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Master the digitalization of the public sector with our cloud
Public authorities and municipalities face the challenge of making their structures future-ready. Legal requirements, increasing demands for efficiency, outdated IT systems, and growing expectations from citizens for fast, user-friendly services make digitalizing public administration unavoidable. At the same time, artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly important — it automates processes, analyzes data, and improves citizen communication. However, the necessary IT infrastructure for using AI applications securely and efficiently is often lacking.
Modern digital citizen services, automated administrative processes, and smart infrastructures are not just drivers of efficiency, they also increase acceptance among citizens and businesses seeking faster, more transparent processes. Simultaneously, geopolitical developments are making independent, trustworthy cloud solutions essential.
But how can the digitalization of public administration succeed?
Public authorities need an IT environment that meets the highest data protection standards, is flexibly scalable, and integrates seamlessly into existing systems. T Cloud Public offers exactly the right solution — you can find out all about it on this page.
Typical challenges of public administration— and our solutions
Securely comply with data protection and legal requirements
Public institutions must protect sensitive citizen and government data while complying with the highest security and regulatory standards.
Our solutions:
GDPR-compliant cloud: Data processed exclusively in German data centers — no access from abroad
Maximum security: Certifications according to ISO 27001, IT baseline protection, C5, and other industry-specific standards
Modernize IT infrastructures and scale flexibly
Many administrations use rigid IT systems that make it difficult to introduce new digital services. A robust cloud infrastructure ensures future readiness.
Our solutions:
Scalable cloud platform: Grows flexibly with demand — from municipalities to federal authorities
Zero outage strategy: Maximum availability for critical administrative processes
Use artificial intelligence efficiently and securely
From automated workflows and data analysis to citizen communication, AI creates new opportunities for public administration.
Our solutions:
Optimized platform for AI-supported services: Chatbots, document recognition, and process automation
High-performance cloud: Scalable computing power for data-intensive AI applications
Why is T Cloud Public the perfect cloud partner for the public sector?
T Cloud Public was the only provider with data centers in Germany that could offer us exactly the modern technologies that we want to use.
– Roberto Schumann, Head of the IT Services Department at IHK Munich
Our certifications and security standards
GDPR-compliant data processing
BSI IT-Grundschutz
Data processing in European data centres
Listed with the BSI as a KIRITS operator
Zero-trust architecture
BSI C5 Type 2 attestation
ISO/IEC 27001 certified
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Individual advice for the public sector
Our public sector experts will provide knowledgeable guidance and answer all your questions about testing options, booking, and using T Cloud Public. Let us provide tailored advice on digitalizing your public services!
From administration to public transport to universities: our references
Deutsche Telekom supports a wide range of public-sector players in the area of digitalization. Our customers include major ministries and other institutions at the state and federal level, as well as large cities and municipalities.
ReferenceCopernicus Data Space Ecosystem
The Copernicus Data Space Ecosystem is one of the largest public platforms for Earth observation data in the world. For secure and smooth data processing and analysis, the Copernicus Data Space Ecosystem relies on the powerful storage and computing resources from T Cloud Public.
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REFERENceData platform for smart cities and regions
The Data Competence Center for Cities and Regions (DKSR) uses T Cloud Public as the foundation for an AI-powered data platform that enables municipalities to digitalize securely and confidently.
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REFERENcePrivate Cloud solution for Swiss Federal Railways (SBB)
To expand to a hybrid cloud infrastructure, Swiss Federal Railways needed dedicated resources from the private cloud that were secure, flexibly scalable, and seamlessly compatible with other cloud resources.
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REFERENcePublic Cloud for public corporation
Invest in its own hardware or rely on the cloud? The chamber of Industry and Commerce for Munich and Upper Bavaria opted for flexible resources from Telekom`s data centers. What convinced the public body and how it benefits.
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REFERENceT Cloud Public on the curriculum
The Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences relies on a hybrid cloud model for teaching and research, for which it uses Telekom's public cloud offering. T Cloud Public scores highly for data protection and security.
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REFERENceEducational content from the cloud for Germany's schools
The Edupool tool gives students and teachers access to more than 110,000 educational content and and solutions. It also includes an online-based media library and an app for digital students IDs.
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REFERENceSalzburg Research
As head of department at Salzburg Research, Karl Rehrl is respionsible for traffic reports. He entrusts the corresponding data to the highly secure data centers of T Cloud Public.
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White paper: Sovereign cloud for the public sector
Opportunities, challenges, and best practices for digital administration: How can secure and efficient cloud transformation succeed in the public sector? What requirements must authorities and municipalities consider? How can data protection, sovereignty, and scalability be optimally combined? Find detailed answers in our whitepaper.
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Today, digital sovereignty is more important than ever. With T Cloud Public, you can rely on a cloud solution that sustainably empowers the public sector—secure, high-performance, and fully hosted in Germany.
T Cloud Public Matthias Greska
Frequently asked questions about the digitalization of the public sector
What is meant by the digitalization of the public sector?
Digitalization in the public sector refers to the transition from analog to digital processes within governmental institutions. This includes implementing e-government services, adopting modern technologies like artificial intelligence, and introducing digital communication channels between authorities and citizens. T Cloud Public provides administrations with a secure, high-performance, and GDPR-compliant cloud platform for reliable digital service delivery.
What advantages does digitization offer public administrations?
Digitalization enables public administrations to operate more efficiently, reduce bureaucracy, and cut costs. It also improves access to services for citizens and businesses, leading to greater satisfaction and transparency. Cloud technologies like T Cloud Public offer flexible, scalable IT infrastructures that support seamless digital administrative processes.
What are the challenges of digitizing public authorities?
Key challenges include protecting sensitive data, integrating new technologies with existing systems, training staff, and updating legal frameworks to accommodate digital processes. T Cloud Public addresses these with certified security standards tailored to the public sector, GDPR-compliant data processing, and expert support for implementing digital services.
How does digitalization influence citizen participation?
Digital platforms allow citizens to engage more directly with public authorities, submit applications online, and participate in decision-making. This enhances transparency and strengthens public trust. Cloud-based solutions like chatbots and automated application portals powered by T Cloud Public support efficient, citizen-friendly communication.
How can digitalization contribute to reducing costs in public authorities?
Automation of routine tasks, reduced paper usage, and streamlined workflows can significantly lower operating costs and improve resource efficiency. With T Cloud Public’s flexible pay-as-you-go model, public authorities only pay for the resources they actually use — making IT costs transparent and predictable.
What role does IT security play in the digitalization of public administrations?
IT security is crucial to safeguard sensitive data and ensure information integrity and availability. The highest security standards must be upheld during digitalization. T Cloud Public relies on certified data centers in Germany and the Netherlands, strong encryption, and zero-outage standards for maximum security.
How is digitalization affecting the way government employees work?
Employees benefit from flexible work models, remote work options, and modern tools that enhance collaboration and communication. This shift also requires ongoing training in using new technologies. Cloud-based collaboration tools and AI-driven workflows from T Cloud Public make daily tasks easier and enable more efficient administration.
What steps are necessary to successfully implement digitalization in public administration?
Successful digitalization requires a clear strategy, investment in modern IT infrastructure, employee training, and legal adaptation to digital processes. T Cloud Public supports this journey with preconfigured, certified cloud solutions — from planning through to operation — for secure and efficient digital transformation.
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