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Private & local AI
We set up AI that runs entirely on your own computer or server, so your documents and conversations never leave your building. Ideal for law firms, healthcare, finance and anyone handling confidential data.
Who this is for
- Law firms, accountants, clinics and financial advisers with confidential client data
- Businesses that can't send data to cloud AI providers
- Teams that want a private ChatGPT-style assistant over their own documents
- Developers who want local models for coding and testing
What's included
- Choosing the right hardware (existing Mac/PC, a dedicated workstation, or a private server)
- Installing Ollama or LM Studio and the best open models for your tasks (such as Llama, Mistral, Gemma, Qwen and DeepSeek), all running on your own machine so no data leaves it
- A private chat interface for your team (e.g. Open WebUI), with logins
- Private document search over your files (local RAG) — nothing uploaded anywhere
- Network lockdown so the AI is only reachable inside your office or VPN
- Testing quality and speed, plus training your team
How it works
- Book a free call or email us.
- A free call with an expert, a clear plan and one fixed price.
- We do the work with you, test it, and show you how to use it.
- We stay available for questions and further help.
Price
Every job is different, so there's no hourly meter. After a free call you get one fixed price for the result — before any work starts. AI subscriptions are paid directly by you, at cost.
Frequently asked questions
What is local AI?
AI models that run on your own hardware instead of a provider's cloud. You send nothing over the internet, so your data stays under your control.
Is local AI as good as ChatGPT or Claude?
Open models have become very capable for writing, summarising, document Q&A and coding help, though the very largest cloud models are still stronger on the hardest tasks. Many businesses use local AI for sensitive work and cloud AI for everything else — we help you set the rule.
What hardware do I need?
A recent Mac with Apple Silicon and 16GB+ memory, or a PC with a modern NVIDIA graphics card, runs good models. For a whole team we may recommend a dedicated workstation or server.
Does local AI help with GDPR?
It can make compliance much simpler, because personal data isn't sent to a third-party processor. You still need sensible access controls and policies, which we set up.
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Last updated 2026-11-14.