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Composable architectures are about selecting the best current technology for the requirements right now, that can easily be replaced as new needs or technologies arise. At iO we are technology agnostic, with a broad experience in programming languages, frameworks, and platforms. This makes composable architectures a great cultural fit.
“By 2024, the design mantra for new SaaS and custom applications will be ‘composable API-first or API-only,’ rendering traditional SaaS and custom applications as legacy.”
Gartner Top Strategic Technology Trends for 2022
We regard the API first principle as a crucial step for the adoption of composable architecture. This allows you to easily integrate when building a digital ecosystem. Using domain driven design API based (micro)services are bundled into Packaged Business Capabilities (PBC’s) and represent a clearly defined business capability. MACH (Microservices, API-First, Cloud-Native & Headless) principles are followed.
Adopting a composable mindset enables organisations to be more agile in the face of change in turbulent times.
How does composable architecture bring you agility?
With a monolithic system, any change, no matter how small, demands a regression test, build, deploy of the software and/or acceptance process for a much larger scope. Developers face a far more complex system to work in. This can be time-consuming and can lead to long cycles and release times.
With a composable architecture, however, changes can be made to individual components. This makes it much easier and faster to adapt to changes in user expectations and the digital environment, and to add new features and capabilities as needed without the need of a large overhaul. It will lower cognitive load and allow you to locate and evaluate components, replace, understand their context, and quickly integrate them into any project.
“There are plenty of organisations who see the same opportunities. What matters is how fast you can validate and bring them to market. You can only do this if your underlying architecture is flexible.”
Raymond Muilwijk, CoE Lead Technology iO
Core drivers of business agility with composable architecture
• Flexibility
Composable architectures give you the freedom to select every part of your digital ecosystem. With no vendor-lock, it allows a best of breed approach. Using the best technology or product for each individual part of the system.
• Discoverability
Because of the modular and standardized nature of the architecture it is easier for different teams to understand and use each other's components. This can lead to increased collaboration and efficiency within the organisation.
• Adaptability
Modify individual components without affecting the rest of the system. Simply replace components when they are outdated or no longer meet your needs and add new components to your system as needed.
• Autonomy
Aligning components to the business design allows rapid decisions and limiting waste. Teams work on components independently and develop solutions that are tailored to their specific needs, area of expertise and requirements.
Migrate to composable architecture immediately?
At iO we are convinced that composable architectures are the future for a lot of digital experiences, but they are not the answer to every digital question. The decision to migrate to composable architectures, like most organisational concerns, is not one to be taken lightly.
Technological migration at scale is naturally influenced by the stakeholder’s mindset and earlier experience. Embracing experimentation is one thing, but it must deliver a tangible business advantage. Concerns such as lifecycle management, integration risk, expected changes in market demands, vendor roadmaps, the need for innovation, and the strategic focus of your organisation are all essential parts of the decision-making matrix.
“Don’t fix what ain’t broke” is out. Everything that’s not changeable is a business or technical debt, a barrier to vitality of the organization that’s facing turbulence and uncertainty.”
Becoming Composable: A Gartner Trend Insight Report
Time for a composable mindset
One of the biggest challenges for organisations that are looking for sustainable digital solutions is the mindset shift that is needed. With composable architectures it is important to be willing to embrace the possibilities offered by existing solutions and have the vision to integrate them to form a larger system.
A composable architecture is only as good as the parts that are available. Technology trends driving composable like API first, headless, Cloud Native and SaaS demand a different approach and technology vision.
When implemented correctly, composable is a powerful architecture for organisations that want to be more agile in their response to the ever-changing demands of the market. Most disruption has its origins in uncontrollable external factors like conflict, global economic factors and the emergence of contemporary trends.
Today success depends on the speed and agility of your organisation's response.
“The greatest danger in times of turbulence is not the turbulence; it is to act with yesterday’s logic.”
Peter Drucker
Respond rapidly to market demands
If your market demands you to actively experiment and deliver new end-user experiences within short timeframes, e.g., a new online customer experience in 2-months, then adoption of a composable mindset is essential. What’s rarely discussed, is what makes any migration to composable architecture possible and successful.
A composable mindset is built around the ability to think and communicate beyond the boundaries of departments, specialisms, and competence silos. To see common concepts and shared services, and to properly encapsulate them in a 'component'. But also, to structure the organisation in an effective way to support instead of hindering this shift. This explicitly includes the business governance around a component in your new composable architecture.
Successful implementations of composability depend on creating the right conditions and (realistic) expectations within your organisation, and to mix those with discussions about the potentials and best starting points for a composable architecture.
How agile can one go?
iO has been advising clients on how to adopt different composable and MACH architectures because the drive to more composable systems plays a vital part in our technology vision. We see it as a cornerstone of helping more complex digital landscapes to evolve.
This journey starts by having the right expectations about the outcome of 'composable' in the various layers of your enterprise, and then defining a clear starting point. Where to dive in first? Where to learn? Recognising the different 'pace of change'-principles that underpin various systems, and the parallels they have with how 'core' they are for your business, is essential. iO Technology Director Friso Geerlings discussed these aspects recently in an article that both embraces the need for Composable, but also emphasises realism around its implementation and expectations.
Raymond Muilwijk
Technology Officer Belgium & The NetherlandsWith a distinct vision on - and experience in - strategy, enterprise & solution architecture, product management and software delivery, Raymond is the right man in the right place at the Center of Excellence. Responsible for iO's technology vision and acting as an accelerator of knowledge and innovation. Knowledge worth sharing, as the beating heart of any organisation.
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How to build a multi-site, multi-language, global B2B platform for lead generation and online branding - iODécouvrez ce case en détailCase
Comment introduire une mobilité flexible et efficace de manière organisée ?
Hoppin est une nouvelle plateforme pour le Gouvernement flamand, axée sur la mobilité flexible. Découvrez comment nous avons aidé à lancer la plateforme.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Comment générer plus de leads et optimiser le taux de conversion par audience ?
