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		<title>Rules as Code</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 03:33:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Interview met Joachim Ganseman van Smals Research over het omzetten van regels naar code: Rules as Code.]]></description>
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<p><strong>(NL)</strong> In deze Research Talk wordt <a href="/author/ganseman/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Joachim Ganseman</a>, researcher bij Smals, aan de tand gevoeld over zijn ervaringen met “Rules as Code”-systemen (RaC) en hun inzetbaarheid binnen het — complexe — domein van de sociale zekerheid. Joachim plaatst een aantal kanttekeningen bij de directe toepasbaarheid van deze systemen in onze context. Kijk en luister hier waarom.</p>



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<p><strong>(FR)</strong> Dans ce Research Talk (en Néerlandais, sous-titres FR sont disponibles), <a href="/author/ganseman/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Joachim Ganseman</a>, chercheur chez Smals, est interrogé sur ses expériences avec les systèmes « Rules as Code » (RaC) et leur mise en œuvre au sein du domaine — complexe — de la sécurité sociale. Joachim émet quelques réserves quant à l&#8217;applicabilité directe de ces systèmes dans notre contexte. Regardez et écoutez ici pourquoi.</p>



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<p><strong>(EN)</strong> In this Research Talk (Dutch speaking, EN subtitles available), <a href="/author/ganseman/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Joachim Ganseman</a>, researcher at Smals, is interviewed about his experiences with “Rules as Code” (RaC) systems and their implementation within the complex domain of social security. Joachim places some reservations regarding the direct applicability of these systems in our context. Watch and listen here to find out why. </p>



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		<title>Digital Wallets</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 13:02:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Cinquième Research Talk ! 
Entretien avec Fabien Petitcolas sur les portefeuilles numériques européens.]]></description>
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<p><strong>(FR)</strong> Dans ce Research Talk, <a href="/author/petitcolas/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fabien Petitcolas</a>, spécialiste en sécurité de l&#8217;information chez Smals Research, s&#8217;entretient au sujet du portefeuille européen d&#8217;identité numérique et des verifiable credentials (titres numériques vérifiables) qui y sont associés. Il y aborde le projet européen récemment clôturé, DC4EU, auquel Smals a participé, et conclut avec un regard critique sur les défis et l&#8217;avenir.</p>



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<p><strong>(NL)</strong> In deze Research Talk (FR gesproken, NL ondertiteling beschikbaar) gaat <a href="/author/petitcolas/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Fabien Petitcolas</a>, specialist informatiebeveiliging bij Smals Research, in gesprek over de Europese digitale identiteitsportefeuille en de bijbehorende verifiable credentials. Hij bespreekt het zopas afgeronde Europese project DC4EU waar Smals aan deelnam, en sluit af met een kritische blik op de uitdagingen en de toekomst.</p>



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<p><strong>(EN)</strong> In this Research Talk (FR spoken, EN subtitles available), <a href="/author/petitcolas/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fabien Petitcolas</a>, Information Security Specialist at Smals Research, discusses the European Digital Identity Wallet and the associated verifiable credentials. He covers the recently completed European project DC4EU, in which Smals participated, and concludes with a critical view on the challenges and the future.</p>



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		<title>Cryptography</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2025 12:36:15 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Vierde Research Talk.   
Interview met Kristof Verslype van Smals Research over de wondere wereld van de cryptografie.]]></description>
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<p><strong>(NL)</strong> Interessante babbel met <a href="/author/verslype/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kristof Verslype</a>, cryptograaf bij Smals Research, over cryptografie.  Onderwerpen die aan bod komen: het gebruik van cryptografie, de verschillende soorten en hun werking, oude en nieuwe algoritmes met hun performantie. Uiteraard bespreken we ook de dreiging van kwantumcomputers en het belang van privacy by design, zoals gerealiseerd met de Blinde Pseudonimiseringsdienst voor eHealth.</p>



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<p><strong>(FR)</strong> Conversation passionnante en Néerlandais (sous-titres FR disponibles) avec <a href="/author/verslype/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kristof Verslype</a>, cryptographe chez Smals Research, sur la cryptographie.  Parmi les sujets abordés&nbsp;: l&#8217;utilisation de la cryptographie, ses différents types et leur fonctionnement, les anciens et nouveaux algorithmes avec leur performance. Bien sûr, nous discuterons également de la menace des ordinateurs quantiques et de l&#8217;importance de la &#8220;privacy by design&#8221;, telle que mise en œuvre avec le service de pseudonymisation aveugle pour l&#8217;e-santé.</p>



