On-premises AI for industry and businesses

No cloud, no foreign API: your AI runs on your premises in the company

We install the LLM directly on your company’s hardware instead of hosting it in a third-party cloud. The real value lies in our custom middleware: a backend service that connects the LLM to your ERP, MES, and production systems, tailored to your company.

  • On-site installation instead of private cloud hosting
  • Custom middleware to control the LLM
  • Integration into ERP, MES and existing production systems

Get started with a fixed-price potential analysis for €2,500. The initial consultation takes place online. You describe your setup, and if needed, we’ll be happy to visit your site to assess the situation. The concept document is yours, whether or not you move forward with us.

  • Installation directly on site
  • No data passed on to third parties
  • Custom middleware instead of off-the-shelf software
  • For industry, commerce & production
  • Concept document is yours

Who can install local AI Install local AI in your company?

A local AI solution is installed by a provider that sets up LLMs on your infrastructure and securely connects them to your systems through middleware. This keeps your data in-house and prevents it from being shared with third parties. CodeGuides installs on-premises AI solutions in Germany, builds internal AI platforms with roles, permissions, and monitoring, and supports further development.

What does an on-premise AI provider do?

An on-premises AI provider sets up models on your infrastructure, connects them to existing data sources, and supports operations, security, and data sovereignty without relying on external cloud services.

How is an internal AI platform built?

Middleware connects multiple business applications and supports roles, permissions, monitoring, and a clear path for expansion. This gives different departments a shared, secure AI foundation.

Can CodeGuides install a local LLM?

Yes. We install local LLMs on your hardware or in your private cloud, including document search and connections to internal systems, in compliance with GDPR and without sharing your data.

Which company installs AI on site?

CodeGuides installs AI on site, from planning and installation through ongoing operations. For guidance on choosing between local and cloud-based AI, see AI consulting.


Local AI installation: potential analysis for

2.500 €

Fully credited if you commission the implementation

  • Online consultation: describe your processes, systems, and infrastructure
  • Assess whether an on-premises installation makes sense for you and how
  • A specific proposal for the middleware architecture and first use case
  • A written deliverable you can use independently
Request potential analysis

or Choose an appointment directly in the calendar

You’ll receive a complete concept document with a target architecture, data protection model, and roadmap. It’s yours to keep, whether or not you move forward with us.

What you’ll receive after the potential analysis

Use case evaluation with prioritization

Which use cases are worth pursuing, and in what order.

Technical target architecture for local AI

A detailed outline of the middleware, model access, and ERP/MES integration.

Data protection and operating model

Who operates what, where data is processed, and who has access.

Effort estimate for the pilot and rollout

A realistic estimate of the time and costs for each phase.

A concrete 90-day roadmap

Clear steps from kickoff through productive pilot operations.

Decision brief for leadership and IT

Presented in a way that’s easy for both technical and business stakeholders to understand.

Selected projects and customers

Technical University of Applied Sciences Wildau
Secanda AG
SENSYS GmbH
Knorr-Bremse AG
Zaibr Innovations GmbH
DTAD AG
Findeling GmbH
Netcom GmbH

How this differs from hosted on-premises providers

Many providers that advertise “on-premises AI” actually run a hosted private cloud or sell a standard subscription platform. CodeGuides builds the solution on your own infrastructure and adapts it to your systems.

Criterion Typical “on-premises” provider CodeGuides
Operating location Hosted in the provider’s cloud, with tenant separation where needed Installed on your own on-site hardware
Product shape Standardized SaaS platform / subscription Individual middleware for your system landscape
Integration Predefined interfaces Custom backend service for ERP, MES, and production systems
Scaling Tied to vendor roadmap Build a scalable end-to-end system, step by step

When a local AI platform makes sense

Not every project should run locally. However, if sensitive data, existing system landscapes or clear operational boundaries are the priority, a local or hybrid architecture is often the cleaner decision.

Data sovereignty and protection

Internal documents, contracts, customer data or IP should not end up on third-party platforms without control. This is exactly what local architecture is designed for.

  • Clearly limit access
  • Control logging and monitoring
  • Ensure releases and auditability

Integration instead of isolated solution

An AI chat alone is of little use. Relevance arises when ERP, CRM, DMS, SharePoint or internal portals are integrated.

  • RAG with your own documents
  • Automated preprocessing
  • Clean interfaces into existing systems

Controlled operation

In production, runtime, costs, access, operations, and maintainability all matter. That’s why we design architectures that can grow beyond the pilot.

