4 October 2024
8vance joins NLdigital: Building a digital future together
By joining NLdigital, 8vance strengthens its position in the digital sector and contributes to solving societal challenges such as ethics, education, and innovation.
8vance is proud to announce that it has joined NLdigital, the collective of more than 600 companies accelerating the digital transformation of the Netherlands. Through this membership, 8vance aims to actively contribute to sector-wide challenges in areas such as ethics, education, and innovation.
Han Stoffels, CEO of 8vance, explains: “By joining NLdigital, we strengthen our position in the digital sector and collaborate on tomorrow’s solutions. We strongly believe in the power of collaboration to create a responsible and sustainable digital future.”
About NLdigital
NLdigital is the industry association for the digital sector, where more than 600 members work together to professionalize the sector and address societal challenges. NLdigital members believe that digital technology is the foundation for sustainable growth in well-being and prosperity in the Netherlands.
For 8vance, NLdigital offers a crucial platform to ensure the professionalism and responsibility of the digital sector. NLdigital has developed an ethical code for AI applications and introduced a certification to help digital information processors comply with GDPR regulations.
Additionally, 8vance gains valuable feedback from organizations in other sectors through NLdigital, helping align supply and demand. This improves collaboration between clients and service providers and accelerates the digitalization of the Netherlands.
Finally, 8vance works with other NLdigital members to bridge the digital skills gap and address the shortage of IT talent. This includes supporting retraining initiatives, providing guest lectures in schools, and donating laptops and tablets to people affected by the digital divide.
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