Daten-Kompetenzzentrum Städte & Regionen DKSR GmbH
The DKSR is an innovative data competence center in Berlin that supports cities and regions in digital development. With an open-source data platform and comprehensive consulting services, it promotes sustainable, smart municipalities and strengthens their digital sovereignty.
Data Competence Center for Cities and Regions (DKSR)
editThe Data Competence Center for Cities and Regions (DKSR) is an innovative company that specializes in the data-driven development of sustainably smart municipalities. Based in Berlin and with a strong network throughout Germany, DKSR supports cities and regions in overcoming their current challenges through digital solutions.
Key Products and Services
editDKSR offers a diverse range of services and products aimed at strengthening the digital sovereignty and capacity of municipalities. The main products and services include:
- Open Urban Data Platform (OUP): An open-source, manufacturer-neutral platform based on the Urban Pulse platform of the Urban Institute. This platform enables the integration and efficient use of urban data according to a modular principle[4].
- Municipal Consulting: Customized consulting services in all areas of urban data usage, including project planning, data management, and secure operation of the platform[4].
- Networking and Community: A strong community for knowledge exchange and joint implementation of digital solutions. Through the web portal DKSR.square, municipal actors and solution providers can connect directly and work together on solutions[1][3].
Main Mission and Values
editThe mission of DKSR is to support cities and regions in their various fields of digital urban development and to provide them with the necessary tools and competencies to act independently and sovereignly. DKSR stands for:
- Data and Action Sovereignty: DKSR aims to empower municipalities to operate and manage their own digital solutions independently[4].
- Sustainability and Resilience: DKSR pursues a holistic vision of sustainability that equally considers the environment, social issues, and the economy to promote urban resilience[5].
- Independence and Transparency: DKSR is independent and manufacturer-neutral, allowing for fair and transparent moderation of the Urban Data ecosystem[3].
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editDKSR is actively committed to sustainability and ecological responsibility:
- Holistic Sustainability: DKSR considers the environment, social issues, and the economy equally to bring cities and regions into balance and strengthen their resilience[5].
- Minimizing Ecological Impact: The company continuously works to minimize its ecological impact by focusing on optimal technologies and data minimization[5].
- Digital Urban Development: DKSR promotes digital applications that are integrated into a citizen-friendly, healthy, and climate-neutral concept to enhance the quality of life for citizens[4].
Through its innovative open-source data platform, comprehensive consulting services, and strong community networking, DKSR makes a significant contribution to the development of sustainably smart cities and regions.