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The AI That's Allowed to See Patient Data – Fully Set Up and Supported, No IT Project Required: The Partnership Between basebox and FAST LTAGood partnerships don't always begin at the negotiating table. Sometimes a conversation between two exhibition booths is enough. That's exactly how it happened in May 2026 at the KH-IT Manager Conference in Kassel. That's where basebox and FAST LTA crossed paths. Within a few months, that encounter turned into a joint offering. It's no longer aimed solely at hospitals, but at any organization working with especially sensitive data – whether that's patient records, citizen data in a municipality, or classified information at a security agency.
From Research to Practice: How AI Really Arrives in Clinical Everyday LifeRené Herzer, Co-Founder of basebox, was a guest on the podcast "Pulse of Transformation" – together with PD Dr. Keno Bressem (TUM Klinikum / German Heart Center). A conversation about 2.5 million radiological findings, sovereign AI in hospitals and the honest question of where AI already delivers today – and where it doesn't yet.
Does AI Pay Off for a Hospital?Four Sources of ROI
TWIN-X Project Launches with €15 Million in EU Funding to Advance Patient-Centred Medicine through Trustworthy Digital TwinsMunich, Germany, 22 June 2026 – Complex conditions such as cancer and cardiovascular diseases are often difficult to diagnose because clinicians must consider many different types of medical information, including medical images, physical examinations, and laboratory test results. The newly launched TWIN-X project aims to use the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to combine these diverse data sources and create a virtual copy of a patient, known as a digital twin. This innovative approach has the potential to improve diagnostic accuracy and enable the virtual testing of different treatment options before they are applied in clinical practice.
KH-IT Spring Conference Kassel: AI, Robotics + Future WorkI look forward to every KH-IT conference because the people here are simply special. The exchange is honest, the atmosphere warm and you immediately feel: Most organizers work voluntarily for this event. You notice this at every corner – the conference is organized with great commitment and attention to detail.
Care Solutions Congress in AustriaAs I embarked on the scenic drive to Grundlsee on the evening of May 17th, I looked forward to two special days at the Care Solutions Congress. The MONDI Hotel at the crystal-clear Grundlsee provided the perfect atmosphere for the family-like exchange that Care Solutions organizes annually for their customers and partners. Around 70 participants had accepted the invitation – a familiar circle of long-standing partners and new faces. We from basebox were two new faces in this established group.
OpenAI-Compatible API for Self-Hosted AI: Integration Under Full Controlbasebox 1.7.0 extends the Secure AI Stack with an OpenAI-compatible API. This simplifies the integration of self-hosted AI into existing systems—without transferring critical data outside your infrastructure.
KH-IT and BVMI Regulars' Table: When Tradition Meets AIAs I walked through the venerable halls of Klinikum Dritter Orden in Munich-Nymphenburg on the evening of March 11, 2026, I could hardly overlook the irony of the moment. Here, where over 100 years ago sisters learned the craft of nursing in four-week courses, where magnificent craftsmanship can be seen, we discussed Artificial Intelligence and the digital future of healthcare. A perfect setting for the first joint regulars' table of BVMI and KH-IT.
Agents are already infrastructure: 88% of companies report security incidentsA study by Gravitee shows a development: Agents have evolved from tools to infrastructure. 81% of teams are beyond the planning phase and are deploying these systems. However, this introduction brings challenges.
AI Glossary: The Most Important Artificial Intelligence Terms for ExecutivesExecutives face the challenge of evaluating AI initiatives and training their teams without having the necessary technical vocabulary themselves. Complex AI terms are often used inconsistently or misunderstood, leading to project misunderstandings and ineffective decisions.Our practice-oriented AI glossary explains the most important artificial intelligence terms in an understandable and management-relevant way, so you can make informed decisions and successfully lead your team through the AI transformation.
AI in clinical practice: basebox at the 1st joint networking event in clinic Dritter Orden in MunichOn March 11, 2026, BVMI and KH-IT are inviting to the first joint networking event in Munich – and we from basebox will be there. The event promises an exciting insight into the practical application of artificial intelligence in healthcare.
