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.

How can Digital Innovation Hubs support SMEs to adopt AI?

Ruth Kearney
Archive
Mar 15, 2021
Updated Mar 4, 2026

A workshop on “AI-standardisation landscape & the role of Digital Innovation Hubs (DHIs)” discussed the role hubs can play in supporting the uptake of AI among SMEs and how they can help technology frontrunners.

Artificial Intelligence growth in the EU

Steph Locke
Archive
Feb 18, 2021
Updated Mar 4, 2026

This article is part of an ongoing series - link no longer works sharing insights into the development of AI policy in Europe. In November last year we were appointed to the European DIGITAL SME Alliance focus group on Artificial Intelligence (AI), and as an 'AI intensive' SME, we provide feedback on the adoption of AI technologies in relation with the impact of EU initiatives on the topic.

Grow your business with Social Media Listening

Steph Organ
Archive
Feb 11, 2021
Updated Mar 4, 2026

Social media is an important medium for engaging with new and existing segments of your audience. While your social media efforts can help your audience connect with your product, you can be using social media listening to get deeper insights on them to drive operational efficiency and innovation. It's the marketing equivalent of business intelligence.

UK's 100 most inspirational female entrepreneurs

Steph Organ
News
Jan 14, 2021
Updated Feb 19, 2026

Earlier this week, CEO Steph Locke was named as one of the UK’s 100 most inspirational female entrepreneurs by Small Business Britain’s f:Entrepreneur ’#ialso100’ campaign. The campaign recognises the multi-achievements of the women who have proved critical to society during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ethical AI monitoring in the post-COVID workplace

Steph Locke
Archive
Dec 14, 2020
Updated Mar 4, 2026

With the excellent news of the first COVID-19 vaccines being administered in the UK, things could be back to normal by next winter. In the meantime, we must remain vigilant and take precautions such as monitoring temperatures, social distancing, and other health and safety measures, to keep the impact of the virus to a minimum. AI can help to enforce these safety precautions, however ethical conduct and compliance with data privacy regulations remain imperative.

COVID Loan Tracker

Ruth Kearney
News
Dec 13, 2020
Updated Mar 6, 2026

We were featured in the Covid loan tracker as one of five small businesses helping companies to thrive during the pandemic.

Steph Organ
News
Dec 11, 2020
Updated Mar 6, 2026

Over the last week, Tech Nation have been announcing the regional winners - link no longer works of their 3rd Rising Star competition and we are honoured to be one of the Regional Winners.

Creative Disruption - UK Digital Manufacturing Week 2020

Steph Organ
Archive , Blog
Nov 18, 2020
Updated Mar 4, 2026

Major crises cause economic and social damage but they also inspire innovation. This was a major theme Digital Manufacturing Week, who themselves had to disrupt by holding the 6,000 plus attendee event completely online.

European Commission selects Nightingale HQ to shape AI policy

Steph Organ
News
Nov 6, 2020
Updated Mar 6, 2026

The European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) and the European DIGITAL SME Alliance have come together to set up a focus group on AI which will shape policy and monitor the impact of AI adoption across the EU. We are excited to announce that Nightingale HQ have been selected to join the focus group, along with 100 other SMEs from across Europe.

Cardiff University

Ruth Kearney
News
Nov 5, 2020
Updated Mar 6, 2026

Steph Locke (BA 2008), a Cardiff University Philosophy graduate founded Nightingale HQ, a digital platform for Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption in 2018. Named with inspiration from Crimean War nurse Florence Nightingale, Steph set out to make a positive impact on local businesses, aiding their AI Readiness and giving them the tools to grow, drive success and innovate.