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Institute for the Digitalisation
of Organisations

Research serving the digital transformation of organisations.

Working with companies and public-sector stakeholders, the Institute for the Digitalisation of Organisations carries out applied research projects to explore technologies, understand how they are used and support organisations in their digital transformation.

Research areas

With more than 350 completed projects and a network of over 100 partners, the IDO is rooted in the cantons of Jura, Neuchâtel and Bern. As part of HE-Arc Gestion (HES-SO network), we have developed recognised expertise in responsible digital transformation.

Projects

Discover our practical achievements, our scientific publications and our forward-looking analyses.

Responsible digital transformation

  • Digital TAG

    Agile support for organisations in their digital transformation projects, from the initial audit to the roll-out of solutions.

  • ONEEN

    Neuchâtel observatory of the environmental footprint of digital technology, measuring the carbon impact of digital usage in the canton.

Decision support & data intelligence

  • Digital Arc Hub

    Regional business intelligence platform that aggregates territorial data to support strategic decision-making.

  • Digital maturity platform

    Self-assessment tool that enables organisations to measure and manage their digital maturity against a validated framework.

Knowledge & know-how management

  • COLEARNIS

    Collaborative knowledge management and sharing system for learning organisations, helping them capitalise on their know-how.

  • Mapping the watchmaking sector

    Modelling and visualising the know-how of the Swiss watchmaking sector to preserve and pass on a unique industrial heritage.

Systems evaluation & accessibility

  • Accessibility self-assessment

    Online tool that enables organisations to assess and improve the digital accessibility of their websites and services in line with WCAG standards.

  • Guichet unique (Neuchâtel)

    Consulting assignment for the design of the digital ecosystem of the Guichet unique, Neuchâtel's e-government portal.

Digital technology in healthcare

  • Smokwit

    Mobile app supporting smoking cessation through behavioural tracking, personalised coaching and community support.

  • Dionysus

    Mobile app supporting parents of premature babies during hospitalisation and after returning home.

Dissemination

We share our knowledge and research results through scientific publications, forward-looking analyses and media appearances.

Publications & White Papers

  • White paper2025

    Livre Blanc : IA et transformation numérique responsable

    In French

    IDO collective

    A practical guide to integrating artificial intelligence into organisations in an ethical and responsible way.

  • Report2024

    L'accessibilité numérique dans le secteur public suisse

    In French

    M. Dubois, A. Martin

    Current situation and recommendations for improving the accessibility of digital public services.

  • Article2024

    Data-driven decision making in SMEs

    J. Schmidt, L. Rousseau

    Academic article published in the Journal of Digital Transformation on the adoption of data-driven approaches.

  • Report2023

    Gestion des connaissances à l'ère du télétravail

    In French

    IDO research team

    A study of the new challenges of knowledge management in hybrid organisations.

All publications

Trends & Media

Full press review

Upcoming events

Find our upcoming events, conferences and workshops.

  • • Date to be confirmed

    HE-Arcathon — Health Innovation Challenge

    Digital health innovation hackathon. Submit your idea and win CHF 5,000 to develop your concept.

    HE-Arc, Jura Arc

  • • Full day

    Digitalisation Day

    Annual event dedicated to the digital transformation of organisations in the Jura Arc. Talks, workshops and networking.

    Evologia, Cernier

  • • Date to be confirmed

    IDO Research Day 2027

    Presentation of the 2026 research results and outlook for 2027. Open to partners and regional stakeholders.

    HE-Arc campus, Auditorium

Our team

The research and teaching teams of the Institute for the Digitalisation of Organisations carry out applied research and development to help organisations innovate on the basis of scientific knowledge from information systems research.