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<p><strong>(EN)</strong> An interesting chat in Dutch (EN subtitles available) with <a href="/author/verslype/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kristof Verslype</a>, cryptographer at Smals Research, about cryptography.   Topics covered include: where cryptography is used, the different types of cryptography and how they work, old and new algorithms and their performance. Naturally, we&#8217;ll also discuss the threat of quantum computers and the importance of privacy by design, as realized with the Blind Pseudonymization Service for eHealth.</p>



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		<title>Data Quality</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2025 09:25:42 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Derde Research Talk.   
Interview met Isabelle Boydens van Smals Research over Data Quality.]]></description>
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<p><strong>(FR)</strong> Entretien avec <a href="/author/boydens/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Isabelle Boydens</a> de Smals Research sur la qualité des données. À propos de l’importance de la qualité des données pour Smals et les organisations gouvernementales pour lesquelles Smals travaille. À propos des défis, des approches et des développements. Troisième conférence d&#8217;une série de Research talks.</p>



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<p><strong>(NL)</strong> Interview in het Frans (NL ondertitels beschikbaar) met <a href="/author/boydens/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Isabelle Boydens</a> van Smals Research over Data Quality. Over het belang van data quality voor Smals en de overheidsorganisaties waarvoor Smals werkt. Over uitdagingen, aanpak en evoluties. Derde gesprek in een reeks van Research talks.</p>



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<p><strong>(EN)</strong> Interview in French (EN subtitles available) with <a href="/author/boydens/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Isabelle Boydens</a> from Smals Research about Data Quality. About the importance of data quality for Smals and the government institutions Smals works for. About challenges, approach and evolutions. Third conversation in a series of Research talks.</p>



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		<title>AI Agents</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2025 15:14:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[De tweede Research Talk is live!   
Interview met Bert Vanhalst, researcher bij Smals Research, over AI Agents.]]></description>
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<p><strong>(NL)</strong> Interview met <a href="/author/vanhalst/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bert Vanhalst</a> van Smals Research over AI Agents. Interessant gesprek over de laatste evolutie in artificiële intelligentie, maar met de voeten op de grond, los van de hype.   Tweede gesprek in een reeks van Research talks, met de medewerking van Smals Academy.</p>



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<p><strong>(FR)</strong> Entretien en Néerlandais (sous-titres disponibles) avec <a href="/author/vanhalst/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bert Vanhalst</a> de Smals Research sur les agents IA. Conversation intéressante sur la dernière évolution de l&#8217;intelligence artificielle, mais avec les deux pieds sur terre, loin du battage médiatique. Deuxième entretien d&#8217;une série de Research talks, avec la coopération de Smals Academy.</p>



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<p><strong>(EN)</strong> Interview in Dutch (subtitles available) with <a href="/author/vanhalst/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bert Vanhalst</a> from Smals Research about AI Agents. Interesting conversation about the latest evolution in artificial intelligence, but with both feet on the ground, away from the hype. Second conversation in a series of Research talks, with the cooperation of Smals Academy.</p>



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		<title>Augmented Development</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 14:22:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[De eerste Research Talk is live!   
Interview met Joachim Ganseman van Smals Research over AI Augmented Development.]]></description>
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<p><strong>(FR)</strong> Entretien en Néerlandais (sous-titres disponibles) avec <a href="/author/ganseman/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Joachim Ganseman</a> de Smals Research sur le développement augmenté par l&#8217;IA. Une conversation passionnante sur la manière dont l&#8217;intelligence artificielle peut aider les développeurs dans leur travail quotidien, mais aussi sur les dangers et les perspectives. Ceci est le premier entretien d&#8217;une série de Research talks, organisés par Smals Academy.</p>



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<p><strong>(NL)</strong> Interview met <a href="/author/ganseman/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Joachim Ganseman</a> van Smals Research over AI augmented development. Een boeiend gesprek over de hoe kunstmatige intelligentie ontwikkelaars kan bijstaan bij hun dagelijks werk, maar tevens over de gevaren en perspectieven. Dit is het eerste gesprek in een reeks van Research talks, georganiseerd door Smals Academy.</p>



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<p><strong>(EN)</strong> Interview in Dutch (subtitles available) with <a href="/author/ganseman/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Joachim Ganseman</a> from Smals Research about AI augmented development. A interesting conversation about how artificial intelligence can support developers in their daily work, but also about the dangers and perspectives. This is the first conversation in a series of Research talks, stimulated by Smals Academy.</p>



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