# Frequently asked questions

## Who is Thierry Gilgen?

Thierry Gilgen is an ICT consultant, author, and tech speaker based in Basel, Switzerland. He has worked for more than two decades across enterprise infrastructure, FinTech, blockchain, and applied AI. He founded and led MachinaLabs AG, where the team built the AI-powered Kurz Notiert financial-news platform for Basler Kantonalbank and Bank Cler. MachinaLabs ceased operations in early 2026 after it was unable to secure the financing needed to continue. He wrote the book Panopticon 2.0 on governance and digital sovereignty.

## What services does Thierry Gilgen offer?

He offers strategic ICT consulting across AI strategy and operating models, digital sovereignty and risk architecture, and platform and infrastructure modernization. He also delivers keynotes, workshops, and executive briefings on these topics.

## Does Thierry Gilgen advise on digital sovereignty?

Yes. Digital sovereignty is a core focus. He runs structured digital sovereignty assessments that map cloud, AI, data, infrastructure, and vendor dependency risks, and helps organizations design technology choices around long-term operational control.

## Does Thierry Gilgen support AI and cloud projects?

Yes. He helps organizations move AI from experimentation to reliable value creation — including governance, use-case selection, and operating models — and advises on cloud and platform architecture that stays performant, resilient, and under your control.

## How can I contact Thierry Gilgen?

Use the Conversation room on thierry-gilgen-ict.ch (/contact), email info@thierry-gilgen-ict.ch, or connect on LinkedIn. He is based in Basel, Switzerland, and works with clients globally.