Maximiser le retour sur investissement : l'approche d'iO pour stimuler le taux de conversion dans les campagnes de Beobank. Lire l'article complet ici.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Comment convertir des festivaliers en membres actifs de votre communauté ?
Des bracelets de festival aux comptes en ligne : Convertir les festivaliers grâce à des médias payants efficaces. Lire l'article ici.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Comment donner vie à des années de savoureuse créativité ?
With creative always-on and ad hoc campaigns, our experts help Manna Sauzen grow into a leading Belgian brand.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Exploitation des données dans le transport public
Connectez vos sources de données en enregistrant les informations personnelles et de paiement sur un portail en ligne.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Comment une nouvelle image de marque a-t-elle contribué à renforcer la position de l'entreprise sur le marché ?
Pour Prowise, spécialiste des écrans interactifs et des logiciels éducatifs, iO a conçu un nouveau site web WordPress complété par une nouvelle voix de marque et un nouveau texte.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Realising growth through marketing
Comment iO convainc les voyageurs de choisir Brussels Airport pour leur prochain voyage. Découvrez nos campagnes marketing.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Clear communication & vision for stakeholders
La communication, interne & externe, est importante pour Brussels Airport. Découvrez comment iO assiste l'aéroport pour cela.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
How we put Brussels Airport on the map with influencer marketing
iO propulse Brussels Airport vers de nouveaux sommets grâce au marketing d'influence. Découvrez comment.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
How do you accelerate getting innovative lighting into the living rooms of 47 countries?
iO experts built a brand new D2C website with an advanced Adobe Experience Manager e-commerce platform for lighting specialists Signify. The result: happy users and satisfied teams. Read the full case here.Découvrez ce case en détailStack
Sanity : le cloud de contenu composable pour des expériences digitales enrichies l iO
Avec Sanity, nous offrons des outils de premier ordre, flexibles et puissants pour la gestion et la diffusion de contenu.Lire la suiteStack
Découvrez la puissance du marketing omnichannel avec Storyblok l iO
Avec le CMS headless Storyblok, vous pouvez rapidement créer des expériences digitales pertinentes. Nos experts sont là pour vous y aider.Lire la suiteStack
Migrate to the cloud with Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Migrating your app or platform to the cloud? Our AWS specialists will be happy to help you with a customised roadmap!Lire la suiteStack
iO : Partenaire Salesforce pour la mise en œuvre et le conseil.
En tant que partenaire Salesforce, iO vous aide à aligner vos équipes commerciales, marketing, service et commerce grâce à un système CRM centralisé.Lire la suiteNos expertises
Le service design, pour des produits et services de qualité l iO
Nous vous aidons à développer, tester et améliorer vos services et produits grâce au service design, tout en améliorant l'expérience de vos utilisateurs.Lire la suiteNos expertises
Cloud et infrastructure l iO
Hébergement classique ou cloud ? Nous vous aidons à choisir et implémenter l'environnement performant adapté pour les data et la tech de votre organisation.Lire la suiteNos expertises
Looking for expertise in Continuous Integration, Delivery and Deployment?
Say goodbye to merge days, manual bug fixing and code flaws as a developer — and opt for continuous and automated development.Lire la suiteNos expertises
Créer de la valeur commerciale avec l'IA - workshops & trainings l iO
iO vous aide à passer à l'action avec l'intelligence artificielle. Découvrez nos ateliers et formations sur l'IA pour déceler le potentiel au sein de votre entreprise.Lire la suiteNos expertises
Technology & security audit, for proper digital protection
How do you grant your organisation lasting protection? With a clear overview of the weaknesses, vulnerabilities and security risks in your digital ecosystem. Read how a technology & security audit can help your business case.Lire la suitePresse
AI without measurable impact? Nothing more than an empty gimmick for your business
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iO bolsters ambition with the arrival of Collin Seyger as new CFO
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iO and Amnesty International make themselves heard for Write-them-VRIJdag
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iO donne de l’éclat à la Couleur de l’Année d’AkzoNobel « Tendre Cocon »™
Dans la phase de préparation, les experts en marketing digital d’iO se sont penchés sur l’optimisation des flux de la campagne sur et entre les pages web, les campagnes emailing et les applications mobiles.Lire la suitePresse
iO brings the Port of Antwerp-Bruges’ digital twin to life with AI
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iO appoints Rachel Vermeulen as Managing Director of Campus Eindhoven
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iO creates future-proof look for Assuralia
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iO awarded 'Agency of the Year' at the Grand Prix Content Marketing 2023
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iO study: majority of retail chains missing out on local SEO benefits
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The power of branded podcasts recognised with four Lovie Awards for iO
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iO and M Leuven bring Flemish Master to life with AI tool
Blended agency iO gives history an extra dimension for visitors to M Leuven thanks to AI-driven web app.Lire la suitePresse
iO focuses on talent: Wouter Dolle becomes HR Director in the Netherlands
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iO appoints Marco Merola as Managing Director on Campus Herentals
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Two top experts of iO win the exclusive Sitecore MVP Award of 2024
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iO helps companies tap into their innovation potential
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NMBS picks iO as innovation partner and service design expert
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Strategic boost for iO with two new senior hires
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The KNHB and iO launch new adidas Dutch hockey team kits with an inspiring campaign
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E-inclusion: how to leave no one behind in the digital world
There’s a digital gap between our marketing personas and the real people we service. And that gap is significant: nearly 50% of the population is digitally vulnerable. How do you handle that as an organisation? And how do you make sure your products and services don’t exclude anyone from the digital world? Register for our webinar now and allow David De Block, Public Services Director at iO, to show you the “reason to believe”, so you can take action.Lire la suiteWebinar
Webinar: Boost your online visibility and revenue with local search
Pretty much everyone has a smartphone these days, using navigation systems like Google Maps every day. Leveraging local search has never been this crucial to enhance online visibility and growth. Google reports that nearly half of all search queries on its platform (46%) have a local intent. You need to take advantage of that as a retailer. After all, you want potential customers to be able to find you, especially when you’re nearby. Sign up to join our exclusive webinar on local search to find out how to elevate your local presence.Lire la suiteWebinar
Leveraging customer data in your marketing communications
With the ever-evolving laws and technology, reaching your target audience as a marketer is complex. In this webinar, we'll show you how to make the most of the customer data you already have. During the Dutch webinar on March 19, 2024, Evelyne Berden (Domain Lead Marketing Automation at iO Campus Herentals) explains how you can unlock customer data to take your marketing campaigns to the next level.Lire la suiteWebinar
SEO & TikTok: the dynamic duo for digital success
From libraries to Google to TikTok...in just a few decades, our source of information has shifted to unexpected places. Today, a whopping 40% of young people use TikTok as their primary source of information. Did you know that this platform is increasingly focusing on its own search function? This makes TikTok SEO an essential part of your digital strategy.Lire la suiteWebinar
Corporate Alt Delete - give your organisation an innovation boost
How do you keep your business dynamics fresh and boost the innovation potential and that pioneering mindset in your organisation? Corporate Alt Delete invites you to take a fresh look at your organisation and jointly rewrite your story. Corporate Alt Delete is a book, a workshop, a mindset, and now also a webinar.Lire la suiteWebinar
Webinar | Will your organization be ready on 28th June 2025 for the EU's Digital Accessibility Law?