A new episode of "EIN FALL FÜR KI" has been released today.In this exciting episode, Dr. Keno Bressem (Senior Physician for Radiology at TUM University Medicine) and René Herzer (Founder of basebox) speak with Dr. Tobias Krick about the secure implementation of Artificial Intelligence in healthcare.
Cyber Defence Conference 2025: AI Security, Digital Sovereignty and Whole-of-Government ResilienceThe Cyber Defence Conference 2025 at the Maritim Hotel Bonn brought together about 350 specialist visitors from the German Armed Forces, government agencies and the defense industry – all united by a common mission: making Germany cyber-resilient. Together with basebox founder and CEO René Herzer, I traveled there to present our AI management system for government agencies and defense organizations and to listen to the high-caliber presentations.
DWT Conference Bonn: Why the Bundeswehr Needs On-Premise AI – Three Key InsightsObservations from the Professional Conference at Hotel Maritim Bonn
AI Champion System: How Internal Experts Can Help Your Employees Create Practical AI AppsA key success factor in AI adoption lies in people: While 70% of companies provide AI tools, some employees still use them hesitantly. The proven solution: Internal AI champions – employees who act as AI experts and multipliers, providing concrete support to colleagues in creating their desired AI apps. With the right champion strategy, you can reduce implementation time from months to weeks and increase adoption.
Health Tech Forward Barcelona: When the next generation explains AI security – Three insights about courage, expertise and the futureWhen I met Victor at Munich airport in the evening, having just come from the hospital procurement congress, he radiated a mixture of excitement and anticipation. "Tomorrow is the day," he said as we boarded the plane to Barcelona together. On the eve of the Health Tech Forward Conference, I had a good feeling – even though his father and co-founder unfortunately couldn't be there.
Innovation meets community: Our evening at t:base at campus toelzMulled wine, little fires and AI visions – sometimes the best conversations arise in a relaxed atmosphere
AI in Hospital Procurement: How basebox Made Waves at the 15th Procurement Congress in BerlinThree insights from Berlin: AI makes purchasing decisions transparent, the "human in the loop" remains crucial, and practical use cases convince more than theoretical concepts
basebox receives ISO 27001 certification: New security standards for AI projectsISO 27001 is the world's leading standard for information security management systems (ISMS). The 2022 version explicitly considers modern technologies such as cloud computing and AI systems for the first time.
Hospital Logistics of the Future: Insights from the Graz Conference 2025"Logistics and supply chain management must be anchored as an indispensable component of leadership understanding." This vision from Dipl. KHBW Michael Kazianschütz MBA MSc, Head of Economics/Logistics and Head of Supply Chain Management Staff Unit at Steiermärkische Krankenanstaltengesellschaft m.b.H., LKH University Hospital Graz, was the central theme of the "Hospital Logistics" conference on November 19-20, 2025, in Graz.
AI in Healthcare: Insights from the Health Inspiration Conference 2025 in Leipzig"In 1925, the average age of menopause was 57 and women's life expectancy was 59. Today, the average age is 51 and women's life expectancy is 84." These figures from Dr. Valerie Kirchberger, Co-CEO and founder of Evela Health GmbH, highlighted an important point at the 2nd Health Inspiration Conference on November 13, 2025 in Leipzig.
Exclusive Insights from the AI Symposium Zurich: Practical Examples, Trends & Networking Insights"AI will not replace doctors, but doctors who use AI will replace those who don't."
Create Custom Apps in 7 Steps: How basebox new App-Generator Saves Your Team Hours DailyThe new user interface brings a completely redesigned app builder – more intuitive, clearer, and usable by your entire team without any IT knowledge. Discover how basebox App optimize your daily workflows and free up valuable time for your team. Implementation succeeds in just 7 clear steps.
