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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.
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.
Embeddings Explained Simply: How AI Searches for Meaning Instead of Words
Learn what embeddings are, how semantic search works, and why they matter for companies—explained simply, without math. Read now.
AI Answers with Source References: How to Avoid Hallucinations
Why AI hallucinates and how source references, RAG, clear rules, and tests prevent incorrect answers in the company – explained in a practical way. Read now.
Open-source platform instead of isolated solutions: How to avoid vendor lock-in
What vendor lock-in is, how to recognize it, and how open standards, data export, and open-source components ensure independence. Read now.
Process Automation Consulting: What Good Automation Consulting Delivers
Process automation consulting should deliver analysis, prioritization, cost-effectiveness, target architecture, and a roadmap. Learn how to choose well.
Use cases for AI in process optimization for SMEs: 12 examples by department
Twelve use cases for AI in process optimization in SMEs — by sales, service, administration, procurement, and HR. With a getting-started plan.
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