{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/69a97657345da197e046b098?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Digital Edge: Inside Innovation with Billy Donovan","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/cover/1772713404492-48d21975-d0d4-4d55-9bb8-ea15e8ef8a8a.jpeg?height=200","description":"<h2><strong>The Digital Edge with Billy Donovan</strong></h2><p><strong>The Digital Edge with Billy Donovan</strong> is a forward-thinking technology show exploring how organisations and leaders gain competitive advantage in an era defined by AI, cybersecurity risk, and rapid digital transformation.</p><p>Hosted by Billy Donovan, the show dives into the intersection of technology, strategy, and leadership — unpacking the real-world challenges facing businesses across manufacturing, MedTech, SMEs, and scaling enterprises.</p><p>Each episode explores practical insights and strategic thinking across:</p><ul><li>Artificial Intelligence and AI governance</li><li>Cybersecurity resilience and regulatory readiness (NIS2, EU AI Act, Data Act)</li><li>Digital transformation in industry and services</li><li>OT/IT convergence and operational technology security</li><li>Funding pathways through Enterprise Ireland, EU programmes, and innovation grants</li><li>Board-level accountability and executive leadership in the digital era</li></ul><p>This isn’t surface-level commentary.</p><p>The Digital Edge focuses on how technology converts into value — how secure systems enable growth, how governance builds AI readiness, and how strategic funding accelerates innovation.</p><p>Through expert conversations, solo deep dives, and actionable frameworks, Billy breaks down complex topics into practical strategies leaders can implement immediately.</p><p>Whether you’re a founder, executive, board member, or innovation lead, The Digital Edge is designed to help you:</p><ul><li>Reduce digital risk</li><li>Build AI capability responsibly</li><li>Strengthen governance and compliance</li><li>Unlock funding and innovation supports</li><li>Create long-term digital resilience</li></ul><p>Because in today’s environment, technology is no longer a support function.</p><p>It is the edge.</p>","author_name":"Billy Donovan"}