Will your organization be ready on 28th June 2025 for the EU's Digital Accessibility Law? Today, for your organization or business to thrive, a digital presence is essential. However, this online presence also brings about a growing need for digital accessibility. Moreover, the EU expects your organization to be digitally accessible by mid-2025. Discover why this is important and how to approach it during our webinar on 22nd August.Lire la suiteWebinar
Webinar: Increase your online impact with strategic SEO
Is your website not being properly found by relevant visitors? Is your SEO traffic not generating enough conversions? But do you think you already have an SEO-friendly website? Then it's time to switch from tactical to strategic SEO. Find out how during our webinar on 23 August.Lire la suiteWebinar
Webinar: discover how digitally mature your business really is (and what steps to take next)
As a CEO, managing director or marketing manager, you’re steering your ship towards the digital future. But here’s the challenge: how do you ensure you’re on the right course? Which aspects are thriving, and which ones need a boost? Register for our webinar and discover exactly how your company can move towards complete digital maturity.Lire la suiteEvent
Email Marketing 101 in 2025
Do you want to send emails that your target audience doesn’t just open, but also remembers? Emails that hit like your first sip of coffee early on a Monday morning. Then sign up for our event and discover how to make your emails the highlight of everyone's inbox in 2025. You’ll learn how to set up effective campaigns, what AI can do for you and how to increase your conversion rates. Please note places are limited, so reserve your spot in time.Lire la suiteWebinar
How to become a Social Brand - Building your business with social media
Learn how to move from merely being present on social media to making an impact with an effective social strategy.Lire la suiteWhitepaper
Customer Data Platforms (CDP)
A Customer Data Platform collects your customers’ data and is mainly at home in the more ‘mature’ marketing departments of the organisation. A CDP combines customer data from different platforms and hands it back to you in a 360° package. This whitepaper illustrates how a CDP gets assembled, where its added value lies CDP can be for your organisation and which conditions best serve a CDP.Lire la suiteWhitepaper
Efficiently manage and publish content with Storyblok
The world is evolving faster than ever. Consumers and stakeholders expect more and more flexibility from companies and organisations. As a result, you need IT solutions that can grow with you.Lire la suiteWhitepaper
How do you find and motivate talent in Belgium?
The battle for talent – in other words, valuable, talented, and motivated employees – is raging harder than ever before. And that's not surprising. For every organisation, the key to success lies with the right talent. Young and old, highly educated, and self-taught, native and immigrant. How do you get them on board? And how do you stop them from looking elsewhere? Instead of using recruitment as a means to attract talent that’s based on financial promises and incentives, in the long term it’s wise to have a sustainable approach that starts from within your own organisation. In this whitepaper we will analyse the importance of your employer value proposition and take you through the recruitment do's and don'ts. Peppered with facts, figures and statistics that are relevant to the Belgian jobs market, and concrete tips, tricks, and trends.Lire la suiteWhitepaper
The Opportunity Report : saisissez les opportunités que 2023 a à vous offrir
Comment les organisations peuvent-elles garder une longueur d’avance dans un monde en perpétuelle évolution ? D’abord, avec un esprit ouvert et du nez pour les opportunités. De nouvelles se présentent chaque année, et 2023 ne fait pas exception à la règle. Après tout, le futur appartient à ceux qui s’y préparent dès aujourd’hui. C’est d’ailleurs le mot d’ordre de notre white paper le plus conséquent à ce jour : The Opportunity Report. The Opportunity Report est un guide utile et complet qui vous aide à tirer le meilleur parti des nouvelles tendances du marché et des technologies émergentes ou éprouvées, et à vous élever au-dessus des normes de votre secteur, dès aujourd’hui, en 2023. Des insights professionnels, rassemblés avec soin par des spécialistes en marketing, stratégie, contenu et technologie, sur la base de leur vision commune de ce qui va façonner le monde, le marché et leur domaine d’expertise dans le futur. Restez un précurseur, cette année encore.Lire la suiteWhitepaper
Get the most out of your social media marketing
Many companies use social media to reach their target audience. Too few companies use social media to engage their target audience. A shame really. Because engaging content is the key to success on social media.Lire la suiteWhitepaper
Your channel mix only has value if you manage it effectively
To make your online business run smoothly, there are several aspects you can focus on. One of them is your channel mix. But how do you know if your mix is the right one? And do you stick to your initial choices or is it better to adjust your mix regularly? Channel management provides answers to these questions. Channel management involves monitoring and adjusting the entire channel mix of your business or client based on predetermined goals. You work on all aspects that ensure better results, at every stage of the funnel.Lire la suiteWhitepaper
Building brands with content
Brands are built with advertising, and content then adds depth to the brand, right? Not if you ask Aart Lensink. As a content expert, he helped several brands tell strong stories, and now he's sharing his knowledge on building brands with content in this e-book— packed with examples and with a concrete step-by-step plan.Lire la suiteWhitepaper
Download the "2023 Local SEO Benchmark Report"
For the 2023 Local SEO Benchmark, we analysed nearly 100,000 business locations in 36 cities in the Netherlands and Belgium, across 14 different industries. Curious about how the retail sector in the Netherlands and Belgium is doing in terms of Local SEO? Find out in our 2023 Local SEO Benchmark Report . Some key conclusions of the 2023 Local SEO Benchmark Report:Lire la suiteWhitepaper
Increase your webshop turnover
Webshops have reached the status of shopping standard in the digital age. Users are just a few clicks away from their favourite items. Anywhere, at any time of the day, from the comforts of home. This is why online advertising on digital channels has become key to webshop owners: channels allowing you to maintain your margins and successfully activate consumers throughout the purchase process.Lire la suiteWhitepaper
Sales, leads, goals: your guide to Performance Marketing