AI in Healthcare: René Herzer on the Healthcare PodcastIn the latest episode of the "Healthcare out-of-the-box" podcast, our CEO René Herzer provides fascinating insights into the future of Artificial Intelligence in healthcare. As founder of basebox, he shares his expertise on how AI infrastructure can be successfully implemented in regulated environments like hospitals.
basebox Exits Beta: Version 1.0 Launches with New Interface and AI App GeneratorWe are very happy to announce the new release of basebox. It is a major update, the most significant changes being:
LLM Learning Paradigms: Exploring System Prompt Learning as a New Layer of AdaptationPretraining gives LLMs knowledge. Finetuning gives them behavior. But neither allows models to explicitly revise how they think. System Prompt Learning (SPL) explores a third paradigm — where models iteratively update their own system prompts based on performance feedback. This text outlines the concept, early experimental results, and open questions around control, evaluation, and governance.
Hardware Sizing for On-Premise AI: The VRAM Calculation GuideThe central question in AI hardware procurement is: "What hardware should I buy?" The answer depends significantly on an often overlooked factor: the GPU's VRAM requirements. This guide explains why VRAM is the crucial sizing factor and how to calculate it correctly.
basebox receives German FuE* research grant for AI-powered medical letter developmentbasebox receives German FuE* research grant for AI-powered medical letter development
The Problem of Responsibility: Who is liable when AI decides?An AI system rejects a loan application. The customer complains to BaFin. The supervisory authority asks: "Who made this decision and why?" The bank responds: "Our AI system." BaFin continues: "Who in your organization is responsible for this?"
AI Governance: Which Policies You Actually Need"We need AI governance guidelines." This phrase comes up in every other CIO meeting. But what follows is usually a 50-page document full of buzzwords that nobody reads and that doesn't work in practice. Yet AI governance isn't an academic topic – it's the foundation for actually being able to deploy AI systems productively.
AI Hosting: Cloud, On-Premises, or Hybrid - What Fits Whom?"Where should I run my AI systems?" This question confronts CIOs daily. The answer seems simple: cloud is modern, scalable, and cost-effective. However, AI as the fourth layer of IT architecture brings new requirements that turn traditional hosting decisions upside down.
The Rights Problem: When AI Needs Access to All DataAn employee asks the new AI system: "Show me all projects from Team Alpha with their current budgets." The system searches through project management tools, time tracking, and financial databases. Within seconds, it presents a comprehensive analysis. But a crucial question remains: Should this employee really be able to see all this information?
The Trust Problem: Why AI Interfaces Are Coming Slower Than ExpectedThe technology for conversational AI interfaces already exists. We can build systems today that understand natural language queries and execute complex business processes. Imagine: "Create a quarterly report for all projects with budget overruns and send it to the project managers." The system understands, aggregates data from various sources, and delivers the desired result.
AI as the Fourth Layer: Why IT Architecture is Redefining ItselfYour IT infrastructure consists of three layers: Hardware forms the foundation, operating systems manage resources, applications deliver business functions. This structure has worked for 40 years. But AI is breaking this order.
New Podcast Episode: AI in Hospitals – Practical Implementation Without BarriersMany hospitals face the challenge of integrating artificial intelligence meaningfully and legally compliant into their workflows. Whether cloud-based solutions or local implementation, external consulting or in-house development – the possibilities are diverse, but which path is the right one?
AI in Care: Safe, Ethical, and Practical ImplementationIn a time when nursing shortages are becoming increasingly urgent, Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers promising possibilities to relieve nursing staff and improve quality of care. But how can AI be safely and meaningfully implemented in nursing homes? Which use cases are already feasible today? And what ethical and legal aspects must be considered?
AI in Hospital Procurement: 9 Practical Applications for Daily WorkHospital procurement departments face enormous pressure: reducing costs, ensuring quality, and simultaneously keeping track of thousands of items. Artificial intelligence can provide valuable support here – without complicated IT projects.
Secure AI in Hospitals: basebox Founder René Herzer on the Rocketing Healthcare PodcastA central question arises in healthcare: How can hospitals use AI safely and effectively? The latest episode of the Rocketing Healthcare Podcast provides valuable insights on this topic.
