On-premise AI exploration for SMEs

Problem: an SME wanted to use AI for document analysis but refused to send confidential data to cloud APIs (ChatGPT, Claude). Solution: deployment of a Mistral 7B model on-premise on dedicated GPU (local server), with RAG interface to query the internal document base. Result: functional AI with no data leaving the IS, operating cost under 200 euros/month, performance suited to the use case.

Problem

an SME wanted to use AI for document analysis but refused to send confidential data to cloud APIs (ChatGPT, Claude).

Solution delivered

deployment of a Mistral 7B model on-premise on dedicated GPU (local server), with RAG interface to query the internal document base.

Result achieved

functional AI with no data leaving the IS, operating cost under 200 euros/month, performance suited to the use case.

Why this matters for SMEs

This case shows how clear scoping, fit-for-purpose tooling and explicit gain tracking turn a business need into an operational result for an SME.