AUSTRIACARD HOLDINGS has introduced the GaiaB™ Appliance, a fully integrated artificial intelligence solution developed in collaboration with Dell Technologies. Designed for immediate deployment, the platform enables organizations to automate business processes while ensuring that data remains securely within their own controlled environments.
At the launch event, Group CEO Manolis Kontos positioned this moment as a defining step in the company’s evolution: “This is not the beginning of our journey, but it is a defining milestone. Today, technology moves from being an enabler to becoming the core of our value proposition.”
Building on more than 130 years of continuous transformation, AUSTRIACARD is accelerating its shift towards applied technology: “Our strength has always been our ability to evolve ahead of the market while staying close to our customers. With GaiaB™, we are taking the next step—bringing data into a secure, controlled environment where it can generate real, measurable value.”
The GaiaB™ Appliance reflects a strategic partnership with Dell Technologies, combining hardware and software into a single, scalable solution: “This is not theory—this is applied technology. A fully integrated solution where we deliver the intelligence layer, together with a trusted partner, to create immediate business impact.”
Addressing the broader narrative around artificial intelligence, Manolis Kontos reinforced a pragmatic and human-centric perspective: “AI is often framed as a replacement for human capability. The way we see AI, is a tool—one that enhances how people work, improves decision-making, and enables organizations to solve real problems faster and more effectively.”
Romania has been selected as one of the first markets to launch the solution, reflecting its strategic importance within the Group: “We are deliberately starting with a select number of markets, and Romania is at the forefront. Together with our long-standing partners, we are bringing this solution to life in real business environments.”
A core pillar of the GaiaB™ proposition is data sovereignty and control: “Data is one of the most valuable assets organizations hold—and it must remain under their control. GaiaB™ delivers the power of AI without compromising security, ensuring that data stays within the organization, governed by its own standards and by European regulatory frameworks.”
With GaiaB™, AUSTRIACARD HOLDINGS moves decisively into the next phase of its strategy—combining deep industry expertise with cutting-edge technology to deliver secure, scalable, and immediately actionable AI solutions.
The solution is available today, with concrete use cases and business applications to be rolled out in collaboration with clients and partners in the coming months.