# Lhotse

> Lhotse is the first AI-native operating layer built specifically for enterprise procurement. It integrates deeply into existing enterprise ecosystems like SAP, Ariba, and Microsoft Teams, turning fragmented procurement processes into intelligent, adaptive workflows.

Lhotse Technologies GmbH is based in Berlin, Germany. The platform is ISO 27001 certified, GDPR compliant, and hosted entirely in the EU.

## Core Platform

- [Homepage](/en/): Overview of Lhotse's AI-first procurement operations platform
- [Platform Features](/en/#platformShowcase): End-to-end orchestration including intake, document intelligence, autonomous agents, sourcing optimization, quick sourcing, and GAEB import

## Key Capabilities

- **Intake & Orchestration**: One chat message triggers a full procurement workflow — catalog search, compliance checks, and automatic PR creation
- **Document Intelligence**: AI extracts line items, validates pricing, and creates purchase requisitions from any procurement document
- **Autonomous Agents**: Six specialized AI agents work in parallel — routing approvals, checking compliance, processing POs, and sending notifications
- **Sourcing Optimization**: AI analyzes bids, scores suppliers, simulates split-award scenarios, and identifies savings opportunities
- **Quick Sourcing**: From RFQ creation to supplier responses in one flow with real-time bid comparison
- **Industry Applications**: Native GAEB file support for construction and public sector procurement with direct Ariba integration

## AI Agents

Lhotse provides specialized AI agents across four categories:

- **Document Agents**: Quote Extractor, Invoice Parser, Contract Analyzer, GAEB Importer
- **Compliance Agents**: ANÜ Validator, Policy Checker, Spend Auditor, Contract Matcher
- **Search Agents**: Catalog Search, Supplier Finder, Punchout Integration, Price Comparator
- **Orchestration Agents**: Approval Router, PR Generator, Master Data Suggester, Email Responder

## Impact Metrics

- 80% faster procurement cycle end-to-end
- Less than 3 months from kickoff to full deployment
- 4x more compliant purchasing behavior
- 85% touchless processing without human intervention

## Security

- ISO 27001 certified information security management
- Full GDPR compliance with European data protection
- All data processed and stored within the European Union
- Complete audit trail and compliance documentation

## Legal

- [Imprint](/en/imprint/): Company details, registration, and legal disclaimers
- [Data Privacy Policy](/en/data-privacy-policy/): GDPR privacy policy and data processing details

## Contact

- Website: https://www.lhotse.de
- Email: hello@lhotse.de
- [Book a Demo](https://calendar.app.google/coN8E8eVgC6XwVkK6)
- Chrome Extension: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/lhotse/dpdlgeamfhkffnlddneikefcndmchmmf