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Onboarding to Catena-X with T-Systems: Quick & easy

Step-by-step support by our onboarding expert team for your successful Catena-X integration.

Catena-X is a collaborative, open data ecosystem specifically designed for the automotive industry to enable secure, standardized, and efficient data exchange across the entire value chain. Its primary goal is to improve transparency, interoperability, and efficiency within the automotive sector by fostering seamless data sharing while ensuring data sovereignty and compliance with regulations like GDPR.
T-Systems' Dataspace Accelerator Programme (DAP)

T-Systems' Dataspace Accelerator Programme (DAP) is a structured, three-phase approach that fast-tracks suppliers from zero knowledge to active participation in Catena-X as data providers and consumers. As a certified Onboarding Service Provider, we enable technical onboarding within 48–72 hours.

In partnership with Cofinity-X, T-Systems streamlines registration, role setup, and validation, culminating in the issuance of a Business Partner Number (BPN). Our comprehensive services cover technical setup, organizational enablement, secure data exchange on test and production environments, and post go-live assistance - empowering seamless collaboration and scalable integration within the automotive ecosystem. Collaborate efficiently and scale with ease.

Excellent contributions in Catena-X
  • Phase 1

    Preparation of Catena-X connection

    • Foundation Building: Introductory sessions on dataspace concepts, Catena-X architecture, and role-specific onboarding value.
    • Use Case Workshop: 2-hour interactive session on real-world use cases and onboarding scenarios.
    • Project Planning: Alignment on onboarding timeline, technical scope, and responsibilities between all parties.
    • Readiness Checklist: Suppliers complete pre-onboarding tasks such as DPA agreements, internal team allocation, and technical pre-checks.
  • Phase 2

    Selection and testing of connector solution

    • BPN Issuance & Membership: Complete Catena-X registration to receive your Business Partner Number (BPN) and gain network access.
    • Test Environment Setup: Register and configure the connector in the Cofinity-X Beta environment.
    • Data Simulation: Exchange dummy/test data with trusted partners to simulate real use cases.
    • Production Onboarding: Register connector on Cofinity-X Production Portal and validate required configurations.
T-Systems ensures a smooth transition from evaluation to full-scale integration, enabling you to maximize the benefits of Catena-X. We further provide in-depth consulting on use case or requirement of your choice on request. Check out more information on our onboarding services to Catena-X or download our Catena-X onboarding info sheet.

Find the perfect onboarding package that suits your needs

T-Systems provides two onboarding packages flexibly tailored to your needs.

Standard

Classroom-style standard training sessions designed for quick and easy onboarding

Tailored for small to medium-sized enterprises, providing a practical learning experience

Cost- and time-efficient offer

Opportunities for peer idea-sharing and collaboration with other participating companies

Individual

Fully tailored 1:1 consultations designed specifically for large enterprises

Customized by T-Systems' Catena-X experts, aligned with your company's structure and unique business needs

In-depth exploration of concepts, technology, architecture, use cases, data governance, and data models for seamless integration

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Participants per session

Multiple companies

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Completion timeline

8-12 weeks

Tailored project

Training mode

Fully remote

Hybrid

Dedicated point of contact

Integration assistance

Limited

Custom integration

Learning Format

Classroom-style

Workshop-style

Post Go-live support

Limited or group-based

Ongoing expert support and follow-up sessions

T-Systems: Your long-term partner for Catena-X

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