All Telekom Innovation Laboratories (T-Labs) articles
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Partnerships & AlliancesDT expands SKT tie‑up to metaverse and beyond
Deutsche Telekom and SK Telecom map out new areas for cooperation. Tests of SKT’s metaverse platform expected in Germany by end 2022.
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Innovation (R&D)
Staex: DT spinoff aims to patch up fragmented IoT
Telekom Innovation Labs project on ‘new-generation’ IoT orchestration re‑surfaces. New business Staex offers a fresh, decentralised take on running smart-utility and smart-city projects. First external funding secured. Startup sits outside of the DT perimeter but maintains ties with Detecon and T‑Mobile.
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People
DT’s former R&D head joins Riddle & Code
Blockchain expert John Calian takes up co-CEO role. The Austrian blockchain company worked with T‑Labs on the Xride programme.
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People
DT moves AI beyond the lab with new lead
DT’s new head of AI, Jan Hofmann, signals broadening approach. Predecessor Claudia Pohlink takes on new role at Deutsche Bahn. Emphasis increasingly placed on AI-infused voice technology as a business enabler. Nemat giving thought to AI implications for society and suggests there should be a ‘Hippocratic Oath’ for AI ...
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Innovation (R&D)
T-Labs taps Merantix for AI voice fraud detection
Deutsche Telekom’s research arm ties with natural language processing partner Merantix Labs to co‑develop deepfake detection tool. Seen as a likely necessity for future AI robustness, and builds on broader voice tech from across the Group.
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Venturing & Investments
DT backs wireless asset tracking startup MonoLets
Group continues to build out IoT ecosystem with cash injection into US connected-label startup. hubraum flags system as potentially “really useful” add to DT’s IoT armoury.
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Strategy & Change
Deutsche Telekom reveals new CTO; Choi switches to R&D
Head of Technology & Innovation Claudia Nemat making a New Year refresh of her top team. Open RAN point man Abdurazak Mudesir takes over as CTO as Group increases bet on network disaggregation. Current CTO Dr. Alex Jinsung Choi moves to a potentially more free-wheeling position overseeing R&D and ...
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Innovation (R&D)
T-Labs and TMUS scoping out immersive shopper tech
Group R&D arm and US NatCo open applications for T‑Challenge 2022. Focus on retail vertical, with telco keen to enhance post‑COVID experiences for those shopping at home and in‑store. Scheme offering share of €600,000 prize pot.
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Venturing & Investments
DT’s hubraum buys into in-building player PHYTunes
In‑building coverage solutions specialist secures funding from hubraum.
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Partnerships & Alliances
DT and SK Telecom’s Techmaker JV readies Q4 launch
5G in-building tech developed by SK Telecom and adapted for Europe. Product available first in Germany, then offered to other European telcos. JV eyes next steps, spies AR/VR developments for 5G.
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Innovation (R&D)
T-Labs scoping out quantum computing apps for DT
Group’s R&D arm initially exploring five use-cases of relevance to Deutsche Telekom as part of government-backed project. T‑Systems follows T‑Labs’ lead and joins PlanQK construction. D‑Wave, Fujitsu, and IBM among vendor partners.
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Strategy & Change
Deutsche Telekom blockchain spinout beamed back to mothership
trust2core’s work on enterprise blockchain application development to continue from within T‑Labs. Group said to be expanding focus on blockchain services.
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Partnerships & Alliances
‘Techmaker’: DT’s South Korean 5G JV surfaces
New venture’s executive team to build 5G innovation pipeline from South Korea to Europe. JV initially aims to build go-to-market around 5G in‑building solutions, and then spread to import and development of other systems. Working name chimes with mandate to commercialise Asian 5G tech in western markets.
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Innovation (R&D)
T-Labs enters quantum realm for AI
Quantum computing in focus for T-Labs and German government. Government-funded PlanKQ project develops quantum-assisted AI platform. T-Labs tests quantum AI use cases, but too soon for business cases.
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Strategy & Change
Elsewhere in Deutsche Telekom Group: Supervisory Board chairman search continues
Ex‑BMW CEO Krüger said to have turned down chairmanship. Audit swap said to hit politics. Group gets wind of energy startup MOWEA.
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Venturing & Investments
Telekom Innovation Pool: below the surface
Vehicle nearing decade in operation. Now an increasingly active player within Deutsche Telekom’s broader innovation and investment strategy. Reach extending beyond Group’s walls and into new international markets.
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Venturing & Investments
hubraum continues XR bet with three way investment
Tech incubator closes 5G Consumer Entertainment Program with trifecta investment. XR identified as key consumer use‑case.
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Partnerships & Alliances
Aurachain and Telekom Romania renew ties
Pair behind government furlough payments project. Remote working platforms added to enterprise package for COVID‑hit customers. Höttges: “ hybrid office ” viability bolstered.
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Innovation (R&D)
Deutsche Telekom: game on for 5G and AR at Euro 2024
Major football tournament could be tech showcase for Deutsche Telekom. At least, there will be 5G coverage for fans and international visitors. In the stadium and at home AR/MR/XR apps will be on display. But low take‑up of smart glasses could limit AR’s appeal.
