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“Brussels-based IT group Econocom strengthens its audiovisual ambitions with not one, but four acquisitions across Europe.”   The Belgian business daily De Tijd highlights a major milestone for the Group with the acquisition of four European companies specializing in audiovisual solutions: “With the acquisitions of ICT AG (Germany), AVANZIA (Spain), Image Supply Systems AV (Ireland), and assets of Smartcomm (United Kingdom), the company adds around €60 million in revenue and 200 employees to its audiovisual division.”   Angel Benguigui, CEO of Econocom, states: “These acquisitions significantly enhance our ability to support both global and local clients in their challenges around collaboration, customer experience, and digital transformation.”   We are committed as the key integrator in the AV still-fragmented market by delivering innovative solutions for hybrid environments, collaborative spaces, and immersive experiences.   Together, let’s go further in shaping the future of audiovisual in Europe.   Angel Benguigui, Philippe Renauld, Israel Garcia, Jean-Pierre Overbeek   #AV #Acquisition #Econocom #OneEconocom #EconocomLiveTech

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🌍 Strengthening Global Collaboration Against Organized Crime 🇧🇪 🇺🇳 Yesterday, WSC President and CEO Joe Kramek had the honor of meeting with Belgian Prime Minister H.E. Bart De Wever at a high-level event on ‘Tackling Organised Crime through International Cooperation and Innovation’, held during the 80th UN General Assembly High-Level Week. Hosted by the Permanent Missions of Belgium, Panama, and Thailand to the United Nations and UNODC, the event brought together political leaders, senior officials, and practitioners to discuss the evolving challenges posed by transnational organized crime. The discussions emphasized innovative approaches, strengthened international cooperation, and strategic partnerships to combat illicit trafficking and related criminal activities. WSC highlighted the critical role of the global shipping industry in preventing drug trafficking, advocating for: ✅ Enhanced collaboration between governments, international organizations, and the private sector. ✅ Adoption of best practices and cutting-edge technologies to detect and deter illicit shipments. ✅ A shared commitment to secure maritime trade while safeguarding communities worldwide. 🚢 🤝 As Joe Kramek noted, the shipping industry is uniquely positioned to support international efforts to disrupt drug trafficking networks, and WSC remains committed to working with partners across sectors to ensure a safer, more secure global supply chain. #UNGA #DrugTrafficking #Security

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Nearly one in two European citizens believes their administration is too complex, heavy, and slow.   Behind that figure lies a social reality: trust in institutions is shaped by everyday interactions.   Modernization is not just about tech — it’s a democratic and social imperative.   Some administrations are leading the way. In Belgium, the Agency for Agriculture and Fisheries has transformed its operations with Inetum Belgium. 🔹 100 calls/day now centralized via a single entry point 🔹 360° view of users with Salesforce Service Cloud 🔹 Agents freed from complexity, soon supported by AI 🔹 Faster responses, fewer escalations thanks to reliable data   Modernizing doesn’t mean digitizing for the sake of it. It means making life easier for citizens, restoring meaning to public service, and rebuilding trust in our institutions. François Fleutiaux Manuel García del Valle Carlos-Roca Kathy-Ann Quashie MBA Hemant Lamba Emmanuelle PAYAN David Gendry Thomas Breuer Ben Vicca Enver Basha Frederic Michelon

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How do Belgians really move in 2025? That’s the question at the heart of the new Polaris study by D'Ieteren, our strategic mobility barometer since 2021. Here’s what the latest edition reveals: 🚗 Cars are still king – 89% of households own one. But more families are questioning the need for multiple vehicles. ⚡ EV adoption is on the rise, especially among younger generations and fleets. Yet 1 in 2 Belgians want a charging point within 1 km of home. 🚲 Electric bikes are booming, with corporate bike leasing climbing to 41%. 🤝 Shared mobility is spreading in cities, especially with younger users. 💼 Mobility budgets? Still largely untapped – only 5% use them today. 🏢 Companies are accelerating the electrification of our fleet. One clear message emerges: Belgium’s mobility transition is happening – but at different speeds depending on age, location, and professional context. At D’Ieteren, we’re committed to making this transition accessible, sustainable, and innovative. The road to the future of mobility is being built today. Read more here : https://lnkd.in/e7sV8mdz

