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Digitalisation for Growth: New Cross-Border Project Sets Ambitious Vision for Economic Resilience
ByLeeanne Lindsay 11/03/202611/03/2026

Ulster University Press Release Ulster University celebrated the official launch of E-DATA (Enterprise Digitalisation And Transformation Alliance) on 5 March 2026, a flagship €6.7M project supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). E-DATA (http://e-data.ai) has been created to help local businesses, and the people who work in them, stay strong and competitive. Many small companies…

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Launch of the E-DATA Academy: Flexible, Practical Learning for SMEs
ByLeeanne Lindsay 09/03/202613/03/2026

E-DATA is delighted to announce the launch of the E-DATA Academy, a new digital learning platform designed to support SMEs in building the skills they need to thrive in an increasingly digital world. As digital technologies continue to reshape how businesses operate, the Academy provides fully funded, practical training that helps SMEs build internal capability,…

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First E-DATA Sustainability Insights Workshop a Success in Derry~Londonderry
ByLeeanne Lindsay 25/02/202625/02/2026

The first E-DATA Sustainability Insights Workshop was successfully delivered this week at the Waterfoot Hotel in Derry~Londonderry, bringing together SMEs from across the region for an engaging and practical session focused on turning sustainability into a business advantage. The interactive workshop provided attendees with clear, actionable guidance on how sustainability can support cost control, resilience,…

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Stop Guessing, Start Growing: The 10-Minute Roadmap to Your Business’s Digital Future
ByDermot Kerr 17/02/202617/02/2026

In the world of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), digitalisation can feel like a buzzword that creates more questions than answers. Where do I start? What software do I actually need? Am I spending money on the right things? Most business owners don’t have weeks to spend on complex audits. You need clarity, you need…

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First SME Roadshow a Success as part of E-DATAs Winter Series in Derry~Londonderry
ByLeeanne Lindsay 03/02/2026

The E-DATA team was thrilled to host the first roadshow in our 2026 Winter Series, at the Waterfoot Hotel in Derry~Londonderry on 30th January 2026. The workshop welcomed local SMEs keen to explore practical ways to modernise their businesses and harness the power of digitalisation. Supporting SMEs on their Digital Journey In today’s competitive landscape,…

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Beyond Spreadsheets: Essential Software to Supercharge Your SME Operations
ByDermot Kerr 04/11/202517/02/2026

For SMEs, digital transformation often starts not with multi-million-pound projects, but with adopting the right piece of software. In the competitive border regions of Ireland and Northern Ireland, using digital tools is key to boosting the efficiency, productivity, and profitability (with some SMEs reporting a mean revenue increase of 18% in the first year). The…

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Digital Transformation

Unlock Your Potential: Why Digital Transformation Isn’t Optional for SMEs Anymore
ByDermot Kerr 04/11/202517/02/2026

Digitalisation can sound like a buzzword reserved for Silicon Valley giants, but for SMEs in places like Northern Ireland and the border regions of Ireland, it’s the single biggest factor determining future resilience and profitability. With SMEs making up 99.8% of all enterprises in Ireland, securing their digital future is critical to the entire regional…

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