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
Medtronic opens Galway software hub for cardiac care
The new site will create 85 jobs and boost Ireland's role in high-value cardiac software as Medtronic expands digital health work in Galway.
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.
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.
Expert Columns
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
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
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
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.
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.
Italian fleet managers weigh AI for predictive maintenance
Most Italian fleet managers are weighing AI tools to cut downtime and sharpen vehicle oversight, with predictive maintenance the top use case.
Insurers face cyber & climate loss surge, NTT DATA says
Uninsured cyber and climate claims are widening a gap that could leave insurers exposed to more than USD $700 billion in losses by 2030.
Databricks, Linux Foundation launch OpenSharing AI standard
Businesses will be able to share AI models and unstructured data across clouds and on-premises systems without custom integrations.
DXC launches engineering unit to boost AI-led services
The move aims to speed up software-defined operations for banks, carmakers and manufacturers as AI takes a bigger role in engineering.
Genesys Cloud ARR hits USD $2.8 billion as AI demand rises
Rising enterprise spending on AI helped push Genesys Cloud annual recurring revenue to USD $2.8 billion, with international sales nearing 45%.
Pax8 expands Marketplace with partner analytics tools
Partners will gain clearer oversight of subscriptions and revenue as Pax8 adds analytics, reporting and integration tools to its Marketplace.
Financial firms lag on AI-ready storage, study says
Only 10% of banks and asset managers are prioritising AI-ready storage, leaving many to tackle compliance and rising data costs first.
Financial firms prioritise data growth over AI-ready storage
Cost pressures are keeping banks focused on storage basics, with just 10% of firms ranking AI-ready platforms as a top priority.
Sweep launches AI agent for Salesforce & Snowflake
Teams can now map downstream risks across Salesforce, Snowflake and Data 360 before making changes, cutting manual checks and compliance gaps.
8x8 launches Pulse conversational intelligence for customers
The early-access tool could help executives and account managers spot renewal risks and customer feedback hidden in calls, chats and emails.
Qlik expands Snowflake tie-up for governed AI workflows
Businesses can now feed governed enterprise data into Snowflake AI workflows in real time, cutting the gap between insight and action.
OpenAI adds Codex plugins & site preview for business
Non-developers are driving Codex growth, prompting OpenAI to add business plugins and a preview for shareable internal sites.
C.H. Robinson launches AI system for supply chains
Shippers could cut review times from weeks to minutes as the closed-loop tool spots savings and service issues across global freight.
Pinecone links Nexus to Microsoft OneLake for AI agents
AI agents can now tap enterprise data in Microsoft OneLake with citations, as Pinecone claims lower token use and faster responses.