Analyst firm Cloud Spectator compared the leading public cloud providers in Europe in terms of speed, performance and price. The Open Telekom Cloud performed excellently – and not just by taking the top spot in the price/performance category.

Telekom's public cloud offering will offer even greater reliability for companies in the future. That’s thanks to the new Availability Zone AZ3. In addition, the Cloud Server Backup Service (CSBS) will be expanded: As of March 1, the CSBS will also be able to integrate shared volumes.

The Open Telekom Cloud is compatible with IBM Spectrum Protect. IBM recently issued the public cloud a certificate for the successor of the Tivoli Storage Manager. This enables companies to secure their data in the Open Telekom Cloud in the S3-compatible OBS service.

Telekom right out in front: The Open Telekom Cloud has been named an accelerator by Crisp Research. Particular praise was given to the high data privacy standards, the low price level and the high synergy potential offered by a broad portfolio and service offering.

The Open Telekom Cloud meets the strict criteria of the BSI C5 and SOC 2 compliance controls catalogues. This has now been confirmed by an independent body. To achieve this, Deutsche Telekom had to prove that its public cloud service met the strict requirements in 17 different categories.

The Open Telekom Cloud works optimally with other OpenStack-based clouds: That this is indeed the case for Telekom’s public cloud offering, which has now been certified by the OpenStack Foundation. In order to receive certification, the cloud platform had to pass hundreds of tests.

The real disruption is still coming, says Steve Janata from Crisp Research. He explains what it takes to be a successful cloud provider in an interview.

Scalable IT resources for start-ups are the best foundation for sustainable growth; regardless of the business model they have. The three most important reasons why the cloud is crucial to a start-up.

For both manufacturers and suppliers, the VDA’s TISAX certificate shows that Deutsche Telekom complies with the uniform IT security standards of the complex value and supply chains of the automotive industry.

Starting May 25, 2018, Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) takes effect across the EU. Here are the four most important questions for companies regarding the new data protection requirements.