AI that fitsyour business
AI can take work off your hands, but only if you know where your data ends up. We work out what suits your business, set it up properly and put the ground rules in writing, so your team can use it safely.
Which AI suits you?
Answer both questions. The right route depends on how sensitive your data is and where it's allowed to be stored.
Book a callA good place for you to start
Microsoft Copilot
Built right into Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams and SharePoint. Powerful, but only safe if your Microsoft 365 environment is set up correctly.
Working with customer or staff data? Then we'll set out what can and can't go into an AI tool.
Book a free scanA first estimate. On a call, we'll look at your situation.
A good place for you to start
Claude through the API
Claude is at its best with long documents, precise analysis, code and nuanced writing. We build it into your existing workflows through the API.
Working with customer or staff data? Then we'll set out what can and can't go into an AI tool.
Book a callA first estimate. On a call, we'll look at your situation.
A good place for you to start
Local AI on your Mac
For data that must never leave your own environment. It runs entirely offline on an Apple Silicon Mac: no cloud, no subscription. We'll assess your existing hardware free of charge during the introductory call.
Working with customer or staff data? Then we'll set out what can and can't go into an AI tool.
Book a callA first estimate. On a call, we'll look at your situation.
Three routes to AI
The right one depends on how sensitive your data is and where it's allowed to be stored.
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Microsoft Copilot
Built right into Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams and SharePoint. Powerful, but only safe if your Microsoft 365 environment is set up correctly. We handle the whole implementation, from licensing and permissions to training your team.
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Claude
Claude is at its best with long documents, precise analysis, code and nuanced writing. We build it into your existing workflows through the API.
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Local AI on your Mac
For data that must never leave your own environment. It runs entirely offline on an Apple Silicon Mac: no cloud, no subscription. Ideal for lawyers, accountants, HR professionals and anyone handling confidential client data.
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A policy that holds up
No data processing agreement, no data classification, no ground rules for staff: that's an audit waiting to happen. We set out what can and can't go into an AI tool, and make sure those rules are enforced technically too.
AI in your existing software
We're not tied to any one vendor, so you get honest advice based on what you need.
Your existing software
The applications and workflows you already use
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Claude
Via the API, in Anthropic's cloud
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OpenAI
Via the API, in OpenAI's cloud
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Locally on your Mac
Open models such as Llama, Mistral or Phi-4. No cloud, no subscription.
The code, prompts and integrations we build are yours.
Cloud models are pay-as-you-go. You only need a licence if you opt for Microsoft 365 Copilot.
Open-source AI tools we use
Every tool below is free, open source and proven in real-world use. No licence fees, no vendor lock-in.
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Ollama
The heart of your local AI setup. It runs AI models entirely on your Mac, with no internet connection needed. Free, open source and optimised for Apple Silicon.
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Open WebUI
A familiar ChatGPT-style interface in your browser, but everything stays on your Mac. Your team won't notice any difference, except that no data leaves the building.
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Llama · Mistral · Phi-4
Free, open-source AI models from Meta, Mistral AI and Microsoft. We pick the right one with you, based on your tasks and your Mac hardware.
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LM Studio
Not keen on the Terminal? LM Studio lets you manage AI models through a simple graphical interface. We install everything; you just click "Start".
Copilot Readiness Scan
Before you roll out Microsoft 365 Copilot, you need to know whether your environment is ready for it. Poor preparation leads to data leaks, inaccurate AI answers and frustrated staff. nxtbit runs a free Copilot Readiness Scan, so you get a clear report before you activate a single Copilot licence.
Book a free scan- Microsoft 365 configuration Are your licences, permissions and security in order for Copilot?
- Data classification Which files and emails can Copilot see, and which must stay off limits?
- Privacy and GDPR Does your setup comply with Belgian and European regulations?
- User readiness Is your team ready to work effectively with Copilot?
From scan to AI-native in 4 steps
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Free scan or assessment
We look at your setup, how your data is organised and what you need. You get a clear report, free and with no obligation.
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Tailored implementation plan
We choose the right tools with you: Copilot, Claude, local AI or a mix. You get a concrete plan with timings and a budget.
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Installation and integration
Licences, permissions, API integrations, local models: we set it all up. Your team doesn't have to do anything technical.
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Training and ongoing support
Practical, jargon-free training for your team. If you like, we can look after your AI setup through NXT managed services.
Why SMEs choose nxtbit
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Independent advice
We work with Copilot, Claude and open-source AI, so the advice you get is honest.
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We use it ourselves
AI is built into all of our own tools, so what we set up for you is what we use ourselves every day.
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Apple specialist
As a Jamf Professional Partner, we already manage Apple devices for SMEs in Flanders. AI slots neatly into your existing Mac environment.
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Privacy first
Every implementation starts with one question: which data is allowed to go where? We also provide the documentation you can show in a GDPR audit.
Frequently asked questions
Can nxtbit build AI into our existing software, without vendor lock-in or compulsory licences?
Yes. nxtbit is a Belgian IT company based in Herk-de-Stad, serving SMEs in Limburg, Antwerp, Flemish Brabant and East Flanders. We connect AI to the software you already use through the Claude or OpenAI API. Alternatively, we run open models such as Llama, Mistral or Phi-4 locally on your Mac: no cloud, no subscription.
The code, prompts and integrations we build are yours, so you're not tied to us. You only need a licence if you opt for Microsoft 365 Copilot; cloud models accessed through an API are pay-as-you-go.
Is the Copilot Readiness Scan really free?
We have Copilot licences, but it isn't working as it should
Can we use Copilot and local AI side by side?
Which Mac do I need for local AI?
Curious what AI could do for your business?
Book a no-obligation chat. Together we'll look at where you stand, where the risks lie and how to make your IT smarter, safer and more predictable.
Book an introductory call