Data In Motion is a software development company based in Jena, Germany, specializing in smart data modelling, interoperability and urban data infrastructures. Founded in 2010, the company focuses on developing open-source, model-driven solutions to support digital transformation processes across smart city environments, public administrations and complex data ecosystems.
The company develops technologies that enable organizations to structure, integrate and analyze heterogeneous datasets from distributed systems such as IoT networks, administrative databases and digital services. Its expertise lies in model-driven engineering, urban data platforms, data governance and interoperability frameworks designed to support public-sector digitalization and data transparency.
Data In Motion serves municipalities, B2B clients, NGOs and research projects, particularly in the context of smart city programs and federally funded innovation initiatives. The company has established itself as a cutting-edge technology and knowledge provider in areas such as IoT, machine learning and digital transformation.
Its multidisciplinary team combines expertise in software architecture, development, consulting, data science, astrophysics, social sciences and digital governance, enabling the company to bridge the gap between technical infrastructures and operational decision-making while addressing challenges through holistic and sustainable approaches.
Data In Motion promotes an open and interoperable digital ecosystem based on open-source technologies and model-driven approaches. The company believes that urban data should be accessible, transparent and reusable in order to support sustainable and citizen-oriented urban development.
Strongly committed to the open-source philosophy, the company actively contributes to community-driven initiatives and promotes long-term value creation through open and collaborative innovation.
Its mission is to unlock the value of urban data by enabling cities and public institutions to integrate heterogeneous systems, improve interoperability between digital infrastructures and develop data-driven services that improve urban mobility, governance and environmental management.
Through its technologies, Data In Motion aims to simplify interactions between citizens, administrations and urban infrastructures, increase data transparency and accessibility, improve traffic safety and efficiency, and contribute to healthier and more climate-friendly urban environments.
Cities and public organizations face increasing challenges when attempting to manage and exploit growing volumes of heterogeneous urban data.
Typical challenges include:
Data In Motion develops modular and open-source data infrastructures that enable cities and organizations to integrate, manage and analyze complex data ecosystems.
The company’s technological approach is based on model-driven engineering, which allows digital infrastructures and data structures to be formally described, integrated and managed through interoperable models. This approach enhances synergies between technical and non-technical stakeholders and enables sustainable and scalable system design.
A core component of its offering is the Urban Data Platform, designed as a central data backbone for smart city infrastructures. The platform acts as a data hub that allows cities to collect, manage, process and share data with internal and external stakeholders through interoperable services and configurable dashboards.
The platform is built on a service-oriented, modular architecture that allows cities to scale and adapt their systems according to their needs while avoiding vendor lock-in. It supports the integration of both existing and new sensor networks and is compatible with a wide range of urban and IoT standards across domains such as mobility, environment and energy.
Core technologies developed by Data In Motion include:
In addition, a low-code Model User Interface enables city operators and coordination teams to model data structures and manage data flows without requiring deep technical expertise.
Beyond data integration and visualization, Data In Motion provides advanced model-driven tools supporting concrete smart city use cases, such as real-time traffic conflict detection through the fusion of optical sensors, traffic signal systems and vehicle data, as well as traffic signal integration to enable smarter and more efficient urban mobility management.
These technologies allow cities to progressively build scalable, interoperable and user-managed digital infrastructures without replacing their existing systems, while improving data transparency and enabling the development of innovative smart city services.
Data In Motion contributes to several smart city and digital governance initiatives, including projects linked to the German “Model Projects Smart Cities” program led by the Federal Ministry of Housing, Urban Development and Construction.
Within these initiatives, the company has developed multiple components and applications supporting urban data integration, interoperability and digital public services. It is actively involved in federally funded research and pilot projects across various industries.
Data In Motion has also participated in collaborative innovation initiatives with municipalities and partners working on open data platforms, smart mobility infrastructures and digital governance frameworks.
Additionally, the company contributes to the development of security and governance standards for urban data platforms, including work on model-based architectures, interoperability frameworks and data protection requirements for complex urban data ecosystems.
