CeBIT 2008. Your World.

The future is here today via the network

Lower costs, increased productivity, greater flexibility: This is what companies and the public sector are aiming for when they invest in ICT technology. The road there is called IP, and T-Systems shows what this abbreviation can do at CeBIT.

First there was the telephone, then the television. Computers, fax machines, the Internet and wireless communications followed. And now they are all fusing together, due to a few number combinations, IP and a single network for data, images videos and audio files. With this technology, we can access everything that we need for work and play, everywhere and at any time, and work and daily life come together in one place.

The square-inch office

One example of all this weighs less than 4 ounces, fits in every pocket and is compatible with almost every computer or laptop. With the USB stick by T-Systems, employees can basically carry their desk with them wherever they go. All they need is a computer with a USB port and an Internet connection and they can get down to business just as they would at their own desk. Programs, data and even the customized desktop interface can be securely accessed via the network. And an additional headset is all you need to make a VoIP call.

Another example is the T-Systems solution for Unified Communications. Thanks to IP, all communication channels such as fixed-line calls, wireless communications, e-mail, instant messaging, voice mail, online status, fax and video conferencing are all brought together in a central pool. Voice messages and faxes can be sent to your inbox, e-mails to your cell phone and the voice mail inbox and important customer calls are not misplaced.

Slim and mobile instead of big and bulky

If you want to slim down your office IT, Thin Clients and Dynamic Services by T-Systems are just what you are looking for. With the workstation from the network, a T-Systems data center provides both data and software as well as the personal user interface. The concept promises up to 30 percent cost savings as compared to traditional desktop operations. With this solution, companies can use hardware and software based on demand.

A few feet away, your cell phone can also communicate with your online fitness program. If you decide to go walking or jogging, simply connect your pulse monitor to the mobile device and the data will automatically be sent to your personal portal as you exercise. At home, your computer can then analyze the data and let you know whether you are ready for the next Olympics. Medical assistance can also be provided via your TV. Patients with chronic heart problems are now able to enjoy a better quality of life thanks to telemedicine. They send their heart values to their doctor via their TV at home, which saves them many a trip to the hospital.

Cars go online

At the T-Systems CeBIT stand, the Internet is venturing into one of the last uncharted online territories. After cafés and the ICE, it will soon be possible to surf on the freeway. The traveling hotspot turns your car into a mobile end-device where passengers can access their office, including their corporate network, from the back seat, children can watch TV online and drivers can let themselves be directed to the next available parking space or their dream apartment. And if you tend to forget your next appointment for having your car serviced, you can still drive care-free. The car of the future will notify the shop itself when it needs to be serviced.

Fly to your next major event by helicopter The virtual roundtrip of those traveling to visit CeBIT shows how operation controllers and security forces are digitally linked, monitor events and can get to the location even more quickly if something might happen. At the same time, current traffic data is sent to the control center and then used to inform visitors of alternative routes to their destination if there is a traffic jam.