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Breakthrough Festival 2026: Your breakthrough starts here | NextGen Tech Leaders

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 08:17:06 +0200

Innovation does not happen by itself. Breakthroughs require vision, courage, perseverance and strong leadership. That is why the Breakthrough Festival 2026, taking place on 17 September, brings together current and future IT, Digital, Data, Cyber and Technology Leaders for an inspiring afternoon of real-world stories, fresh perspectives and valuable networking opportunities.

Mistral sweeps through ABN AMRO

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:13:52 +0200

Members in the News | Computable: ABN AMRO has entered into a strategic partnership with the French AI company Mistral, which positions itself as a European alternative to U.S. AI models. The aim of the collaboration is to develop and deploy advanced AI solutions across the bank.

Reuters: Established European Tech Companies Benefit from the AI Wave

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:11:32 +0200

While attention over the past two years has focused primarily on AI developers such as OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google, it appears that established European technology companies are the ones gaining ground. According to a Reuters analysis, these firms are benefiting from the growing demand for implementing generative AI within existing IT environments.

Universiteit Utrecht brengt met model it-soevereiniteit in kaart

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:27:13 +0200

Members in the News | Computable: Utrecht University has introduced the Digital Autonomy Assessment Framework (DAAF), a practical methodology designed to make digital sovereignty tangible and measurable. The framework helps organizations assess their dependencies on software vendors, technologies, and cloud platforms, enabling them to strengthen their digital autonomy.

Matthijs Zwart and Dennis Broeders Join the Cyber Security Council

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:28:09 +0200

The Cyber Security Council (CSR) welcomes two new council members: Matthijs Zwart and Dennis Broeders.

Our Summer Reading Picks: 5 Books That Will Make You Think About the Digital Future

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:01:50 +0200

Summer offers an opportunity for reflection. Within our network, this is also a great time to step back from day-to-day operations, gain fresh perspectives, and look ahead to the technological and societal developments that continue to shape our field. That is why we are sharing five books that, in our view, should be on the summer reading list of professionals involved in technology, digital transformation, and innovation.

Digital Autonomy Is a Design Question

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:44:04 +0200

Digital autonomy is often presented in discussions—including on this platform—as a strategic objective. The conversation typically revolves around sovereignty, dependence on hyperscalers, or the extent to which an organization still maintains control over its data and infrastructure. At the same time, organizations tend to discuss these themes primarily in strategic terms. The translation into concrete architectural decisions and design criteria for execution often lags behind.

Rabobank: Agentic AI Is Significantly Reshaping How Engineers Work

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:19:09 +0200

Members in the News: Computable, 21 July, featuring Alexander Zwart, CITO of Rabobank and Board Member of CIO Platform Netherlands. Alexander Zwart sees the rise of agentic AI as a turning point that is fundamentally changing the day-to-day practice of software development. However, he emphasizes that this by no means signals the end of the engineer. As AI agents take over an increasing number of development tasks, the need for human oversight, governance, and direction becomes even more important. As a result, the role of software developers is evolving rather than disappearing.

Rapidly rising cloud and software costs weigh on the European economy

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:20:22 +0200

A new Asterès study, commissioned by Cigref, shows that the prices of cloud and software services in Europe are rising structurally and significantly — well above inflation — with substantial consequences for European organisations and the economy. This provides yet another reason to further strengthen the availability of European alternatives.

Recap | NextGen Tech Leaders | Online Masterclass | Tech leadership in the era of AI

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:46:02 +0200

On June 25, the online masterclass Tech Leadership in the Era of AI brought together technology and digital leaders to explore how AI is reshaping organisations and leadership. During this interactive session, Hylke Sprangers shared key insights on AI’s impact on business, technology strategy, operating models, and leadership. Below, we look back at the key takeaways and lessons for organisations seeking to accelerate their AI journey.

Business Users’ Perspective on the European Commission’s Draft Merger Guidelines

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:50:47 +0200

CIO Platform Nederland, in collaboration with Brabers, has submitted a consultation response to the European Commission’s draft Merger Guidelines. We have done so to clearly bring forward the perspective of business users of digital technologies. For organisations that depend on cloud, software and digital infrastructure, it is crucial that merger control better takes into account dependencies, lock-in and limited switching possibilities.

Rabobank launches a hub to accelerate agentic AI - Alexander Zwart Rabobank

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:52:17 +0200

Members in the news: Computable, 24 June 2026, featuring Alexander Zwart, CITO of Rabobank (board member of CIO Platform Netherlands).
Rabobank has established an Agentic Hub. This initiative helps its engineering teams apply AI agents more quickly, safely, and effectively in software development.

AI Sustainability Rating - Wiebren van der Zee ABN AMRO

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:06:42 +0200

When multiple models could do the (AI) trick for your use case, which one would you choose? Do you take an open source small model, the most sovereign solution or will you go for the greenest option? Using Grok via Gas fueled turbines in the US versus selecting Mistral operating on the 'Nuclear' French grid will yield very different carbon outcomes!

Data Science Is Dead Again - Simon Oster, Arcadis

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:49:03 +0200

Members in the News: Simon Oster, Arcadis. Every few months, a new job role is declared dead. Even data science. But in reality, if you think about it, agentic AI has a surprisingly familiar machine learning mindset. My opinion: data science is sexy again.

Breakthrough Festival 2026: The speakers have been announced

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:57:17 +0200

Discover which tech leaders will take the stage at the Breakthrough Festival on September 17, 2026. Four speakers will share their personal and professional experiences in achieving real breakthroughs — from start-ups to corporates, and from strategy to leadership under pressure.

Aftermovie Annual Day | June 4, 2026 | CIO Platform Nederland

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:21:07 +0200

On June 4, our members came together for an inspiring and energizing Annual Day. Under the theme ‘Driving Digital Transformation. Together we can!’, the day was fully dedicated to collaboration, innovation, and taking concrete steps forward. Watch the aftermovie here!