Topics in this newsletter:

• The rich history of Achmea finds a place in Atlantis
• Reflection on NDE study day
• Highlighted feature: Temporary rights per user group
• Increase in the realization of integrated heritage websites
• Webinar series on NDE-Compatible working

The rich history of Achmea finds a place in Atlantis

Did you know that Achmea preserves a treasure trove of historical documents and images? The Historical Heritage Team of Achmea; Gertjan Schutte, Carmen Timmer, and Ernst Cornelies have been working for years to promote, manage, and make these archives accessible. The goal is clear: to make every colleague aware of the value of heritage and ensure that the archives are accessible to all stakeholders.


With the arrival of Atlantis, all this valuable material gets a central place. Physical archival items such as old insurance policies and minutes of board meetings are safely stored in the archive, while images of historical offices and events to old promotional campaigns become clearly organized and searchable in the digital image bank. Atlantis not only manages the heritage but also makes it accessible to all stakeholders. Employees, partners, and other interested parties will soon be able to browse through the history of Achmea online and discover how the organization has developed over the decades.


By combining the archive and image bank in one clear environment, Achmea takes an important step towards a digital future where the story of the organization remains accessible to everyone. The heritage comes out of the closet and becomes part of Achmea’s daily narrative.

Reflection on the NDE Study Day

Last Tuesday, we attended the study day of the Digital Heritage Network.
It was an inspiring program with a lot of attention for the future of the sector, during which the new Acceleration Scheme 2026 was extensively explained. This scheme provides heritage institutions with a wonderful boost to make their collections even more visible and usable.


At the supplier market, we had valuable conversations. It was the place to delve deeper into Atlantis with both familiar and new faces and how we concretely implement NDE-Compatible working. It is good to see that there is a great need for practical solutions to take the step towards NDE-Compatible working.


During the day, organizations such as the Network War Sources, Collection Netherlands, and Europeana also shared their vision on Linked Open Data and what they need to work with your data. Then it was our turn, where we were able to show in two sessions how we implement NDE-Compatible working with Atlantis. We demonstrated how Linked Open Data sets, IIIF, the Term Network, and PIDs practically ensure optimal findability and sustainable usability of heritage within national and international infrastructures. Want to know more about the Acceleration Scheme? Contact us!

Highlighted feature: Temporary rights per user group

In Atlantis, access to objects can be configured very specifically by using temporary rights. A start and end date are set for a user, group, or organization. Within this period, the record is findable and visible, after which access is automatically closed. This is a practical solution for situations where someone only needs access to specific information for a certain period.

These rights utilize inheritance, meaning that the authorization flows down to all underlying items. For example, when access is granted at the archive level, the user automatically also gains access to all files and documents that fall under it. This prevents rights from having to be set for each item individually in larger archive structures.

The security works exclusively from top to bottom in the hierarchy. If access is granted to only one or a few items, it is not possible for the user to navigate ‘up’ to the parent archive. This allows for very targeted access to specific details while the context of the entire archive remains strictly shielded.

Increase in the realization of integrated heritage websites

At DEVENTit, we see a shift in the demand for online collection presentations. Where previously a separate search function sufficed, we are now increasingly realizing environments where a modern WordPress website and the Atlantis database fully integrate.

In this setup, information and collection form one technical whole. WordPress provides space for news and background stories, while the directly linked publishing environment ensures the complete display of the sources. For the visitor, reading an article and consulting the collection seamlessly overlap.

We now apply this integrated approach as standard in the construction of our heritage websites. Part of this is also a responsive publishing environment, in which the entire collection is suitable for consultation. Below, you can see an example of a realized heritage website.

Webinar series on NDE-Compatible working

Do you want your collection to be more findable and usable for the general public? In February, a new series of webinars on NDE-compatible working will start. In five sessions of one hour, you will learn everything about the ‘five ticks’ of the National Strategy for Digital Heritage, such as Linked Open Data and the Term Network.
Ideal for those who want to benefit from the last round of the Acceleration Scheme in 2026!
When: Biweekly on Thursday (1:30 PM – 2:30 PM), starting on February 19.
For whom: Employees and volunteers at museums, archives, and historical associations.
Cost: Free