Copernicus Masters 2017: T-Systems Open Telekom Cloud Challenge

The Copernicus Masters T-Systems Open Telekom Cloud Challenge welcomes innovators to develop Earth observation (EO) applications or service ideas during a four-week sandbox exercise on the public Open Telekom Cloud service.

Copernicus applications providing benefits for European citizens and industry is what T-Systems is looking for. More specifically, applications addressing challenges caused by increased demand for mobility, urban logistics and tourism are of high interest and can be submitted until 30 June 2017.

Gilching, 22 June 2017 – Huge amounts of big data from space are constantly available around the globe. This big data contains several petabytes of valuable information that can also be processed for non-space applications. Through spaceborne data, added-value is generated which helps engineering development or business decisions.

Cloud computing provides systematic evaluation of big data, understanding the collected information, how it relates to each other and the near real-time analysis of the collected data. Crucial questions are how to bring all the data together, store them and make use of this gigantic amount of data. T-Systems wants to find answers to these types of questions with its Copernicus Masters Challenge. Countless applications on Earth tackle challenges related to these questions with cloud-based services relying on space-borne data for commercial and societal purposes. With smart services and smart products based on big data and cloud technology, entrepreneurs can revolutionise various industries with novel business ideas. These kind of business ideas are exactly what the Copernicus Masters T-Systems Challenge is looking for.

Open Telekom Cloud Platform Supporting EO Applications
The Open Telekom Cloud combines the benefits of a public cloud with the security of a private cloud: It provides satellite data, analytics tools, standard interfaces, and workflow management. T-Systems is looking for solutions that offer benefits to European citizens and their public administrations, which face challenges in meeting increased demand for mobility, urban logistics, tourism, and more while simultaneously reducing negative environmental impacts. Submissions using Sentinel Satellite data in combination with other data sources on the public cloud platform are welcome until 30 June 2017 at copernicus-masters.com.

Copernicus Masters participants benefit from outstanding prizes for their business ideas based on EO. The winner will be granted access to the Copernicus Accelerator programme, if eligible. This European Commission (EC) initiative provides a tailored business coaching scheme to entrepreneurs delivered by mentors with valuable expertise. Moreover, the winner has the chance to receive a ticket to the next satellite launch in Kourou. In addition, cash prizes and substantial satellite data quota are awarded.

Lucrative Sentinel Data Boosting Business
Big data and cloud services have changed workflows and professional environments of the industry. This development displays a major benefit for startups, since the technologies capable of handling huge amounts of Sentinel data are available and affordable. The EO data serves as a goldmine for founders and innovators who make use of its intelligence, building on big data and cloud computing technologies to create commercially attractive and sustainable services.

About T-Systems
T-Systems is the corporate customers unit of Deutsche Telekom. Building on a global infrastructure of data centres and networks, it operates information and communication technology (ICT) systems for multinational corporations and public sector institutions. T-Systems is pursuing its mission to shape the future of the connected business world and society by creating added value for customers, employees, and investors through innovative ICT solutions.
T-Systems has divided its operational activities into three dedicated management divisions: The Telecommunications (TC) Division, the Information Technology (IT) Division, and the Digital Division (DD). Each has entrepreneurial responsibility for the entire value chain within their designated business area, from product development to sales, production, and delivery.
This product-oriented strategy enables T-Systems to meet diverse customer requirements across all industries and lines of business. The TC Division will extend the unit’s telecommunications activities both in Germany and internationally while ensuring the closer integration of the business processes of all relevant units within the Deutsche Telekom Group. The IT Division, meanwhile, meets the demand for conventional IT services, system integration, and outsourcing.
This allows T-Systems to focus on cutting-edge technological trends. The information and communication technology sector is currently undergoing changes that have a major impact on companies of every size and industry: Cloud computing and the mobile solutions that build on it, along with the combination of big data and social media, are turning existing business models on their heads. These disruptive technologies are placing completely new demands on IT security – not least due to the exponential increase in cyber crime.
This strategic development of T-Systems supports the Deutsche Telekom Group’s strategy, “Leading Telco”, based on its four priorities: “Integrated IP Networks”, “Best Customer Experience”, “Win with Partners” and “Lead in Business”. https://www.t-systems.com/de/en

About Copernicus Masters
Earth observation and the big data it produces hold huge potential for the creation of innovative products and services. Myriad industries and areas of public interest stand to profit from the advances of the Copernicus programme. Anwendungszentrum GmbH Oberpfaffenhofen (AZO) has launched the Copernicus Masters in 2011 on behalf of the European Space Agency (ESA) and with strong support of world-class partners as part of their mission to foster the User Uptake of Copernicus services. The Copernicus Masters is an international competition which awards prizes to innovative solutions for business and society based on Earth observation data. The Copernicus Masters has developed into the moving force of promoting cutting-edge solutions. Annually, different prize categories tackle global challenges with revolutionary competition entries in the fields of deep learning, the IoT, big data analytics, smart mobility and industry 4.0 – just to name a few. For more information please see www.copernicus-masters.com.

About AZO
AZO has established a global network for innovation and entrepreneurship. It supports product innovation and company foundations in the field of commercial space applications along the entire value chain – from the idea all the way to market entry. AZO has extensive experience in organising innovation competitions such as the European Satellite Navigation Competition, the Copernicus Masters (Earth observation), the Space Exploration Masters, the STARTUP WORLD Awards (laser photonics and robotics), and the INNOspace Masters (New Space Economy), app developer camps and conferences, and manages ESA BIC Bavaria. www.space-of-innovation.com

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