TOOLS & PLATFORMS

Weaviate

Tools & Platforms

Definition

Weaviate is an open source vector database that can be self-hosted or used in the cloud. It supports hybrid search (vector + keyword), multimodality, and native integration with leading AI models. For European companies that prefer to keep data on-premise for GDPR compliance, Weaviate offers flexibility and total control.

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Tools & Platforms

Pinecone

Pinecone is a cloud-managed vector database designed for large-scale AI applications. It stores embeddings and enables ultra-fast similarity searches. It is the de facto standard for production RAG systems. For SMEs, Pinecone handles the complexity of vector infrastructure, allowing the team to focus on business logic.

AI Fundamentals

Embedding

An embedding is a numerical representation (vector) of text, an image, or other data that captures semantic meaning. Texts with similar meaning have embeddings that are close in vector space. This technique is fundamental for semantic search, recommendation systems, and RAG, enabling information retrieval by meaning rather than just keywords.

AI Fundamentals

RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation)

RAG is a technique that combines information retrieval from a document base with AI text generation. Instead of relying solely on the model's knowledge, the system first searches for relevant documents (manuals, FAQs, contracts) and then generates responses based on those documents. It is the most effective approach for creating reliable business chatbots.

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Claude

Claude is the AI model developed by Anthropic, designed to be helpful, honest, and safe. It excels in analysis of complex documents, reasoning, writing, and programming. With a context window up to 200K tokens, it can analyze entire financial reports, contracts, and technical manuals in a single conversation. It is the preferred model for enterprise applications requiring reliability.

ChatGPT

ChatGPT is the OpenAI AI application based on GPT models that brought generative AI to the mainstream. It enables natural language conversations, content generation, data analysis, and image creation. For SMEs, it is often the first point of contact with AI: from brainstorming to drafting emails, from translation to report analysis.

Gemini

Gemini is Google's family of multimodal AI models, integrated into Google Workspace and available via API. It excels in analyzing large data volumes and integrating with the Google ecosystem. For businesses using Google Workspace, Gemini can analyze emails, create presentations, process spreadsheets, and answer questions about their documents.

Perplexity

Perplexity is an AI search engine that answers questions in natural language while citing sources. Unlike traditional search engines that return links, Perplexity provides structured answers with verifiable references. For businesses, it is an excellent tool for market research, competitive analysis, and staying updated on regulations and industry trends.

Copilot (Microsoft)

Microsoft Copilot is the AI assistant integrated into Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams). It allows generating documents, analyzing Excel data with natural language, creating presentations from briefs, and summarizing Teams meetings. For SMEs using Microsoft 365, Copilot is the most immediate way to bring AI into every employee's daily work.

OpenAI

OpenAI is the company that developed ChatGPT, GPT-4, DALL-E, and Whisper. It is the leading AI model provider via API, with millions of developers and companies integrating its models into their products. For SMEs, OpenAI APIs offer access to advanced AI capabilities with pay-per-use pricing, without the need for proprietary AI infrastructure.

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