At Deutsche Telekom (DT), we are operating a spatial data infrastructure (SDI) with the objective to be a One-Stop-Shop for spatial data and associated services for multiple applications and use-cases at DT. Our users are from mobile and fixed-line planning departments, but also end-customers such as sales portals and joint venture partners. So what is the journey of raw data to consistent delivery in a modern, cloudified architecture? Data integration on the enterprise level is an interaction of multiple applications, such as databases systems, cloud storage services, processing workflows and Web-GIS solutions for data discovery and visualization. In our case, FME plays here a central role. FME-Server is used for data intake and manipulation, as well as for managing several workflows to satisfy our end-users needs. Workflows triggered by FME process data for respective use cases, such as anonymizing photographs, thus allowing consultations with public while respecting data privacy requirements. Retrieving of surface types based on Lidar and image data is another example which enables data-driven decisions. The challenge to satisfy multiple applications, yet maintain integrity in all 4 environments: DEV, INT, STAG & PROD is not a trivial task. To address it, an innovative solution was developed with a focus on simplification and transparent mapping of the entire process. Our data integration pipeline is embedded in OpenShift, where communication and orchestration between the applications and the respective tasks happens via various APIs. The advantage of this solution is the entire process is set up centrally, is reproducible, and can easily be transferred to other environments. Logging, orchestrating as well as authentication are managed using a GitLab code repository. Deploying this pipeline guarantees exact the same status of data integration in all 4 environments, hence simplifies bug fixing, minimizes manual interaction, thus raises level of automation.

1. …the long way to the map…

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Deutsche Telekom
• Present in > 50 countries
Germany, Europe and the USA: with own
infrastructure
• 248.2 million mobile customers
• 26.1 million km fixed-network lines
• 216 528 Employees worldwide
• Top 20 in global most valuable brand ranking 2022
(https://brandirectory.com/rankings/global/table)

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GEO-Hub
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GEODATA…
…plays an important role almost everywhere in
Telekom
• for planning mobile and fixed-net
• for analysis
• for marketing
• for navigation
WE…
• Acquire and provide geodata
• Provide analysis and processing services
• Develop applications to support location-based
business processes
FOR…
• Our planners in the field
• Our mobile service quality
• Our end customers
• …
Geo

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Spatial Data Infrastructure
SDI@TELEKOM
• Cloud Deployment
• Focus on Open-Source applications
• Aiming for data integration at Enterprise Level to
• Be the One-Stop-Shop for spatial data &
services
DEV
INT
STAGING
PROD
Geo

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Role of FME
Server Apps & Galleries Data integration with business applications
FME Server Schedules & Automations

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Web map
service
Import and manipulate geodata
Create geoserver layers and
symbology
Create metadata
Tests of consistency
Repeat all steps for INT, STAG &
PROD Environment
Web map service ready to use
Journey of raw data to consistent
delivery

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That’s our challenges
Missing transparency & traceability
Missing compliance with the specifications
Missing Automation
Missing Consistency & reproducibility

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Infrastructure & Data as a Code (IDaaC)

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Infrastructure & Data as a Code (IDaaC) - cont’d

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Database Entry GeoServer Layer with Styles Metadata Catalogue Entry
Infrastructure & Data as a Code (IDaaC) - results

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Infrastructure as a Service
& Data Pipeline Automation
Simplified import/update workflows
Ensured Data Consistency

12. hank You!
Jonas.Weimann@telekom.de
Christoph.Dittmann@telekom.de
Benedikt.Bleuel@telekom.de

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