T-Systems turns 25 with major milestones in cloud, sovereignty, and AI as it builds Germany’s AI gigafactory

T-Systems turns 25 with major milestones in cloud, sovereignty, and AI as it builds Germany’s AI gigafactory

(IN BRIEF) T-Systems, the IT subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom, celebrates its 25th anniversary on October 1, 2025, marking a quarter century of technological leadership in Europe. Established in 2000 through the merger with debis Systemhaus, the company pioneered the convergence of IT and telecommunications, laying the foundation for cloud computing in Germany. Today, T-Systems is the leading IT services provider in the country and ranks second across Europe in IT and telecoms alongside Deutsche Telekom. It serves major international clients such as Shell, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and DHL with sovereign cloud, multi-cloud, and AI solutions. Its latest milestone is a partnership with NVIDIA to establish Europe’s first industrial AI cloud, equipped with 10,000 processors, by 2026—a development dubbed the first “AI gigafactory” in Germany. Key achievements over the years include the introduction of Europe’s first dynamic cloud services in 2004, the 2014 opening of Germany’s largest cloud data center, and the launch of T Cloud in 2025, which consolidates all Telekom business cloud services. T-Systems’ trajectory demonstrates its enduring role as a strategic technology partner for both global corporations and European public institutions.

(PRESS RELEASE) BONN, 25-Sep-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — T-Systems, the IT services subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom, will mark its 25th anniversary on October 1, celebrating a quarter century of innovation and leadership in Europe’s digital transformation. Formed in 2000 through the merger with debis Systemhaus, T-Systems quickly became Germany’s largest independent IT service provider, uniting information technology and telecommunications under one roof. This “convergence” remains its unique differentiator today and has paved the way for its success in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and digital sovereignty.

Over the years, T-Systems has expanded from its automotive roots into nearly every major industry, including healthcare, manufacturing, finance, transport and logistics, retail, and the public sector. Global brands such as Shell, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, BMW, DHL, Deutsche Bahn, and Swiss Federal Railways rely on its expertise in secure cloud environments and next-generation IT solutions. On the latest Lünendonk list, T-Systems leads the German IT services market, while in Europe it ranks second in the IT and telecommunications segment together with its parent, Deutsche Telekom.

A pioneer in cloud computing, T-Systems has evolved into a multi-cloud provider through close partnerships with hyperscalers such as Microsoft, AWS, Google, and SAP. Its sovereign T Cloud solutions stand out as trusted European alternatives in a landscape dominated by global giants. Most recently, the company announced an ambitious collaboration with NVIDIA to build Europe’s first industrial AI cloud in Germany by 2026. Equipped with 10,000 AI processors, the project aims to power a new “AI gigafactory” for European businesses, accelerating industrial innovation across the continent.

Reflecting on the company’s journey, Ferri Abolhassan, CEO of T-Systems and member of the Board of Management of Deutsche Telekom AG, said:
“Telekom anticipated the convergence of IT and telecommunications as the business model of the future. Today, T-Systems is the leading name in German cloud services, and our T Cloud offers a sovereign European solution. The next revolution is AI, and with our partnership with NVIDIA we are shaping the first industrial AI cloud on German soil—a decisive step toward Europe’s technological independence.”

The company’s milestones underscore its role as a trailblazer: from the launch of Europe’s first dynamic cloud services in 2004, to the opening of Germany’s largest data center in Biere in 2014, to recent AI initiatives such as AI Foundation Services and sovereign AI offerings. With long-term contracts, including the management of Germany’s satellite-based truck tolling system until 2033, and new roles such as the appointment of its first Chief Sovereignty Officer in 2025, T-Systems continues to evolve at the forefront of Europe’s digital transformation.

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SOURCE: Deutsche Telekom AG