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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.

Flex, a global leader in end-to-end manufacturing, partnered with T-Systems and Catena-X to launch the first live, cross-organizational data chain for secure scope-3 CO₂ emissions data sharing. This milestone enables precise Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) calculations using certified Catena-X solutions. With seamless interoperability, quick deployment, and scalability, Flex achieved compliance with Catena-X standards, showcased the solution live at the 2024 IMDS-AIAG conference, and laid the foundation for future applications like the battery passport.

WITTE Automotive, a global leader in mechatronic locking systems, partnered with T-Systems to implement Catena-X technology for secure and standardized data exchange. By leveraging the Catena-X Sandbox and Connect & Integrate solutions, WITTE successfully prepared for regulatory compliance, improved sustainability reporting, and streamlined collaboration with OEMs and Tier-n suppliers. This step-by-step adoption enabled accurate carbon footprint insights, enhanced traceability, and reduced data exchange inefficiencies, positioning WITTE as an innovator in the automotive industry.