Djm is about to celebrate its twentieth anniversary. This is the perfect opportunity to look back at the history of our SME, which has continually evolved in step with technological advances whilst retaining its personal touch.
ONCE UPON A TIME…
The beginnings of this wonderful adventure date back to the late 1990s. Domi had initially trained as a chef, taken courses in hotel management and studied economics and business administration. In 1997, he decided to embark on an exciting project designed to combine his insatiable interest in innovation with his greatest passion: cooking. The idea? To offer an alternative to mass-produced ready meals by setting up a sous-vide cooking laboratory. The internet quickly established itself as the preferred distribution channel. And so Domi took his first steps into e-commerce, assisted by his brother Luc, a computer scientist.
Shortly afterwards, Domi was unfortunately forced to bring this innovative project to an end following the introduction of new European regulations. But the world of the web still had some wonderful surprises in store for him…
THE LEGEND OF THE GARAGE
This first encounter with the digital world convinced Domi to put his kitchen utensils aside for a while and devote himself to a new, unexpected passion. In 1999, DJM was born. Domi set up shop in a garage, not without a nod to the American tech giants who had started out in the same way.
At the time, the internet was gradually carving out a prominent place for itself in a society hungry for innovation. One website, two websites, three websites… Step by step, DJM Digital grew. Now surrounded by his first web and graphic designers, Domi saw his brainchild grow into a limited liability company (SPRL) in 2007.
A GROWING FAMILY
The DJM family is welcoming more and more members to form a multidisciplinary team with a shared passion: digital technology. The original garage still stands at the heart of part of the current offices on the hills above Visé. A brand-new partnership with telecoms giant Proximus has also enabled the opening of new offices in Bierset. DJM continues to add to its range of expertise and now boasts a team of 25 people with a diverse range of skills: web development, native mobile app development, digital marketing, graphic design… and much more besides.
MOBILE FIRST
With the arrival of the iPhone, DJM has established itself in Belgium as a true pioneer in the mobile sector, which has now become the cornerstone of the company’s corporate culture. Indeed, DJM devotes the majority of its resources and expertise to the mobile market, thereby meeting the demands and needs of Web 2.0 consumers.
FROM MICRO-BUSINESSES TO MULTINATIONAL CORPORATIONS
DJM’s strength undoubtedly lies in its flexibility and adaptability. As such, it can pride itself on working for and with businesses of all sizes and across all sectors.
Concerned about the digitalisation gap amongst small Belgian businesses, DJM campaigns to raise awareness of the importance of new technologies so that all businesses can ride the wave of digital transformation and make the most of it. Indeed, the company has never hesitated to support various start-ups in their innovative projects.
Conversely, DJM has also put its expertise to work on large-scale projects such as the Mobile Postcard mobile app, the Total Auto Care platform and around ten digital solutions designed to create the entire digital ecosystem for Standard Liège.
A PROMISING FUTURE
20 years of development, innovation and excitement. With a head full of plans and ambition, DJM is embarking on the next decade, with the aim of placing digital technology at the heart of the strategies of companies keen to take full advantage of the opportunities offered by new technologies.
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