Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI)

Glossary Page

Self-sovereign identity (SSI) enables individuals to locally manage and possess their digital identities and other verifiable digital credentials. The usage of a dominant cloud service provider is not mandatory, nor is the creation of a central Gaia-X Identity provider. This grants users complete autonomy from third parties, empowering them to determine which identity information to share with others. All identity data is kept securely in the user's SSI wallet, ensuring that it is exclusively accessible by the individual.predominant cloud service provider, nor is the establishment of a central Gaia-X Identity provider necessary. Users are thus completely independent of third parties and decide themselves which identity data they share with whom, as all identity data is securely stored only with the individual user in their SSI wallet.

https://gaia-x.gitlab.io/glossary/

Latest Webinars

April 1 – 3, 2025

Fraunhofer-Institut für Arbeitswirtschaft und Organisation IAO

Urban Data Forum: Data governance at the interface between cities and businesses

The 6th Urban Data Forum (April 1-3, Stuttgart) explores data science, smart cities, and governance frameworks for collaboration between municipalities and industries. Experts will discuss solutions for data availability, compliance, and strategic management through presentations, case studies, and a panel on data excellence for sustainability.

More details

March 31 – April 4, 2025

HANNOVER MESSE

Hannover Messe 2025: T-Systems connecting data silos to unlock AI potential

Join T-Systems at Hannover Messe 2025 to explore groundbreaking innovations in AI, digital ecosystems, and sustainability. Attend our sessions and visit our booths to discover how digital transformation and data ecosystems are reshaping industries globally. As a registered attendee through our event page, you will receive a free ticket via our code. Once you complete your registration, we will send you the ticket details.

More details

March 27, 2025

Telekom Data Intelligence Hub

The biggest challenge in retail: understanding customers - The success story of Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield!

The retail industry is evolving, and understanding customer behavior is key to staying ahead. Join our webinar on March 27, 09:30–10:15 CET, to explore how Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield leverages Telekom Data Intelligence Hub’s Motion Data to optimize retail performance. Our experts will showcase how advanced retail analytics can drive customer insights, improve store locations, and enhance operational efficiency. The session, held in German, will provide actionable strategies to help you thrive in an increasingly data-driven market.

More details

Latest Articles

Driving sustainable innovation: T-Systems’ role in DENSO’s EcoPass certification

DENSO has become the first Japan-headquartered company to achieve EcoPass certification from Catena-X, advancing secure and standardized data exchange in the automotive supply chain. T-Systems played a key role in this milestone by providing its Connect & Integrate SaaS solution, enabling seamless and compliant data connectivity. This collaboration supports Digital Product Passport (DPP) initiatives and ensures Battery Passport readiness under the European Battery Regulation (2027). As a leading Catena-X technology partner, T-Systems helps businesses achieve data sovereignty, compliance, and sustainability.

Dandan Wang, Andrea Garcia

Apr 02, 2025

The future of data-driven industry: Why OnEdge and Connect & Integrate form the backbone of the cloud-edge continuum

The cloud-edge continuum is transforming Europe’s data-driven industry. Telekom’s OnEdge and Connect & Integrate solutions enable secure, real-time data processing and seamless integration into interoperable dataspaces. Together, they empower businesses with full data sovereignty, compliance with European standards, and the ability to monetize insights efficiently. As part of the 8ra initiative, these technologies pave the way for AI, Industrial IoT, and Digital Twins, driving Europe’s technological independence.

Sven Löffler

Apr 01, 2025

Jupyter Notebook is coming to Build & Operate: A game-changer for data collaboration

Jupyter Notebook is now seamlessly integrated into Build & Operate, bringing interactive data collaboration, real-time analysis, and advanced visualization to a secure, governed dataspace. Whether you're a data scientist, analyst, or business user, this powerful feature enables you to explore datasets, generate insights, and share findings effortlessly—all within a trusted ecosystem designed for efficiency, compliance, and innovation.

Christopher Nell, Andrea Garcia

Mar 25, 2025