News & Current Affairs
Read here the collected messages from and about Protinus from recent times.

Gartner Barcelona 2026-serie: Hitachi
Digital sovereignty: how much control do you really have?
On Monday 9 November, Protinus IT is organising a private dinner for clients, partners and IT decision-makers during the Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo in Barcelona. In light of this symposium, we have asked three leading partners – Hitachi, Fsas Technologies and ESET – to share their views on the issue of sovereignty. We speak to Bastiaan van Amstel, Head of Corporate Communications EMEA at Hitachi Vantara, about digital autonomy, sovereignty and the choices organisations face.

Protinus brings IT leaders together in Barcelona to discuss digital sovereignty
During the Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo in Barcelona, Protinus IT is organising a private dinner on Monday 9 November for clients, partners and IT decision-makers. The focus will be on how organisations can retain control over their technological choices in an environment where the cloud, data, cyber security, AI and sourcing are becoming increasingly intertwined. ESET, Hitachi and Fujitsu are joining as content partners.

Schrijf je gratis in voor Cyber Security Visie 2027!
Op 30 september 2026 as. organiseren we samen met onze partner it2grow Cyber Security Visie 2027. Het jaarlijkse en toonaangevende event waar 250 decision-makers samenkomen om vooruit te kijken naar de toekomst van cyber security.

Reinventing procurement together in a single day
On 3 June, we organised the Smart Procurement event for five local authorities. It was not a traditional meeting, but an intensive day during which local authorities, experts and technology came together to work in a practical way towards smarter and more efficient procurement processes.

Protinus remains software broker for the municipality of Zoetermeer
Protinus IT has once again won the European tender for software broker at the municipality of Zoetermeer. This means that Protinus will remain responsible for the supply of standard software and related services for the next four years.

Certified for PSO Level 2!
We are proud to announce that Protinus has been certified for the Performance Ladder for Social Entrepreneurship (PSO) Level 2. After years of commitment to Level 1, we have now moved up to the next level thanks to the efforts of various colleagues.

New management at Protinus: building on trust, strengthening with fresh energy
As of October 18, Protinus has new daily management. Sarah Herzet (COO) and Niels Goderie (CSO), together with Bertrand Launay (EVP), are taking over from founders Vincent Verbiesen and Marcel Hofstra. They see this as a natural step and the logical continuation of a carefully prepared handover. Their mission: to build on the solid foundation laid over the past fifteen years, with a renewed focus on employees, customers, and partners. “We have a clear course,” says Sarah. “But with renewed energy.”

Protinus IT wins tender for software delivery to the Municipality of Dronten
Houten - The municipality of Dronten has selected Protinus IT as the contractor for the supply of software licenses and related services. Protinus IT will act as the central point of contact for all software-related matters and will support the municipality in the purchase and management of software.

Protinus IT wins tender for software delivery and services at the Province of Zeeland and RUD Zeeland
Houten – The Province of Zeeland and RUD Zeeland (Regional Implementation Service) awarded this contract to Protinus IT on the basis of price and quality. This was confirmed on October 15 during a signing ceremony at the provincial government building in Middelburg. The province, RUD Zeeland, and Protinus IT used this moment as an introductory meeting and to allow various employees from both parties to get to know each other.

De Connectie and Protinus extend partnership for software delivery
The awarding of the contract to Protinus, among others, guarantees the delivery of software and associated advice to De Connectie, the ICT operational partner for the municipalities of Arnhem, Renkum, and Rheden.

CSR Annual Report 2024 – Focus on ambition and progress in sustainability
Protinus IT celebrates its 15th anniversary this year – a special milestone of which the entire team is justifiably proud. Since its inception, Protinus has been actively committed to a future-proof society, with sustainability as the guiding principle in everything the company does.

Protinus celebrates its 15th anniversary with rebranding and SAIL2025
Protinus is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, so we have seized this moment to herald a new phase: a rebranding with a fresh logo, revamped corporate identity and a modern look. The renewal has already been cautiously shared in recent times: first internally, then on the water during SAIL2025 with customers and partners. Two inspiring days, full of content, connection and course setting.