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This article outlines our experience migrating workloads from an on-premises data center to the AWS Cloud, culminating in the decommissioning of our last server in December 2024. The migration focused on our Motion Data product, which leverages geo-information analytics from Deutsche Telekom's mobile network to provide anonymized mass movement insights for industries such as retail, tourism, and public transport. Our transition to AWS was driven by rising colocation costs and the need to modernize our infrastructure, which faced limitations due to outdated technology constraints, high maintenance efforts, and inefficient storage and compute resource management. We selected AWS's Replatforming approach to harness managed services, improve scalability, and replace legacy Hadoop infrastructure with a more flexible Spark-on-Kubernetes and S3-based solution. The migration delivered key benefits, including 35% lower infrastructure costs, access to up-to-date technology stacks, and removal of resource constraints for compute workloads. By leveraging AWS-managed services such as Kubernetes (EKS), EMR, and RDS, we optimized performance, simplified operations, and positioned ourselves for future growth and innovation in cloud-native environments.

The European Rail Data Space (ERDS) is revolutionizing rail transportation by enabling secure, seamless, and interoperable data exchange across Europe. By addressing industry challenges such as fragmented data silos and inefficient coordination, ERDS fosters collaboration among rail system suppliers, train manufacturers, operators, and infrastructure managers. Supported by the EU Data Act and a consortium of 12 partners, ERDS enhances rail efficiency, optimizes operations, and supports green mobility. With T-Systems providing the infrastructure for trusted data-sharing, the future of European rail is smarter, more connected, and sustainable.

T-Systems' Connect & Integrate powers secure, real-time Catena-X messaging, enabling seamless data exchange across the automotive ecosystem. From supply chain transparency and predictive maintenance to carbon footprint tracking and V2V communication, our solution ensures efficient collaboration, scalability, and compliance. With cloud-agnostic deployment and easy integration, we drive data-driven innovation in automotive connectivity.

Reducing carbon emissions across the automotive supply chain is crucial for sustainability. T-Systems' Connect & Integrate enables seamless Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) tracking and exchange within Catena-X, empowering manufacturers to make data-driven decisions for compliance, efficiency, and environmental responsibility. With real-time PCF monitoring, automated data integration, and scalable cloud solutions, our technology supports the industry's transition to a greener, more transparent future.

Electronic Control Units (ECUs) are transforming from standalone components into key enablers of connected automotive ecosystems. Integrated within Catena-X, ECUs facilitate predictive maintenance, real-time data exchange, carbon footprint monitoring, OTA updates, and autonomous driving advancements. T-Systems’ Connect & Integrate ensures secure, scalable, and seamless ECU data integration, empowering manufacturers and suppliers to drive efficiency, sustainability, and innovation in the automotive industry.

T-Systems, ein zertifizierter Catena-X-Onboarding-Dienstleister, ermöglicht einen nahtlosen und sicheren Einstieg in das Catena-X-Datenökosystem für Automobilunternehmen jeder Größe. Mit maßgeschneiderten Onboarding-Paketen, schrittweiser Unterstützung und skalierbaren Lösungen vereinfacht T-Systems den Datenaustausch, gewährleistet die Einhaltung von Sicherheitsstandards und beschleunigt die Integration. Von der Registrierung und technischen Einrichtung bis hin zum realen Datenaustausch und der Entwicklung von Business-Apps bietet T-Systems umfassende Unterstützung. Als Gründungsmitglied von Cofinity-X bietet T-Systems Fachwissen, Zuverlässigkeit und zertifizierte Lösungen, um die digitale Transformation in der Automobilindustrie voranzutreiben.

T-Systems and NTT Communications are pioneering global dataspace collaboration, bridging Europe and Japan with interoperable data-sharing ecosystems. This partnership leverages T-Systems’ Build & Operate testbed and NTT’s local expertise to foster innovation, trust, and secure cross-border data sharing.

At CES 2025, dataspaces take center stage in AI readiness and supply chain transformation. With pioneers like Catena-X and Ouranos, cross-organizational data sharing is unlocking high-quality datasets for AI and digital twins. Showcasing business cases from Ford-Flex+ to IAV’s internal dataspace, we explore how dataspaces fuel sustainability, efficiency, and next-gen automotive innovation.

Sustainability is evolving from compliance to a strategic advantage, transforming supply chains through data-driven ecosystems. By leveraging CO₂ data chains, digital twins, and open data spaces, companies enhance efficiency, enable precise recalls, and accelerate innovation. Our workshop with AWS, Bosch, and IDSA highlighted how dataspaces drive sustainability and supply chain resilience, unlocking new business models and shared investments.