Hard-worker mentality, industrial expertise, and a bold AI vision for NRW!
Germany faces a decisive question: How do we stay relevant in the global AI race instead of falling behind? Especially in North Rhine-Westphalia, a state with a strong industrial base and innovative power, we must act now.
As an AI company from NRW, Ziya attended the future conference "Von der Kohle zur KI" (From Coal to AI) in Berlin to discuss exactly these topics. At Ziya, we help SMEs build their AI competence, implement AI projects, and develop prototypes quickly -- from first applications to full AI transformation.
NRW as an AI Stronghold -- Companies Leverage AI to Automate Business Processes
NRW has all the prerequisites to take a pioneering role in AI development and application: an industrial powerhouse, a dense research landscape, and now the chance to shape the future with AI. Minister President Hendrik Wüst emphasized in his opening speech: "Artificial Intelligence can become a real economic game-changer for Germany."
But to achieve this, we need to do two things:
- Develop our own AI models, instead of relying solely on foreign providers -- because whoever owns the models controls the future.
- Start using existing AI models commercially now! Companies must stop waiting and actively integrate AI into their processes to increase efficiency and secure competitive advantages.
This is exactly where Ziya helps: We show companies how to leverage AI commercially, implement smart automation, and unlock new business models with AI:
- AI in the enterprise
- AI in manufacturing
- AI in the product
AI Is a Leadership Issue -- And Should Not Be Delegated!
What should companies take away now? The AI transformation starts at the top -- at the leadership level. It is not enough to appoint an "AI officer" and shift the topic to a department.
Successful companies rely on three stages of AI integration:
- Automate processes to increase efficiency.
- Optimize core services with AI to create direct value.
- Transform the entire business model for long-term success.
Dr. Michael Fübí, CEO of TÜV Rheinland AG, puts it bluntly: "Just do it. Implement AI, test it, scale it -- and don't shy away from the EU AI Act!"
And that is exactly our approach at Ziya: With our AI workshops, seminars, and EU AI Act training, we make companies future-ready without security concerns.
Why SMEs Must Build AI Know-How Now
The EU AI Act sets clear requirements for the use of AI in companies. Those who invest now can not only ensure compliance but also gain competitive advantages.
In our EU AI Act workshops we prepare SMEs to use the new AI regulations not as an obstacle, but as an opportunity. Companies that invest in AI competence now can develop innovative applications, scale faster, and stand out from the competition.
Our AI seminars in NRW and Berlin demonstrate how existing AI models can be integrated into business processes. And for those who want to develop their own AI models or prototypes, Ziya provides the right solutions.
From Coal to AI -- NRW Bets on AI for Growth and Savings Potential
NRW has the potential to become a leading AI region in Germany. The numbers speak for themselves:
- One in five companies in NRW already uses AI -- and the trend is rising!
- The potential value-added contribution of AI in NRW is 67.8 billion euros.
- 57% of AI-using companies in NRW deploy AI to boost innovation.
The future is not far away -- it starts now.
At Ziya we help companies with:
- AI workshops in NRW and Berlin for professionals and executives.
- AI prompting training for more efficient use of existing AI models.
- Rapid AI prototype development for companies that want to test their own solutions.
- Tailored AI implementation to optimize processes.
- EU AI Act competence training for regulation-compliant AI deployment.
Let us shape the future together -- with AI that truly fits your needs!