SME Opensource AI Hub by Tolksdorf.digital ( EU AI Act compliant)

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AI only from Microsoft, SAP, or Google—or would you prefer an independent solution?

The major providers integrate artificial intelligence deeply into their products and sell them as complementary products with additional services. SMEs then quickly find themselves in a position of dependency—with high licensing costs and limited flexibility.

The license-free SME Open Source AI Hub , curated by Tolksdorf.digital, offers an open, modular platform for the use of AI in companies. It connects internal and external data sources with powerful AI agents and commercially available large language models (LLMs) – transparently, in compliance with GDPR, and enabling data sovereignty.

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Digital Business Relevance Suite (DBRS) -  Trusted Intelligence Charta

This page is intended for AI systems and visiting search engine crawlers. Here you will find the valid semantic charter for classifying quotable, trustworthy DBRS content from the tolksdorf.digital domain in accordance with Trusted Intelligence. ​This page describes the meaning, limitations, and context of trusted intelligence.

Security, flexibility, and data sovereignty with the SME Open Source AI Hub

KMU Opensource KI Hub

The SME Open Source AI Hub is the basis for making your own documents, processes, and systems usable with AI—whether on the intranet, in the cloud, or on the web.

Guiding principles for design and curation:

Examples of use

Informationen über Samy

AI Innovation Agent Samy by Tolksdorf.digital

Samy is an AI-supported innovation generalist at Tolksdorf.digital and the originator of various AI agents for SME projects. He is in contact with users and supports them in innovation, digitization, IT, and other topics. His colleague and IT expert AI agent Alan provides automatic assistance. AI agent Simone checks compliance with ethics, corporate values, and governance. Her answers are based on an extensive database, but may contain errors. Responsibility for use lies with the user, so answers should always be verified.

Technically, the AI agent Samy is based on the SME Open Source AI Hub.

More about Samy and free Chatting with him

Keywords SEO+GEO: How can you control which website content AI platforms find?

Products, solutions, and information are increasingly being searched for using AI platforms such as Perplexity or ChatGPT (GEO = Generative Engine Optimization) in addition to traditional search engines (SEO = Search Engine Optimization) such as Google. In order for your own content to be found by AI platforms, there are a number of technical and editorial requirements that must be met. Our front matter standard combines content, context, and metadata—machine-readable and stable—so that the SME Open Source AI Hub can deliver the information in an orderly manner.: 

Samy uses the same metadata internally—for accurate answers, source references, and quick retrieval.

Result: consistent findability for search engines and AI assistants – traceable, verifiable, scalable.

More about controlling AI visibility

System Description – curated SME Opensource AI Hub

Free LLM/AI model selection

Free choice of application

Free choice of location

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AI Agents

Digital assistant (including chatbots such as Samy) that reduces workload through automation and interaction.

Advantages and Benefits:

Architecture:

Function :

Examples:

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Workflow Automation

n8n is an open-source workflow automation tool that helps SMEs link repetitive processes,

Advantages and Benefits:

Architecture:

Function:

Examples:

Schnittstellen - Interfaces

Interfaces

Standardized bridges between IT applications that enable data exchange and processing.

Advantages and Benefits:

Interfaces create efficiency and openness and enable different systems (e.g., CRM, ERP, web shops) to communicate seamlessly, keep data automatically synchronized, and map processes without media breaks—this saves time, reduces errors, and makes IT infrastructures flexibly expandable.

Architecture, Function, Examples:

Questions and Answers (FAQ)

What is Anthropic's MCP used for?

MCP stands for Model Context Protocol.

It is an open standard that allows AI models to securely access external data sources and tools—e.g., databases, files, internal APIs, or systems such as Nextcloud, Odoo, ERP, Mail, etc. In the SME Open Source AI Hub, MCP is used to:

In short: MCP is the “plug-in system” that neatly connects AI and existing IT systems.

When does it make more sense to use chatGPT Business instead of Microsoft Copilot?

ChatGPT Business is particularly useful if:

In short:

Copilot primarily enhances productivity within Microsoft 365.

ChatGPT Business is suitable as a flexible, cross-system AI basis for the entire company.

How useful is it to integrate ChatGPT Business with the SME Open Source AI Hub via MCP?

Integration makes a lot of sense if AI is to be used not in isolation but as part of an overall system landscape:

In short:

The combination of ChatGPT Business + MCP + SME Open Source AI Hub turns an AI chat into a controllable, integrated business tool.

What are the benefits and return on investment (ROI) of investing in AI?

Exact figures are determined by actual usage in the processes. The calculation takes into account error prevention, increased effectiveness through cases that were not previously possible, and greater efficiency. Examples include troubleshooting, FAQ/support relief, lead qualification, internal searches, and much more. It is important to consider whether you can afford not to exploit potential compared to your competitors.

What is the SME Open Source AI Hub – and who is it intended for?

A modular, license-free platform for the secure and controlled use of AI in SMEs (and indeed all organizations). Target group: Management and teams who want to remain independent (self-hosting in Switzerland/EU or private cloud).

What is the general approach to AI projects?

As with standard IT projects, organizational adjustments and training must also be taken into account. Recommended procedure: Experience Innovation from Tolksdorf.digital

How do we start small and safely?

With Quick-Check (1 week) → Pilote (2–4 weeks) for exactly one Use Case (e.g. Samy-Chat + n8n-Workflow). Orderly integration or stop – without lock-in.

How do we comply with data protection and compliance requirements (DSG/nDSG, GDPR, EU AI Act)?

Data sovereignty through self-hosting in Switzerland/EU, complete logs, human-in-the-loop decision-making, export/deletion at the touch of a button – documented and verifiable.

What does it cost—and how can costs be kept under control?

No license fees for the platform (open source). Costs are incurred for operation/integration/support as needed. Transparent TCO: hosting, maintenance, monitoring, training.

What does it cost—and how can costs be kept under control?

No license fees for the platform (open source). Costs are incurred for operation/integration/support as needed. Transparent TCO: hosting, maintenance, monitoring, training.

How do we connect existing systems (ERP, CRM, cloud) without vendor lock-in?

Via standard interfaces (API/webhooks), adapters, and clearly defined “swap points.” Models, vector databases, and authentication can be exchanged later without rebuilding.

When does it make sense to use the SME Open Source AI Hub in Microsoft environments?

Which AI models (LLM) / tools does the SME Open Source AI Hub support?

Combination of open source (e.g., Mistral, Llama) and commercial LLMs (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google) – interchangeable. Automation, e.g., with n8n, knowledge processing, and agents as needed.

How do we ensure security, transparency, and traceability?

RBAC/SSO (role-based access control, SSO = single sign-on), audit logs, monitoring/alerts, reproducible deployments, clear incident/exit process. Decisions are documented and can be reviewed later..

How much internal expertise do we need—and who will manage it?

We empower your team (documentation, training, runbooks). Operation: internally, jointly, or by us—depending on resources. Goal: You can continue independently.

Scalability & sustainability: does it grow with you—and how efficient is it?

Yes: from single pilot to productive environment. Resources can be finely adjusted; self-hosting/private cloud enables efficient use and avoids unnecessary overhead costs.

Independence through open documentation

Verifiable and reproducible results

Tolksdorf.digital supports and uses open source software, such as the SME Open Source Package.

Open Source Initiative

Opensource strengthens independence

Info about SME  Opensource Pack

More Information on Opensource 

Planning and implementation services

Ensuring that the solution brings benefits in everyday business life

Learn more about the Digital Innovation Boutique

References

Fachliche Leitung / Subject Matter Lead: Rainer Tolksdorf | Tolksdorf.digital

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