As the automotive industry accelerates toward full digital collaboration, the ability to exchange data quickly, securely, and at scale is a competitive necessity. Catena-X, the open data ecosystem for automotive, aims to solve this by enabling trusted, interoperable data sharing across the entire value chain.
But not all data is the same. While structured data flows easily through APIs, the exchange of large, complex files—like CAD drawings, compliance reports, or engineering specifications—requires a different approach.
To meet these diverse data needs, T-Systems Connect & Integrate offers the power of both the Eclipse Dataspace Connector (EDC) and OFTP2 (Odette File Transfer Protocol 2) in a user-friendly, low-touch frictionless setup for OEMs and suppliers within Catena-X Automotive Network.
Why OFTP2 is key in Catena-X
OFTP2 is tailor-made for industries like automotive, where large, hyper-sensitive files must be transferred securely between OEMs, suppliers and partners across the whole cross-industry and cross-border value chains. OFTP2 supports asynchronous communication, automatically resumes interrupted transfers, and operates reliably even within restrictive network environments.
While EDC handles governance and data exchange, real-time data, OFTP2 is optimized for large, asynchronous file transfers i.e. in case of single node failure or down-time the whole data chain recovers automatically, making both EDC and OFTP2 a perfect match in Catena-X’s hybrid architecture. Together, they enable a wide range of use cases, from product development to regulatory compliance.
For companies already leveraging OFTP2 in EDI or engineering workflows, this dual-model approach allows them to connect to Catena-X without disrupting existing infrastructure.
Effortless OFTP2 integration with T-Systems
Deploying OFTP2 in a secure, scalable way across firewalled, distributed networks can be complex—but T-Systems makes it simple.
Our rvs©EVO platform is a production-ready OFTP2 solution built specifically to support secure file exchange. Further, T-Systems Connect & Integrate extends this feature and enable sovereign data exchange within Catena-X. It includes advanced capabilities such as:
- Firewall and NAT traversal to bypass restrictive network configurations
- Resilient large-file transfer, even across global networks
- Automatic recovery from interrupted connections
- Full compliance with Catena-X and OFTP2 specifications
Whether you’re an existing rvs©EVO customer or just beginning your Catena-X journey, T-Systems Connect & Integrate delivers fast, reliable onboarding with minimal disruption. Our solution is cloud-agnostic and integrates easily into your existing IT environment—ERP, PLM, sustainability platforms, and more.
Ready to simplify your path into Catena-X with T-Systems?
With T-Systems, you gain more than just technical enablement—you unlock business-ready value. From legacy system compatibility to high-volume document exchange and regulatory compliance, our Connect & Integrate with OFTP2 support and easy integration with rvsEVO is uniquely positioned and carefully tailored for the demands of modern automotive supply chains especially within Catena-X Automotive Network.
We remove the complexity, so you can focus on what matters most: innovation, collaboration, and operational efficiency.
Get in touch to learn how T-Systems Connect & Integrate can fast-track your OFTP2 onboarding into Catena-X—securely, seamlessly, and at scale.
