About
Purposeful IT, based on qualitative information as a strategic asset, builds reliable systems that deliver lasting results.
The mission
Fostering IT explores how intentional, human-centered IT choices can lead to sustainable innovation, trustworthy systems, and progress that yields enduring fruits.
We’re here for reflection, learning, and thoughtful discussion about how we build and use technology. Not hype or absolute answers but exploring how we might do better in facilitating prolific endeavors.
Core principles
- Intentional over trendy
Technology choices should be deliberate, not hype-driven. - People before systems
IT exists to support people and processes, not the other way around. - Sustainability over speed
Progress that collapses under its own weight won’t progress. - Responsibility is enabling, not limiting
Privacy and security are foundations for innovation, not obstacles. - Practical wisdom beats abstract theory
Real-world trade-offs matter more than perfect models do.
Empowered by
How can we build and use technology more wisely, yielding to lasting value?Contact
Guidelines
- Technology choices should be deliberate, not reactive, and based on evidence about how digital technology results in innovative outcomes
- Sustainable systems are more important than quick wins, especially when privacy, security and long-term trust are at stake
- Responsible innovation benefits from iterative approaches that reflect the reality of the organisation
About the initiator Joko Zwarteveen
Joko Zwarteveen is an IT professional with decades of experience in information design, information management, functional application management, and web solution development. His work focuses on helping organisations modernise systems in ways that genuinely support how people work, while enabling them to achieve their goals.
Through FosteringIT.blog, he shares practical insights from hands-on experience to support practitioners and decision-makers in building thoughtful, future-proof information and communication solutions.