Small & Medium Enterprises

Technology for SMEs

Discover resources specifically designed for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to leverage technology for growth. We understand the unique challenges SMEs face, from limited budgets to resource constraints, and provide practical, scalable solutions.

Our SME-focused content covers accessible technologies, cost-effective digital tools, and strategies that deliver quick wins without requiring massive investments. Learn how other SMEs have successfully adopted AI, cloud computing, and data analytics to compete with larger organisations.

Whether you’re looking to improve operational efficiency, enhance customer experiences, or explore new business models, our resources help SMEs make informed technology decisions. We focus on practical implementations that deliver measurable value and can scale as your business grows.

Toolkits for Smart Manufacturing

CEO Ruth Kearney presents ‘Toolkits for Smart Manufacturing’ to the industry cohort taking the ‘Certificate in Leadership in Digitalisation of Manufacturing’.

Ruth Kearney joins Irish Digital Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing Cluster (IDEAM)

New Year and new opportunities. I am delighted to be joining the Steering board of the Irish Digital Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing IDEAM Cluster and will be working with Jamie Meehan, PhD and Katrin Weittenhiller to grow the community and bring more opportunities to Irish manufacturers.

Steph Locke elected to EU Steering Committee for AI

Accelerating the voice of SMEs across Europe and driving more inclusive AI policy.

Industry 4.0 in a post-Covid world

Mckinsey’s report on manufacturing operations after Covid-19 takes an interesting look into the potential adoption pathways companies will take on the way to Industry 4.0 and some of the ways technology is changing the sector. It also identifies what ’lighthouses’, organisations successfully transforming at scale, are doing to make them succeed.

6 board-level agenda items and how AI can help

Persistent COVID-19 uncertainty, disruptive technologies, and supply chain challenges are some of the big concerns facing manufacturing CEOs and corporate leaders right now. However, despite uncertainty, we are seeing some promising trends around automation and transforming processes from the back office to the factory floor. Here are the top six board-level agenda items and a look into how AI can help.

What manufacturing SME's need to know about IIoT and cyber-security

IIoT can have benefits for manufacturing businesses of all types and sizes. It can be particularly useful in providing transparency and tracking along the supply chain but that’s just the start. To stay safe, it is vital you develop strong cyber security practices around IIoT. Here we offer some best practices and how to approach them.

Steph Locke at Impact Festival 2021

Take a look at what happened at last week’s Impact Festival, where Steph took part in the EIT Manufacturing panel on The Future of Sustainable Manufacturing.

Summer roundup

After a busy summer we’re taking some time to reflect on everything that’s gone on. From award nominations to webinars and events we’ve compiled a brief list of some of the things we’ve been involved in this summer.

EIT Manufacturing - all you need to know

EIT Manufacturing is a consortium of over 60 leaders in the manufacturing industry from business, education, and research. We’ve just joined the organisation as one of their Scaleups so I’ve put together a quick explanation of who they are and what they do.

Cardiff-based AI startup is the first UK startup to join the largest European manufacturing ecosystem

Cardiff, August 23, 2021: Cardiff-based AI startup Nightingale HQ has become the first UK startup to join EIT Manufacturing, the largest European consortium of manufacturers.