Graz-Based Emporiant Launches Entvisek: A Privacy-First AI System Built to Challenge Big Tech on Small Business Turf

The Austrian marketing and production company introduces an AI platform designed to give SMBs enterprise-grade intelligence—without surrendering their data to Silicon Valley.

GRAZ, AUSTRIA — Emporiant e.U., a Graz-based marketing and film production company, has officially unveiled Entvisek—a proprietary artificial intelligence system engineered to deliver powerful, locally processed AI capabilities directly to small and medium-sized businesses across Austria and the DACH region.

In a market increasingly dominated by cloud-dependent AI offerings from global technology giants, Entvisek takes a fundamentally different approach. The system is designed to operate locally, ensuring that sensitive business data never leaves the premises of the companies that rely on it. For Austrian SMBs navigating strict European data protection regulations, this distinction is not merely technical—it is strategic.

“The conversation around AI has been controlled by a handful of companies whose business models depend on centralising your data,” said Anto Markunović, founder of Emporiant. “Entvisek exists because we believe Austrian businesses deserve intelligent tools that respect their privacy, their sovereignty, and their bottom line.”

A Local Alternative in a Cloud-First World

While enterprise-scale AI platforms from major providers require ongoing cloud subscriptions, external data transfers, and complex compliance frameworks, Entvisek is built around a privacy-first architecture. Data processing happens on-site, eliminating the risks and recurring costs associated with transmitting proprietary business information to third-party servers.

This positions Entvisek as a compelling option for businesses in regulated industries—from professional services and healthcare to manufacturing and retail—where data residency and GDPR compliance are non-negotiable requirements rather than optional features.

Built for the Mittelstand, Not the Fortune 500

Entvisek is purpose-built for the operational realities of small and medium-sized enterprises. Rather than requiring dedicated IT departments or six-figure implementation budgets, the system is designed for rapid deployment and practical, day-one usability.

“We looked at what big tech AI actually offers an Austrian Fünf-Personen-Betrieb and the answer, frankly, was very little that made practical sense,” Markunović explained. “Entvisek is not a stripped-down version of an enterprise product. It was designed from scratch for businesses that need results without complexity.”

The Competitive Landscape

The global AI market is projected to surpass €500 billion by 2027, yet the vast majority of that value flows to a small number of US-based hyperscalers. European alternatives remain scarce, particularly at the SMB level. Emporiant’s entry with Entvisek represents a growing counter-movement: regional technology providers building AI solutions that are tailored to local regulatory environments, languages, and business cultures.

By keeping operations lean and manufacturing on a made-to-order basis, Emporiant aims to offer Entvisek at price points that undercut the subscription-heavy models of larger competitors—without compromising on capability.

Award-Winning Innovation

Entvisek has already earned industry recognition. In 2025, the system was honoured with a Media Innovator Award from Corporate Vision magazine, specifically for its systemised and scalable approach to modern video production and content marketing. The award underscores the practical impact of Entvisek’s architecture—not as a theoretical exercise in AI, but as a working system that delivers measurable results for the businesses that use it.

“Winning the Media Innovator Award validated what we’d been building quietly for some time,” said Markunović. “It confirmed that the market is ready for AI solutions that are built around real workflows, not just impressive demos.”

About Emporiant

Emporiant e.U. is a marketing and film production company headquartered in Graz, Styria. Founded by Anto Markunović, the company serves clients across the DACH region with services spanning marketing systems, advertising, and creative production. With the launch of Entvisek, Emporiant expands its portfolio into the AI technology space, bringing the same client-first philosophy that defines its creative work to the world of artificial intelligence.