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The KDN (Kommunale DatenNetz) is the central umbrella organization of 29 municipal IT service providers in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW). It supports 427 cities, municipalities and districts in the end-to-end digitalization of administration to increase convenience for citizens and efficiency in public administration.[1][2]
KDN offers a comprehensive portfolio for municipal IT supply:
As a platform, KDN connects actors in the municipal IT landscape, consolidates needs, organizes central procurement and promotes standardization - free of charge and economically advantageous.[2]
The mission of KDN is: "Together we pave the way for digital solutions that make everyday life more convenient for both the administration and the citizens."[1] For over 20 years, the association has been driving administrative digitalization forward, focusing on uniform standards, cooperation and innovation. Core values are efficiency, speed, stability and joint action: "Together is better."[1][2] KDN bundles expertise, strengthens the diversity of the IT landscape and creates central structures for more commitment.[1]
The small, dedicated team of administrative experts, digital strategists and technology professionals enjoys responsibility and creative freedom to "make a difference."[1]
The search results do not mention any explicit sustainability goals or initiatives of KDN. The focus is on economical, secure and sustainable IT supply, which implicitly has a resource-saving effect through joint procurement and standardization.[1][2] Current web information confirms this focus on digital transformation without dedicated environmental or social initiatives.[1][2]
KDN makes the strength of diversity usable: Intensive cooperation of the members leads to innovations that benefit all municipalities. Whether infrastructure development, strategy consulting or social software - KDN positions NRW as a pioneer in smart administration. Become part of this network for efficient, citizen-oriented digitalization![1][2]
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