New cabinet clear: NDS poised to move forward
The new cabinet is proceeding with the NDS under the same name. Priorities and plans were established on 1 April to serve as the foundation for further development.
How the NDS Cloud priority is driving collaboration
The NDS Cloud priority is taking steps with open dialogue sessions with various partners, including market parties, on design, architecture and procurement needs.
NDS reduces interventions from 4 to 3
2 interventions under the Netherlands Digitalisation Strategy have been merged, creating more clarity and coherence, particularly for those working on these topics.
NDS Cloud: Open Dialogue Report
Recently, 3 dialogue sessions were held to gather market insights into what constitutes a sovereign cloud service and how parties should collaborate to achieve it.
Open Publishing decision tool fully renewed
The renewed Open Publishing decision tool helps with selecting the appropriate file formats for accessible, reusable, and vendor-neutral government information.
New guidance tool for government cloud procurement
This new assessment tool, created by DICTU, evaluates the degree of control, independence, and trustworthiness of cloud solutions against objective criteria.
3 data-sharing standards now mandatory for government
The standards in question, NL-SBB, NL GOV CloudEvents, and FSC, are added to the ‘comply or explain’ list, further boosting the Generic Digital Infrastructure (GDI).
BIO2 version 1.3 available for all government tiers
BIO2 version 1.3 replaces earlier editions and aligns more closely with the Cyberbeveiligingswet (Cbw), which implements the NIS2 Directive into Dutch law.
8 pilots to strengthen municipal delivery capability
The pilots receive funding to make their solutions suitable for practical use. This way, well over 100 municipalities can reuse them by the end of 2026.
AI model GPT-NL to start trial with virtual assistant Gem
ICTU, 27 local councils, and TNO are the first to trial GPT-NL for the virtual assistant Gem. One of their objectives is to enhance public service delivery.
OBDO establishes Federated Data System Agreement Framework
This lays the foundation for providers within the Federated Data System and marks a major step towards responsible, standardised data sharing across government.
The NDS is evolving and moving forward
The impact of the coalition agreement and the formation of a new cabinet on the NDS remains uncertain. Until further notice, work will continue as planned.