  • Clear operational responsibility
  • Scalable structure
  • Maintenance and ongoing development built in
The CodeGuides development team
The people on-site at your company

The People behind CodeGuides

The same people handle the potential analysis, installation, and middleware: our development team. You work with us directly, without going through sales partners or resellers.

Direct line

You’ll work with the same contacts from the potential analysis through ongoing operations, with personal service throughout.

Own implementation

Installation and middleware come from our team, not from a subcontractor.

Made in Germany

Consulting and technical implementation by a Germany-based team.

The middleware—not the LLM—is the core of the solution

Your systems on site

  • ERP and MES
  • Production & machine data
  • CRM, DMS and file server
  • Internal knowledge databases
  • APIs and event queues

Custom middleware (installed on your premises)

  • Control of the LLM connection
  • RAG and vector search
  • Rights and roles concept
  • Logging, monitoring, releases
  • Orchestration of multiple use cases

Result in operation

  • Internal assistant with source reference
  • Documents automatically pre-processed
  • Orders or operations routed
  • Answer suggestions in the specialist process
  • Base for further use cases

Typical on-premises AI projects in Industry & Commerce

The most promising use cases usually involve clearly defined processes with proprietary data, fixed rules, and measurable benefits. That’s where on-site installation can deliver the most value.

Production knowledge assistant

Employees look up machine manuals, work instructions, and process documents on site. Responses are traceable and access-controlled.

Document processing

Invoices, delivery receipts, inspection reports, and technical documents are analyzed and classified locally, then prepared for ERP/MES.

Support and service workflows

Tickets, emails, and incident reports are prioritized, routed, or automatically passed to the right point in the process.

Sales and quotation processes

Inquiries, lead information, and documents are prequalified so sales and subject matter teams can work with cleaner data.

Middleware for production systems

The middleware connects to MES, machine data, and production control systems so the LLM can be used in production workflows.

First use case with scaling path

We start with a clearly defined use case and build the middleware so it can support additional use cases over time.

FAQ: On-Premises AI Installation

Isn’t this just cloud hosting?

No. Many providers that advertise “on-premises” actually host a private cloud. CodeGuides installs the LLM on your own hardware, on site, so no data leaves your network.

What is the actual added value if not the LLM itself?

The added value lies in the custom middleware: a backend service tailored to your company that connects the LLM to existing systems such as ERP, MES, or production control.

Can the middleware be connected to ERP, MES or DMS?

Yes. That’s often the core of the project. Without this integration, even an on-premises AI solution remains an isolated tool with little business value.

How does a project start?

The first step is a fixed-price potential analysis for €2,500, which is fully credited if you commission the implementation. The initial consultation takes place online: you describe the use case, data, and infrastructure. Next, we develop the concept, set up the LLM for an initial use case, and plan how to scale it into an end-to-end system.

Will you come to us on site for the potential analysis?

The initial consultation takes place online. You describe your company’s setup, which is usually enough for an initial assessment. We’ll visit your site to assess the infrastructure only if it’s necessary for the specific installation.

Can CodeGuides also take care of the implementation?

Yes. CodeGuides combines consulting with implementation. We don’t just plan the solution—we install it, develop the middleware, and support it in production.

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About CodeGuides

CodeGuides develops apps for consumers and businesses, with a primary focus on B2C apps. Our in-house team in Germany provides product planning, Flutter development and long-term operations, alongside custom software, AI automation and local AI infrastructure.

CodeGuides GmbH · Königs Wusterhausen On the market since 2018 100+ digital projects 100% in-house (Germany) Consulting & implementation from a single source

Request potential analysis for €2,500

Tell us a little about your business and the process you’d like to support with local AI. During the initial online consultation, we’ll listen first and, if needed, visit your site to assess the infrastructure.

Please do not include confidential or personal information.

We’ll get back to you within one business day.

Prefer to talk directly? We’d be happy to: info@codeguides.de · 03375 2510 343

Book a consultation

A 45-minute online conversation, with no sales pressure. Tell us about your system landscape and use cases. If needed, we’ll be happy to visit your site to assess the infrastructure.

Franz Opitz, CodeGuides GmbH
Franz Opitz CodeGuides GmbH +49 (0) 3375 2510 343 info@codeguides.de

What happens next

1

Potential analysis (fixed price €2,500)

Online consultation: describe your use case, data, and infrastructure.

2

Concept

Define the architecture and how the middleware will connect to your systems.

3

Implementation & Scaling

Install the LLM for the first use case, then expand step by step.

Choose a time on the calendar