NIS2 Directive: The EU Standard for Cybersecurity in Critical SectorsThe digital transformation has fundamentally changed our society, but with increasing connectivity, cyber risks are also rising. With the NIS2 Directive, the European Union has responded to this challenge and established a comprehensive legal framework for cybersecurity in critical sectors.
AI in Hospitals: The Pragmatic ApproachDr. Manfred Criegee-Rieck from Klinikum Nürnberg and René Herzer from basebox are giving a joint presentation to IT decision-makers and physicians at the "Digital Hospital" event in Erfurt.
AI training for employees: What’s the benefit?Artificial intelligence is changing our everyday lives at a rapid pace. However, understanding and utilizing these rapid changes is not easy for many. AI is often described as a fast and efficient “intern” – those who are skeptical about implementing it in the workplace often have limited knowledge on the subject.
AI consultants compared: 65 providers for every needThe implementation of AI systems is complex and often requires external expertise. This overview compares 65 AI consultancies in D/A/CH according to industry focus, services and target groups.
The 16 Most Important Healthtech Podcasts 2025: Global Experts in Your Ear1. Becker’s Healthcare Podcast
The best healthtech podcasts from Germany for 2025The rapid development of technology has dramatically changed healthcare. For healthcare professionals, this means constantly staying up-to-date—a demanding task that often requires a lot of time and energy.
Funding Approval for Project “InteRAGt – Interactive Patient Record”We are pleased to announce substantial funding from the Bavarian State Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy. As part of the BayVFP LifeScience Medical Technology collaborative research program, our project “InteRAGt – Interactive Patient Record” has been selected for funding.
Under what conditions can Meta’s Llama 3.1 model be used in the EU?The question of whether and how the AI model LLama 3.1 by Meta may be commercially used in the EU is quite complex and requires a detailed analysis of the applicable legal framework. This article was created in collaboration with JBB Rechtsanwälte and summarizes the key legal aspects regarding copyright law and the new EU AI regulation, the AI Act. It outlines what companies must consider when using LLama 3.1.
Translations in split screen made easyIn a globalized world, effective communication often depends on accurate translations. That’s where the new Translate App from Basebox comes in. Supporting 10 languages and equipped with a range of user-friendly features, the app ensures fast, intuitive, and reliable translations.
How-to: Ask your documents such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel or PDFIn healthcare, access to accurate and readily available information is crucial. Whether it’s patient records, study reports or internal documents, searching through PDF or other files such as Word, PowerPoint or Excel can be time-consuming and tedious. This is where basebox supports you.
AI in medical practices: Time and cost savings in administrationAI in the medical practice: Here in our table are the typical use cases that can already be completed quickly and easily thanks to AI.
AI in radiological diagnostics. Interview with Priv.- Doz. Dr. Lisa AdamsAs a specialist in radiology and scientist (senior physician at the Klinikum rechts der Isar, TU Munich), Priv.-Doz. Dr. Lisa Adams has expertise in the application of artificial intelligence in radiology. She has experience in preclinical and clinical research and is dedicated to clinical-translational research projects aimed at improving the diagnostic capabilities of radiological reporting and imaging.
Inside basebox – No. 62🔄 The AI landscape continues to evolve rapidly, and we have adjusted our focus accordingly. Over the past two months, technological advancements, market developments, insights from our closed beta testing phase, and feedback from investors have influenced our vision, mission, and strategy.
The importance and context of the use of AI in organizationsIn our regular Use Cases articles, we show you what our AI can already do and which new functions we are continuously developing. We start with the topic “Importance of AI in companies”. Our basebox “author” generated this article in just a few seconds. With precise prompting and one or two small improvements, the result is a readable, informative text. Total workload for me: finding the right question, small corrections: 5 minutes.
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Change and action can only come from understanding – The Climate Foundation using AIThe Climate Foundation for Citizens was founded in September 2014 by the Dietmar Hopp Stiftung GmbH with the aim of operating the KLIMA ARENA in Si...
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