Daten-Kompetenzzentrum Städte & Regionen DKSR GmbH

The 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.

DKSR 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].

The 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].