T-SYSTEMS GEI GMBH

Their core work

T-Systems GEI GmbH is a unit of T-Systems (Deutsche Telekom's enterprise IT services division) based in Aachen, Germany. They provide cloud computing infrastructure, data integration platforms, and IoT connectivity services to large-scale EU research and innovation projects. Their contributions span distributed data infrastructures, logistics data exchange platforms, smart city IT backends, and connected/autonomous vehicle systems. They consistently operate as a third-party technology provider embedded within larger consortium efforts led by other organizations.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

All four projects started between 2015 and 2017, so the evolution window is narrow. Early involvement (INDIGO-DataCloud, 2015) focused on generic distributed data infrastructure. Later projects (mySMARTLife, AUTOPILOT, both starting 2016-2017) shifted toward applied domains — smart cities and autonomous driving — suggesting a move from backend infrastructure toward domain-specific IoT and smart services platforms.

T-Systems GEI moved from general cloud infrastructure toward applied smart city and autonomous mobility solutions, indicating growing interest in vertical IoT deployments.

How they like to work

T-Systems GEI exclusively participated as a third party across all four projects, meaning they were brought in by a direct consortium partner (likely T-Systems International or another Deutsche Telekom entity) rather than joining consortia independently. With 166 unique partners across 24 countries, their network reach is broad but inherited through the parent organization's relationships. This third-party-only pattern suggests they provide specialized technical resources on demand rather than driving project design or strategy.

Connected to 166 partners across 24 countries, though entirely through third-party affiliations inherited from parent consortium members. The geographic spread is wide but reflects Deutsche Telekom/T-Systems network reach rather than independently built partnerships.

What sets them apart

As a Deutsche Telekom subsidiary, T-Systems GEI brings enterprise-grade IT infrastructure and telecom backbone capabilities that few academic or SME partners can match. Their value lies in providing production-ready cloud, IoT, and data platform services that can scale project prototypes toward real deployment. However, their exclusive third-party role means engagement is typically mediated through T-Systems International rather than direct consortium membership.

Highlights from their portfolio

• mySMARTLife
  Large-scale smart city project (2016-2022) spanning lighthouse and follower cities across Europe, with the longest duration in their portfolio.
• AUTOPILOT
  Focused on IoT-enabled autonomous driving — a high-visibility topic combining T-Systems' telecom and connectivity strengths with automotive innovation.
• INDIGO-DataCloud
  Their earliest H2020 involvement, focused on distributed data infrastructure for global scientific exploitation — core to their cloud expertise.