https://www.mynewsdesk.com/niis Mynewsdesk RSS - Press releases, News, and Blog Posts. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/niis https://www.mynewsdesk.com/assets/graphics/logos/logo-small-9892f98564f91864075bd14001f8470f2f9bf254729c37044b4b1ac9b0db6b40.png 128 23 en 15 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:26:16 +0000 X-Road®, the secure, open-source data exchange layer developed and managed by the Nordic Institute for Interoperability Solutions (NIIS), has been officially included in the Tech Sovereignty Catalogue, a key European initiative that maps trusted digital solutions developed in Europe. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/niis/news/x-road-r-joins-europes-tech-sovereignty-catalogue-506123?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/niis/news/x-road-r-joins-europes-tech-sovereignty-catalogue-506123?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Nordic Institute for Interoperability Solutions (NIIS) Thu, 23 Oct 2025 08:30:00 +0000 The Nordic Institute for Interoperability Solutions (NIIS) today announced the release of the beta version of X-Road 8 “Spaceship”, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of the widely adopted X-Road® data exchange software. This release represents the transition toward a production-ready version designed to interoperate seamlessly with emerging data spaces. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/niis/pressreleases/the-nordic-institute-for-interoperability-solutions-niis-releases-beta-version-of-x-road-8-spaceship-3411836?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/niis/pressreleases/the-nordic-institute-for-interoperability-solutions-niis-releases-beta-version-of-x-road-8-spaceship-3411836?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Nordic Institute for Interoperability Solutions (NIIS) Wed, 06 Aug 2025 10:32:22 +0000 The Nordic Institute for Interoperability Solutions (NIIS) CEO, Ville Sirviö, has joined the newly established Strategic Advisory Board of the UN DPI Safeguards initiative. The DPI Safeguards initiative seeks to ensure that DPI systems—such as digital ID, payments, and data exchange platforms—are developed in ways that are safe, inclusive, rights-based, and sustainable. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/niis/news/niis-ceo-ville-sirvioe-appointed-to-the-united-nations-dpi-safeguards-strategic-advisory-board-499809?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/niis/news/niis-ceo-ville-sirvioe-appointed-to-the-united-nations-dpi-safeguards-strategic-advisory-board-499809?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Nordic Institute for Interoperability Solutions (NIIS) Wed, 19 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Schleswig-Holstein in Germany has entered into a partnership agreement with the Nordic Institute for Interoperability Solutions (NIIS), marking a significant step in the international digital cooperation of NIIS. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/niis/pressreleases/schleswig-holstein-signs-partnership-agreement-with-the-nordic-institute-for-interoperability-solutions-3370381?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/niis/pressreleases/schleswig-holstein-signs-partnership-agreement-with-the-nordic-institute-for-interoperability-solutions-3370381?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Nordic Institute for Interoperability Solutions (NIIS) Wed, 10 Apr 2024 17:15:57 +0000 At the end of the Nordic Data Festival 2024 on 10 April, the Data Spaces Alliance Finland network was launched. It provides its members with a unified view of developing cross-organisational solutions. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/niis/news/niis-among-the-founding-members-of-data-spaces-alliance-finland-482312?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/niis/news/niis-among-the-founding-members-of-data-spaces-alliance-finland-482312?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Nordic Institute for Interoperability Solutions (NIIS) Mon, 11 Mar 2024 13:51:02 +0000 Ukraine becomes a Partner of the Nordic Institute for Interoperability Solutions (NIIS) to collaborate on the X-Road® data exchange layer and other digital government solutions, participate in respective discussions, and help promote the scope of NIIS. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/niis/pressreleases/ukraine-becomes-a-partner-of-the-nordic-institute-for-interoperability-solutions-3309372?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/niis/pressreleases/ukraine-becomes-a-partner-of-the-nordic-institute-for-interoperability-solutions-3309372?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Nordic Institute for Interoperability Solutions (NIIS) Mon, 08 Jan 2024 07:54:45 +0000 The Nordic Institute for Interoperability Solutions (NIIS) is thrilled to announce the start of a proof of concept to develop a new major version of the X-Road. The X-Road 8 “Spaceship” nurtures the proven ecosystem model and security while it takes X-Road to the next level by providing a solid data space infrastructure. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/niis/pressreleases/niis-announces-proof-of-concept-for-revolutionary-x-road-8-spaceship-3293628?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/niis/pressreleases/niis-announces-proof-of-concept-for-revolutionary-x-road-8-spaceship-3293628?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Nordic Institute for Interoperability Solutions (NIIS) Tue, 06 Jun 2023 12:44:26 +0000 https://www.mynewsdesk.com/niis/news/niis-ceo-ville-sirvioe-elected-to-the-gaia-x-board-of-directors-468031?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/niis/news/niis-ceo-ville-sirvioe-elected-to-the-gaia-x-board-of-directors-468031?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Nordic Institute for Interoperability Solutions (NIIS) Fri, 10 Jun 2022 11:17:31 +0000 The Nordic Institute for Interoperability Solutions (NIIS) members have approved the Government of Åland as a NIIS partner. Åland is utilising X-Road® technology through the use of the Suomi.fi Data Exchange Layer, the Finnish X-Road environment. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/niis/pressreleases/the-government-of-aaland-becomes-a-partner-of-niis-3187141?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/niis/pressreleases/the-government-of-aaland-becomes-a-partner-of-niis-3187141?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Nordic Institute for Interoperability Solutions (NIIS) Wed, 19 Jan 2022 10:28:22 +0000 On 12th January 2022, Privacy International published a research piece titled ID systems analysed: e-Estonia (X-Road). Unfortunately, there are several inaccuracies about X-Road® in the content, and on 18th January, NIIS has approached Privacy International requesting a correction and is releasing this statement to correct and clarify the essential points to the audience. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/niis/news/statement-regarding-the-research-piece-by-privacy-international-440950?