The Ultimate Guide to Data Analytics
A curated Irish edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Data Analytics.
What to know about Data Analytics
Data Analytics is a rapidly evolving field that empowers organizations to extract meaningful insights from vast volumes of data. It encompasses a broad range of techniques, including natural language processing, predictive analytics, AI integration, and real-time data processing, all aimed at driving better decision-making across industries.
Recent advancements highlight its applications in numerous sectors, such as healthcare, logistics, finance, retail, and education. From enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency to supporting sustainability initiatives and mitigating risks, data analytics is becoming an indispensable tool in today’s digital landscape.
Exploring stories tagged with Data Analytics provides readers a window into emerging trends, partnerships, sophisticated technology implementations, and strategic approaches to harnessing data effectively. It offers practical insights into how analytics tools evolve and how businesses and institutions are leveraging these to navigate challenges and capitalize on new opportunities.
Click through to discover how data analytics is transforming industries, influencing upcoming technology innovations, and shaping future workforce skills. Stay informed on expert perspectives, case studies, and solutions that can inspire your own data-driven strategies.
Irish Data Analytics News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Chartered Accountants Ireland urges AI support for SMEs
Smaller firms risk being left behind unless ministers back AI infrastructure, training and accessible support, the body said.
eir business inks ServiceNow deal for managed services
Customers across Ireland will get a single portal for service requests and incident updates as eir business shifts onto ServiceNow's AI platform later this year.
Storm Technology names Conor Flanagan as Practise Director
The internal promotion comes as demand grows for ERP projects that join finance reporting, operations and AI-enabled automation on one platform.
Doctrine Skincare wins AxisBIC investible company award
Seven start-ups sought EUR 9.5 million at a Cork investor event as AxisBIC said demand for early-stage technology funding is rising.
Ireland data & AI workers resist job moves, survey finds
Most Irish data and AI professionals are staying put as employers prepare to expand teams and compete for scarce talent.
Esri Ireland to host Dublin GIS infrastructure conference
Up to 500 attendees will hear how geospatial data is being used to plan upgrades to Ireland’s energy, transport, broadband and water networks.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Data Analytics
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Featured News
Sage branding itself on trust in AI world of 'big voices'
Trust is emerging as a selling point for finance software as Sage warns that opaque AI can leave CFOs answerable for costly errors.
Exclusive: Denodo's Dominic Sartorio on perfect data vs the right data
Trust in enterprise AI is being undermined as Denodo research finds most firms still lack live, context-aware data for production use.
Exclusive: Celonis global banking head says AI rollout hinges on process intelligence
Banks risk wasting AI spending unless they first map how work really flows, as Celonis says process intelligence is becoming phase zero.
Affirmo: Could AI make a reality of IoT dreams?
AI could help unlock the long-promised value of IoT, as Singapore-based Affirmo pushes real-time tracking into manufacturing and logistics.
Milestone turns video data into AI-driven intelligence
Demand for real-time security insights is pushing airports and public spaces towards AI tools that can analyse hundreds of cameras at once.
How Formula 1 turns data & cyber security into speed
At Albert Park, F1 insiders reveal how sharper data use, tighter security and resilience planning combine to unlock race-winning performance.
Confluent says data streaming will enable faster, better decisions
Confluent says organisations must shift to governed data streaming, with AI agents making millisecond decisions at scale.
Elastic says AI search & context now decide customer loyalty
Elastic argues that in an AI-obsessed market, robust search across messy data is the real foundation of trustworthy, profitable experiences.
Platform consolidation the path to strategic compliance value - Workiva
Consolidated GRC platforms are turning box-ticking compliance into strategic value, says Workiva, as AI raises the stakes on data quality.
Grafana: Turning data chaos into developer efficiency and CFO savings
Grafana leans on AI-powered observability and Adaptive Telemetry to sharpen developer insight while slashing cloud bills by up to 50%.
