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
Acquirz hires data & AI chief after Marketscan deal
Acquirz strengthens leadership team with Kevin Smith and Kelly Merchant as the Cheltenham firm scales after acquiring Marketscan.
AI makes public sector IT jobs more demanding, survey finds
AI tools are adding oversight and complexity for public sector IT teams, with 56% saying the technology has made their roles more demanding.
Europe firms in dark over AI cyberattacks, ISACA finds
European organisations struggle to tell if AI-powered cyberattacks have struck, as weak governance and training lag behind fast-moving threats.
UK marketers plan to spend more on AI, Canva finds
UK marketers set to lift AI budgets as Canva research warns consumers still want human touch, clearer rules and more trust in adverts.
Ravical launches Workspace to back value-based pricing
Ravical launches Workspace to help accounting and professional services firms adopt value-based pricing as AI erodes the billable-hour model.
Schneider Electric & GreenScale plan AI-ready data centres
Schneider Electric and GreenScale will develop a blueprint for AI-ready European data centres, adding automation, predictive maintenance and digital twins.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Data Analytics
Boomi gains analyst praise across integration & AI
CFOs to gain margin points by backing AI strategically
SAS refreshes data management tools for AI governance
Rockwell's Plex named major player in six IDC reports
Komprise unveils Flash Stretch to cut flash storage costs
Featured News
Sage branding itself on trust in AI world of "big voices"
Sage courts trust in AI with its 'glass box' pitch, as Steve Hare says finance chiefs still need human accountability in the boom.
Exclusive: Denodo's Dominic Sartorio on perfect data vs the right data
Denodo's Dominic Sartorio warns businesses accelerating artificial intelligence deployments that cloud migrations alone do not make data ready for real-time AI.
Exclusive: Celonis global banking head says AI rollout hinges on process intelligence
Banks are slowing AI rollouts as they prioritise process visibility, with Celonis arguing execution depends on understanding how work flows today.
Affirmo: Could AI make a reality of IoT dreams?
Affirmo's Lip Sing Tay says AI can unlock smarter real-time location tracking, as the Singapore firm targets tougher IoT use cases.
Milestone turns video data into AI-driven intelligence
Milestone Systems' Project Hafnia uses AI video language models to turn CCTV streams into real-time, multi‑modal security insight.
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
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
Turning practical AI use cases into measurable impact
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
The role of technology in rebalancing performance and wellbeing
AI at Goddiva, a woman's perspective
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
Transport & storage firms boost AI use by 11 points
Transport and storage firms step up AI use as new ONS data shows adoption has climbed to 27.1%, with operations the main focus.
Climb launches people-led model to help MSP growth
Climb launches people-led MSP partnership model as distributor bets on human support to help providers tackle margins, hiring strain and service complexity.
HousingAI launches AI knowledge platform for social housing
HousingAI launches AI platform for social housing teams, offering sourced guidance on compliance, inspections and policy decisions amid tighter scrutiny.
Retailers lag on AI as leaders widen performance gap
Global retail study finds AI leaders outpace rivals on forecast speed and full-price sell-through, while slower planning costs sales.
Turning practical AI use cases into measurable impact
AI is cutting contact-centre admin, spotting demand spikes and guiding agents in real time, helping firms lift service without losing the human touch.
UK Biobank data breach exposes half a million records
Half a million UK Biobank records offered for sale online in China, raising fresh alarms over Britain's handling of genetic and health data.
Vehicle misuse rises 50% as thefts shift to unauthorised use
Vehicle misuse rises 50% to nearly 40% of thefts as Targa Telematics flags early-risk patterns for fleet recovery.
UK firms rethink AI use to cut wasted work and boost output
UK firms rethink AI to cut wasted work as Node4, WorkJam and Aqilla urge smarter use of technology and human judgement.
Liverpool FC expands SAS partnership for fan marketing
Liverpool deepens SAS partnership to use AI and analytics for personalised supporter marketing across web, mobile and social channels.
UK businesses urged to rethink productivity amid AI shift
UK firms told to rethink productivity as AI, ERP and CRM reshape workflows, while experts warn gains depend on skills, governance and resilience.
Synextra wins Microsoft Data & AI on Azure designation
Synextra gains Microsoft Data & AI on Azure status as chief executive Chris Piggott says UK customers want more than cloud hosting.
NUWAVE adds Tollring analytics to unified communications
NUWAVE teams up with Tollring to embed call analytics across Microsoft Teams, Webex and Zoom for partners in the UK and overseas.
Seriös Group posts record growth & wins data award
Newcastle-based Seriös Group reports 53% growth, wins a data analytics award and lands more award nominations as expansion plans gather pace.
SAS expands UK AI push with GBP £20 million Glasgow plan
SAS deepens UK AI investment with Glasgow research hub funding and free training access for workers, students and apprentices.
CFIT wins GBP £1 million from Treasury & NatWest deal
CFIT secures GBP £1 million Treasury backing and NatWest partnership to accelerate UK fintech work on SMEs, AI, smart data and financial inclusion.
Creditinfo takes full control of Latvian credit bureau
Creditinfo snaps up the remaining stake in KIB Latvia, giving it full control of the bureau and a bigger platform in the Baltic market.
Scotland tech optimism holds as AI adoption surges
Scottish tech firms stay upbeat on 2026 despite softer confidence, as nearly all businesses now use AI and full adoption doubles to 18%.
UK tech workers demand better AI training from employers
UK tech staff want more practical AI training as daily use outpaces formal instruction, with cybersecurity and data privacy top of the list.
Cera launches AI Lab with eight-figure care investment
Cera to use new AI Lab and eight-figure funding to develop care tools for providers, as pressure mounts on ageing-health systems.
UK businesses adopt RCS & AI for customer messaging
UK firms shift to multi-channel customer chats as RCS traffic jumps 174% and agentic AI gains ground amid fraud concerns.
Job Moves
Acquirz hires data & AI chief after Marketscan deal
HSS ProService appoints Sam Davies as Supply Chain Director
Tenzo appoints Jane O'Riordan as Chair of the Board
Alteryx appoints Julie Irish as Chief Information Officer
Chameleon appoints Tim Cox as CTO to drive platform growth
Automotive Insights adds leaders & moves to new base
Silverfin names An Maes CEO to drive European growth
ProGlove co founder Brunnbauer takes managing director role
Houlihan Lokey hires Mark Ward to boost IT services
