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

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Why Europe needs a secure data ecosystem 

The digital transformation of the industry is progressing inexorably. With the 8ra initiative of the cloud-edge continuum, Europe is striving for technological independence based on a secure, interoperable, and decentralized data ecosystem. Two key components in this context are Telekom’s OnEdge and Connect & Integrate solutions. Their combined application paves the way for a sovereign, scalable, and seamless data exchange – from the cloud to the edge. 

Why the cloud-edge continuum is crucial 

The goal of the 8ra initiative is clear: to establish a European infrastructure for advanced applications such as AI, Industrial IoT, Digital Twins, the Metaverse, and Cybersecurity. This so-called "cloud-edge continuum" lays the foundation for companies to analyze, control, and monetize data in real time – without reliance on non-European tech giants. 

OnEdge: Intelligently utilizing data at the source 

Telekom’s OnEdge solution enables companies to process data directly at the source – the so-called edge. This significantly reduces latency times while increasing data security. Through edge computing, companies can locally evaluate machine and sensor data and make real-time decisions, which is essential for industrial applications with high responsiveness requirements. 

Connect & Integrate: The seamless bridge to interoperable dataspaces 

The Connect & Integrate product from Telekom Data Intelligence Hub offers a plug-and-play solution to efficiently utilize dataspaces such as Catena-X or Mobility Data Space. It allows companies to quickly, securely, and without deep IT knowledge, connect to these ecosystems. The solution supports both cloud and on-premise deployments and ensures compliance with European data protection standards (Gaia-X, International Data Spaces Association (IDSA)). 

Game-changing synergy through the combination of both solutions 

The true strength lies in the combination of OnEdge with Connect & Integrate:

  • Real-time data from the edge can be fed into certified dataspaces via Connect & Integrate.
  • Integration enables end-to-end data chains, e.g., for traceability, CO2 footprints, or product life cycles.
  • Companies gain full data sovereignty as processing, governance, and monetization remain under their control. 

Hannover Messe: Interoperability in action at the Platform Industrie 4.0 joint stand 

As part of the 8ra initiative, leading industrial companies such as SAP, Siemens, and Deutsche Telekom showcase their solutions in a practical setting. OnEdge demonstrates live how machine and device data can be securely processed and integrated into dataspaces such as Catena-X via Connect & Integrate – interoperable, transparent, and scalable. 

The data revolution is here: Why investing now means leading tomorrow 

By combining OnEdge and Connect & Integrate, Telekom addresses one of the biggest challenges facing European industry: the creation of a robust, open, and secure data infrastructure. These solutions form the foundation for a connected value chain – from sensors to factories and into the cloud. Those who invest today will help shape the industrial future of tomorrow. 

Sven Löffler
Sven Löffler

Director, Data Spaces and Data Products, T-Systems International, Digital Enabler, Data Intelligence Hub

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