Last Updated on 12. May 2026
On May 11, 2026, mgm technology partners and Fsas Technologies – a Fujitsu subsidiary – officially sealed the ESACA cooperation at mgm’s headquarters in Munich. ESACA stands for “European Sovereign Agentic Coding Appliance” and is an on-premise solution that enables AI-powered programming even in environments where code and data must not leave the organization’s own data center, such as public administration and critical infrastructure. ESACA is currently in the pilot phase and will be production-ready later this year.
Jan Jikeli, Head of AI at mgm technology partners, explains: “We are building an open ecosystem of strong partners for AI coding on sovereign DE/EU infrastructure.” Ilse Vicari, Strategic Account Director for Tax Administration at Fsas Technologies, adds: “What makes this particularly valuable is that technological innovation meets longstanding collaboration and a shared understanding of our customers’ requirements.”
A Sovereign Alternative to Cloud-Based Coding Tools
Cloud-based AI coding tools are revolutionizing software development. However, they cannot be used in many security-critical projects because processing code on third-party infrastructure is prohibited. In addition, server locations must be in Germany or the EU, and any use of AI must be auditable. On top of that, costs of up to 3,000 euros per developer per month are often unsustainable in public-sector projects. Jochen Riedisser, Chief Data Officer (CDO) at Fsas Technologies, emphasizes: “Sovereignty is not a feature – it is an architectural decision.” David Iwaniuk, Head of Public Sector Germany at Fsas Technologies, adds: “Especially in the public sector, AI needs a foundation of trust, auditability, and digital sovereignty. That is exactly what we are working on together.”
Three Phases for Controllable AI Coding
ESACA addresses these challenges with a three-phase approach:
- In the first phase, “Smart Context,” developers purposefully prepare the context for the AI.
- In the second phase, “Agentic Execution,” the AI agent carries out the programming work in controllable incremental steps.
- In the third phase, “Deterministic Validation,” every result undergoes deterministic verification. This way, even smaller, locally operated models deliver reliable results – with full auditability and without loss of control.
Four Pillars for Data Sovereignty and Compliance
The value of ESACA rests on four pillars:
- Full data sovereignty – without dependence on US cloud providers, with complete GDPR compliance
- Governance and compliance – with audit trails in preparation for the requirements of the EU AI Act
- Integrated enterprise approach – agentic coding, context builder, and validation under one roof
- Cost control through flexible model selection – cloud and local open-source models can be combined depending on the level of protection required.
A Partnership Since 1994
The cooperation is built on a partnership that dates back to 1994. Over three decades, mgm and Fsas Technologies have worked together on demanding IT projects for public administration. mgm brings extensive expertise in enterprise software development with the A12 AI Low Code Plattform. Till Gartner, Member of the Executive Management Board at mgm technology partners, comments: “A12 is model-driven par excellence – making it the ideal foundation for sovereign AI coding with ESACA. Together with Fsas Technologies, we are taking this expertise to the next level.” Fsas Technologies complements this with competence in sovereign AI platforms, scalable infrastructure, and longstanding experience in the public sector. Together, both companies combine platform, infrastructure, and development expertise for AI-powered software development. Both sides are already working on further joint innovation projects in the areas of AI and the public sector.
“Our collaboration aims to advance digital sovereignty in the public sector. A strong network is a key success factor for the digitalization of public administration. We are pleased to have officially sealed this today,” says Sergio Lerena, Member of the Executive Management Board at mgm technology partners, summing up the launch of the cooperation.
About mgm technology partners
mgm technology partners is a software company with approximately 1,100 employees, specializing in enterprise software development. Among its best-known projects is the Elster portal, which processes around 50 million electronic tax returns annually. With the A12 AI Low Code Plattform, mgm is committed to model-based software engineering, bringing the low-code principle to the world of enterprise software.
About Fsas Technologies
Fsas Technologies is a leading provider of hardware solutions. Its portfolio encompasses servers, storage, integrated systems, Gen AI and hybrid cloud solutions, as well as platform-related business applications, services, and consulting – supported by scalable payment models. As a Fujitsu company, Fsas Technologies is dedicated to supporting the growth of its customers and partners and to leveraging its innovative solutions and advanced technologies to actively contribute to building a sustainable society.
Interested in sovereign AI coding? Dr. Jan Jikeli, Head of AI at mgm technology partners, looks forward to connecting: Reach out on LinkedIn.
