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Cities are increasingly relying on data to design policies, monitor progress and improve public services. In Cluj-Napoca, Romania, data already plays an important role in areas such as sustainable mobility, energy efficiency, environmental monitoring and climate action. The DS2 project offers an opportunity to strengthen the local digital ecosystem by exploring the concept of data spaces and by testing new approaches for secure and trusted data sharing. Through the DS2 projec

Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is one of the 100 European cities selected under the EU Mission for Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities. Achieving climate neutrality by 2030 requires informed decisions, close collaboration among stakeholders and, most importantly, access to reliable and interoperable data. The municipality already collects and manages significant amounts of data related to mobility, energy, environment, public services and urban planning. However, these datasets are often

Smart cities are built on more than technology. They are built on data. Every day, cities generate vast amounts of information, from traffic and public transport to energy consumption, air quality and public services. When this data is managed effectively, it becomes a powerful resource for improving urban life. However, data alone has limited value. To support better decision-making, it needs to be organised, shared and transformed into practical solutions. This is where dat

In modern dataspaces, accessing and using data from providers should be straightforward, but technical barriers often prevent non-technical users from taking full advantage of available data. Data consumers face challenges in composing complex REST calls with specific parameter formatting requirements, and retrieved data may not match their expected schema or format. This is where the DS2 RET (Data Retrieval) module comes in. What is RET? RET is an intelligent data retrieval

Sharing data effectively is not a technical challenge, it’s a socio-technical challenge that requires blending human trust, legal frameworks, and digital architecture. Over the years, the drive to securely and fairly share data among organizations and individuals has led to the creation of several distinct inter-organisational data sharing models. Below is presented the current data economy landscape, the pros and cons, and why one model is rising to the top. Data Trusts act

London, UK, June 08, 2026 – The DS2 project announces a strategic understanding with NESSI (the Networked European Software and Services Initiative) to maximize the impact of research, development, and innovation (R&D&I) across Europe's digital landscape. The newly signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishes a framework for ongoing cooperation in the ICT and data-sharing fields. The DS2 project envisions the creation of a European, modular, and platform-neutral env

The world we live in is one of connectivity, and dataspaces are no exception. As organisations expand, this connectivity becomes ever more so important as dataspaces facilitate data between partners. When organisations create data, other organisations will need that data- and when the mismatch of what an organisation needs vs what data is available? That’s when the DS2 Orchestration Module (ORC) comes in. What is ORC? The Orchestration Module, also known as ORC, is a BPMN pro

Thanks to the DS2 project, the Municipality of Murska Sobota from Slovenia is turning air quality data into something everyone can actually use. By collecting real‑time measurements of Particulate Matter (PM): PM10* and PM2.5* particles, they are able to translate complex environmental data into a clear and understandable air quality index for the City Municipality of Murska Sobota. This effort helps bridge the gap between raw sensor readings and meaningful insights that can

In modern dataspaces, data sharing is no longer about connecting systems, it’s about trust, transparency and control. As organizations increase within dataspaces, providers and consumers need better insight into what data is flowing, how much is being exchanged, and weather those exchanges remain complaint over time. This is where DS2 DSHARE comes in. What is DSHARE? DSHARE is a module designed to give both consumers and providers a clear, user oriented view of ongoing and h

In today's interconnected business environment, organisations face a persistent challenge: How to share data with partners, suppliers, and stakeholders while maintaining and retaining ownership over that data? Traditional approaches, emailing files, uploading to shared drives, or creating data warehouses, often compromise either security, efficiency, or data ownership. Enter Data Spaces: an innovative solution that's transforming how European organisations deal with trustwor

The Municipality of Murska Sobota , in cooperation with the research center ITC Murska Sobota , is participating in the DS2 project,...

The Data Space Support Centre (DSSC) has recently published a new version of the comprehensive dataspace blueprint aimed at...

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Discover how the DS2 project consortium is forging a path to bridge data spaces, enabling innovation and collaboration across diverse sector

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In an increasingly interconnected world, the ability to share data seamlessly across borders and industries has become paramount. Europe,...

In the midst of freezing temperatures, the city of Helsinki hosted the DS2 kick-off meeting from January 16th to 17th, 2024. This...