Accelerate Your Digital Journey with E-DATA In the 2026 competitive landscape, digital transformation has shifted from a luxury to a matter of survival for SMEs. To help you manage costs and meet rising market demands, the E-DATA SME Workshop offers a clear, actionable path to modernising your business. Why Attend? Digitalisation isn’t just about technology; it’s about […]
https://youtu.be/thVD84NScWM?si=vOW3iEL7y4zNVmQN Manufacturing NI’s webinar “Cyber Risk, Contracts and Compliance” with Mills Selig outlined the growing legal, contractual and operational cyber risks facing manufacturers, and the practical steps businesses can take to strengthen resilience. Aisling highlighted how cyber risk now extends well beyond IT, with supply-chain exposure, insider threats, AI-enabled attacks and evolving UK and EU […]
Insider’s flagship celebration of Northern Ireland’s manufacturing and engineering excellence returns in 2026 with an expanded and updated awards programme. Now in its 11th year, the event features new and enhanced categories that reflect the sector’s innovation, growth and evolving impact on the regional economy. For the first time, the awards will be hosted as […]
Looking to reduce admin, improve productivity or get more from your existing systems? Join this free E-DATA workshop and explore practical ways to #modernise, #digitalise and #decarbonise your business. Designed for business owners and managers, the session will help SMEs identify where lean processes, digital tools, data and AI can save time, reduce costs and […]
In high-volume manufacturing, limited visibility of components and work-in-progress can slow down decision-making, increase costs, and create operational risk. As part of the E-DATA Collaborative Network, we are running a practical peer-learning webinar exploring how SMEs can move from manual tracking to real-time visibility. This session will showcase how Hutchinson Engineering worked with DataDirect Intelligence […]
Strengthen your business and make faster, more informed decisions with simple AI tools. Join us for a practical, online webinar showing how AI-powered business intelligence tools can help you: Spot trends and opportunities Improve efficiency Simplify reporting Support better forecasting Make smarter decisions, faster Delivered through the E-DATA Collaborative Network, this session is designed for […]
GTMA supported by Manufacturing N.I and The Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce, will be holding a prestigious & free to attend Manufacturing Solutions N.Ireland event on 3rd September 2026. The Venue for the 2026 event is the highly acclaimed La Mon Hotel & Country Club, Gransha Road Castlereagh, Belfast BT23 5RF, Northern Ireland Bringing all the leading technology suppliers together […]
Join E-DATA Collaborative Network for a peer-learning session and manufacturing case study If your production schedule lives in a spreadsheet, quotes take days to turn around, and you only find out a job is late when the customer calls – you’re not alone. As manufacturing SMEs grow and product complexity increases, many reach a tipping […]
Why Care? The Missing Ingredient in Continuous Improvement Continuous Improvement doesn’t begin with tools. It begins with people. Join Manufacturing NI and Sustainable People Performance for a practical webinar designed for business leaders, operational managers, HR professionals and anyone responsible for improving performance and culture within their organisation. In this thought-provoking session, we'll challenge conventional […]
Sustainability questions are becoming part of doing business. From carbon emissions and energy use to environmental policies and supply chain information, SMEs are increasingly being asked to provide evidence when tendering for work. But what do buyers actually expect from a small business? Join E-DATA for a practical online session looking at the sustainability questions […]
What does inclusion look like in practice within the manufacturing sector, and how can creating a more inclusive workplace benefit both people and organisations? Join Manufacturing NI for a webinar with Diversity Mark and Encirc, exploring the value of diversity and inclusion in manufacturing and why it matters for attracting, developing and retaining talent. During […]
How well are your people, systems and information connected across your business? For many businesses, disconnected systems, manual processes and communication gaps between the factory floor and office can create inefficiencies and make everyday tasks more difficult than they need to be. Join the E-DATA Collaborative Network and Ionic IT for a practical webinar exploring […]
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