AI as a Service from a German Cloud – Compliant with Data Protection Regulations Without the Need for Your Own Hardware
Managed AI
Ready-to-use, GDPR-compliant AI as a managed service: hosted open-source models and Open WebUI from NWS’s German, ISO 27001-certified data center. Can be integrated via an OpenAI-compatible API, MCP, and RAG—without having to buy or operate your own GPUs.
Without your own hardware
No need to buy a GPU, no procurement, no capital investment—the AI runs on NWS’s infrastructure and is ready to go right away.
German Data Center, ISO 27001
Operations are conducted in data centers that are entirely German-owned and ISO 27001-certified—GDPR-compliant and located within the EU.
OpenAI-compatible API
Integrate existing tools, IDEs, and plugins without any modifications—just swap out the base URL and API key.
Costs as needed
You pay only for what you use—with no hardware investment and no lock-in to expensive licensing models
24/7 Support
A personal point of contact and ongoing support (MyEngineer)—instead of an anonymous ticket system.
RAG-ready
Hosted retrieval models and Open WebUI are integrated—making them an ideal foundation for building your own RAG system.
The Problem
Cloud-based AI is convenient—but between expensive in-house hardware and U.S. providers that raise privacy concerns, there’s often no suitable option.
GPUs are expensive and in short supply
Purchasing, operating, and maintaining your own AI hardware ties up capital and specialists—which is too much of a burden for many projects.
U.S. Clouds Are a Sensitive Issue
AI-as-a-Service from hyperscalers is quick to set up, but the data ends up outside the EU—which is a problem when it comes to sensitive content.
Getting started is complicated
Model hosting, quantization, GPU availability: it takes a long time before the first request runs—expertise that you first have to build up.
How we work with you
Four steps, the same for every NETWAYS solution—from selecting the right NWS module to ongoing operation with personalized support.
Analysis & Concept
We'll clarify your use cases, data protection requirements, and desired models—and select the appropriate NWS AI module.
→ You start with the right service tier instead of having to procure it yourself at great expense.
Setup & Integration
Set up access in MyNWS, create an API key, and integrate the OpenAI-compatible API with your tools, IDEs, and applications.
→ Existing tools work without any modifications—just replace the base URL and key.
Commissioning & Data Integration
Provide Open WebUI as a familiar interface and connect it to internal knowledge via RAG (e.g., using the hosted bge models).
→ Ready for the team to use right away, with answers based on real company data.
Support & Operations
NWS manages models, updates, scaling, and GPU monitoring—with end-to-end support and a dedicated contact person.
→ You don't need your own MLOps team or to procure GPUs.
Building Blocks of Your Solution
NWS-AI is tiered—ranging from a free starter plan to a customized infrastructure. You decide how much of it you’ll design yourself.
Free Open WebUI
Get started for free: a German, GDPR-compliant chat interface that lets your team try out AI right away.
Benefit: Gain initial experience without any setup or risk.
Managed AI Models
Hosted open-source models (such as GPT-OSS or bge for RAG) via an OpenAI-compatible API—without having to worry about GPUs or hosting.
Result: productive AI via API, ready to use right away.
AI Individual
Custom AI infrastructure from Germany—from architecture to hosting to day-to-day operations, tailored exactly to your needs.
Result: A proprietary AI strategy without a dedicated platform team.
GPUs on demand
Dedicated GPU resources for your own AI workloads—scalably available, instead of expensive hardware in your own rack.
Benefit: Computing power on demand instead of tying up capital.
What You’ll Achieve
Ready to go right away, with full control over your data, and predictable costs.
Ready to go right away
Get up and running without having to buy hardware or go through a lengthy setup process—your first request will be processed as soon as you have your API key.
Data Sovereignty & GDPR
Processed in German, ISO 27001-certified data centers—data remains within the EU, not with a hyperscaler.
Costs as needed
Usage-based instead of hardware investment: start small and scale as needed—without tying up capital in GPUs.
What does our solution run on?
Tried-and-true open-source components—hosted by NWS on German infrastructure, so you don’t have to worry about models or operations.
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NWS-AI can be seamlessly integrated into your tool ecosystem—thanks to its OpenAI-compatible API, no special customization is required. A selection of modules and interfaces.
Hosted Models
- GPT-OSS-120B
- Llama
- Mistral / Qwen
- bge-m3 (RAG)
- bge-reranker
Coding & IDEs
- VS Code
- JetBrains
- Roo Code / Cline
- Claude Code
Operations & Certification
- ISO 27001
- Data Centers in Germany
- 24/7 MyEngineer
- GPUs on demand
Access & API
- OpenAI-compatible API
- API Key via MyNWS
- MCP
- Open WebUI
Own Data (RAG)
- pgvector / Qdrant
- bge Retrieval Stack
- Nextcloud
- Knowledge Bases
Questions & Answers
Frequently Asked Questions About This Solution
