The recent interview of Dimitris Alexandrou, Co-Founder and Business Innovation Director of UBITECH, at Fortune Greece's Business Monitor, was more than just a corporate retrospective. It served as a roadmap for the new Greek reality in high-tech. In an era where Artificial Intelligence (AI) is moving from experimental stages to the very core of state and corporate operations, UBITECH is emerging as a global player, proving that domestic expertise can be exported with distinction.
The Legacy of MAI.gov and the Revolution of Public Administration
A central point of the discussion was MAI.gov, the digital assistant that transformed how Greek citizens interact with the state. Mr. Alexandrou emphasized that MAI.gov was not merely a technical achievement but a landmark project that proved AI can deliver immediate value at a scale of millions of users. This success acted as a "passport" for UBITECH, allowing it to engage with foreign governments and organizations seeking similar digital sovereignty solutions.
According to Mr. Alexandrou, the challenge is now shifting from simple digitization to "smart" information management. It is no longer enough for a state to be digital; it must be predictive and user-friendly. UBITECH, having invested years in Research and Development (R&D), now possesses the infrastructure to support this transition, combining Large Language Models (LLMs) with the data security required by the public sector.
From Public Sector to Enterprise AI: The New Corporate Era
Beyond the public sector, Dimitris Alexandrou focused on the corporate need for "Enterprise AI." As he explained, companies have moved past the initial excitement of ChatGPT and are now looking for specific solutions to improve productivity and reduce operational costs. UBITECH focuses on developing specialized models trained on each company's specific data, ensuring privacy and accuracy of results.
- Customization: Developing AI tools that understand the specific context of an industry.
- Scalability: The ability of a solution to grow from one department to the entire organization.
- Ethics and Regulatory Compliance: Alignment with the EU AI Act, a field where UBITECH is a pioneer.
Mr. Alexandrou noted that the Greek market is maturing rapidly, with large enterprises understanding that AI adoption is not a luxury but a prerequisite for survival in global competition. UBITECH positions itself as the strategic partner bridging the gap between academic research and commercial application.
Greece as an Innovation Hub in Europe
One of the most interesting points of the interview was Mr. Alexandrou's optimism regarding the future of the Greek technological ecosystem. Greece, once a laggard in digitization, is transforming into an innovation "laboratory." "We are no longer just consumers of technology; we are creators," he pointedly noted. UBITECH, with a strong presence in European research programs, serves as an example of a company that uses European funding not as an end in itself, but as a springboard for creating products with a global horizon.
"Artificial intelligence is not a magic wand, but a tool that requires strategy, data, and, above all, the right people to guide it."
In closing, Mr. Alexandrou referred to human capital, highlighting that the challenge for Greece is retaining and attracting talent. UBITECH systematically invests in its people, creating an environment that fosters creativity and extroversion—essential elements for leading the 4th Industrial Revolution.
