[translation] Esri BeLux and The Cronos Group join forces through Gold Partnership
Brussels, 24 June 2025– Esri BeLux, the leading provider of geospatial solutions in Belgium and Luxembourg, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with The Cronos Group, a leading player in Belgium’s IT services. With this collaboration, The Cronos Group becomes an official Gold Partner of Esri BeLux, a milestone that signals a shared ambition to deliver impactful, future-proof GIS (Geographic Information System) solutions across both public and private sectors.
By combining Esri’s powerful ArcGIS technology with The Cronos Group’s broad expertise in digital transformation, the partnership aims to accelerate the adoption of smart spatial solutions for governments, infrastructure providers, and industries. At the heart of this collaboration lies a joint commitment to help organizations make better, data-driven decisions through intelligent use of geographic information.
Esri is the global market leader in geographic information systems and mapping technology, trusted by thousands of organizations worldwide. Its flagship platform, ArcGIS, is a comprehensive system used to collect, manage, analyze, and visualize spatial data. Through Esri BeLux, customers in Belgium and Luxembourg gain access to this powerful ecosystem, tailored to local contexts while backed by continuous innovation and international best practices.
The partnership is powered by several specialized entities within the Cronos ecosystem. GeoWeave, a competence center dedicated to smart GIS and GEO solutions, plays a key role in developing tailored technologies for sectors such as agriculture, climate, and urban development. Operating from its own Science & Innovation Lab, GeoWeave co-creates next-generation tools such as digital twins and satellite-based (remote sensing) systems, helping clients translate geospatial data into sustainable action.
Complementing this is Georhythm, a Cronos company focused on building and managing spatial data applications. With a strong track record in enabling organizations to collect, structure and visualize geographic information, Georhythm brings deep expertise in geodata management across diverse sectors, from government entities to utility and digital network operators.
“This partnership allows us to elevate our impact and bring world-class GIS solutions closer to our clients,” says Dirk Deroost, co-founder of The Cronos Group. “With the innovation capacity of teams like GeoWeave and Georhythm and the strength of Esri’s technology, we are uniquely positioned to drive geospatial transformation in Belgium and beyond.”
“We are thrilled to welcome The Cronos Group into our ecosystem of strategic partners,” said Frederik Waûters, CEO Esri BeLux. “Their agility, innovative mindset and sectorial reach make them a natural match for our ambition to further expand the impact of geospatial intelligence in Belgium.”
Together, Esri BeLux and The Cronos Group are laying the foundation for a smarter, more connected future where geographic insight powers better decisions, sustainable development, and digital innovation.
About Esri BeLux
Esri BeLux is the official distributor of Esri’s ArcGIS technology in Belgium and Luxembourg. Since 1998, we’ve been helping organizations unlock the power of spatial data to make smarter decisions and drive positive impact.
Our goal is to be a trusted guide on every step of your GIS journey. We foster collaboration and deliver innovative solutions that support better decision-making through the power of location intelligence.
With expert consultancy, integration, training, and support, Esri BeLux empowers clients to grow sustainably through the power of location intelligence.
About the cronos group
The Cronos Group was established in 1991 with the aim of providing a platform for talented, career-driven professionals and offering them the opportunity to become entrepreneurs themselves.
Within the Cronos Group, we work together as a team to shape the most future-focused ideas. We are an innovative network with a genuine focus on entrepreneurship.
With over 4500 employees who are well versed with ICT, marketing and communication, the Cronos Group has been growing in a sustainable way for over a quarter of a century.
