NPO (Nederlandse Postduivenhouders Organisatie — Hollanda Posta Güvercinleri Organizasyonu) announced that a step-by-step testing approach will be applied to ensure digitalization is a tool for the benefit of the sport rather than an end in itself. This approach aims to trial and evaluate new applications in the field before they are widely adopted.
The process to be followed consists of development, testing, evaluation, decision-making and only then implementation. In these stages, not only technical operation but also ease of use, reliability and the effects on clubs, volunteers and competitors and race hosts will be taken into account.
NPO emphasizes that it is not sufficient for a system to work technically; it must also be practical to implement. Therefore, tests will be evaluated comprehensively for both technical and field suitability.
The organization states that in 2027 different components will be further developed and tested. Which applications will ultimately be implemented and their timing will depend on the test results and the decisions taken.
Answers to questions such as what will be tested, who will be included in the process and when an application will be considered ready for use are available on the NPO website. According to the source, there is an article with comprehensive information about digitalization and the next steps NPO plans to follow.
