Artificial intelligence is fundamentally changing how organizations process documents. In Intelligent Document Processing (IDP), powerful language models make the difference between “a bit of automation” and truly scalable end-to-end workflows – higher automation rates, better data quality, and faster cycle times.
But the more capable AI becomes, the more critical the question is: Where does the data go – and who stays in control? This is exactly where we take a clear stance. Our IDP solution is architected around Mistral – a leading European AI model that combines performance with data sovereignty.
Why AI Alone Isn’t Enough – and Why Architecture Matters
Many IDP solutions “use AI” yet still fail when faced with real-world documents: varying formats, inconsistent structures, domain-specific nuances, complex line items, and context dependencies. The reason is simple: performance alone is not enough. What matters is whether a model can understand semantic complexity – instead of merely matching patterns.
This is where “Mistral Small 24B” comes in: a European large language model with 24 billion parameters, purpose-built for:
- Content editing (text understanding and transformation)
- Data analysis (extraction, structuring, plausibility checks)
- Automation (rule-based + context-based decision logic)
The result: high precision, scalability, and clear operational advantages – without the complexity and overhead of orchestrating and managing multiple models in parallel.
For us, Mistral is not a replaceable feature. It is the semantic foundation of our IDP architecture. Documents are not just recognized – they are understood in context. That creates a lasting advantage for our customers, because automation remains stable even as documents change.
Three Factors That Turn Document Processing into True Intelligence
Our IDP architecture follows three guiding principles that make a practical difference:
- Semantic understanding instead of pattern matching
The focus is on understanding context, meaning, and dependencies – rather than relying on rigid rules and templates. - Learning in production instead of training cycles
Document reality changes continuously. That’s why the system must remain robust in day-to-day operations and improve continuously over time. - Native support for complex sub-line items
Where traditional extraction fails – nested line items, relationships across pages, domain logic – semantic AI delivers its strengths.
Mistral stands for European AI excellence: powerful, transparent, and consistently designed with privacy and regulatory requirements in mind.
Training and Processing Data Stays in Europe
A clear and practical differentiator of our solution is this: All training and processing data remains in Europe.
In practical terms, that means:
- No transfer of sensitive documents to non-European cloud environments
- Full control over data flows and storage locations
- Support for compliance (GDPR, ISO standards, and industry-specific requirements)
Especially for regulated industries such as finance, healthcare, legal, or the public sector, this is not a “nice-to-have,” but a fundamental prerequisite for productive AI-powered document processing.
Data Sovereignty Without Compromising Performance
Many organizations currently face a trade-off: maximum AI performance or maximum data security. With our Mistral-based IDP solution, that trade-off disappears. Our customers benefit from:
- State-of-the-art AI technology “made in Europe”
- Future-proof architecture without non-European vendor lock-in
- Trust, transparency, and legal certainty as built-in essentials – not afterthoughts
Responsible Innovation: Technology Aligned with European Values
Our ambition doesn’t end with “even more automation.” For us, innovation starts where technology is used responsibly – especially when dealing with sensitive document data.
By integrating Mistral, we demonstrate that powerful AI, European values, and privacy are not a contradiction. On the contrary: they reinforce each other – when the architecture is designed accordingly.
Conclusion
If you’re looking for a future-ready IDP solution that combines technological excellence with European data sovereignty, the answer is clear: Retarus IDP with Mistral as its semantic foundation – for more precise extraction, better automation, and maximum control over your data.