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🇧🇪 🌐 Belgium #AI Ecosystem Brief – 2025 Edition 🤖 📊 AI & Partners presents the “#AI Ecosystem Brief – Belgium,” a strategic overview of Belgium’s federated approach to artificial intelligence—blending regional innovation, legal foresight, and EU-level alignment. Anchored by the AI4Belgium initiative and the National Convergence Plan, the brief highlights how Belgium is advancing responsible, human-centric #AI across public and private domains. 📅 As Belgium positions itself to operationalize the European Commission's EU #AI Act, this edition unpacks the country’s multi-level governance model, regional #AI strategies (Flanders, Wallonia, Brussels), and key enablers driving ethical #AI deployment and research excellence. 💡 Designed for regulators, founders, investors, and digital policymakers, this brief illuminates Belgium’s pragmatic path to AI readiness—where legal trust meets technological ambition. 🔎 What You’ll Find in the Brief: ✅ Belgium’s federated governance for #AI aligned with EU regulatory frameworks ✅ How Flanders, Wallonia, and Brussels are shaping distinct but cohesive #AI strategies ✅ Strategic investments in public sector transformation, ethics, and #AI for Green ✅ Tools empowering SMEs, startups, and nonprofits in #AI adoption ✅ Gaps and next steps to scale commercialization, deep-tech leadership, and SME access 📌 Highlights from Belgium’s #AI Ecosystem: 📍 Ethics-by-design and regulatory sandboxes embedded in AI4Belgium FARI 📍 Regionally tailored support via DIHs, VLAIO, and DigitalWallonia4.ai 📍 #AI literacy goals targeting 100,000 citizens in Flanders 📍 Advanced #AI testbeds in healthcare, mobility, and urban analytics 📍 Active shaping of global #AI norms via EU #AI Board, OECD - OCDE, UNESCO 🚀 This brief delivers a grounded, future-ready view of Belgium’s #AI trajectory—built on inclusion, governance clarity, and ecosystem coordination. 👏 Special thanks to our contributors and expert community! 🔵 Sean Musch, AI & Partners 🔵 Michael Charles Borrelli, AI & Partners 🔵 Charles Kerrigan, CMS UK 🔵 Danny Van Roijen, EU Public Policy 🔵 Robert Jacquet, PMP, Global Governance Expert 🔵 Ansgar Koene, EY 🔵 Nadja El Fertasi, Thrive with EQ 🔵 Jeremy Rollison, Microsoft 🔵 Daniel Friedlaender, CCIA Europe 🔵 Edward Taelman, Crowell & Moring 🔵 Stefan Morcov, PhD, #Hermix 🔵 Nadia SIMION, NSI, Inc. National Security Innovations 🔵 Patrick Van Renterghem, HOWEST University of Applied Sciences 🔵 Sagar Singamsetty, #STRIDE 🔵 Cristina Vanberghen, European Commission 🔵 Louis de Diesbach, Technology Ethicist and Author 🔵 Enzo Ghisoni, Botronics 🔵 Bart Van Rompaye, KPMG 🔵 Nadine Soyez, Designing AI Heroes ------------------------------- ✨ 📢 For support navigating EU #AI Act implementation or boosting your #AI governance and compliance strategy, follow us on LinkedIn or contact us at [email protected]. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e4tnSJse #ethics #AI #digital #governance #transparency

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𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗲𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝘀𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘁 𝗜𝗖𝗧’𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗼: 𝗘𝘀𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘁 𝗜𝗖𝗧 𝗮𝗰𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗰 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 Televic Healthcare Solutions, the market-leading ICT integrator in the Belgian healthcare sector, has joined Esprit ICT. This acquisition represents a strategic reinforcement of our position within the healthcare market. With the growing importance of reliable communication and critical alarm systems in care environments, the expertise of Televic Healthcare Solutions is a valuable addition to our existing portfolio. It enables us to further deepen and broaden our services – in close cooperation with our customers and partners. “This acquisition is a strategically valuable addition to Esprit ICT. The cultural alignment between both organisations provides a solid foundation for continued collaboration. By combining our complementary expertise, we strengthen Esprit ICT’s healthcare portfolio and increase our added value for clients and partners in the care sector.” Martijn Boshuis, Managing Director, Esprit Healthcare Additionally, this acquisition marks our first international expansion, further strengthening our presence across the Benelux region. The collaboration with Televic Healthcare NV, a producer of innovative healthcare solutions, will continue and forms a strong basis for joint innovation. The full press release is available at: https://lnkd.in/e5c5wpzU  For questions or further information: [email protected]. #espritict #televic #criticalalerts #caretechnology #strategicgrowth #benelux #digitalcare 

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The CARE4DIABETES project, coordinated in Belgium by Sciensano, supports people with type 2 #diabetes through a holistic approach: 🥦 nutrition 🏃‍♀️ physical activity 🧘 stress management 😴 improved sleep. The first results are very positive: 📉 better diabetes control 💊 reduction of type 2 diabetes medication ⚖️ average weight loss of 4 kilos 💪 healthier eating habits. Beyond the numbers, participants value the group support and the multidisciplinary guidance of healthcare professionals. More info 👇 FR: https://lnkd.in/eAg5GT3Q NL: https://lnkd.in/eg-VNXfx 

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🚀 Innovation at Scale Proud to share that we have launched our own Customer Assist (an AI driven service), and it is already transforming customer care in Belgium — resolving over 25% of queries without human intervention. Next up? rollout across the group and others, with even smarter capabilities to handle end-to-end tasks and free up our advisors for what matters most. This is just one example of how we’re using AI to elevate customer experience and empower our teams. #AI #CustomerExperience #Innovation #TechLeadership #DigitalTransformation

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