Automotive

Managing company certificates across multiple business partners is complex and error-prone. T-Systems' Connect & Integrate solution simplifies this with a secure, standardized approach to certificate exchange in the Catena-X network. By leveraging a shared semantic model and automated certificate lifecycle management, organizations can drastically reduce operational overhead, improve compliance, and accelerate onboarding—without needing deep technical knowledge. Whether you're a supplier, OEM, or service provider, this is your path to seamless, scalable certificate management in a federated dataspace.

T-Systems simplifies secure, large-scale file exchange in the Catena-X ecosystem by combining OFTP2 and EDC capabilities. With Connect & Integrate, OEMs and suppliers can transfer sensitive data like CAD files or compliance documents reliably and at scale. Our cloud-ready solution ensures smooth onboarding, uninterrupted communication—even behind firewalls—and full compliance with Catena-X and OFTP2 standards. Whether you're upgrading from legacy OFTP2 workflows or starting fresh, we streamline your journey with minimal disruption and maximum interoperability.

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.

The demand for standardized, trustworthy battery passport data verification remains unmet. T-Systems and TÜV SÜD demonstrate an automated, transparent, and scalable verification solution, leveraging Catena-X integration, managed data rooms, and expert consulting to ensure regulatory compliance and trust.

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, a certified Catena-X onboarding service provider, enables seamless and secure entry into the Catena-X data ecosystem for automotive companies of all sizes. With tailored onboarding packages, step-by-step support, and scalable solutions, T-Systems simplifies data exchange, ensures compliance with security standards, and accelerates integration. From registration and technical setup to real-world data exchange and business app development, T-Systems provides end-to-end guidance. As a founding member of Cofinity-X, T-Systems offers expertise, reliability, and certified solutions to drive digital transformation in the automotive industry.

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.