Performance marketing is a branch of marketing where you focus on results. Which results? How can you measure it and - more importantly - how do you achieve it? This is different for every organisation, but the potential of performance marketing to deliver results? That’s universal. The efficient combination of leads, sales and targets is crucial.Lire la suiteWhitepaper
Get more revenue from Google Shopping with Google CSS Managed Service
In 2017, Google was fined €2.4 billion by the European Commission for abuse of power. The internet giant was pushing comparison websites (Comparison Shopping Services, or CSS) lower in search results with Google Shopping. That fine was bad news for Google, but good news for organisations looking to make more online sales.Lire la suiteWhitepaper
Download the all-in-one social media checklist
For many organisations, social media is still a Pandora's box. Yes, they are useful online channels, and yes, we might need to have a presence there. But how exactly do you tackle that? What do you need to take into account? This helpful social media checklist will take you a long way.Lire la suiteWhitepaper
Successful digital transformation: 5 pitfalls you should avoid
Globally, only 30 percent of companies successfully implement digital transformation. This is because digital transformation touches every aspect of a business: from people and processes to infrastructure and customer relationships. The key to a successful transformation is to pay attention to all these aspects - but that doesn't always happen. In this white paper, we take you through five common pitfalls in digital transformation and give advice on how to avoid them.Lire la suiteWhitepaper
Score on socials with the Social Benchmark Report 2023
When setting goals for social content campaigns, it's crucial to ensure they are achievable and have a tangible foundation. The iO Social Benchmark Report provides you with valuable insights into the world of social content performance, so that you can make data-driven choices to optimise your social content strategy.Lire la suiteWhitepaper
6 best practices for successful business innovation
How will your organisation challenge the status quo? What role do you hold in a market where the lines between different domains are becoming less distinct? How are you going to shape a future-proof business model that ensures that you are still relevant the day after tomorrow? The challenges of innovation aren't so much centered around refining your existing business model, but about responding smartly to a dynamic market where the rules are constantly changing. Therefore, innovation within your company remains essential: it enables you to tap into new markets, address new target groups and develop new propositions. Unfortunately, not every form of innovation actually leads to improvement. Our white paper shares 6 best practices for successful business innovation so that innovation does not remain a buzzword but delivers tangible results.Lire la suiteWhitepaper
Whitepaper: Discover the power of branded podcasts
Branded podcasts offer organisations the opportunity to reach and stand out to their target audience in a unique way. Learn more about creating a successful branded podcast in this whitepaper, and discover inspiring examples from the market.Lire la suiteWhitepaper
The key insights from Corporate Klooien – Back to Tomorrow
If you were to start all over again tomorrow, would you end up where you are today? In the 2023 edition of Corporate Klooien, we worked with professionals from influential organisations to explore their ideal future scenarios. We examined how they can deliver value and determine the right priorities in their specific situations. We did this using our own Corporate Alt Delete method.Lire la suiteWhitepaper
Corporate Alt Delete – Rewrite your organisation’s founding story
Corporate Alt Delete is a book that bridges the gap between two worlds within an organisation: Team Horizon, thinking in opportunities, and Team Business, focused on current results and business value. This book invites you to breathe new life into the old founding story of the organisation, enriching it with today's market knowledge and business capabilities. Why read Corporate Alt Delete?Lire la suiteWhitepaper
Whitepaper: How to unburden your business with ‘first time right’ marketing execution
Ideally, as a (Digital) Marketing Manager, you focus on developing and executing your strategy to achieve your organisation's goals. But what if your strategic focus is constantly disrupted by operational issues?Lire la suiteWhitepaper
Whitepaper: Creating exceptional customer journeys with a Digital Experience Platform
In markets that are saturated with options and with customers that are overloaded with choices, it's an exceptional customer experience set will set you apart. A Digital Experience Platform can help you accomplish this - and we'll tell you how.Lire la suiteWhitepaper
Make ecommerce more personal and tangible using online configurators
Consumers are increasingly used to communication that is tailored to them. An ad for 30% discount on cat food after you searched for the best kibble is an example. But so is the online purchase process of those kibbles. After all, today we want an online purchase to feel just like its physical counterpart. Online configurators are a great way to replace the eager shop assistant.Lire la suiteWhitepaper
5 insights from leaders in public communication
Effective communication between government and citizens is crucial in these rapidly-changing times. This whitepaper reveals five essential insights from some leading public communication professionals. Get inspired by these top leaders in the field and learn how to use branding techniques to powerfully communicate your story as a public organisation. After reading this whitepaper, you will knowLire la suiteWhitepaper
Every experience matters: Unravel customer experiences with the Experience Model
Your brand has to compete with an unprecedented number of messages and stimuli for attention. To stand head and shoulders above the rest, it is essential to offer distinctive customer experiences. And that starts with a deep understanding of customer experiences.Lire la suiteBlog
Domain Driven Design (DDD): Why You Need It
The heart of high-performing software is about more than just efficient code and robust integrations. Understanding the environment in which the code has to do its work, 'the domain', plays a crucial role in its success. For example, what are the USPs of the company that will deploy the software? Which processes are crucial? And at what points is interaction with users essential? Domain Driven Design (DDD) brings business and IT closer and concentrates software development around having authentic insights into the processes to be automated.Lire la suiteBlog
Why is Drupal a safe long-term choice?
