Open Telekom Cloud is an OpenStack-based Infrastructure-as-a-Service solution, powered by leading new ICT from Huawei and operated by T-Systems, the enterprise-focused subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom. The solution provides rapid access to flexible, affordable and secure computing, storage, network components and other services. The new offering will help Deutsche Telekom gain a strong foothold in a market segment largely dominated by U.S. cloud services providers.
“We will combine Deutsche Telekom’s ubiquitous network, connectivity, and T-Systems’ understanding of enterprise applications and service advantages with Huawei’s strong R&D capability, innovation and experience in serving enterprises. We will also continue to create differentiating and innovative cloud services to meet the needs of enterprises and the industry, strengthening T-System’s leading position,” expressed Dr. Zhang Haibo, Head of Global Public Cloud Solutions, Huawei.
According to analyst firm Pierre Audoin Consultants (PAC), there is significant demand for a Germany-based public cloud solution. “Access to a scalable, inexpensive public cloud provided by a German service provider from a German data center under German law will be very attractive to many customers in Germany,” explained Andreas Zilch, Senior Vice President – User Business & Lead Advisor, PAC Germany. “The combination of a competitive service and German legal security represents a unique selling point right now.”
Open Telekom Cloud allows enterprises to order IT infrastructure and software solutions in a central booking portal in just a few clicks, making resources available in minutes. In this way, Deutsche Telekom is helping its customers to digitize their business models by providing simple and flexible services that can be scaled to suit organizations of any size and in any industry.
“More and more customers are discovering the advantages of the public cloud. But they want a European alternative,” said Anette Bronder, head of the T-Systems Digital Division and in charge of the cloud business. “With the Open Telekom Cloud we are now offering customers the right platform and solution. It is simple, secure and affordable.”
