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ONWARD Medical delivers spinal cord stimulation systems in Europe
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ONWARD Medical delivers spinal cord stimulation systems in Europe
ONWARD Medical has begun shipping its ARC-EX® system in Europe.
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January 5, 2026 at 9:49 AM
ONWARD Medical delivers spinal cord stimulation systems in Europe
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/onward-medical-delivers-spinal-cord-stimulation-systems-in-europe
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/onward-medical-delivers-spinal-cord-stimulation-systems-in-europe
TomTom explores defense market with map data
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TomTom explores defense market with map data
TomTom sees defense as a market that will grow structurally in the coming years.
ioplus.nl
January 5, 2026 at 9:19 AM
TomTom explores defense market with map data
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/tomtom-explores-defense-market-with-map-data
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/tomtom-explores-defense-market-with-map-data
The startup making landfills smarter and greener
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The startup making landfills smarter and greener
Hydryx is developing a smart system to address landfills methane outfputs, enhancing energy production and slashing emissions.
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January 5, 2026 at 5:34 AM
The startup making landfills smarter and greener
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/the-startup-making-landfills-smarter-and-greener
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/the-startup-making-landfills-smarter-and-greener
How Peter Wennink responds to the main criticism of his report
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How Peter Wennink responds to the main criticism of his report
Wennink: Anyone who wants to preserve prosperity, healthcare, education, and security must grow the pie and fix the underlying conditions.
ioplus.nl
January 4, 2026 at 12:34 PM
How Peter Wennink responds to the main criticism of his report
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/how-peter-wennink-responds-to-the-main-criticism-of-his-report
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/how-peter-wennink-responds-to-the-main-criticism-of-his-report
Between speed and sharpness: how to plan your patent application
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/between-speed-and-sharpness-how-to-plan-your-patent-application
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/between-speed-and-sharpness-how-to-plan-your-patent-application
Between speed and sharpness: how to plan your patent application
In a series of blog posts, Marco Coolen offers a glimpse into his work as a Dutch and European patent attorney at AOMB.
ioplus.nl
January 4, 2026 at 10:04 AM
Between speed and sharpness: how to plan your patent application
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/between-speed-and-sharpness-how-to-plan-your-patent-application
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/between-speed-and-sharpness-how-to-plan-your-patent-application
IO+ Week: Starting the New Year with 10 Tech Trends
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/io-week-starting-the-new-year-with-10-tech-trends
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IO+ Week: Starting the New Year with 10 Tech Trends
Every Sunday, our weekly roundup brings you a selection of the most interesting stories about key innovations, with a Dutch focus.
ioplus.nl
January 4, 2026 at 7:04 AM
IO+ Week: Starting the New Year with 10 Tech Trends
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/io-week-starting-the-new-year-with-10-tech-trends
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/io-week-starting-the-new-year-with-10-tech-trends
Who is really building Brainport? The Piek Awards make it visible
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/who-is-really-building-brainport-the-piek-awards-make-it-visible
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/who-is-really-building-brainport-the-piek-awards-make-it-visible
Who is really building Brainport? The Piek Awards make it visible
On Thursday, January 8, the Gerard & Anton High Tech Piek Awards will once again be presented at MELT @ Avular in Eindhoven.
ioplus.nl
January 3, 2026 at 11:34 AM
Who is really building Brainport? The Piek Awards make it visible
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/who-is-really-building-brainport-the-piek-awards-make-it-visible
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/who-is-really-building-brainport-the-piek-awards-make-it-visible
xAI’s ‘Legacy Media Lies’ collides with the European rule of law
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/xais-legacy-media-lies-collides-with-the-european-rule-of-law
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/xais-legacy-media-lies-collides-with-the-european-rule-of-law
xAI’s ‘Legacy Media Lies’ collides with the European rule of law
xAI hides behind automated disdain for the press after generating child pornography.
