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How could data help your business grow? And what’s your company’s next step towards making the most of data?

Registration is now open for Datafest 2027 – Practical Steps for Leveraging Data. Join us on 4 February 2027 in Kalasatama, Helsinki!

Datafest is a new meeting place for people and organisations shaping the data economy. The event brings together SMEs that share an interest in the business opportunities data can offer.

The use of data in SMEs is still at an early stage, which slows the development of solutions that can scale internationally. In Uusimaa, this is reflected in the relatively small number of data driven growth companies. The newly launched DATASTEP project strengthens SMEs’ data economy skills and the role of RDI actors in supporting data driven business. The goal is to accelerate company growth and increase the region’s attractiveness to international actors.

The ‘Saving Energy with Data in property management and real estate services’ aims to develop solutions that enable housing companies to monitor energy consumption using existing data. It also supports the planning and implementation of measures to improve energy efficiency. By strengthening the skills of professionals in the field, the project facilitates the adoption of these solutions and lays the groundwork for a new type of energy management service. Its impact is further amplified through a broad network of collaborators and committed partners.

TIEKE is enhancing young people’s AI literacy and data skills through the DatatAItaja project, funded by Microsoft. This initiative continues the collaboration that began in 2024. The project aims to raise awareness and competence among 11–16-year-olds and their teachers in areas such as artificial intelligence, algorithms, data protection, and cybersecurity.

EDIFY-EDU is a European Erasmus+ cooperation project aimed at strengthening competence in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI/EDI), particularly from the perspective of SMEs and leadership. The project offers a comprehensive training package consisting of an open-access MOOC course, a country-specific specialization course, and a work-based learning period grounded in real-world professional environments.

To thrive in today’s rapidly changing working environment, organisations must know how to identify and develop the skills of their staff. Although the emphasis in Finland has long been on qualifications, people are increasingly often acquiring skills in more informal ways in work and leisure. Open Badges are an essential aid in identifying and developing skills.

All Digital is proud to announce the participation of 23 National Coordinators, members of its network, from 22 countries across Europe in the All Digital Weeks 2025 campaign, reinforcing the collective effort to empower people with digital skills and drive Digital Inclusion across the continent.

TIEKE has a long history of identifying and developing skills. Working in international forums has provided valuable experience of finding common ground, despite approaches differing from country to country. Collaboration is key to developing knowledge on a Europe-wide scale and promoting the adoption of microcredentials, among other things.

The competitiveness of the logistics sector increasingly depends on the use of data and digitalisation. It is vital for businesses to identify their digital capabilities and use the right technology to keep pace with competitors and legislation. TIEKE can help logistics companies improve their digital skills, increase efficiency and ensure wellbeing at work.

The competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) increasingly depends on digital skills. Companies that fail to make adequate use of digital technology risk falling behind. TIEKE has long been developing methods to help companies identify their digital competence and find the appropriate solutions for improvement.

In today’s dynamic work and educational environments, it’s crucial to make all skills and competencies visible. Traditional certificates often fail to capture the full range of a person’s abilities, especially those acquired through professional experiences, hobbies, or volunteer work. Open Badges offer a solution to this challenge. In the Digi Teachers project, Open Badges were used to assess and recognize teachers’ competencies, highlighting their potential to promote continuous learning and professional development.

Although e-invoicing offers huge potential for improving financial management and business efficiency, this is still largely untapped. The full potential of e-invoicing will only be achieved when all invoices are sent electronically, enabling financial automation, real-time reporting and new business opportunities.