German firms introduce local AI installation and advisory services

New service offerings in Germany aim to assist businesses in adopting artificial intelligence through both technical infrastructure and individual consultancy.

Pörtner Consulting has launched a specialized service, lokale-ki-setup.de, designed for companies and IT departments seeking to maintain control over their AI infrastructure. The service focuses on installing local AI servers, deploying local large language models (LLMs), and setting up tools such as Ollama and Open WebUI. Depending on the client's needs, the installation can be performed on existing hardware or new AI server infrastructure. The company offers three structured service packages: Starter at 1,490 Euro, Business at 2,990 Euro, and Enterprise at 5,900 Euro (net), with additional options for hardware consulting and maintenance.

In Oberhausen, Daniel Bertram is offering free 30-minute AI consultation sessions for small business owners, craftsmen, and the self-employed. These sessions are intended to help entrepreneurs identify practical applications for AI tools like ChatGPT in their daily operations, such as drafting customer responses, organizing notes, or automating repetitive office tasks. The goal is to provide participants with a concrete starting point, such as an improved prompt or a specific workflow, regardless of their technical expertise.