Expert Columns
Data matching explained: The key to clean, connected data
Data enrichment: Turning raw data into real intelligence
Why trust is the bottleneck for AI-driven operations
Is your data ready for AI? 5 steps before deploying an agent
Energy for AI, AI for energy: designing AI-ready data centres
Data quality charter vital for lasting business gains
How leadership, people and technology are key for AI adoption across Irish businesses
The supply chains seeing real AI returns have one thing in common
AI is key to smarter shelves in the UK retail stores
Five red flags that suggest your AI content is actually hurting your rankings
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Sage branding itself on trust in AI world of 'big voices'
Exclusive: Denodo's Dominic Sartorio on perfect data vs the right data
Exclusive: Celonis global banking head says AI rollout hinges on process intelligence
Affirmo: Could AI make a reality of IoT dreams?
Milestone turns video data into AI-driven intelligence
Recent Data Analytics News
How leadership, people and technology are key for AI adoption across Irish businesses
Irish firms could miss AI gains unless leaders back clear use cases, staff skills and infrastructure to turn trials into value.
Deloitte Ireland names partners in AI & cyber push
Deloitte Ireland names Noelle Doody and Malcolm Barske partners to bolster AI, data and cybersecurity leadership amid rising client demand.
Irish CFOs upbeat as AI adoption surges in finance
Irish CFOs forecast 9% growth in 2026 as AI use in finance soars from 12% to 47%, even while regulation and cyber risks intensify.
Irish tech leaders see stronger returns & AI focus
Irish tech leaders report stronger returns on digital spend than global peers, as AI strategies sharpen and cyber risk climbs the agenda.
Irish firms waste EUR €720 million on failed AI projects
Irish enterprises have squandered an estimated EUR €720 million on failed AI projects as poor strategy, bias and explainability woes derail plans.
Dow launches coolant care network for data centres
The service aims to ease maintenance and fault diagnosis as AI-driven data centres increasingly rely on direct-to-chip liquid cooling.
CTERA launches InsightAI for unstructured data analysis
It gives IT and security teams a way to spot risks, track usage and investigate incidents across sprawling unstructured data estates.
Pattern launches Pi AI engine for eCommerce brands
Brand partners can now automate pricing, content and inventory checks across major marketplaces as Pattern rolls out its Pi system.
Vultr opens Milan cloud region to target AI demand
Italian enterprises and developers will gain lower-latency access to AI and cloud tools as Vultr adds its 33rd global region in Milan.
Formula 1 app adds race experience for Grand Prix fans
Fans at Grand Prix events will get live timetables and navigation in the official app, as Formula 1 deepens its grip on spectator data.
Alteryx unveils agentic automation tools for analysts
Many firms are still wrestling with trust and governance as analysts spend 3.7 hours a week correcting AI outputs, survey data shows.
Dell launches PowerStore Elite for AI data centres
Organisations across EMEA want AI-ready storage without disruptive rebuilds, as rising data volumes and resilience demands strain ageing data centres.
Dell unveils PowerStore Elite for AI data centres in EMEA
Organisations across EMEA are being pushed to expand AI capacity without worsening power, space and compliance pressures on ageing data centres.
Experian & ServiceNow partner on agentic AI workflows
The tie-up could help regulated firms move AI agents from pilots to live workflows, using trusted data for checks, approvals and governance.
AI to wipe out 49% of customer service jobs by 2030
Routine call-handling jobs face the sharpest risk as AI agents take over most customer queries, forcing firms to retrain staff quickly by 2030.
Google launches Gemini 3.5 Flash for agentic tasks
The model is now the default in Gemini and Search, with Google aiming to speed up multi-step coding and workplace automation tasks.
Aveva expands cloud collaboration with Amazon Web Services
The move will put AVEVA's industrial data platform on AWS, giving customers more cloud choice and access to AI tools across operations.
Aveva & Snowflake launch zero-copy industrial tie-up
Industrial operators may get faster AI access to plant and business data, as the deal avoids copying information into separate systems.
Mark43 partners ForceMetrics to boost public safety data
Agencies using separate dispatch and records systems could gain faster access to joined-up data as the two companies integrate their tools.
Dust raises USD $40 million for workplace AI platform
The funding highlights growing demand for AI systems that plug into shared company workflows, with Dust already used by 3,000 organisations.