Local & Private AI Setup
Private AI that runs on your own hardware or private cloud, so sensitive data never leaves your control.
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For many companies, the biggest barrier to AI is data. Client files, contracts, HR records and financial information simply can’t be sent to a third-party AI provider. A local AI setup solves that by running powerful open-source models on hardware you control.
We handle the whole setup: sizing the hardware, choosing and testing models, installing the software, connecting your documents and putting security in place. Then we train your team and support it going forward.
You get A secure, company-wide private AI assistant your team can log into.
What’s included
- Assessment of whether local, cloud or hybrid AI suits you best
- Hardware sizing and procurement guidance
- Model selection and testing against your real tasks
- Installation of a secure, ChatGPT-style interface with single sign-on
- Private document search (RAG) over your files, respecting permissions
- Documentation, training and ongoing support options
Ideal for
- Legal, financial, healthcare and other regulated firms
- Companies with strict client confidentiality requirements
- Teams that need AI to work offline or in secure environments
- Businesses with heavy AI usage looking for predictable costs
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