Hans Timmerman

The future of government services does not lie in even more remote digitalization but in a hybrid approach where human contact and digital efficiency go hand in hand. The digital…

From Flirting to Reproduction – Nature is All About Data Sharing Our DNA is an ancient database filled with genetic information, a biological fingerprint that defines who we are.…

In a world where data is becoming increasingly valuable, we must carefully consider how we structure, share, and secure data. Data is not private property but a shared asset.…

Notarization is the process of verifying the facts stated in a document and officially certifying them. This is often a necessary step when you need to use documents (also)…

In a digital economy, collaboration increasingly means sharing data. Whether in logistics chains, financial transactions, or smart cities—without data sharing, cooperation grinds…

Can We Slow Down the Data Flywheel? Digital data is created almost effortlessly. Surveillance cameras, IoT sensors, chats, social media, and reminders continuously pump out a…

Everyone is familiar with the 'black box' that is mandatory in every aircraft, recording crucial flight data and cockpit conversations. This recorder makes it possible—especially…

In response to my previous blog, "AI is No Longer a Product, but a Commodity," I received various reactions. Some pointed out that, like many ICT applications, this was…

In a decentralized Web3 world, without a controlling "man-in-the-middle," DeepSeek and ChatGPT would not be direct competitors but rather complementary AI solutions. DeepSeek is…

The new Archives Act of 2026 is a necessary step in modernising our archival management and supports the realisation of a federated data system. The focus on digital…