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Digital Sovereignty and Freedom of Choice in Technology
Digital Twin

Digital sovereignty begins with the freedom to choose

Digital sovereignty is about the freedom to continue making your own choices regarding data, technology, and infrastructure. By identifying dependencies, diversifying risks, and having alternatives and an exit strategy in place, organizations maintain control. IMAGEM is happy to collaborate with organizations for which autonomy, data security, and continuity are essential.

Aerial view of Capelle aan den IJssel illustrating remote sensing, data analysis, and dashboard visualization.
Remote Sensing

Remote sensing 5: From Data to Dashboard in Capelle aan den IJssel

Before we can visualize anything in a digital twin, we first need to understand what we’re actually looking at. Without that foundation, visualizations are nothing more than pretty pictures. In part four of the series, Harald takes a step back to the beginning: observation itself. Not just via satellites or drones, but also with our own eyes. Remote sensing with observation—knowing who is looking, why, and with what instrument. Only then can you combine data into information that is accurate, meaningful, and usable.

Visualization of 3D data as digital puzzle pieces that come together to form a complete digital reality.
Digital Twin

Digital Puzzle Pieces: Building Our Digital Reality

Reinier de Graaf demonstrates just how significant the difference between 2D and 3D still is, and why he expects this difference to disappear in the foreseeable future and give way to a viable Digital Reality.

Rutger van Kan of Skyline and Eric-Jan van Alten of IMAGEM sign an agreement for a geospatial partnership
Digital Twin Remote Sensing

From drone data to actionable 3D insights

Fast and reliable information makes all the difference when it counts. Yet in practice, drone data often remains scattered across individual images, separate software steps, and fragmented workflows. IMAGEM and Skyline are changing that. Through an equal partnership, we combine data collection, 3D processing, centralized data management, and visualization into a single integrated workflow.

Digital twins help your municipality tackle complex issues
Digital Twin

A digital twin for all

Policy-making is a complex process due to fragmented data and time-consuming procedures. Digital twins a solution, but require specialized knowledge and technical expertise. IMAGEM technology, expertise, and a practical approach, making digital twins accessible and immediately usable for municipalities.

The striking differences between geo-engines and game engines
Digital Twin

From Games to the Globe: How 3D Engines Are Conquering the World

3D technology is now being used for real-world applications: from smart cities to air traffic control. But how can an engine that was once designed to bring virtual worlds to life suddenly become crucial for large-scale geospatial projects? In this article, we explore the striking differences between geo-engines and game engines. Because when it comes to accuracy, scale, and reliability, a geo-engine like Luciad turns out to operate Luciad a completely different league.

Remote sensing 4: Observe First, Then Visualize, in Ezinge
Remote Sensing

Remote sensing 4: First Observe, Then Visualize in Ezinge

Before we can visualize anything in a digital twin, we first need to understand what we’re actually looking at. Without that foundation, visualizations are nothing more than pretty pictures. In part four of the series, Harald takes a step back to the beginning: observation itself. Not just via satellites or drones, but also with our own eyes. Remote sensing with observation—knowing who is looking, why, and with what instrument. Only then can you combine data into information that is accurate, meaningful, and usable.

Remote sensing of flood damage in Valencia
Remote Sensing

Mapping mudflows using a single satellite image

Severe mudslides struck the Valencia region. But how do you analyze a disaster area like this if you don’t have pre-flood imagery? Read how we developed a smart and fast analysis method using satellite data, the Flood Mud Index (FMI), and advanced image processing in ERDAS .

IMAGEM New CEO, IMAGEM van Alten

Meet our new CEO: An in-depth interview with Eric-Jan van Alten

Founder Wouter Brokx has handed IMAGEM the day-to-day management of IMAGEM to Eric-Jan van Alten. Eric-Jan has now taken on the role of CEO and has gained his first impressions. With over fifteen years of experience in scaling organizations and products, he brings new energy and a fresh perspective. But who is he, really? What drives him? And how does he view the future of IMAGEM?

Leadership Change at IMAGEM: Wouter Brokx and Eric-Jan van Alten

Change in leadership at IMAGEM

After more than twenty years at the helm of IMAGEM, founder Wouter Brokx is handing over day-to-day management to Eric-Jan van Alten. Wouter will remain actively involved and will focus entirely on innovation, strategy, and product development. This transition aligns with the phase the company is currently in: mature, growing, and full of ambition to tackle societal challenges with in-depth domain expertise, powerful technology, and a proven approach.

Digital Twin

2D or 3D? The right choice for your municipality

2D maps provide an overview, but lack context. How tall is a building? Does a transformer station obstruct traffic or the view? How does water flow through the city? What does the world ‘really’ look like? 3D and digital twins that missing dimension and dynamic interaction. This gives you better insight, allows you to simulate effects, and helps you make smarter choices. But 2D remains valuable, of course. The power lies in the combination. Read how you can use these technologies together to create a more efficient and future-proof municipality.

Digital Twin

IMAGEM Dutch Metropolitan Innovations (DMI)

IMAGEM is proud IMAGEM Dutch Metropolitan Innovations (DMI), the partnership of government agencies, businesses, and research institutions dedicated to creating sustainable, livable cities. With our Planspace and digital twin, we connect fragmented data, simulate scenarios, and accelerate decision-making. We bring this expertise to the DMI ecosystem to help municipalities make faster and better-informed choices for the cities of tomorrow.