The Ultimate Guide to Data Analytics

2026 · Irish Edition

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
Analyst Insights
Rockwell's Plex named major player in six IDC reports
IDC MarketScape · Data Analytics · Manufacturing
This month
Komprise unveils Flash Stretch to cut flash storage costs
Gartner · Data Analytics · Storage
Last month
Smartsheet launches AI server for work management data
Gartner · Data Analytics · DevOps
Last month
CFOs face AI talent squeeze amid market volatility
Gartner · Data Analytics · Digital Transformation
Last month
Versa unveils AI edge, secure browser & inbound SSE push
Gartner · Data Analytics · Firewalls
Last month
Expert columns
How leadership, people and technology are key for AI adoption across Irish businesses
By Mark Hopkins of Dell Technologies Ireland
This month
The supply chains seeing real AI returns have one thing in common
By Justin Floyd of RedCloud
Last month
AI is key to smarter shelves in the UK retail stores
By Marine Bibal of EasyPicky
Last month
Five red flags that suggest your AI content is actually hurting your rankings
By Gareth Hoyle of Marketing Signals
Last month
If women do not build it, it will be built without us
By Leah Garrett of Dawn Intelligence
Last month
HPE complete care service: Refocused for your AI advantage
By Mark Bakker of HPE Operations
Last month
How to navigate a career change into tech. As a woman. In your 40s
By Mandy Bath of Merkle UK
Last month
Start training for a job that doesn't exist yet
By Jo-Ann Foo of Analytic Partners
Last month
International Women's Day: Expanding access, accelerating progress
By Shanthi Rajan of Linarc
Last month
The future of marketing is built on open data infrastructure
By Monica Ohara of Fivetran
Last month
Moving the goalposts: Why the CRO role needs a rebrand
By Anna Porra of Paymentology
Last month
Women leaders champion 'Give to Gain' in insurance tech
By Sofiah Nichole Salivio
Last month
How insurance providers are making their customer data AI ready
By Helen Richardson of LexisNexis Risk Solutions, Insurance
Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Interviews
Exclusive: Celonis global banking head says AI rollout hinges on process intelligence
Discussing Productivity
This month
Affirmo: Could AI make a reality of IoT dreams?
Discussing Cloud Services
This month
Milestone turns video data into AI-driven intelligence
Discussing Software-as-a-Service
Last month
How Formula 1 turns data & cyber security into speed
Discussing Firewalls
Last month
Confluent says data streaming will enable faster, better decisions
Discussing Business Intelligence
Last month
Recent news
Irish CFOs upbeat as AI adoption surges in finance
About IT Industry
Last month
Irish tech leaders see stronger returns & AI focus
About Trends & Predictions
Last month
Irish firms waste EUR €720 million on failed AI projects
About Business Intelligence
Last month
team.blue rolls out AI tools across its business brands
About Software-as-a-Service
Yesterday
Heligan launches new strategic advisory & risk unit
About Business Intelligence
Yesterday
Merck signs USD $1 billion AI deal with Google Cloud
About Cloud Services
Last week
WPP integrates Google Earth AI into marketing platform
About Marketing
Last week
Hotels warned over 'toggle tax' from disconnected systems
About Digitalisation
Last week
Commvault extends Clumio support to Google Cloud Storage
About Software-as-a-Service
Last week
OpenAI rolls out GPT-5.5 with coding & research gains
About Software engineering
Last week
EDB pitches intelligence per watt for AI data layer
About Sustainability
Last week
ClickHouse deepens Google Cloud tie-up with four updates
About Software-as-a-Service
Last week
ServiceNow & Google Cloud widen AI agent partnership
About IT service management
Last week
GE Appliances rolls out 800 AI agents across operations
About Cloud Services
Last week
EcoVadis deepens Google Cloud AI partnership for growth
About Software-as-a-Service
Last week
Click to Pay lifts Ecommpay approval rates to 75.18%
About Contactless payments
Last week
Alteryx launches AI Insights Agent on Google Cloud
About Cloud analytics
Last week
SAP & Google Cloud launch multi-agent marketing AI
About Marketing
Last week
Tech Mahindra posts higher FY26 revenue & record dividend
About Cloud Services
Last week
Tata Steel expands Google Cloud AI across global operations
About Storage
Last week
Job moves
Storm Technology names Conor Flanagan as Practise Director
Move at Microsoft
Last week
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