Journal

Architecture

Private Compute Cubes, making Data Collection a one-way street

This is our most ambitious project yet. At vaic.at, we’ve always believed that intelligence should complement you, not monitor you. Today, we’re thrilled to unveil the first details about a new layer in our vAI architecture: Private Compute Cubes (PCC) which is now undergoing active development and internal alpha testing. A New Paradigm: Private Compute […]

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vaic.at Studios

The Return of FIRSTCLICKS by vaic.at Studios

Relaunch of our Media Platform by vaic.at Studios At vaic.at, our mission has always been to bridge the gap between technology and people, not just through apps, but through fostering understanding. Today, we are thrilled to announce the relaunch of our vaic.at Studios initiative: FIRSTCLICKS. This dynamic media platform delivers tech-centric news, insights, and analysis […]

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EUnify

Announcing EUnify for iPhone and iPad

Today, we’re thrilled to announce that EUnify is launching soon — your intelligent companion for discovering Europe’s best student cities and universities. Built by vaic.at, EUnify is more than an app. It’s a companion for students, graduates, and professionals who believe that studying abroad is about more than just changing countries — it’s about expanding horizons, discovering cultures, […]

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Channels

vaicat’s Response to the EU’s Digital Markets Act Review

Today, we submitted our formal response to the European Commission’s consultation on the Digital Markets Act (DMA) review. As a small European tech company developing privacy-focused applications like mEUvy, Salary Insights, EUorigin, and EUnify, we felt it was crucial to share our perspective on how these regulations are affecting businesses like ours. Why We Decided […]

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EUorigin

Announcing EUorigin for Vision Pro

Introducing EUorigin: Discover Europe’s Most Inspiring Business Success Stories in Spatial Reality Float above Europe and explore the continent’s innovation landscape like never before We’re thrilled to announce the launch of EUorigin, a groundbreaking Vision Pro app that transforms how you discover and experience European business success stories. Imagine floating above a stunning 3D map of […]

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mEUvy

Introducing the all new mEUvy app

At #vaicatx 2025 Event, we were thrilled to announce the all-new mEUvy app. The app has undergone a complete redesign, featuring a prominent map of Europe, now front and center, that enhances the overall user experience and immersion. This intuitive interface empowers you to make well-informed decisions about relocating within the EU and EEA, while […]

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In-Person Event

vaic.at’s Founder meets US Congress Delegation in Brussels

Small Tech Business Voices in Big Policy Rooms: A Weekend in Brussels Last week brought an unexpected and invaluable opportunity for us as Mitchel Volkering, founder of vaic.at Software joined a roundtable with a U.S. Congressional Delegation in Brussels. Around the room sat the Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, the Chairman of its Antitrust Subcommittee, the Ranking Members of both committees, […]

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In-Person Event

vaic.at’s Founder at DMA workshop from Apple and Google, by the European Commission

Inside the Apple DMA Workshop: Why Small Developers Like Us Are Deeply Concerned About the Future of Trust in the App Store In late June, I had the opportunity to join the European Commission’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) compliance workshop focused on Apple. The event brought together EU regulators, Apple representatives, industry associations, and — thankfully — […]

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In-Person Event

vaic.at’s Founder on panel: ‘SME Voices Missing in Tech Policy’ at The Next Web

Last month, I had the privilege of joining a thought-provoking panel at The Next Web (TNW) 2025 in Amsterdam, hosted by ACT | The App Association. The session titled “Error 404: SME Voices Missing in Tech Policy”—was skillfully moderated by ACT’s Executive Director Chelsea Thomas and brought together founders, ecosystem entrepreneurs and tech innovators to shine a light on how regulation […]

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In-Person Event

vaic.at’s Founder at: Scale Lab in Amsterdam

Exploring EU’s Founders Competitive Edge In June 2025, I had the privilege of participating in a roundtable discussion at Scale Lab @ Developed: Amsterdam, an innovative micro-accelerator that is revolutionizing the way European startups perceive regulation and policy compliance. This groundbreaking initiative aims to open up a dialogue about compliance and encourage more frequent and […]

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