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As governments, enterprises, and research organizations generate unprecedented volumes of information, one of the greatest challenges of the digital age is not collecting data, it is finding, understanding, and sharing the right information across languages, cultures, and organizational boundaries. This challenge lies at the heart of the European vision for interoperable data spaces. While significant progress has been made in data governance, privacy, and information sharing

In modern dataspaces, data from disparate sources often remains siloed, requiring manual curation, format conversion, and complex programming to extract meaningful insights. Organizations need a practical way to query federated data sources without understanding database schemas, SQL syntax, or data format differences. This is where the DS2 CUR module comes in. What is CUR? CUR (Data Curation) is a DS2 module that enables automatic curation and federation of data through mach

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

Joining a dataspace is supposed to unlock data, not bury participants in decisions. Yet for many organisations the first encounter with a federated environment looks less like an open door and more like a wall of questions. Which modules do I actually need? Are my two dataspaces even compatible for the workflow I have in mind? What does the regulation require of me before I share a single record? And once I have the answers, how do I configure everything correctly without a s

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

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

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