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Generative AI in the enterprise: From pilot to production-scale rollout

Generative AI in the enterprise: From pilot to production-scale rollout

How to take generative AI from pilot to production-scale rollout: the three deployment patterns, five proven use-case archetypes, the compliance layer aligned with EU AI Act and OWASP LLM Top 10 (2025), realistic cost math, and the operating model most pilots never build.

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Boris Friedrich

April 24, 2026

21 min read
Building an AI roadmap: The 4-phase method for enterprise AI transformation

Building an AI roadmap: The 4-phase method for enterprise AI transformation

Build an AI roadmap in four phases: potential assessment, use-case selection, pilot, scale. With a 12-18 month timeline, scoring matrix, pitfall taxonomy, EU AI Act and ISO 42001 embedding, and an executive FAQ.

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Boris Friedrich

April 24, 2026

18 min read
What are the 4 Types of AI? The Complete Guide

What are the 4 Types of AI? The Complete Guide

The 4 types of AI per Arend Hintze (2016): Reactive Machines, Limited Memory, Theory of Mind, and Self-Aware AI. With examples, EU AI Act mapping and what this means for today's enterprise AI use.

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Boris Friedrich

April 24, 2026

13 min read
How to Choose the Right AI Consulting Firm: 10 Criteria for Enterprises

How to Choose the Right AI Consulting Firm: 10 Criteria for Enterprises

Picking the wrong AI consulting firm costs months and mid-six-figure budgets. This buyer guide scores providers on 10 criteria — regulatory fluency, methodology, MLOps, pricing, data protection — plus an RFP playbook, red flags and the build-vs-buy decision matrix.

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Boris Friedrich

April 24, 2026

15 min read
How to Become an AI Consultant: Career Path, Skills, Certifications 2026

How to Become an AI Consultant: Career Path, Skills, Certifications 2026

AI consultants translate between business problems and AI engineering. This guide covers the typical 5-7 year career path, ten core skills, the certifications that matter in 2026, and salary ranges across the UK, EU and US — with a clear focus on EU AI Act, ISO 42001 and DORA.

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Boris Friedrich

April 24, 2026

19 min read
Less & Faster IRB Model Changes — What Actually Changed (and Why It Matters)

Less & Faster IRB Model Changes — What Actually Changed (and Why It Matters)

How the new IRB rules transform many previously time-consuming model changes into simple notifications—thereby drastically shortening approval times and significantly accelerating implementation

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Dr. Helge Thiele

April 24, 2026

5 min read
Data Governance Framework: Structure, Roles, and Best Practices for Enterprise Data Quality

Data Governance Framework: Structure, Roles, and Best Practices for Enterprise Data Quality

Data governance ensures enterprise data is consistent, trustworthy, and compliant. This guide covers framework design, the 5 pillars, roles (Data Owner, Steward, CDO), BCBS 239 alignment, implementation steps, and tools for building sustainable data quality.

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Boris Friedrich

April 22, 2026

14 min read
ESG Dashboard: Structure, KPIs & Tools for CSRD Sustainability Reporting

ESG Dashboard: Structure, KPIs & Tools for CSRD Sustainability Reporting

An ESG dashboard makes sustainability performance visible and auditable. This guide covers essential environmental, social, and governance KPIs, CSRD/ESRS alignment, data collection strategies, and tool selection for organizations building audit-ready ESG reporting.

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Boris Friedrich

April 20, 2026

12 min read
Cyber Insurance: Requirements, Costs, and Selection Guide for Businesses 2026

Cyber Insurance: Requirements, Costs, and Selection Guide for Businesses 2026

Cyber insurance covers financial losses from cyberattacks, data breaches, and IT outages. This guide explains what insurers require in 2026, coverage types, costs by company size, and how to choose the right policy — including how ISO 27001 certification reduces premiums.

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Boris Friedrich

April 17, 2026

12 min read
Vulnerability Management: The Complete Lifecycle for Finding, Prioritizing, and Remediating Weaknesses

Vulnerability Management: The Complete Lifecycle for Finding, Prioritizing, and Remediating Weaknesses

Over 30,000 CVEs are published annually. Effective vulnerability management prioritizes what matters most to your organization and remediates before attackers exploit. This guide covers the full lifecycle: discovery, scanning, risk-based prioritization, remediation, and compliance.

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Boris Friedrich

April 16, 2026

14 min read
DORA ICT Risk Management: Requirements and Implementation Guide for Financial Institutions

DORA ICT Risk Management: Requirements and Implementation Guide for Financial Institutions

DORA Articles 5–15 establish the ICT risk management framework that financial institutions must implement. This guide breaks down governance, framework structure, ICT systems management, detection, business continuity, and the learning loop — with a practical implementation roadmap.

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Boris Friedrich

April 16, 2026

16 min read
Security Awareness Training: Building Effective Programs and Measuring Impact

Security Awareness Training: Building Effective Programs and Measuring Impact

The human layer remains the weakest link in cybersecurity. This guide covers how to build an effective security awareness program, run phishing simulations, design role-based training, and measure whether your program actually reduces risk — with benchmarks and KPIs.

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Boris Friedrich

April 15, 2026

12 min read

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