Connect, Learn and Grow Your Business Across Northern Ireland & the Border Region Adopting digital technologies gives businesses a real opportunity to grow, increase productivity and become more sustainable, but knowing where to start, what to prioritise and who to trust for advice isn’t always straightforward. That’s where the E-DATA Collaborative Network comes in, a…
Small and medium‑sized enterprises across Northern Ireland are facing a familiar challenge: energy costs are rising and the pressure to be sustainable has become more prevalent, yet the path to meaningful action often feels unclear. Many SMEs want to improve sustainability performance but struggle with one core barrier – a lack of accessible, practical insights…
The global economic landscape of 2026 presents a fundamental departure from the digitalisation paradigms observed at the start of the decade. Whereas the period surrounding 2020 was characterised by reactive technology adoption, often as a temporary response to crises, the current business environment defines digital maturity as the primary determinant of organisational visibility and survival…
The E-DATA Programme has launched an open call for experienced mentors to support SMEs across Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland in advancing their digital capabilities. The Enterprise Digitalisation and Transformation Alliance (E-DATA) is an SEUPB funded programme that supports companies use digital tools to improve their businesses. As one of the key delivery strands of the E-DATA…
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…
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,…
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,…
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…
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,…
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…