Are you looking for a CMS that is future-proof? Need a platform that can grow together with your organisation? Drupal is a good choice!Lire la suiteBlog
Drupal as a headless CMS: benefits and challenges
Traditional CMS systems have been around since the early days of web development. Those platforms were then developed to store and present content - such as text, images, and videos. This approach bundles everything in one big silo: content, HTML, CSS, and so on. This made it impossible to reuse the content in that silo, since it was stuck in specific code snippets. Now that organisations no longer simply post content on web pages, there’s a need for a more flexible solution. Headless is the answer!Lire la suiteBlog
Drupal for multi-site brand platforms
Multi-site brand platforms are the way to go when managing a lot of content in an orderly manner. For such a platform, you obviously need a CMS. And that's exactly where Drupal comes in. Here’s why Drupal is an excellent choice for multi-site brand platforms too!Lire la suiteBlog
How furniture brand Pode benefits from a headless approach using Storyblok
Ever more organisations have been making the shift towards headless when building their new online platforms. At iO we used the combination of the Storyblok CMS and Next.js to create a total brand experience for furniture brand Pode’s new website. In this article, we will tell you why and how.Lire la suiteBlog
PHP Foundation ensures the long life and prosperity of the PHP language
Is PHP programming language the cornerstone of web development? Today PHP is the foundation of over 80% of all websites – including major platforms like Wordpress, Magento, Drupal, Wikipedia and Slack. It’s also very (obviously) open source, easy to learn, supported by an enthusiastic community and compatible with almost every type of database. Yet PHP's existence is dependent on the hard work of volunteers that operate without fixed roles or secure financial frameworks.Lire la suiteBlog
Staying one step ahead of cyber attacks - Building secure applications: the Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC)
Hackers are energetic innovators, constantly developing and changing their methods and expanding their cyber attack capabilities. They relentlessly target business critical applications on web and mobile devices, looking for weaknesses. They want to access data, to launch ransomware attacks, to misuse infrastructure for their own purposes or simply to disrupt the target’s continuity of service through (D)Dos attacks. But what does this mean to us at iO as application creators?Lire la suiteBlog
Single Sign-On: how to select the suitable solution [checklist]
As part of their digital transformation, companies are increasingly choosing to build digital service environments – from commerce platforms to service and application portals, APIs and apps – from separate components. In addition to added flexibility and time-to-market, it also has consequences for user and role management. Technology Director of iO in Eindhoven, Friso Geerlings, explains what to take into account when selecting a suitable Single Sign-On (SSO) solution.Lire la suiteBlog
How do you choose the best digital partner for your Umbraco Platform?
Choosing the right digital partner for your Umbraco platform is an important step in realising your online goals. Want to make an informed choice, but are uncertain about what you should prioritise? We are here to help you.Lire la suiteBlog
Transforming technology into a catalyst for innovation
In the beginning of this year, we launched the Opportunity report 2023. A collection of visions and insights from our experts to help you get the most out of the new year. On the 9th of March during the Opportunity online live event we brought these insights live to an interested audience to speak and discuss how to ‘Accelerate your business in 2023’. In this article, we’ll share the key takeaways from Raymond’s session with you - just a few of the many ways modern technology plays the part of enabler for digital transformation.Lire la suiteBlog
With these new guidelines, Gmail will ensure a safer inbox in 2024
In February 2024, Google and Yahoo's new email guidelines will come into effect. These guidelines have to do with email deliverability and will be made mandatory by Google, unlike now. The guidelines will apply to all emails delivered to Gmail accounts — or, in other words, all emails to gmail.com email addresses and organisations using Google Suite as an email server. In this article, our email experts tell you everything you need to know about the new guidelines.Lire la suiteBlog
Comment le Monument national du camp d'Amersfoort a attiré 30 % de visiteur·euse·s en plus grâce à une campagne de podcast
Avec la campagne de podcast The Missing SS Commander, iO et le Monument national néerlandais du camp d'Amersfoort ont réussi à créer le podcast de marque de 2023. Des chiffres de téléchargement stupéfiants, des commentaires élogieux de la part des auditeurs et auditrices, une contribution importante à l'histoire de la Seconde Guerre mondiale aux Pays-Bas et une augmentation de 30 % du nombre de visiteur·euse·s dans le musée. Voici les principales leçons que nous avons tiré de la création du podcast de marque néerlandais le plus célébré de 2023.Lire la suiteBlog
4 conseils pour élaborer un plan de mesure efficace
De plus en plus d'organisations souhaitent mesurer avec précision le retour sur investissement des plateformes digitales. Mais comment élaborer un plan de mesure efficace ?Lire la suiteBlog
Pourquoi le Google Consent Mode V2 est indispensable au marketing en 2024
Le monde du marketing ne cesse de se transformer, avec de nouvelles mises à jour ou de nouvelles règles en permanence. C'est un monde qui oblige les entreprises à évoluer avec lui. Un changement récent de cette organisation inclut, entre autres, que le mode de consentement de Google doit recevoir une mise à jour d'ici mars 2024 afin d'améliorer la protection de la vie privée des utilisateurs. Prenons par exemple la loi sur les marchés numériques. Cet instrument législatif européen réglemente les plateformes numériques en créant des règles. Une récente modification législative prévoit notamment que le mode de consentement de Google doit être mis à jour d'ici mars 2024 au plus tard afin de mieux protéger la vie privée des utilisateurs.Lire la suiteBlog
Building trust in a cookieless era
We all know third-party cookies, a marketer's bread and butter, are leaving the building. The cookieless future was irrevocably set into motion when Google decided to remove them completely by 2024. This presents us with the unique challenge of tracking an audience that does not only demand an excellent experience but is increasingly privacy-conscious, too – quite paradoxical, we know. You’ve probably also heard that first-party data is the way to go. So, how can you turn leads into returning customers and, more importantly, how will you procure their data? We suggest a trust-first marketing approach that focuses on excellent content to establish a relationship with customers and users, making them more inclined to share their data with you.Lire la suiteBlog
