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What is FAIR data?

What does FAIR stand for? FAIR is an acronym for Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable. These topics are relevant to those wishing to reuse their data and have machines automatically find and process their data to help people do so. These so-called ‘FAIR Guiding Principles’ (for scientific data management and stewardship) were published in Scientific […]

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What is an OTL [OTL and RDL explained]

Certainly, you’re probably wondering what exactly OTL stands for. If you Google it, you’d be met with puzzling results like ‘Out-To-Lunch’ or ‘One-True-Love,’ but that’s not what OTL means. The term OTL, which stands for Object Type Library or Objecttypenbibliotheek in Dutch, was coined by the Dutch Road Authorities. However, the concept behind it is […]

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Unleashing the power of Interoperability 

The modern IT landscape of organizations depends on multiple software collaborating as a process. Each software works differently and stores data in its own formats, impeding smooth information exchange both internally and externally. This is why the concept of interoperability is receiving increasing attention. But what exactly is interoperability and how can it future proof […]

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Why sharing master data through Linked Data is the future

Exchanging master data between different stakeholders is becoming increasingly difficult. That is, if you still work the way we always have: with inconsistent information in different, non-exchangeable file formats. The need for sharing is growing, which is why Linked Data was developed. Read our white paper on Linked DataDo you want to know what Linked […]

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Laces Actively Involved in ILS Configurator

Suppose you work with several engineering parties on a large construction, like an office building. And for this, you have to share information from multiple sources. How do you do that efficiently? The agreements that define which person should transfer which information in which way are laid down in information delivery specifications (ILS in Dutch). […]

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The way to make your master data FAIR

According to the FAIR principles, data should be as Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable as possible. These principles were created because data is becoming more complex and produced faster, and we are becoming increasingly dependent on it. And perhaps most importantly, organizations need agreements and protocols to collaborate through data exchange. But the big question […]

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Find out why Distributed Data Management is your new best friend

Do you want to make fewer mistakes and lose less time processing and sharing data? This is your lucky day! You’re just a white paper away from your goal.

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Less manual work in exchanging requirements

Our client makes extensive use of standardization regarding requirements. These requirements were …

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Gain in efficiency with data exchange within the supply chain

In its role as purchaser, our client deals with a wide variety of chain partners. Data is exchanged …

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Time saved by using a Reference Data Library

In its role as purchaser, our client deals with a wide variety of chain partners. Data is exchanged …

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