Australian SME Digital Transformation Initiative
A phased, evidence-based programme that helps small and medium enterprises close the gap between where they are and where Australian regulation, cyber threats, and competitors now expect them to be.
Founded and led by Amb. (Dr) Oyedokun A. Oyewole, FIIM · in strategic partnership with IIM Australia & Partners
of Australian small businesses experienced a cyber incident in the past year
average self-reported cost of a small-business cybercrime incident
of Australian SMEs have not meaningfully adopted any form of AI
of organisations report AI is genuinely transforming their business
Every business starts with the same core assessment. Phase 2 modules are selected from what that assessment finds — not sold as a bundle.
Digital readiness and maturity assessment
Privacy and Australian regulatory preparedness
Records, data and information governance
Implementation roadmap and funding pathway
Practical AI adoption and responsible AI governance
Business resilience and cybersecurity
Cloud systems and workflow automation
Digital customer engagement and e-commerce
Workforce digital skills and change management
Awarded on completion and backed by IIM Australia’s ISO/IEC 17024:2012 accreditation — with a 6–12 month outcome review to confirm the transformation held, not just that a project was delivered.
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No. The assessment produces a written roadmap you can act on with or without us. If you choose to engage us for a Phase 2 module afterward, that’s a separate decision — nothing is bundled or assumed.
Information you share during an assessment is handled under our Privacy Policy and the confidentiality terms in the engagement agreement. It’s used to deliver your assessment and roadmap, and shared with IIM Australia only if you’re pursuing certification.
Phase 1 and one Phase 2 module are free or nominal-cost for the first 5–10 businesses. In exchange, we ask for honest feedback and permission to use your results as a case study. The certification fee (if you pursue it) is not discounted — that’s the one thing that stays consistent for everyone.
IIM Australia is part of the Institute of Information Management, an ISO/IEC 17024:2012-accredited nonprofit professional certification body. They independently assess and issue the “Australian SME Digital Ready” certification — separate from and not paid by Dr O. Data Governance Advisory’s commercial work.
No. The Phase 1 assessment and roadmap stand on their own. Certification is optional, assessed independently by IIM Australia against published criteria, and not guaranteed by completing the programme.
The full programme remains open outside the cohort as a paid engagement. You’re also welcome to start with the free Digital Readiness Scorecard any time, cohort or not.
Australian SME Digital Transformation Initiative · an initiative of Dr O. Data Governance Advisory, in strategic partnership with IIM Australia & Partners.