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In modern dataspaces, trust does not start when data is exchanged. It starts much earlier, with the ability to know who is participating, which organisations are recognised members, and whether a company can prove its identity and role in a secure and verifiable way. As dataspaces become more interconnected, identity management becomes a foundation for collaboration, access control and trustworthy data sharing. This is where the DS2 Identity Manager, or IDM, comes in. What is

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 DS2 Containerisation (CONT) module is designed to simplify how applications are packaged and deployed by Dataspace participants in the IDT Kubernetes environment. Instead of dealing with complex Kubernetes configurations, developers only need to provide a simplified Helm Chart descriptor. CONT then automatically combines this with standard templates from the DS2 Portal Marketplace to generate a complete Helm Chart and deploy it. As a core component of the IDT Broker, CONT

In modern dataspaces, interoperability depends not only on standards and agreements, but also on the infrastructure that allows participants to deploy modules, manage services and exchange data reliably. Organisations need a practical environment where DS2 modules can run, connectors can communicate, and data exchange can be managed across cloud, on-premise and edge deployments. This is where the DS2 IDT Broker comes in. What is IDT? IDT is the core enabler of DS2. It is desi

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

The Congress for Sustainable and Viable Agriculture , held on January 29th, 2026, at the JOIST Innovation Park in Larisa, Greece, is a regional flagship event focused on fostering sustainable farming practices, innovation, and resilience. Organized by ELGO Dimitra and the University of Thessaly's NITLab , under the auspices of the Ministry of Rural Development, the congress brought together scientists, researchers, producers, and agricultural professionals around the theme "I

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

ITC – Innovation Technology Cluster - organised the DIH AGRIFOOD annual event at Tourist Farm in Pomurje region, bringing together stakeholders from across the agri-food value chain to discuss how digitalisation can improve efficiency, sustainability, and collaboration in the sector. The event focused on digital transformation in agriculture and food production, showcasing practical digital tools, applications, and approaches developed through DIH AGRIFOOD . Discussions hig

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

The Green & Digital session, held on October 16 during the Transilvania Digital Innovation Summit organized by Transilvania IT Cluster , brought together experts directly involved in building greener and smarter communities. Among the speakers were representatives from technology, energy, agriculture, sustainability initiatives and civic organizations, offering a multidisciplinary perspective. The session opened with a powerful artistic moment by the Extinct theatre group,

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

On September 23, 2025, Stavanger, Norway became the epicenter of digital transformation as five pioneering projects—DS2, CyclOps, NOUS, Pliades and CEDAR —joined forces at the AI, Data, Robotics Forum to host a dynamic workshop. This wasn’t a typical workshop. Delivered in a Pecha Kucha-style format, the workshop was full of energy, creativity, and bold ideas. Rapid-fire presentations and cross-disciplinary exchanges challenged conventional thinking and sparked new visions fo

At this year’s European Big Data Value Forum (EBDVF25), the DS2 project returns for the second year in a row to host a dynamic workshop entitled “ Connecting the Dots: Interoperability and Policy in European Data Spaces ,” scheduled for November 14, 2025, from 11:00 to 12:00 CET. As Europe continues to advance its digital transformation, the need for secure, interoperable, and policy-compliant data ecosystems has become increasingly urgent. This session will explore the evol

In June 2025, the DS2 project submitted three groundbreaking innovations DS2 dataspace interoperability environment Giving natural language access to data sets through a novel machine learning approach Intuitive AI-driven agent for DS2 dataspace and software module discovery, assessment, recommendation, and configuration—enabling seamless interoperability and smarter collaboration to the European Commission’s Innovation Radar programme. These submissions highlight the project

In September 2025, a major shift in Europe’s digital landscape took effect: the EU Data Act officially entered into force. But what exactly is it, and why does it matter? Put simply, the EU Data Act is a legal framework that governs how data generated by connected products and services is accessed, shared, and used. Think of smart cars, fitness trackers, industrial machines, or even smart fridges—these devices constantly generate valuable data. Until now, much of that data w

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