Bing : un nouveau moteur de recherche pour toucher votre public cible
Google est le leader incontesté du marché des moteurs de recherche, et le restera probablement pendant un certain temps. Cependant, pour ce qui est des requêtes de recherche, on observe récemment un challenger à ce monopole : Bing de Microsoft. Au cours des derniers mois, Bing a fait des progrès considérables, passant de 1 requête sur 20 à près de 1 sur 5. Cette influence croissante et la part de marché de Bing sont des éléments à prendre en compte dans vos stratégies digitales. Vous pouvez ignorer 5 % de vos visiteur·euse·s potentiels, mais ignorer 18 % des requêtes qui mènent à votre entreprise pourrait être néfaste pour vos résultats.Lire la suiteBlog
3 idées précieuses sur le SEO de Friend of Search 2024
En tant que spécialiste du SEO, j'ai eu l'occasion d'assister à Friends of Search, une conférence renommée sur le SEO et le SEA à Amsterdam. L'événement attire au moins 600 visiteurs par an et garantit des conférences inspirantes, une cérémonie de remise de prix et un moment de networking. J'ai été immédiatement impressionné par l'expertise internationale présentée par les autres participants lors de cette onzième édition, qui s'est tenue le 21 mars 2024. Découvrez 3 informations précieuses sur le SEO qui m'ont marqué.Lire la suiteBlog
Export des données historiques - Universal Analytics
Date limite pour l'exportation depuis Universal Analytics : 1er juillet 2024. Après le 1er juillet 2024, il ne sera plus possible d'accéder à vos données dans Universal Analytics. Il est donc essentiel de prendre des mesures en temps voulu et de les exporter avant cette date. En exportant les données avant la fermeture de l'accès, vous pouvez conserver des informations précieuses, stocker vos données en toute sécurité et entreprendre tout autre action nécessaire. Il est conseillé de ne pas s'y prendre à la dernière minute, car vous pourriez rencontrer des obstacles, tels que des erreurs d'extraction ou des défis techniques. Pour éviter les problèmes potentiels, il est conseillé de transférer les données à temps dans un environnement où elles peuvent être stockées en toute sécurité. Vous pourrez ainsi les utiliser ultérieurement à des fins d'analyse ou de transformation. En agissant maintenant, vous pouvez vous assurer que vous ne perdrez pas vos précieuses données et que vous serez bien préparé·e pour l'avenir. Découvrez nos recommandations ci-dessous.Lire la suiteBlog
Migrer vers Sitecore XM Cloud: le passage à un DXP composable
XM Cloud est le CMS du nouveau DXP composable de Sitecore. Il s’agit d’un développement de leur CMS original, mais avec des différences notables. C’est un SaaS dont la maintenance est plus simple. Il est plus rapide et plus facile à développer, et aussi beaucoup plus facile à utiliser pour les éditeurs de contenu, tout en étant toujours aussi puissant et polyvalent qu’auparavant. Ainsi, lors du lancement d’une nouvelle implémentation Sitecore, le choix de XM Cloud par rapport à la plateforme DXP d’origine est une évidence. Mais qu’en est-il de la migration de votre implémentation existante vers XM Cloud ? Il n’y pas de trajet de mise à niveau fixe, et votre position de départ aura une grande influence sur le chemin que vous souhaitez emprunter, ainsi que sur les considérations commerciales qui sous-tendent une telle migration. Dans cet article, je partage avec vous mon point de vue sur les principales différences, les défis, les avantages, les préoccupations et les approches possibles pour un trajet de migration, ainsi que tout ce que vous devez savoir et prendre en compte avant de vous embarquer dans ce voyage.Lire la suiteBlog
Why is always-on gaining ground over ad hoc campaigns?
In the marketing optimisation of larger iO clients - such as Brussels Airport and Lidl - we see a shift from ad hoc campaigns to always-on. There are a few logical explanations for this trend. And both the elimination of cookies and the focus on the customer experience (CX) have a lot to do with it.Lire la suiteBlog
Comment mieux écrire avec l’IA ?
En tant que rédacteur, devez-vous adopter ou craindre les outils d'IA générative tels que ChatGPT, Copilot et Gemini ? La première option, certainement, la seconde peut-être aussi. En tout cas, ceux-ci vous apportent quelque chose que vous pouvez difficilement refuser. Tenez compte de ces nouveaux développement tout en vous assurant de garder le contrôle.Lire la suiteBlog
Tout ce que vous devez savoir sur le modèle Double Diamant
Offrir une bonne expérience à vos client·e·s, cela commence par une stratégie solide. Mais comment élaborer une stratégie adaptée à votre organisation et à ses objectifs ? Chez iO, nous utilisons pour cela le modèle Double Diamant, qui, en design thinking, sert de fil rouge créatif pour la résolution de problèmes. De la conception de produits à l’UX et bien au-delà : l’approche Double Diamant permet de résoudre efficacement des problèmes complexes, quel que soit le secteur et la taille de l’entreprise. Dans cet article, nous allons faire en sorte de présenter ce modèle aussi concrètement que possible, afin de vous permettre de l’utiliser par vous-même et de créer pour vos client·e·s une expérience qui les marque durablement.Lire la suiteBlog
Intention de recherche - Search Intent
Lorsque vous recherchez quelque chose sur Internet, pour quelle raison le faites-vous ? Souhaitez-vous recueillir des informations, vous renseigner sur un produit particulier ou peut-être acheter quelque chose ? Il va de soi que vous espérez obtenir des résultats qui correspondent le plus possible à cette raison. L'intention avec laquelle une personne effectue une recherche est un facteur crucial pour Google et les spécialistes du marketing.Lire la suiteBlog
iOS 18 and RCS: a gamechanger for brands and marketers
With the recent launch of iOS 18, the messaging service Rich Communication Services, or RCS, is finally widely available. This can have a huge impact on how brands and marketers reach their customers. In this article, we dive deeper into the ins and outs of RCS and why at iO, we believe that it will provide better experiences.Lire la suiteBlog
Comment mettre votre marque en lumière avec la bonne méthodologie pour votre contenu
Il y a énormément d’éléments à prendre en compte lorsque vous élaborez votre stratégie de contenu. Cela va de la définition de vos objectifs à l’identification des opportunités et la mesure de ses résultats. Par quoi commencer, et que faut-il prendre en compte ? Découvrez-le dans cet article.Lire la suiteBlog
Budgets marketing 2025 : s’appuyer sur les données ou prendre un pari ?
