FAQ — AI Agent Development Essen
(01)What does AI agent development cost in Essen?
We work on a fixed price. Fixed price after scoping. Proposal within 48 hours. Larger, multi-workflow systems are scoped individually after the discovery phase — but we always begin with one well-defined agent that proves its value quickly.
(02)How long does it take to go live?
Typically 4 to 8 weeks from kickoff to a working agent in production. You see a prototype on your own cases within the first two to three weeks, so feedback shapes the build long before launch.
(03)What's the difference between an AI agent and a chatbot?
A chatbot answers questions. An AI agent takes action — it reads context, decides the next step, uses your tools and APIs, and completes a whole task on its own, pausing only when a decision needs your sign-off. For Essen's data-heavy energy and corporate workflows, that difference is the whole point.
(04)Can the agent access our internal systems and data?
Yes. We connect the agent to your CRM, ERP, databases and internal tools via secure APIs, webhooks and the Model Context Protocol, with fine-grained permissions so it only touches what it needs. It acts on your live company data rather than in an isolated sandbox.
(05)Is AI agent development GDPR-compliant?
Yes. We build with GDPR in mind from the start: EU hosting, on-premise deployment where required, data minimisation, and full audit logging. Sensitive actions require human approval, so you stay in control of every consequential step.
(06)Do you work remotely or on-site in Essen?
Both. Kickoff workshops and key strategy sessions can be held on-site in Essen and the Ruhr region, while the build and ongoing collaboration run efficiently remote. You also keep 100% of the code, so you're never locked to us.