Last month, Tom De Wolf , Data Mesh Expert at ACA Group, delivered an insightful online webinar for the international Data Mesh community. Tom De Wolf's presentation detailed our data mesh journey within the Flemish Cultural Sector, and explained the immense added value of our Data Mesh approach, emphasizing the self-service capabilities for both data product developers and consumers. The session also touched upon the architecture, operating model, and governance of the platform. Missed the live session? No worries! You can watch the full recording here: This initiative was a collaborative effort between ACA Group, the Department of Culture, Youth and Media, and publiq vzw. Our effort also earned the Flanders Digital Award 2023 for Best Digital Transformation Project. In collaboration with the Flemish Government and publiq, we delivered a groundbreaking project. Together, we created a data-driven platform for the cultural sector, harnessing the power of Data Mesh. This platform has significantly contributed to the digital transformation of the Flemish cultural sector, showcasing an innovative approach that encourages collaboration and efficiency. Learn more about the project on our Customer Success Stories page . A big thank you to the Data Mesh Learning Community for organizing and providing this opportunity! 📺 Watch the Recording Now

26 March 2024 - ACA Group is proud to announce its exclusive partnership with MongoDB , a leading modern database platform renowned for its flexibility and performance. This strategic collaboration signifies a milestone in our dedication to driving innovation within Belgium's tech industry. We are excited to welcome ACA Group as the newest member of our MongoDB partner ecosystem. We see increasing traction for our product in the Belgian market and a strong partner like ACA Group, who are known for supporting their customers with innovative and quality solutions, is an absolute asset to meet the growing demand for MongoDB experts. — Katrien Pagnaer, Regional Vice President at MongoDB Exclusive partnership This partnership allows us to create an even better connection between the MongoDB product and our customer. We gain access to MongoDB's resources, expertise and additional support, resulting in high-quality service for our customers. Moreover, this partnership offers us the opportunity to respond very quickly to new market trends. For example, we recently applied MongoDB Atlas Vector Search when working with LLMs (Large Language Models), creating better solutions for our customers. In our time working with MongoDB, we have seen its evolution from an on-premises database to a cloud provider-agnostic solution, with hosting capabilities on Azure, AWS and GCP, and a host of innovative services. MongoDB is a proven , a powerful product that has attracted an impressive group of experts within the Benelux. We are honored to work with them and this partnership represents an important step forward in our mission to guide companies to innovative solutions. — Sébastien Roels, Business Unit Manager at ACA Group I am convinced that the collaboration between MongoDB and ACA Group will have a significant impact on the Belgian data world. The dedication of the ACA experts and their technical know-how will enable us to work together to deliver high-quality solutions to our customers. — Sander De Vos, Principal Solutions Architect at MongoDB ACA Group is first Belgian MUG Leader In addition to announcing our partnership, we are proud to take on the role of the first Belgian MUG Leader of the MongoDB User Group ! This once again emphasizes ACA Group's commitment to actively building a MongoDB community in Belgium. By organizing meetups we aim to share knowledge and bring enthusiasts and experts together. It’s great to see ACA Group taking the leadership on building the MongoDB User Group, allowing MongoDB enthusiasts to meet and inspire each other. — Kevin Timman, Regional Director Benelux at MongoDB First Belgian MongoDB meetup: 7 May 2024 🚀 Want to join us? Register for our first MongoDB meetup in our office in Antwerp on May 7, 2024. Together with some experts and enthusiasts, we will delve deeper into the latest trends in data management and discover the many possibilities of MongoDB's database technology.