Établir les budgets de marketing pour l’année à venir : voilà qui donne des maux de tête à beaucoup de spécialistes. Allez-vous reprendre les budgets des années précédentes, même si la technologie évolue à une vitesse fulgurante et que le marketing pourrait être complètement différent demain ? Ou suivrez-vous votre intuition quitte à prendre des risques ? Heureusement, il y a la modélisation des données, qui vous permet d’élaborer un budget étayé et correct, couvrant vos coûts annuels sans aucun problème.Lire la suiteBlog
The energy transition is enormous, how do you make it personal?
How do you explain the energy transition? iO and Enexis developed a permanent campaign with smart tech and several storylines.Lire la suiteBlog
AI is changing how we search and it is time for brands to face this head-on
The impact of AI on search engine marketing and business models is huge. So start experimenting now, advises iO CEO Pieter Janssens.Lire la suiteDossier
Dossier: Personalisation
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Dossier: E-commerce
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Dossier: Challenger Stories
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Dossier: Infinite Opportunities
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Dossier: Cookieless future
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Dossier: Video marketing
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Dossier: Marketplaces
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Dossier: Google Analytics 4
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Dossier: Public Brands
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Dossier: Marketing automation
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Dossier: Ready to pop on social media?
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Dossier: Discover the power of branded podcasts
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Dossier: successful innovation
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Belgian Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs website, more accessible than ever before
How do we make our content accessible, so that every Belgian can find the information they need quickly and easily? The question came from the Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs and the answer? That came from iO. The result: a website that focuses on accessibility and presents the most important information in a crystal clear way.Lire la suiteVideo
Digitising a business: the most common mistakes and how to avoid them
How is it that only 30% of the companies are successful in adopting digital transformation? In large part because it affects every aspect of a business: people, processes, infrastructure, and customers. We walk you through the most common mistakes we see in digital transformation projects so you don’t have to make them yourself. Expert:Tom van Mierlo, Digital StrategistLire la suiteVideo
Transforming technology into a catalyst for innovation
How fast can you launch new products and services, scale up or scale down sales channels, or provide a better customer experience? The technical complexity of a business often determines its innovation speed. We look at how to transform the 5 key blockers in technology into accelerators for your business. Expert:Raymond Muilwijk, Center of Excellence Lead TechnologyLire la suiteVideo
How to measure the value of innovations faster and more clearly
In 2024, you will be less likely to make long-term investments. ROI has become a more important factor in innovation compared to recent years. We share ways that will help you validate innovations faster and gain management’s support. Expert: Uilke Duinstra - Service Line Director Strategy at iOLire la suiteVideo
Do you take social media seriously?
Social media as a marketing tool is often overlooked, despite their potential, they are frequently underutilised. Nevertheless, a strong social strategy and a brand-oriented focus are the keys to success on social media platforms.Lire la suiteVideo
Building brands; yes you can!
Social media extends way beyond performance and direct conversion. It's about building brands, building relationships with the target group and strategically distributing content on relevant platforms. Success requires belief in the power of social media and investment in knowledge building and daring to experiment.Lire la suiteVideo
Who decides if your content has value?
It is sometimes difficult to estimate which content is valuable and which is not because of the influence of subjectivity and different opinions in your marketing team. Fortunately, that responsibility lies entirely with the consumer. All you have to do is create a lot of content that is in line with your organisation’s values.Lire la suiteVideo
Who sees which content? The algorithm decides.
Less is more? Not when it comes to social media content. You need a lot of contact moments to get on the radar and stay there. Then the algorithm decides who sees which content.Lire la suiteVideo
Banish content burnout
Sometimes content marketers suffer from a content burnout: they don't know what to post or how to come up with creative content. The drip model offers a solution: take a look at the 'low-hanging fruit' within your organisation, sector and above all: your target group environment. With social posts that you write from the perspective of your target group, you always deliver engaging content.Lire la suiteVideo
Is Facebook passé? No way!
Many young people are on Snapchat and TikTok today. In spite of that, Facebook, with 70% active users, remains the largest social network in Flanders. Do you want to reach your audience? Then consider using Reels. Facebook can also deliver strong results for B2B marketing, especially in combination with LinkedIn.Lire la suiteVideo
Does your brand have to be on TikTok?
TikTok offers unprecedented potential for organic reach, but also brings challenges: privacy issues, diverse content and users; and a powerful algorithm. Post multiple times a day and focus on native content instead of your own campaign materials.Lire la suiteVideo
Which formats work on social media?
