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Telecom Giants Unite to Launch Global Network API Marketplace

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 15, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 15, 2024 – A consortium of leading telecommunications companies, including Deutsche Telekom, along with Ericsson, today announced the formation of a groundbreaking joint venture aimed at revolutionizing the way developers access and utilize network capabilities. This new company will create a unified global marketplace for network Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), streamlining innovation and enabling the seamless deployment of digital services across different networks worldwide.

Simplifying Access to Network Capabilities

Deutsche Telekom Champions Responsible AI for People and Planet

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 15, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 15, 2024 – Deutsche Telekom is taking a proactive stance on the responsible and sustainable use of artificial intelligence (AI). The company has introduced nine guiding principles for "green AI," aiming to harness the benefits of AI while minimizing its environmental impact.

Balancing Innovation with Sustainability

AI has the potential to revolutionize industries and drive positive change, but its energy and resource consumption are significant concerns. Deutsche Telekom recognizes the need to address these challenges head-on.

Telekom's 'Butty' Robot: A Smart Solution for Cleaner Cities

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 15, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 15, 2024 – Deutsche Telekom and Capra Robotics are showcasing their innovative robot, "Butty," at the Digital X tech fair in Cologne. This autonomous robot, powered by mobile connectivity and artificial intelligence, is designed to revolutionize urban cleaning by efficiently tackling tasks like cigarette butt collection.

Butty: The Multi-Talented Robot

Butty is not just a street cleaner; it's a versatile robot capable of handling various tasks in industrial and logistics settings. From transporting pallets and delivering packages to patrolling fences and even monitoring vineyards, Butty's adaptability is impressive. Equipped with attachments like suction nozzles, spray nozzles, and 3D cameras, Butty can be customized for different applications.

Cutting-Edge Technology for Seamless Operation

Deutsche Telekom Sweeps Hotline Awards, Demonstrating Unrivaled Customer Service

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 15, 2024 – Deutsche Telekom continues to raise the bar for customer service excellence, securing a clean sweep of hotline awards from renowned German tech publications Connect and Chip. The company's dedication to providing top-tier customer support has been recognized across multiple categories, solidifying its position as an industry leader.

Connect Awards Triple Victory

In an unprecedented achievement, Deutsche Telekom clinched first place in all three major hotline tests conducted by Connect magazine. The company's hotlines for mobile, IPTV, and fixed-line services all earned the top spot, with the MagentaTV hotline even receiving the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" in all five evaluated categories.

New Lausitz University Hospital and Telekom Enhance Healthcare Services

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 15, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 15, 2024 – The Lausitz – Carl Thiem Medical University (MUL-CT) and Telekom have formed a long-term innovation partnership aimed at improving healthcare services for approximately one million citizens in Brandenburg, Germany. The collaboration will leverage digitalization to enhance patient care within the hospital and throughout the region.

Digital Foundation for Improved Care

The first step in this partnership involves establishing a modern and powerful hybrid IT infrastructure. "For the people we treat and our employees, this is a milestone on the path to utilizing digitalization for better medical therapy and the best possible nursing and therapeutic care," said Prof. Dr. mult. Eckhard Nagel, CEO of MUL-CT.

Secure Data Storage and Long-Term Innovation

Telekom Expands Security Center Amidst Rising Cyber Threats

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 15, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 15, 2024 – Deutsche Telekom is expanding its cybersecurity capabilities in response to a growing number of cyberattacks, particularly those leveraging artificial intelligence (AI). The company recently inaugurated its new Master Security Operations Center (SOC) in Bonn, Germany, which serves as the heart of its global network of security centers.

"The pressure from 30,000 to 40,000 attack attempts per minute, which are measured with the sensors in the Security Operations Center, rarely subsides," said Thomas Tschersich, Telekom Security Chief and CEO of Telekom Security GmbH. "At the same time, state actors in particular have picked up the pace when it comes to exploiting security vulnerabilities. They put their finger on the wound, more and more often even before a patch is available."

5G Revolutionizes Winemaking: Telekom's Smart Vineyard Project

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 15, 2024 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 15, 2024 – In the heart of Germany's Moselle Valley, where steep vineyards have been cultivated for nearly 2,000 years, a technological revolution is underway. Deutsche Telekom's 5G-powered "Smart Vineyard" project is transforming the way wine is produced, addressing labor shortages and preserving a unique cultural landscape.

Tackling the Challenges

The Moselle Valley, renowned for its steep slopes and ancient winemaking traditions, faces significant challenges. Labor shortages and the risk of accidents on the steep terrain threaten the sustainability of the region's vineyards. The "Smarter Weinberg" project, funded by the German Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport, aims to address these issues by leveraging 5G technology for automation and digitalization.

5G-Powered Robotic Assistance

MagentaTV Brings the Primetime Emmys Back to Germany

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 7, 2024 – The red carpet is about to be rolled out, the presenters are preparing for the gala, and the nominees are practicing their excited anticipation: On September 15th, the 76th Primetime Emmys will be awarded in Los Angeles. MagentaTV will broadcast this year's award ceremony on the channel #dabeiTV live and exclusively on the night of September 15th to 16th from 2:00 AM. The preliminary reporting begins at 00:35 AM, followed by the "Red Carpet Show" at 01:00 AM.

Festival Season 2024: Record-Breaking Mobile Data Usage on Telekom's Network

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 7, 2024 – The 2024 festival season has been a resounding success, not just for music lovers but also for Telekom's mobile network. The company reported record-breaking data usage during the summer's biggest events, with fans eager to share their experiences on social media.
The Wacken Open Air festival, a haven for metalheads, topped the charts with over 140,000 gigabytes of data transferred, showcasing the power of 5G with over 40% of the traffic on the latest generation network. The electronic dance music festival Parookaville came in second with an impressive 87,000 gigabytes, followed by the Hurricane Festival at 55,000 gigabytes.

MagentaSport Delivers the Ultimate Ice Hockey Experience for the 2024/2025 Season

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 7, 2024 – MagentaSport is thrilled to announce its most comprehensive ice hockey program ever for the 2024/2025 season, offering fans an unparalleled viewing experience with over 530 live games on a single platform. The company has also elevated the production standards for live broadcasts in the PENNY DEL, ensuring viewers receive even better service.
"MagentaSport is going into its ninth DEL season and has tripled its reach to 25 million live viewers (cumulative average reach) since the 2016/17 season," said a Telekom representative. The platform will continue to feature all Deutsche Eishockey Liga games, including playoffs, live and in Full HD. Additionally, MagentaSport will showcase more national team action than ever before, including the Men's, Women's, and U20 World Championships, the Women's Olympic Qualification, World Championship test matches, all Deutschland Cup games, and other German international matches.