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Publiq officially ISO 27001 certified

As of 23 December 2025, Concepteurs B.V., the organisation behind Publiq, is officially ISO 27001 certified. This means that our approach to information security was independently assessed and meets international standards.

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Why the future of community dialogue is digital

But what used to be mainly a supportive activity, has now evolved into a strategic necessity, as organisations face increasing complexity, diversity, and criticism.

 

Communities have become more demanding and want ...

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Measuring impact: KPIs for effective community dialogue

We have moved from just informing, to encouraging 2-way communication with residents to include them and to gain valuable insights. In a previous article, we explained what community dialogue is and why it is such a useful tool for stakeholder ...

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How digital platforms redefine community dialogue

Residents are flooded with messages, notifications and emails, so how do you ensure that meaningful content actually reaches them?


Traditional engagement methods struggle with attention, inclusion, and relevance. Digital ...

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Doing it the Elan way: a remote career built on trust and freedom

Elan van der Mijn is our frontend developer and digital nomad. He has been working remotely for Publiq for years, while travelling the world with his fiancée Daniela.

 

I spoke to Elan about living out of a backpack, the ...

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What is community dialogue, and why do community liaisons need it?

Community engagement is complex. Residents constantly receive messages on every device they own, while at the same time expecting more transparency, more relevance, and more respect from the organisations that influence their daily lives. ...

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Email notifications: you decide how you stay up to date

Some prefer to read the news real-time on their phone, while others rather receive a message in their inbox. Because communication is never one size fits all, Publiq now offers email notifications alongside push alerts.

 

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How communication can accelerate the energy transition

The energy transition is not only about cables, transformers and strengthening the grid. It is about people. About neighbourhoods, communities and the places where our energy supply becomes a visible part of daily life. And that requires clear ...

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The importance of consultation in community engagement

In many countries, consultation has become a mandatory part of the decision-making process in community engagement. Yet, the way in which this consultation is designed determines whether it truly works.

 

When consultation is ...

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