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Hoe kunnen mensen met een verstandelijke beperking zich veilig en eenvoudig online authenticeren? Samen met WAI-NOT en itsme® zetten we stappen naar een authenticatiemethode op maat van onze cliënten - en naar een digitale wereld waarin iedereen volwaardig kan deelnemen. Dit innovatieprogramma werd opgestart op vraag van het Departement Onderwijs. Vorig jaar won ons eerste prototype nog een prijs van Sandbox Vlaanderen, wat een belangrijke stimulans was richting verdere realisatie! #digitaleinclusie

At the #IdentityWeek in Amsterdam, it was clear that the European Digital Identity Wallet (#EUDIW) discussion is maturing. We’re transitioning into implementation with a defined direction—though challenges ahead remain 🛣️ Wouter Vanderheere, CFO at itsme®, captured it well: “With the dust settling on new EU regulations like #eIDAS2 and the upcoming #FIDA, we’re entering a world full of wallets and vaults. Users and organisations need simple, secure ways to share data, and digital ID providers like itsme® are well placed as trusted intermediaries.” Below we share our main takeaways from the event: 1️⃣ Individuals remain central EUDIW’s core value is empowering citizens to control and securely share their identity data. Governments and organisations follow. This aligns with the EU’s commitment to digital autonomy and data protection. 2️⃣ Public-private partnerships are key Most experts support hybrid models where governments provide trust and oversight, and private companies drive innovation, speed, and expertise. As Emiel Coppieters, itsme® Innovation Lead, highlighted: “The private sector is crucial to making government frameworks successful—bringing wallets to private markets and adding services like credential issuing.” However, some countries (e.g., the Netherlands) prefer government-only approaches, which may limit future flexibility. 3️⃣ Adoption still faces hurdles While foundational elements are in place, key barriers include: – Lack of clear, everyday use cases for citizens and businesses – Trust issues, especially cross-border – Technical challenges around onboarding, security, and standards – Limited familiarity with wallet concepts—even among professionals 4️⃣ Business models need clarity Wallets must be free for citizens, but who funds development, maintenance, and integration remains unresolved. For businesses to engage, wallets must offer clear value—such as streamlined onboarding, fraud reduction, or improved customer experience. Wouter adds: “New EU Large Scale Pilots, such as the #WEBUILD consortium, are launching soon and will address key use cases like payments. The #EUBusinessWallet promises to simplify business processes and build trust, though its integration with the broader #DigitalWallet ecosystem is still evolving.” 5️⃣ Payments and identity are converging Digital identities are already used for Strong Customer Authentication (#SCA) in payments, with eIDAS accelerating this trend. Emerging models position identity wallets at the centre of payment experiences, enhancing UX and assurance in collaboration with major payment providers. At the event, our CISO Olaf Jonkers joined a roundtable on how eIDAS 2.0’s new identity verification requirements will disrupt the Qualified Trust Service Provider (QTSP) landscape, reshaping competition by advantaging some providers while challenging others, and examined how QTSPs are gearing up for these shifts. #digitalID #itsme #EU #StrongCustomerAuthentication #Payments

EU telecoms are navigating fragmented user access, legacy infrastructure, escalating fraud, tighter KYC regulation, and eSIM disruption. Unified digital identity can offer a solution to many of those challenges, as it enables consistent access across brands, streamlines KYC, and helps operators meet rising expectations to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape. Check our latest blog to explore 5 ways digital identity drives competitive advantage for EU telcos in 2025 👉 https://lnkd.in/dRkkSVuq #telco #digitalidentity #KYC #eSIM #fraudprevention #digitaltransformation #DigitalID #TelcoInnovation

🎰 In today’s crowded gaming and gambling market, staying profitable is getting harder. Stricter regulations, tighter ad rules, and rising compliance demands are squeezing operators — while players expect faster, smoother, more personalised experiences than ever before. So how can platforms protect margins and keep players coming back? In our latest blog, we break down 5 practical strategies to boost revenue and improve operational efficiency. Read the full post here https://lnkd.in/ebVGncyY #GamingIndustry #Gambling #DigitalIdentity #PlayerExperience #Compliance #itsme #CX #GamingInnovation #KYC

