German software firm SAP has partnered with OpenAI to provide a sovereign artificial intelligence service tailored for Germany’s public sector, expected to be available in 2026. SAP’s Delos Cloud subsidiary, which operates on Microsoft Azure technology, will collaborate with OpenAI to ensure compliance with sovereignty and regulatory requirements, according to a statement released by the companies on Wednesday.
The partnership aims to enable employees in German government offices and research institutions to work more efficiently, allowing them to focus more on people-oriented services rather than administrative tasks. The initiative, known as OpenAI for Germany, will also facilitate the development of customized tools for the public sector and integrate AI into everyday tasks such as records management and data analysis.
Expansion Plans Across Europe
SAP has plans to expand its Delos Cloud in Germany to incorporate 4,000 GPUs dedicated to AI workloads. Should demand increase, the company is prepared to invest further in applied AI, using its infrastructure and collaborating with co-location providers and other partners. The objective is to enhance sovereign AI capabilities in Germany, with the potential to extend these services to additional industries and markets across Europe.
Christian Klein, CEO of SAP SE, expressed enthusiasm about the forthcoming launch of OpenAI for Germany, calling it “a huge step forward” in creating value. “We’re bringing together SAP Sovereign Cloud expertise with OpenAI’s leading AI technology to pave the way for AI solutions that are built in Germany, for Germany,” he said.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman highlighted Germany’s longstanding reputation as a pioneer in technology and engineering. He remarked, “With OpenAI for Germany, we’ll work with local partners to extend this potential to the public sector — helping to improve services and ensuring that the benefits of AI are shared across the country, and doing so in line with German values of trust and safety.”
In addition, OpenAI is supporting the U.K. government in implementing AI across key public services under a partnership agreement signed with London in July.