The role of District09 in Ghent’s smart city vision
In Belgium, cities and the government are using a wide range of digital applications and platforms to promote this digital inclusivity. In Ghent, District09 takes this further by powering the city’s digital ecosystem, from IT infrastructure to application development, digital innovation, and e-inclusion. They provide services like parking, police, the low emission zone, billing, and data searches, creating a smooth digital experience for everyone.
The key to connecting Ghent’s services with each other—and linking them with Flanders’ and Belgium’s digital tools—lies in smart integration, ensuring data exchanges are safe, fast, and efficient.
District09 knew this meant more than technical expertise; it meant building a partnership to truly put Ghent on the digital map—secure, forward-thinking, and inclusive.
“Integration is essential to District09’s operations. If the integration layers fail, the entire city feels it—it’s the engine of Ghent’s digital operations,” says Antoine Wils, Senior Integration Engineer.
“That’s why we brought in expertise in API management, DevOps, architecture, and microservices,” adds Samuel, Managing Partner at i8c.