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/niis/news/statement-regarding-the-research-piece-by-privacy-international-440950?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Nordic Institute for Interoperability Solutions (NIIS) Tue, 30 Nov 2021 12:06:58 +0000 A new version of the world-renowned X-Road® data exchange solution released https://www.mynewsdesk.com/niis/pressreleases/a-new-version-of-the-world-renowned-x-road-r-data-exchange-solution-released-3144242?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/niis/pressreleases/a-new-version-of-the-world-renowned-x-road-r-data-exchange-solution-released-3144242?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Nordic Institute for Interoperability Solutions (NIIS) Tue, 30 Nov 2021 12:06:58 +0000 NIIS releases Harmony eDelivery Access for data exchange between organisations within the EU. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/niis/pressreleases/niis-releases-harmony-edelivery-access-for-data-exchange-between-organisations-within-the-eu-3144919?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/niis/pressreleases/niis-releases-harmony-edelivery-access-for-data-exchange-between-organisations-within-the-eu-3144919?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Nordic Institute for Interoperability Solutions (NIIS) Mon, 31 May 2021 09:51:16 +0000 Iceland joins the Nordic Institute for Interoperability Solutions (NIIS) on 1st June 2021 and becomes the third member government in the international consortium after initial founders Estonia and Finland. NIIS is developing digital government solutions for its members, including X-Road® for unified and secure data exchange between organisations. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/niis/pressreleases/iceland-joins-the-nordic-institute-for-interoperability-solutions-3104057?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/niis/pressreleases/iceland-joins-the-nordic-institute-for-interoperability-solutions-3104057?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Nordic Institute for Interoperability Solutions (NIIS) Thu, 21 Jan 2021 14:33:53 +0000 NIIS is starting a project with Gofore Plc and the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) to identify the extent of X-Road's environmental footprint and submit proposals for reducing the environmental footprint. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/niis/pressreleases/x-roads-environmental-footprint-is-being-identified-by-niis-gofore-and-the-stockholm-environment-institute-3066554?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/niis/pressreleases/x-roads-environmental-footprint-is-being-identified-by-niis-gofore-and-the-stockholm-environment-institute-3066554?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Nordic Institute for Interoperability Solutions (NIIS) Fri, 18 Dec 2020 07:00:00 +0000 ​The first beta version of X-Road® 7 "Unicorn" has been released. The beta version of the Security Server software provides a sneak peek to the X-Road 7 look and feel. X-Road is open-source software and ecosystem solution that provides unified and secure data exchange between organisations. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/niis/pressreleases/x-road-r-7-unicorn-beta-version-released-3060108?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/niis/pressreleases/x-road-r-7-unicorn-beta-version-released-3060108?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Nordic Institute for Interoperability Solutions (NIIS) Thu, 12 Nov 2020 13:08:34 +0000 The Digital Public Goods Alliance (DPGA) Financial Inclusion Community of Practice has identified X-Road® as one of seven key projects at the critical intersection of digital public goods and digital public infrastructures. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/niis/pressreleases/x-road-identified-as-one-of-the-key-projects-by-the-digital-public-goods-alliance-3050491?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/niis/pressreleases/x-road-identified-as-one-of-the-key-projects-by-the-digital-public-goods-alliance-3050491?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Nordic Institute for Interoperability Solutions (NIIS) Fri, 07 Jun 2019 09:44:37 +0000 The X-Road Community Event takes place in Helsinki, Finland, on 6th September 2019. X-Road is an open source data exchange layer solution used nationwide in Estonia, Finland, Iceland and several other countries around the world. The X-Road Community of users, developers, operators and e-governance experts has members from more than 10 different time zones. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/niis/pressreleases/international-x-road-technology-event-takes-place-in-finland-in-september-2851022?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/niis/pressreleases/international-x-road-technology-event-takes-place-in-finland-in-september-2851022?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Nordic Institute for Interoperability Solutions (NIIS) Tue, 28 May 2019 19:44:09 +0000 ​The Faroe Islands have signed a partnership agreement with the Nordic Institute for Interoperability Solutions (NIIS) and the parties aim to deepen their cooperation related to the X-Road data exchange layer. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/niis/pressreleases/the-faroe-islands-becomes-a-partner-of-the-nordic-institute-for-interoperability-solutions-2880283?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/niis/pressreleases/the-faroe-islands-becomes-a-partner-of-the-nordic-institute-for-interoperability-solutions-2880283?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Nordic Institute for Interoperability Solutions (NIIS) Tue, 30 Apr 2019 05:33:24 +0000 X-Road core version 6.21.0 is released on 30th April 2019 and it provides support for consuming and producing both SOAP and REST services. From now on REST-based information systems can be integrated to X-Road without technical changes. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/niis/pressreleases/x-road-version-with-rest-support-released-by-the-nordic-institute-for-interoperability-solutions-2866113?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/niis/pressreleases/x-road-version-with-rest-support-released-by-the-nordic-institute-for-interoperability-solutions-2866113?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Nordic Institute for Interoperability Solutions (NIIS) Fri, 28 Sep 2018 05:30:00 +0000 ​Nordic Institute for Interoperability Solutions (NIIS) has for the first time published a new version of X-Road data exchange layer. Estonia and Finland developed X-Road together from 2015 until June 2018 when the development was handed over to NIIS. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/niis/pressreleases/new-version-of-x-road-published-by-the-nordic-institute-for-interoperability-solutions-2703847?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/niis/pressreleases/new-version-of-x-road-published-by-the-nordic-institute-for-interoperability-solutions-2703847?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Nordic Institute for Interoperability Solutions (NIIS)