ioplus.nl
January 3, 2026 at 9:49 AM
xAI’s ‘Legacy Media Lies’ collides with the European rule of law
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/xais-legacy-media-lies-collides-with-the-european-rule-of-law
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/xais-legacy-media-lies-collides-with-the-european-rule-of-law
The European Alternative: the ERP champions ready for prime time
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/the-european-alternative-the-erp-champions-ready-for-prime-time
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The European Alternative: the ERP champions ready for prime time
SAP, Unit4, Odoo, AFAS, and Exact offer a credible, competitive counterweight to the U.S. giants that dominate the global ERP market.
ioplus.nl
January 3, 2026 at 8:04 AM
The European Alternative: the ERP champions ready for prime time
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/the-european-alternative-the-erp-champions-ready-for-prime-time
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/the-european-alternative-the-erp-champions-ready-for-prime-time
These 5 Dutch startups raised money in December
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These 5 Dutch startups raised money in December
Every month, we list the investments that caught our attention the most.
ioplus.nl
January 2, 2026 at 1:04 PM
These 5 Dutch startups raised money in December
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/these-5-dutch-startups-raised-money-in-december-
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/these-5-dutch-startups-raised-money-in-december-
How a quiet regional aircraft could reshape Europe’s air mobility
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/how-a-quiet-regional-aircraft-could-reshape-europes-air-mobility
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/how-a-quiet-regional-aircraft-could-reshape-europes-air-mobility
How a quiet regional aircraft could reshape Europe’s air mobility
VÆRIDION’s Microliner was designed from scratch: a nine-seat, fully electric aircraft designed for routes of up to 400 kilometers.
ioplus.nl
January 2, 2026 at 10:34 AM
How a quiet regional aircraft could reshape Europe’s air mobility
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/how-a-quiet-regional-aircraft-could-reshape-europes-air-mobility
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/how-a-quiet-regional-aircraft-could-reshape-europes-air-mobility
In 2026, humans and machines will work closely together
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/in-2026-humans-and-machines-will-work-closely-together
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In 2026, humans and machines will work closely together
The emergence of brain implants and humanoid robots demonstrates that humans and machines are working together more closely than before.
ioplus.nl
January 2, 2026 at 7:04 AM
In 2026, humans and machines will work closely together
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/in-2026-humans-and-machines-will-work-closely-together
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/in-2026-humans-and-machines-will-work-closely-together
After the oliebol: How biotech and AI are redefining odor control
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/after-the-oliebol-how-biotech-and-ai-are-redefining-odor-control
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/after-the-oliebol-how-biotech-and-ai-are-redefining-odor-control
After the oliebol: How biotech and AI are redefining odor control
It may seem like a mundane post-holiday problem, but the battle against unwanted smells has become a technological arms race.
ioplus.nl
January 1, 2026 at 10:04 AM
After the oliebol: How biotech and AI are redefining odor control
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/after-the-oliebol-how-biotech-and-ai-are-redefining-odor-control
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/after-the-oliebol-how-biotech-and-ai-are-redefining-odor-control
Quantum computers in 2026: fewer errors, more power
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/quantum-computers-in-2026-fewer-errors-more-power
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/quantum-computers-in-2026-fewer-errors-more-power
Quantum computers in 2026: fewer errors, more power
From noise to reliability: the future of quantum technology.
ioplus.nl
January 1, 2026 at 7:04 AM
Quantum computers in 2026: fewer errors, more power
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/quantum-computers-in-2026-fewer-errors-more-power
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/quantum-computers-in-2026-fewer-errors-more-power
Experts warn: zero coordination for data center growth
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Experts warn: zero coordination for data center growth
The lack of national coordination means that data centers are not spread out, but are concentrated in a few locations.
ioplus.nl
December 31, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Experts warn: zero coordination for data center growth
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/experts-warn-zero-coordination-for-data-center-growth
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/experts-warn-zero-coordination-for-data-center-growth
These are the trends in connectivity for 2026
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These are the trends in connectivity for 2026
Experts predict that by 2026, fixed internet without cables will become increasingly common and there will be a battle for the 6 GHz band.
ioplus.nl
December 31, 2025 at 7:04 AM
These are the trends in connectivity for 2026
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/these-are-the-trends-in-connectivity-for-2026
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/these-are-the-trends-in-connectivity-for-2026
NRC reconstruction: How Nexperia exposed Europe’s real dependency
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/nrc-reconstruction-how-nexperia-exposed-europes-real-dependency
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/nrc-reconstruction-how-nexperia-exposed-europes-real-dependency
NRC reconstruction: How Nexperia exposed Europe’s real dependency
NRC journalist Marc Hijink followed Nexperia from the inside for a year and a half and witnessed how the globalised dream fell apart.
