T-Systems , the enterprise division of Deutsche Telekom, celebrates a special anniversary in 2024: for 20 years, the company has been significantly shaping the development and use of cloud technologies. Already in 2004, T-Systems began virtualizing server infrastructures under the name "Dynamic Services." This made the Telekom subsidiary one of Europe's pioneers, providing businesses with dynamically scalable IT resources – even before the term "cloud computing" even became established.
"The cloud is the foundation for digitalization and AI today. Data need a secure, scalable home for this," says Dr. Ferri Abolhassan, CEO of
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Customer Focus: Long-standing partnerships and sovereignty as challenges
Long-term customers of T-Systems include Shell, Heineken, and DHL. These companies have been using customized cloud solutions for years to modernize and future-proof their global infrastructure. Health insurance companies such as Barmer and AOK also rely on T-Systems. They have commissioned the company with digital identity solutions for millions of insured persons. Digital identities are among the first major use cases for digital sovereignty on
"Our goal is always to provide the best, most suitable cloud alternative for our customers and their individual needs. We offer comprehensive consulting to develop the ideal solution – whether it be a private, public, or hybrid cloud," explains Abolhassan. "This flexibility, a comprehensive ICT portfolio including AI, and our deep understanding of our customers' specific requirements are our unique selling points in Germany and Europe."
Future-proof through strong infrastructure
The cloud data center in Biere (Saxony-Anhalt), which also celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2024, is a cornerstone of T-Systems' global cloud infrastructure. With over 100,000 servers on 11,000 square meters and a data volume of around 970 petabytes, it is one of the most energy-efficient of its kind in Europe.
"The data center in Biere is a prime example of sustainability and security. We offer our customers the highest availability and maximum data protection, complying with strict German and European regulations," says Abolhassan.
An additional unique selling point of T-Systems is its affiliation with Deutsche Telekom. Based on its own telecommunications networks, the subsidiary enables fast, reliable, and secure – soon also quantum-secure – data transmission to the cloud and between platforms.
Industry expertise and quality
With over 20 locations worldwide and extensive expertise in industries such as the automotive sector, healthcare, and the public sector,
Looking to the Future
With the vision of a sovereign European cloud,