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SVB withdraws major tender for IT infrastructure

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:56:01 +0200

Members in the News | IBestuur - The Social Insurance Bank (SVB) has withdrawn the European tender for its IT infrastructure. The public-sector organization will explore alternative options for modernizing its IT systems. This brings an end to a major procurement process that had previously prompted warnings from the Advisory Board on ICT Assessment (AcICT), particularly regarding vendor dependency and insufficient control over digital sovereignty.

SURF, the ICT cooperative, develops its own AI environment for education

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:34:21 +0200

Members in the News | Tweakers – SURF, the Dutch ICT cooperative, is launching its own AI environment for the education sector. Vocational education institutions, universities of applied sciences and research universities will be able to run their own AI models and use them through a chatbot. With SURF AI, institutions can keep their data under their own control.

CIO Platform Nederland strongly represented in executive programme NextGen Tech Leaders

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:09:37 +0200

CIO Platform Nederland is partnering with Luiss University for the new executive programme NextGen Tech Leaders, which will launch at the end of October. Luiss is a renowned university based in Rome, with a campus in Amsterdam on Nieuwe Herengracht.

Recap | Prof. Hylke Sprangers | NextGen Tech Leaders Masterclass | Management under extreme pressure

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:39:44 +0200

Professor Hylke Sprangers, Professor of Tech & Innovation at Luiss University, guided participants through the realities of leading under extreme pressure. Using the KNVB ransomware attack and lessons from crisis management, he explored how leaders can remain resilient, provide direction, and act decisively when faced with uncertainty and high-stakes decisions.

AI shouldn’t be a race to do the same with less

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:08:18 +0200

Membersinthenews | Podcast with Arnaud Hubaux (ASML)"AI shouldn’t be a race to do the same with less." With this message, Arnaud Hubaux of ASML shares his perspective on the role of AI within the organization.

Breakthrough Festival 2026 | Real breakthroughs happen when curiosity, courage, and collaboration come together, a short recap

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:04:39 +0200

True breakthroughs require more than technology alone. They emerge when vision, courage, perseverance, and collaboration come together. The NextGen Tech Leaders Breakthrough Festival - powered by CIO Platform Nederland - brought together young and experienced technology leaders to gain inspiration, exchange experiences, and explore new perspectives on leadership, innovation, and impact.

A fair cloud market requires a sense of responsibility | 11 Fair Principles

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:12:27 +0200

Cloud computing has delivered significant benefits, but it has also fundamentally changed the relationship between customers and suppliers. Organizations that rely on cloud platforms become dependent on providers for system availability, security configurations, and the processing of personal data. This requires a strong sense of responsibility from both parties. Without it, situations can arise where customers are left wondering whether their provider is complying with the law, or even whether their organization is exposed to security risks.

CIODAY2026 coming up – including CIOPN pre-conference

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 11:54:13 +0200

CIODAY2026 will take place on November 24, so be sure to save the date. Exclusively for members of CIO Platform Nederland, a special pre-conference program is being developed for the morning. This invite-only session offers our members the opportunity to explore selected topics in greater depth before the main event begins.

ING’s Bouke Hoving on scaling AI: “It’s crucial to get the AI basics right first”

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:40:35 +0200

Members in the News: Bouke Hoving, CIO Wholesale Banking at ING. ING views AI as a strategic accelerator, while emphasizing that a strong foundation is essential before deploying AI at scale. Bouke explains how the bank's globally centralized IT platform enables ING to efficiently roll out innovations such as machine learning, generative AI, and, in the near future, agentic AI across more than 35 countries.

Achmea opts for a self-managed approach in its large-scale Azure migration.

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:40:33 +0200

Members in the News: Dutch IT Channel spoke with Peter La Croix, Head of Low-Code at Achmea. Peter reflects on Achmea's extensive cloud migration, the modernization of the Pega platform, and the company's collaboration with strategic partners following PegaWorld 2026. He also shares how Achmea is accelerating innovation and responsibly deploying AI agents through clear frameworks and governance guidelines.

CIO André van der Linden to Leave Royal FloraHolland

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:26:31 +0200

Members in the news: André van der Linden (CIO) will leave Royal FloraHolland (RFH), the leading international platform for flowers and plants, on 1 November after more than seven years with the organization. His position will be filled on an interim basis while a permanent successor is being sought.

Meet & Greet hbo+: Connect with New ICT Talent

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:12:04 +0200

On 24 September 2026, Werkcentrum Holland Rijnland will host the Meet & Greet hbo+, bringing together employers and highly educated professionals for networking and career opportunities.

Invitation: DEMO DAY 2026

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:46:59 +0200

The Startup in Residence Intergov programme invites our members to attend Demo Day 2026. SiR Intergov brings together government organisations and innovative entrepreneurs to turn societal challenges into practical solutions that work in the real world.

Recap: Anneke Keller | NextGen Tech Leaders Masterclass | Building Great Technology Teams in the Era of AI

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:30:43 +0200

Anneke Keller, Group CTO at QLS and former CTO at PostNL and Wehkamp, reflects on her masterclass with nearly 50 participants focusing on tech leadership in the era of AI. Many organizations are investing heavily in AI. But the real question is not what AI can do, it is what your team can do with it. Ultimately, the success of AI is determined not by the technology itself, but by the people who use it.

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

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:45:19 +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.