T-Systems at Cofinity-X booth at IAA 2025 | Driving Catena-X

Why is your company participating at the Catena-X booth during IAA Mobility 2025, and why is this event strategically important for your business?

IAA Mobility is the heart of automotive innovation—bringing together key stakeholders driving the industry's digital transformation. At the Cofinity-X booth, T-Systems will showcase how we simplify supplier onboarding through secure, collaborative data ecosystems. This is a strategic opportunity to accelerate Catena-X adoption, ensure regulatory compliance, and enable seamless, sovereign data exchange—while deepening partnerships and expanding the Catena-X network globally.

What are you showcasing at IAA Mobility 2025, and how does it support the transformation of the automotive and related industries?

At IAA Mobility, we’re showcasing our role as a certified onboarding service provider for Catena-X—delivering fast, secure, and scalable onboarding for suppliers of all sizes. As the provider with the highest number of certified Catena-X advisors, T-Systems ensures expert guidance throughout every step of the journey. Our proven Connect & Integrate (C&I) products—featuring digital readiness checks, connector setup, compliance audits, and production deployment—accelerates onboarding while ensuring full regulatory compliance.

With 24/7 global delivery, trusted sovereign cloud infrastructure, and built-in support for requirements like the Battery Passport and CO₂ transparency, we empower companies to meet sustainability goals, strengthen supply chain resilience, and unlock quality at scale.

Why should companies join Catena-X now?

Joining Catena-X today isn’t just a smart move—it’s a strategic imperative. In a world where data is becoming the fourth production factor, Catena-X offers a trusted, interoperable, and sovereign ecosystem that transforms data into a competitive asset. It enables companies of all sizes—from OEMs to SMEs—to start or accelerate their digitalization journey with confidence.

With Catena-X, you’re not starting from scratch. You’re stepping into a scalable, standardized environment that eliminates data silos, reduces compliance complexity, and positions your organization for future-proof growth. Why it matters now:

1. Early movers win: Companies that adopt early already report cost savings in the low single-digit millions, faster quality resolution, and up to 51% more efficient production KPIs. You gain a clear edge.

2. Four powerful business areas deliver impact across the value chain:

• Resilient Supply Chains: Predict demand, respond faster to disruptions, and improve coordination from OEMs to Tier-n suppliers.
• Sustainability & Compliance: Accurately calculate and share carbon footprints, build battery passports, and meet EU regulations effortlessly.
• Quality Management: Detect quality issues up to 4 months earlier through shared field and production data—reducing recalls and costs.
• Master Data Management: Manage certificates and partner data centrally and securely, lowering overhead and enhancing regulatory readiness.

3. Top benefits across all areas:

• Transparency: Real-time, secure data sharing across organizational boundaries.
• Efficiency: Reduce manual tasks, speed up onboarding, and cut compliance costs.
• Resilience: Stay audit-ready, compliant, and agile—even in volatile times.

What sets Catena-X apart is its modular approach—start small, scale fast. Integration pays off quickly: once the foundation is in place, every additional use case becomes easier and more cost-effective.

Whether you’re a Tier 1 supplier or a mid-sized manufacturer, joining Catena-X now puts you in control of your data and your digital future. It's not just a platform—it's a movement toward digital sovereignty in the automotive value chain.

What key message would you like to share with the automotive and mobility industry?

Start small, scale fast—but start now. Catena-X is not just a platform—it’s the backbone of a globally connected, sovereign data ecosystem built on the highest industry standards. For companies across the automotive and mobility sectors, joining Catena-X is a strategic imperative. There is no real alternative if we want to achieve true digital sovereignty, meet increasing regulatory demands, and unlock seamless, secure, and interoperable data exchange at scale. What makes Catena-X unique is its modular and inclusive approach—it’s designed for everyone, from large OEMs to SMEs. And with T-Systems, we’re enabling that journey end-to-end: from awareness and enablement to tailor-made onboarding paths—whether one-to-one or mass onboarding. It’s simple, fast, and fully aligned to your business maturity. This is a win-win ecosystem. Every participant benefits. And the sooner you enter, the faster you unlock tangible business value—whether it's cost savings, faster compliance, better collaboration, or enhanced transparency. Now is the time to act. Join Catena-X today and be ready for the digital future.