Yesterday, itsme® joined forces with Penneo A/S at the WorkSmarter event in Ghent – highlighting the power of Qualified Electronic Signatures (QES) and their crucial role in today’s secure digital workflows. With growing demands for compliance, trust, and efficiency, QES provides the highest level of e-signature security – combining strong legal value with seamless user experience. Together with Penneo, one of our document signing platform partner, we showcased how integrating itsme® Sign ensures that your digital signatures are not only fast and easy but also legally binding and fully secure. 🔐 Secure digital signing isn't just a feature — it's a necessity in a world where digital trust is everything. Thanks to everyone who stopped by — let’s keep working smarter and safer! Special thanks to the Penneo team: Bart Vercammen, Laurent Schuermans, Werner Temmerman, Seppe Van Cleemput, Filomeen Chabot and Sara Pilgaard

Is the insurance sector finally shaking off its analogue past? 🕰️ Long seen as one of the most traditional corners of financial services, insurance must now move fast to meet digital-first customer expectations. True change begins with one building block: a secure, verifiable digital identity. Without it, KYC drags, compliance wobbles and innovation stalls. 👉 Keen to see how digital ID can accelerate insurance’s transformation? Dive into our new blog for the key take-aways: https://lnkd.in/eWjegRjj #Insurance #DigitalIdentity #KYC #Insurtech #itsme #eID #RegTech

💡The June edition of itsme®'s monthly newsletter is out! This month, we dive into the pivotal role of verified digital identity in the telecoms sector, introduce our new CEO, and highlight exciting upcoming events and new partnerships. Happy reading! 📖✨ #DigitalIdentity #Telecoms #TelcoInnovation #IoT #DigitalID #Telenet #OrangeBE #Proximus #TomVanDenBosch #IdentityWeek #Dibbs #Cegid #DataSharing

🎂 This weekend, we celebrated 8 years of itsme® — and what a year it has been! As we step into a new chapter under our new CEO Tom Van Den Bosch we’re proud to look back on some of the key milestones that defined 2024: 🚀 Record-breaking growth: We doubled our growth rate, welcomed over 1.5 million new users, and processed nearly 400 million successful actions — setting a new standard for secure digital identity in Europe. 🤝 Key partnerships: From enabling digital signatures for all citizens under the Flemish Government, to joining forces with the Pro League, Belgium's top tier professional football league, to make digital identity part of the fan experience. 🌍 International expansion: We entered Romania, marking our expansion into our 17th country. We also partnered with the Royal Dutch Association of Civil-law Notaries (KNB) bringing secure onboarding and eSignatures fro itsme® to the Netherlands. 📲 New features: We introduced our advanced data sharing capability that enables seamless, secure exchange of verified customer information between trusted parties—empowering businesses and putting individuals in control of their data. And that’s just the beginning! The past 365 days have been full of momentum, and we’re only getting started. Here’s to another year of building digital trust together! 🥂 #itsme #digitalidentity #esignature #datasharing #digitalID

🔐 Can one of Europe’s most traditional professions go fully digital—without compromising trust or compliance? The answer is yes—and it’s already happening. The notarial sector, long anchored in face-to-face interactions and paper-based processes, is securely embracing digital transformation with the help of digital identity solutions like itsme®. The Royal Federation of Belgian Notaries (Fednot) and the Royal Dutch Association of Civil-law Notaries (Koninklijke Notariële Beroepsorganisatie (KNB)) integrated itsme® into their operations, digitising some of their most regulated processes: 🔒Remotely verifying clients in minutes 🔒Authenticating actions with multi-factor security 🔒Confirming legally binding interactions through qualified electronic signatures (QES) Discover how digital ID is reshaping the notarial landscape in our latest blog 👉 https://lnkd.in/ebBZchgB #DigitalTransformation #NotarialInnovation #DigitalIdentity #itsme #FedNot #KNB #QES #InnovationInTradition #NotarialSector #DigitalID #electronicsignature #esignature

Bits and pieces from Partner Campus 2025, hosted by our partner and digital transaction management leader Namirial in Paris 🇫🇷 A key highlight was the announcement of the partnership between Namirial and itsme® in a keynote—revealing that itsme® will be integrated into Namirial’s SignEnterprise digital signature platform to offer Qualified Electronic Signatures (#QES) for customers in the Benelux region. We enjoyed the insightful sessions on digital trust, trust as a service, resilience, and compliance—topics that are more relevant than ever in today’s digital landscape. Between sessions, we had great conversations at the #eSignature booth, connecting with fellow experts and partners from across the digital trust ecosystem. A special thanks to the Namirial team—especially: Matteo Panfilo, Klaus Fellner, Valentina Reyna, Christoph Bimminger, Marco Scognamiglio, and Manju' Rizzi. We look forward to a spectacular partnership ahead 🚀 #DigitalTrust #ESignature #TrustAsAService #Compliance #QES #NamirialPartnerCampus #PartnerCampus2025 #TAAS #trustasaservice