SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Dec. 7, 2024 – T-Systems, a leading provider of digital services and a subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom, has been awarded the "Amazon Web Services (AWS) Digital Sovereignty Competency." This recognition highlights T-Systems' expertise in helping customers maintain control over their data and infrastructure while leveraging the power and scalability of AWS cloud services.
Meeting the Growing Demand for Digital Sovereignty
In an increasingly interconnected world, digital sovereignty has become a paramount concern for organizations across various sectors. Digital sovereignty refers to the ability of individuals, organizations, and nations to have control over their own data and digital infrastructure. This includes aspects such as data location, access control, and security measures.
"Our customers have a great need for ICT solutions – from cloud to security to artificial intelligence – that offer them digital sovereignty," says T-Systems CEO Ferri Abolhassan. "Especially in healthcare and the public sector – two sectors in which we are market leaders – we are seeing growing demand."
AWS Digital Sovereignty Competency: A Mark of Expertise
The AWS Digital Sovereignty Competency recognizes T-Systems' technical proficiency and proven customer success in delivering solutions that meet stringent digital sovereignty requirements. This includes:
- Control over geographical location and access: Ensuring data resides in specific regions and controlling who can access it.
- Resilience, survivability, and self-sufficiency: Building robust and independent systems that can withstand disruptions.
T-Systems leverages AWS technologies to develop tailored solutions that address the unique sovereignty needs of its customers.
Data Protection as a Service: A Comprehensive Solution
A key component of T-Systems' sovereign offerings is "Data Protection as a Service." This comprehensive solution combines several crucial elements to ensure data security and control:
- Trusted cloud environment: Utilizing secure and compliant AWS infrastructure.
- Geographical location in the EU: Storing data within European Union borders.
- Data confidentiality: Employing encryption techniques to protect data at rest and in transit.
- European support team: Providing dedicated support from T-Systems' European team.
Enhanced Security Measures
T-Systems prioritizes data confidentiality by encrypting data both during storage and transmission. The company operates its own external key management system within its European data centers. This separation of key management and cloud services allows T-Systems to implement additional security measures and comply with EU data protection regulations.
AWS: A Scalable and Flexible Foundation
AWS provides a scalable, flexible, and cost-effective platform for organizations of all sizes. The AWS Competency Program helps customers identify AWS Partners with specialized expertise in specific areas, such as digital sovereignty. This enables customers to find trusted partners who can help them achieve their business objectives while maintaining control over their data.
T-Systems: A Leader in Digital Sovereignty
With the AWS Digital Sovereignty Competency, T-Systems reinforces its position as a leader in providing secure and sovereign cloud solutions. The company's expertise in data protection, combined with the power of AWS, enables organizations to confidently embrace the cloud while maintaining control over their digital assets.
Benefits for Customers
- Enhanced data security and control: Meeting digital sovereignty requirements and ensuring data protection.
- Compliance with regulations: Adhering to EU data protection laws and industry-specific regulations.
- Scalability and flexibility: Leveraging the power of AWS cloud services for business growth.
- Trusted partnership: Working with a recognized expert in digital sovereignty solutions.
T-Systems' commitment to digital sovereignty empowers organizations to navigate the complexities of data security and control in the cloud, enabling them to innovate and thrive in a digital world.