# itestra

> itestra is a German software engineering firm specializing in AI-accelerated enterprise software development, legacy system modernization, and managed application services. Founded in 2003, owner-managed, 200+ computer scientists, ISO 9001/27001 certified, serving financial services, insurance, automotive, pharma, energy, retail, and public sector clients across Europe.

itestra combines deep computer science expertise with agentic AI to deliver enterprise software — from greenfield development to modernizing decades-old core systems. All engineers hold M.Sc. or Ph.D. degrees in computer science. The company operates from offices in Munich, Stuttgart, Vienna, Passau, Tallinn, and Trier.

Core capabilities: senior-led AI agent software development (3–10x productivity), core system modernization (COBOL, PL/I, mainframe to cloud), enterprise AI solutions (EU AI Act compliant, EU data residency), full-lifecycle managed services, and independent IT due diligence.

## Services

- [Agentic Engineering](https://website.dev.itestra.com/en/services/agentic-engineering): AI-accelerated software development with senior engineers guiding autonomous AI agents. Proven 3–10x productivity gains. EU AI Act ready, GDPR-compliant, EU data residency.
- [Enterprise Business Solutions](https://website.dev.itestra.com/en/services/enterprise-business-solutions): End-to-end digital solutions — conception, architecture, development, and production. Enterprise AI, platforms, portals, API integration, and process automation.
- [Customer Experience](https://website.dev.itestra.com/en/services/customer-experience): Mobile apps, conversational AI (30+ departments, 80K+ users, 15M+ interactions deployed), omnichannel solutions, and 3D product visualization.
- [Software Transformation](https://website.dev.itestra.com/en/services/software-transformation): Legacy modernization preserving business logic. Language and platform migrations (COBOL to Java, PL/I to C#, mainframe to cloud). MIPS reduction of 28–90%. 200,000+ project days with 90+ enterprise clients.
- [Software Care](https://website.dev.itestra.com/en/services/software-care): Managed application services with built-in modernization. The team that builds also operates and evolves systems. SLA-based operations with continuous improvement.
- [IT Due Diligence](https://website.dev.itestra.com/en/services/it-due-diligence): Independent, AI-powered technical assessments. Codebase analysis, architecture reviews, security audits, cloud readiness, and AI readiness evaluations. Technology-agnostic, no hidden agenda.

## Industries

- [Insurance](https://website.dev.itestra.com/en/industries/insurance): Core system modernization (policy admin, claims, tariff engines), DORA compliance, claims automation (STP under 5 min vs. industry avg 72 hrs), BiPRO integration, Rechenkern expertise.
- [Financial Services](https://website.dev.itestra.com/en/industries/financial-institutions): Core banking modernization, MIPS optimization (28–90% reduction), Open Banking API-fication, instant payments infrastructure, AI-powered AML/KYC, DORA/PSD3 compliance.
- [Automotive & Manufacturing](https://website.dev.itestra.com/en/industries/automotive-manufacturing): SAP S/4HANA migration, legacy ERP/MRP renovation, digital twin and IoT integration, AI quality control (98%+ accuracy), predictive maintenance.
- [Pharma & Health](https://website.dev.itestra.com/en/industries/pharma-health): GxP-validated system migration, Annex 11 compliance, ePA/FHIR integration, AI within regulatory bounds (pharmacovigilance, predictive quality, clinical decision support).
- [Energy & Utilities](https://website.dev.itestra.com/en/industries/energy-utilities): Legacy billing modernization (COBOL to Java, 3x faster), real-time grid analytics, smart meter integration, customer portal modernization.
- [Retail & E-Commerce](https://website.dev.itestra.com/en/industries/retail-ecommerce): Omnichannel platform modernization, AI-powered personalization, inventory optimization, product visualization and configurators.
- [Public Sector](https://website.dev.itestra.com/en/industries/public-sector): OZG-2.0 compliant citizen portals, register and Fachverfahren modernization, AI for document processing, NIS2 security compliance.

## Insights

- [Insights Hub](https://website.dev.itestra.com/en/insights): Technical articles, academic publications (80+ peer-reviewed papers), and success stories covering software modernization, agentic AI, enterprise architecture, and industry-specific solutions.

## Company

- [About itestra](https://website.dev.itestra.com/en/about): Founded 2003 by TU Munich computer scientists. Owner-managed, financially and technologically independent. 200+ engineers across 5 countries. ISO 9001 and 27001 certified. Managed service partner for banks and insurers since 2010. 20+ years in modernization and new development.
- [Contact](https://website.dev.itestra.com/en/contact): Get in touch for project inquiries, assessments, or partnership discussions.

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