DREaM: Digital Record Entry and Management for SMEs

The DREaM service is centred on the ‘Test Before Invest’ philosophy, offering SMEs a demonstration pilot to capture the potential benefits of digital data management before full implementation in your company.    

The service is designed to demonstrate the transition from manual, paper-based record-keeping systems to digital formats, with the purpose is to streamline data entry, storage, retrieval, and management processes, enhancing overall efficiency and accuracy.  

Benefits:

• Efficiency: Digital records are quicker to access and update, reducing administration.  
• Accuracy: Reduced risk of errors associated with manual data entry.  
• Security: Protocols for sensitive information, including access controls and encryption.  
• Compliance: Easier compliance with regulatory requirements for data storage and privacy.  
• Cost-Effectiveness: Reduced costs associated with physical storage and paper supplies.  
• Environmental Impact: Lower carbon footprint due to reduced paper usage.  
• Informed Decision Making: Informed choices about future digital transformation initiatives.  

What to Expect

This service will commence with a 1 day a consultation to determine the company’s functional requirements for their tracking system.   A technical requirements document will be written that will outline the tracking system selected, summarise the proposed implementation and explain any limitations.  Components and sub-systems will then be sourced.  

Companies will receive a functional demonstration system that will track the desired item. An online dashboard will be provided to monitor, record, and display the tracking information. The demonstration system will use off the shelf components and to enable future replication. 

Takeaway

The company will receive a practical implementation of Digital Record Entry and Management applied to a part of their business.   

Service Information

Applicability: All SME sectors.  Examples: 

• Engineering firms, Enhanced precision in project documentation and compliance.   
• Retail SMEs, improvement in inventory management and customer service efficiency.   
• Manufacturing units, streamlined production tracking and improved quality control.   
• Service-based SMEs, faster client data processing and enhanced service customization. 

Delivery by: ATU – WiSAR Technology Gateway
Service Code: TP107
Duration: 3-5 months
Delivery Format: Combination of remote and on-site services, tailored to each SME’s requirements.
Price: €27,000 – €45,000. Excludes cloud service and software application fees.  (This cost can be 100% discounted for SMEs (under De Minimis State Aid*) and for public sector organisations)