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Europe strengthens its technological sovereignty: also through geospatial data

Posted on 12/06/2026 by Alvaro

On 3 June 2026, the European Commission adopted a new package of measures to strengthen Europe’s technological sovereignty. The package includes two legislative proposals —the Chips Act 2.0 and the Cloud and AI Development Act— together with the European Open … Continue reading →

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Some notes on the Roadmap to accelerate digital sovereignty

Posted on 09/03/2026 by Alvaro

In recent days, the Roadmap to Accelerate Digital Sovereignty in Spain has been presented, a document that reflects something that has been becoming increasingly clear for some time now: digital sovereignty has ceased to be an abstract concept and has … Continue reading →

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INSPIRE and SDIs in the era of AI and digital twins

Posted on 02/02/2026 by Alvaro

We are living in a time when almost every territorial project is presented alongside concepts such as artificial intelligence, digital twins or advanced analytics. The message is appealing: prediction, automation, intelligent decision-making. But there is a less visible and far … Continue reading →

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Land Laws and the Role of Municipal SDIs

Posted on 30/01/2026 by Alvaro

In many countries and regions, public administrations are revising their urban planning and land-use legislation with a shared goal: to simplify procedures, reduce administrative burdens, and adapt territorial management to an increasingly complex and dynamic reality. The Valencian Community (Spain) … Continue reading →

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Technological sovereignty: when dependency is no longer an option

Posted on 26/01/2026 by Alvaro

For years, at gvSIG we have insisted on a concept that was often dismissed as ideological, romantic, or even naïve: technological sovereignty. Today, in a context marked by geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions, and structural dependence on external technologies, this … Continue reading →

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The SDI as a silent infrastructure

Posted on 16/01/2026 by Alvaro

A Spatial Data Infrastructure (SDI) works like the nervous system of the digital territory. It is not always visible, but it connects data, people, and decisions. When everything works properly, it goes unnoticed. When it does not exist, problems become … Continue reading →

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The gvSIG Suite as a partner for better municipal management

Posted on 15/01/2026 by Alvaro

In the day-to-day management of a city council, information is key. But it is not just about having data—it is about knowing how to organize it, keep it up to date, and turn it into useful knowledge for decision-making. This … Continue reading →

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New gvSIG Desktop 2.7 version now available

Posted on 13/01/2026 by Alvaro

With gvSIG Desktop 2.7, we continue moving forward along the path started in previous versions—a path clearly focused on integration with gvSIG Online and on the evolution of gvSIG Desktop as an advanced GIS editor, fully integrated into modern Spatial … Continue reading →

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A Digital Municipality: How gvSIG Online Enhances Urban Management

Posted on 25/09/2025 by Alvaro

The digital transformation of local administrations is no longer an option but a necessity. Municipalities face increasingly complex challenges: from managing basic services (water, street lighting, waste collection) to urban planning, environmental monitoring, and citizen services. In this context, having … Continue reading →

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gvSIG Online: Geoinformation and Technology in Emergencies

Posted on 19/09/2025 by Alvaro

Natural disasters are becoming increasingly frequent and intense: floods, wildfires, earthquakes, or adverse weather events are part of a reality that directly affects our safety and well-being. In this context, the difference between chaos and coordination largely depends on how … Continue reading →

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