Since TikTok boosted vertical videos, they have dominated all platforms. Using reels strengthens the bond with your video first users and gives you more organic reach and improves your marketing results.Lire la suiteVideo
Conversation management: truth, courage and action
Conversation management is a shift from webcare to webdare. Where in the past, brands mainly responded to negative experiences and complaints on their own channels, now you join conversations with your consumers on your own and other channels. This increases your visibility and positions you in the market.Lire la suiteVideo
Social media marketing: tried and tested by Dewaele
Content strategist Sam talks to Vanessa Loose, marketing manager at Dewaele. For Belgium's largest independent estate agent, social media are incredibly important. With a healthy mix of trends and evergreen topics, they always stay on the radar as a life partner in living and business through social media.Lire la suiteVideo
Challenger Stories: Wild 'n Zilt targets a shortened North Sea chain
Hendrik Kramer is an Amsterdam-based fisherman and entrepreneur who wants to show that sustainable fishing pays off in the Netherlands. He does this by selling his fish directly to consumers with Wild 'n Zilt.Lire la suiteVideo
Challenger Stories: Willicroft makes ‘cheese’ from beans and pulses
Research shows that not many people have a positive perception of plant-based cheese. Brad Vanstone wants to change that with his brand Willicroft on Amsterdam's Spiegelgracht.Lire la suiteVideo
Challenger Stories: BayaBaya guarantees sustainability without compromise
With BayaBaya, founders Dirk Taselaar and Leon Daggenvoorde aim to take the plastic bottle out of the bathroom. Founded in 2021, the brand sells powdered concentrate for body wash with natural, vegan ingredients. Combine that concentrate with tap water and pour it into the aluminium refill bottle, and you've done your part, too.Lire la suiteVideo
Challenger Stories: Hands Off wants to make plant-based chocolate the norm
Hands Off was founded in 2013 to turn the chocolate industry upside down. For example, founder Kitty Smeeten achieved a 42% CO2 reduction by replacing cow's milk with hazelnut praline.Lire la suiteVideo
Video: Leaving no one behind digitally (David De Block)
In his talk at the 2023 BAM Marketing Congress, David De Block (Public Services Director at iO) talks about e-inclusion — or what it means to leave no one behind digitally.Lire la suiteCase
Transformation digitale pour les agents immobiliers
La plateforme web de l'IPI propose une vaste gamme d'applications qui ont permis de digitaliser ses activités et à gagner en efficacité.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
D'un service de courrier à un leader du e-commerce
De service postal classique, PostNL est devenu un fournisseur digital de service logistique grâce à une collaboration réussie avec iO. Découvrez comment.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Mettre en ligne le plus grand festival de cinéma des Pays-Bas
En convertissant le site web de l'IFFR en une plateforme de streaming interactive, iO a permis au Festival international du film de Rotterdam d'avoir lieu malgré les restrictions sanitaires.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Plus de visibilité sur les solutions de paiement grâce à un portail en ligne.
iO a créé un nouveau portail en ligne international pour PAYONE, afin de permettre aux commerçants de gérer leurs transactions.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Combiner clicks & bricks grâce à une architecture sans tête
Case : une expérience utilisateur fluide grâce à une plateforme e-commerce headless prête pour l'avenir.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
How do you build efficient data flows in the transport sector?
We guided international transporter Verhoeven.eu through their digital transformation process, as the architects of their digital integration platform via low-code platform OutSystems. Give our case a read.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Un programme de cartes de crédit co-brandées
Pour BNP Paribas, a iO a développé une plateforme web, une application et une plateforme d'intégration.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Commerce B2B omnichannel
Pour EDCO, iO a développé une plateforme de commerce Magento omnichannel et B2B, et un système PIM.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
How to make online learning materials accessible for 1.6 million primary school students?
Avec un Single Sign-On, plus d'1,6 millions d'élèves et enseignants du primaire accèdent facilement à leur matériel pédagogique en ligne. Découvrez comment cela a été possible.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Une nouvelle plateforme d’e-commerce
Nous avons aidé le spécialiste de l'événementiel Orakel à améliorer l'expérience de ses utilisateurs et la gestion de sa boutique en ligne et de son site web. Découvrez ce cas.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Comment gérer le webmastering de différents sites web tout en répondant aux attentes du client ?
Améliorer la gestion du contenu numérique des sites web de D'Ieteren Automotive ? Lire l'article complet ici ;Découvrez ce case en détailCase
iO, fier partenaire de contenu pour le lancement d’Odido
iO a réécrit tout le contenu pour le lancement de la marque Odido. Ils ont également réalisé la migration du contenu vers le nouveau site web. Vous vous demandez comment ? Découvrez-le sans attendre.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
L'application de Cibor : pour un fonctionnement efficace de l'ensemble de l'organisation
Une app personnalisée axée sur le client qui planifie automatiquement la solution la plus efficace et permet d'établir des rapports rapides. En savoir plus.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
How do you craft a captivating podcast journey for young train travelers?
Embark on a thrilling train adventure across the Netherlands with ‘Het Spoor Bijster’, a fuction podcast by the NS and iO.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Trouver, personnaliser et commander le cadeau d’affaires parfait en un minimum de clics
Find out how iO developed one powerful and scalable e-commerce platform for the web shops of all Favorite Gifts' brands. Read the case study.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Comment un musée virtuel met le patrimoine flamand en valeur
Découvrez comment nous avons développé une plateforme d’expérience virtuelle qui fait passer l’expérience client au niveau supérieur.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
A creative blend of skills
Découvrez ce qu'iO fait pour l'aéroport et les voyageurs : du branding aux campagnes créatives en passant par la création de contenu.Découvrez ce case en détailCase
Trouver la CMP idéale pour plusieurs domaines
Pour Van Hoecke, nous avons mis en place une CMP pour ses domaines, qui offre à l’utilisateur un environnement sûr pour sa vie privée et ses données. Découvrez comment.Découvrez ce case en détailPage
WWVD: Download the presentations of Wednesday 29 March 2023!
The first day of the Webwinkel Vakdagen (WWVD) is over! Still want to reminisce? Download the presentations of the lightning talks here.Lire la suitePage
WWVD: Download the presentations of Thursday 30 March 2023!
The first day of the Webwinkel Vakdagen (WWVD) is over! Still want to reminisce? Download the presentations of the lightning talks here.Lire la suitePage
Give the Webwinkel Vakdagen (WWVD) a successful follow-up, together with iO!
As far as we are concerned, the Webwinkel Vakdagen (WWVD) was a great success! Did you think so too?Lire la suite