The 2009/2010 Human Resources Report

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Detlef Schlayer: Researching and studying at the University of Applied Sciences Leipzig (HfTL).

TECHNOLOGY. Only new ideas will spawn innovation and generate new areas of growth, and only sustainable corporate growth will produce re- spect and a good reputation in society – as well as good long- term employment prospects. Deutsche Telekom is aiming for sustainable growth through new technologies, products and ser- vices. This is the reason why innovation is so important for us. Only an open approach to all things new will enable us to attract and keep the best staff – the smart employees who research, de- velop, commoditize, market and sell products successfully and provide top-quality support. We are also aware that we can only achieve high-tech in our products with “high touch” in our cul- ture, in areas such as sovereignty at work, a low-hierarchy “egali- tarian culture” and career paths for high-tech experts. Our vision is to become an international leader for connected life and work. Our object in doing so is to offer our customers the best user ex- perience, wherever they are and whenever they need it. We are treading new paths in order to delight them and mesh the latest scientific research with application-oriented development. With our own cutting-edge research unit at Deutsche Telekom Labora- tories and our state-approved university of applied sciences, we are able to draw on a unique reservoir of know-how, smart minds and forward-looking ideas. In addition to this, Deutsche Telekom collaborates closely with university institutions, innovation net- works and business enterprises. We combine our staff’s know- how and ideas with open innovation and an entrepreneurial mindset, supplying our customers with technology that is quick, powerful, intuitive and easy to use. High-tech – high touch – it’s all about Enterprise 2.0!  Deutsche Telekom as co-investor in education.  Top-level research for the gigabit society. 16 Technology