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December 30, 2025 at 1:19 PM
NRC reconstruction: How Nexperia exposed Europe’s real dependency
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/nrc-reconstruction-how-nexperia-exposed-europes-real-dependency
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/nrc-reconstruction-how-nexperia-exposed-europes-real-dependency
Biocomputing, neurocomputing: the future of computing
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/biocomputing-neurocomputing-the-future-of-computing
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/biocomputing-neurocomputing-the-future-of-computing
Biocomputing, neurocomputing: the future of computing
In the Tech Trends 2026 report, experts outline a number of new ways of computing.
ioplus.nl
December 30, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Biocomputing, neurocomputing: the future of computing
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/biocomputing-neurocomputing-the-future-of-computing
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/biocomputing-neurocomputing-the-future-of-computing
Hydrogen 2025: The hard landing of a promise
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https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/hydrogen-2025-the-hard-landing-of-a-promise
Hydrogen 2025: The hard landing of a promise
A look back at the hydrogen year 2025 reveals a sector in dire straits.
ioplus.nl
December 29, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Hydrogen 2025: The hard landing of a promise
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/hydrogen-2025-the-hard-landing-of-a-promise
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/hydrogen-2025-the-hard-landing-of-a-promise
2026: More investment in European cloud infrastructure
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/2026-more-investment-in-european-cloud-infrastructure
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2026: More investment in European cloud infrastructure
Experts predict: the European Union will strengthen its digital sovereignty in the cloud sector by 2026.
ioplus.nl
December 29, 2025 at 7:04 AM
2026: More investment in European cloud infrastructure
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/2026-more-investment-in-european-cloud-infrastructure
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/2026-more-investment-in-european-cloud-infrastructure
Your patent portfolio is not a filing cabinet
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/your-patent-portfolio-is-not-a-filing-cabinet
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/your-patent-portfolio-is-not-a-filing-cabinet
Your patent portfolio is not a filing cabinet
In a series of blog posts, Marco Coolen offers a glimpse into his work as a Dutch and European patent attorney at AOMB.
ioplus.nl
December 28, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Your patent portfolio is not a filing cabinet
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/your-patent-portfolio-is-not-a-filing-cabinet
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/your-patent-portfolio-is-not-a-filing-cabinet
Cybersecurity has become the backbone of digital resilience
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/cybersecurity-has-become-the-backbone-of-digital-resilience
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/cybersecurity-has-become-the-backbone-of-digital-resilience
Cybersecurity has become the backbone of digital resilience
SURF's Tech Trends Report 2026 is based on international trend studies, enriched with insights from experts from the SURF cooperative.
ioplus.nl
December 28, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Cybersecurity has become the backbone of digital resilience
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/cybersecurity-has-become-the-backbone-of-digital-resilience
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/cybersecurity-has-become-the-backbone-of-digital-resilience
Affordable radar as the missing link for mass drone operations
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/affordable-radar-as-the-missing-link-for-mass-drone-operations
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/affordable-radar-as-the-missing-link-for-mass-drone-operations
Affordable radar as the missing link for mass drone operations
At Blue Magic Netherlands, Orbion Technologies showed how compact radar could unlock safe beyond-visual-line-of-sight drone operations.
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December 27, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Affordable radar as the missing link for mass drone operations
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/affordable-radar-as-the-missing-link-for-mass-drone-operations
https://ioplus.nl/en/posts/affordable-radar-as-the-missing-link-for-mass-drone-operations