud or SharePoint? Data protection, features, costs, operation, and dependency compared – with decision support for SMEs. Compare now.
Building a RAG system in a company: process, costs, common mistakes
This is how companies build a RAG system: six steps, cost drivers, common mistakes, and data protection – clearly explained for decision-makers. Read now.
RAG or Fine-Tuning? How AI really uses your company knowledge
RAG or Fine-Tuning: What is the difference, what is suitable for company knowledge, what costs what? Clearly explained with decision support. Read now.
Vector databases explained simply – using Qdrant as an example
What is a vector database, why do you need it for AI and what can Qdrant do? Clearly explained for decision-makers, with data protection tips. Read now.
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