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AIAG has launched the Catena-X Hub North America, advancing the adoption of trusted dataspace technology for the automotive industry. At its VIP Immersion event in Detroit, industry leaders explored use cases like Product Carbon Footprint tracking, Quality Detection and Prevention, and Demand & Capacity Management. With T-Systems and other partners driving implementation, the hub sets the stage for secure, scalable, and collaborative data sharing to boost efficiency, compliance, and innovation across the automotive value chain.

T-Systems and BMW are launching the Catena-X Supplier-to-Supplier Meetup Series, a monthly, regional platform designed by suppliers, for suppliers. These meetups foster open exchange, practical collaboration, and peer-to-peer learning across supply tiers, helping Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers accelerate Catena-X adoption, share real-world experiences, and build trusted networks for the future of the automotive value chain.

T-Systems has been officially certified by Catena-X for the Company Certificate Management use case—marking a key milestone for secure and scalable data collaboration in the ecosystem. With our Connect & Integrate solution, companies can get started quickly and in full compliance, without technical complexity. The fully Catena-X-compliant infrastructure (CX-0135) includes features like automated expiry alerts, revocation handling, and seamless integration with internal systems. This helps organizations manage digital identities more efficiently and build trust across company borders.

AIAG has launched the Catena-X Hub North America at ALSC 2025, marking a major step in scaling the trusted automotive data ecosystem globally. The hub will accelerate digital transformation, supply chain collaboration, and sustainability initiatives by enabling secure, sovereign data exchange. The launch featured expert panels, success stories like the Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) tracking pilot, and reinforced Catena-X’s role in driving efficiency and innovation across the value chain.

ADIS, a leading Tier-1 supplier, partnered with T-Systems to enable scalable, Catena-X-compliant data exchange. Leveraging the "Connect & Integrate" solution, ADIS achieved fast onboarding via a sandbox-to-Pre-Prod approach, enhancing traceability and carbon footprint visibility. This strategic move aligns with industry standards, ensures regulatory compliance, and supports long-term participation in the evolving Catena-X ecosystem—without major in-house development.

Interoperability in manufacturing is often misunderstood. Not because companies doubt its importance, but because it's difficult to visualize what success looks like. This blog uses simple analogies to explain the core challenges: outdated machines that can’t “speak” to modern systems, and people hesitant to share data without context or trust. With solutions like Asset Administration Shells and Data Spaces, manufacturers can unlock hidden value, foster secure collaboration, and take real steps toward digital transformation.

T-Systems and NTT are shaping the future of trusted global data exchange by combining telecom-grade infrastructure with federated identity and dataspace interoperability. Their joint contributions to the IDSA paper and cross-border testbeds between Europe and Japan show how telcos can drive secure, scalable, and regulation-compliant data collaboration across ecosystems. This approach supports real-world use cases like Digital Product Passports, predictive maintenance, and circular economy models—laying the groundwork for a network of sovereign, interoperable digital infrastructures.

Manufacturing is undergoing a digital revolution, yet many transformation initiatives stall due to a fundamental problem: data trapped in silos. The real roadblock isn't AI or lack of tools, but interoperability—the ability of systems, teams, and companies to understand and trust each other's data. This article explores why traditional approaches fail and introduces Manufacturing Data Spaces as the missing foundation. Data Spaces provide a secure, sovereign framework for controlled data sharing across plants and partners—without giving up ownership. From energy efficiency to predictive maintenance and compliance reporting, real-world examples show how manufacturers can unlock value while preserving control. We explore the layers of interoperability, human concerns, key enabling technologies like AAS and OPC UA, and how to get started with pilots that deliver real ROI. For manufacturers, building trust-based data collaboration isn’t just a tech upgrade—it’s a strategic move that defines future competitiveness in an increasingly connected industry.

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.