The Ultimate Guide to Data Analytics
A curated UK 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.
UK Data Analytics News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
UK motor insurance switching falls to lowest since 2023
Fewer motorists switched cover as easing premiums cooled shopping activity, while older vehicles and Chinese brands complicated pricing.
UK fintech faces tougher oversight as rules tighten
Regulators are widening scrutiny of digital finance, forcing UK fintechs to overhaul cloud, payments and data strategies to meet tougher standards.
UK leaders back data streaming engineers for faster AI
UK executives say AI rollouts could speed up if firms hire data streaming engineers, with 94% backing the specialist role.
UK firms boost compliance spend as breaches persist
Despite rising budgets, British businesses still face more breaches and ethics failures than global peers, a NAVEX survey found.
de Novo wins Cardiff council systems overhaul deal
The overhaul will replace systems used by 15,000 staff and add STEM events for up to 2,500 children across Cardiff.
Paylink appoints new Senior Leaders as business evolves platform
The Grantham-based affordability technology provider is expanding beyond its Embark platform as it targets more clients and stronger customer support.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Data Analytics
Corsearch names Todd Morris as Chief Executive Officer
Cloudera named leader in Forrester's data lakehouse wave
SAS urges human oversight in agentic AI deployments
Redgate launches Flyway MCP Server for AI code control
Gartner warns CFOs on AI spend split over priorities
Expert Columns
The most expensive system in cash operations is the one standing still
Why seamless Middle East 2026 should be on every commerce leader's calendar
Why data governance use cases fail without accurate data
Why Customer 360 initiatives fail to deliver ROI
Why CFOs are becoming the new owners of operational intelligence
AI in finance: The shift towards decision support
Data value chain seen as next step for enterprises
AI in crisis communications: why route knowledge beats the next new tool
Why data governance is a core IT responsibility in the AI era
Data matching explained: The key to clean, connected data
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
Wipro expands Databricks tie-up with new AI practice
The move aims to help enterprises turn scattered AI pilots into production systems, with sector-specific tools for banking, telecoms and manufacturing.
Camino cuts labour costs with Tenzo platform in London
The restaurant group says Tenzo's data tools have saved hundreds of thousands of pounds while keeping guest satisfaction steady across five sites.
Unit4 launches Data Hub to ease ERPx analytics access
Finance and analytics teams could cut manual exports as the new service pushes ERP data directly into reporting tools and keeps connections intact.
Wasabi, Megaport partner on AI storage and network platform
Enterprises building AI data platforms will soon be able to pair private connectivity with object storage through a single interface.
British Triathlon launches digital overhaul with Netcompany
The overhaul aims to give members simpler digital access, more relevant communications and better self-service across Great Britain’s triathlon bodies.
UK data leaders face rising AI & governance pressure
Rising AI and governance demands are leaving many senior data executives overstretched, with 40% saying they are close to burnout.
Gartner warns CFOs on AI spend split over priorities
Boards may question finance AI programmes unless spending shifts from efficiency gains towards better decisions and growth, Gartner said.
Tax Systems rebrands as Alphatax in AI tax compliance
Customers will keep the same products and contacts as the tax software group unifies its brand around a better-known name.
UK AI firms raise record GBP £4.56bn in Q2 funding
AI startups drove 57% of UK equity funding by value in Q2, as eight large rounds accounted for almost 80% of disclosed investment.
Moneyhub powers Paragon's new Open Banking Cash ISA
The app's first Cash ISA lets savers move money automatically from current accounts, as Spring passes GBP £1 billion in deposits.
UK businesses overstate AI progress, EXL research finds
Only 12% of UK companies qualify as AI leaders, with most still struggling to turn pilot projects into measurable returns.
CMap launches Chat AI tool for professional services
Professional services firms can now query their own data in plain English, with early users already checking cash flow, staffing and overdue invoices.
Ecommpay launches podcast on payment issues for merchants
Merchants will hear practical advice on approvals, AI and expansion as Ecommpay tries to simplify a crowded payments market.
Rithum appoints Kim Miller as Chief Marketing Officer
The appointment comes as the commerce software group seeks to sharpen its market position and deepen customer engagement amid tougher competition.
SNP & Palantir launch AI tools for SAP transformations
Automating manual test-data work could cut delays and staff effort in SAP migration programmes as SNP and Palantir roll out new AI tools.
Earthmark launches brand environmental ratings directory
Shoppers can now compare environmental performance across more than 25,000 brands after the directory began turning corporate disclosures into simple scores.
World Cup tech draws UK fans' interest in stadium systems
UK supporters are taking a fresh interest in the sensors, cameras and robotic systems quietly shaping match decisions and stadium safety.
Microlise survey says drivers feel safer than before
Better in-cab tech and AI are easing risks and costs for UK fleets, with 90% of managers saying drivers feel safer than five years ago.
MHP Consulting UK marks a decade in automotive work
The Reading consultancy is broadening beyond carmaking after 10 years in Britain, as manufacturers push digital overhaul across sales and factories.
Apatura appoints new Chief Financial Officer & CTO
The UK developer's expansion into energy and data centres gets new finance and technology leadership as it eyes GBP £12 billion of spending.
Job Moves
Paylink appoints new Senior Leaders as business evolves platform
Rithum appoints Kim Miller as Chief Marketing Officer
Apatura appoints new Chief Financial Officer & CTO
Livingston James promotes Mark Lewis to Chief Executive
Gresham names Spiros Giannaros as Chief Executive Officer
Varn Search Marketing appoints four to leadership team
Calisen appoints Gary Adams as Water Operations Director
Yodel Mobile appoints AI Innovation & ASO director
Acquirz hires data & AI chief after Marketscan deal
