The start of Archers
Archers is founded to fill a gap in integration architecture and analysis. Vendor-neutral. Technology-independent. All set to grow a warm, human community built on deep expertise.
Building a community of bold integration minds since 2017
Hi, we’re Archers! A community of integration architects and analysts. Call us critical minds. Or integration experts. But above all, we’re a community that loves to challenge. Crack our brains on complex IT puzzles. Share knowledge. Explore with curiosity.
Our story
10th community member
Our 10th community member comes aboard. All unique, all hooked on integration.
AKD Launch
Our monthly brainstorming days are now officially Archers Knowledge Days, or AKDs. They become the heartbeat of how we learn together. A shared moment each month to sharpen our skills and drive impact together.
First Archers weekend
Our first Archers weekend kicks off in Ostend. Some knowledge-sharing, lots of community spirit. A tradition we’ve kept alive ever since.
Launch of API Maturity Model
We put ourselves on the map with our API Maturity Matrix as Belgium’s go-to provider for API Management. Enterprise Architecture and Microservices also grow into core strengths.
Corona is here
Covid hits, but we adapt fast. Virtual AKDs keep us sharp and connected, and for the first time ever, we recorded our own talks for online conferences.
Expansion of offering
20 community members.
We pass the mark of 20 community members. More bright minds, more impact!
Launch of CornerBriX
CornerBriX is born as the biggest integration cluster of the BeNeLux. Today it’s a growing community of 9 competence centers and +170 integration professionals.
Introduction Applied Observability
The vision in our community is clear: operational insights hold untapped business value. We dive into Applied Observability and shape an approach built on years of integration expertise.
Gartner Application Architecture, Development & Integration Summit (AADS)
We joined the very first Gartner Application Architecture, Development & Integration Summit (AADS), today renamed the Gartner Application Innovation & Business Solutions Summit (AIBS), where we met peers and shared our expertise. We’ve kept coming back to this amazing conference ever since.
First Sustainable AKD
Our first Sustainable AKD is a fact. A proud moment in our ongoing journey to care for people and the world around us wherever we can.
AKD by the sea
A summer AKD by the sea. With rafting, cocktails, and good food, we kicked off summer together. Memories to cherish!
Real impact doesn’t happen in isolation. It starts when all components move in sync. Data in motion. People in motion. Our world in motion.
That’s how we help digital ecosystems grow with purpose.
Inside the minds of Archers
We know integration fundamentals inside out. It’s in our roots. But markets shift fast, and we love being challenged by innovation. After all, integration architects lead by designing the future. Not following it.
- We think in flows, not silos.
- We dare to ask the hard questions.
- We’re in it for the long run.
Proudly part of the CBX Community
CornerBriX is the leading integration community in Belgium, uniting a group of over 180 integration experts to build extraordinary experiences together.
Sustainability within our community
We care. About our people and the world around us. To turn that mindset into action, we work with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).They let us walk the talk and check how far we’ve come. Here are a few examples of how sustainability comes to life in our community:
Sustainable AKDs
Each year we dedicate one Archers Knowledge Day to a meaningful theme. Think visiting local food businesses or spending a day at Kazerne Dossin with the ‘Elke naam telt’ initiative to reflect on our history.
Sport Challenges
From post-work workouts to full-on summer fitness challenges, we love keeping each other moving. We even love it so much, we built our own app to keep up!
Cognitive Fitness
Mental health matters. That’s why we include brain-boosting sessions in our AKDs, from mindful breaks to short energizers.
Veggie Challenges
Sustainability starts on our plate. We regularly organize veggie challenges to inspire each other with plant-based meals and reduce our collective footprint.
Great Place to Work and Best Workplace Certified
You’re closer than you think to joining a Great Place to Work and a Best Workplace!
For eight years straight we’ve been a Great Place to Work. Our secret is simple. We share what we know and lift each other up. That’s how everyone grows in their own way. And that’s how we build happiness and success together.
