DIGIS3 news: updates, initiatives, and technology opportunities

Digitalization does not conflict with craftsmanship. On the contrary, in sectors such as rural carpentry, the integration of collaborative robots (cobots) can make the difference between merely surviving and achieving growth.

Efficient water use has become a priority for companies aiming to be more competitive, responsible, and sustainable. This challenge is especially important in sectors such as agribusiness or tourism, where water is a key resource. Today, digitalization and data analysis offer a powerful way to tackle this challenge: monitoring your water footprint with Big Data.

The ecological transition requires agile and transparent capital. Green investment fintech platforms (crowdlending, crowdequity, tokenized bonds) channel small and medium-sized tickets into solar, wind, energy efficiency, or reforestation projects, democratizing a market that the EU aims to mobilize with €1 trillion by 2030 through the European Green Deal.

The Designation of Origin guarantees origin and quality, but the value chain (the set of activities, processes, and actors involved in the production, transformation, distribution, and marketing of the product) of a wine, cheese, or olive oil can span hundreds of kilometers, dozens of operators, and several countries. Along this journey, cracks open for counterfeiting: in 2025 alone, fraudulent alcoholic beverages cost Spain €380 million and 1,100 lost jobs.

The mechanics of a modern tractor combine hydraulics, electronics, and advanced software. When a component fails during peak season, every hour of downtime impacts production. Augmented Reality (AR) overlays instructions, sensors, and digital twins onto the real machine so that the operator can resolve the issue in minutes, not hours.

Rural logistics is at a turning point. With the rise of e-commerce and an aging population, delivering packages directly to the doorstep has become critical for the competitiveness of small businesses and the quality of local life.

The rise of edge computing demands local, resilient, and efficient infrastructure. Micro Data Centers (MDCs) —turnkey racks or containers that integrate computing, storage, cooling, and security— can now operate 100% on solar energy thanks to falling panel prices and new LiFePO₄ batteries.

Throughout the session, the training program and the new web platform were presented, with the aim of strengthening a European digital community that is aligned and prepared to face the challenges and opportunities posed by the new regulation.

The passion for wine tourism has once again made wineries the center of attention. However, in a digital market where online reviews and social media comments influence as much as an in-person tasting, knowing in real time what is being said about your winery holds great strategic value.

Advanced electronic signatures and qualified cloud certificates have become a cornerstone of digital transformation. For SMEs and mid-caps, adopting these solutions means accelerating processes, reducing costs, and strengthening legal security without investing in proprietary hardware.