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
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.
Expert Columns
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
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
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.
Imply launches Lumi Loglake to expand object storage search
Teams under pressure from AI-driven telemetry growth can now query logs in object storage without indexing, cutting storage and search costs.
Geotab launches AI connector for fleet data access
Fleet operators can now query live vehicle data in ChatGPT, Claude and Copilot without leaving approved security and governance controls.
Chargebacks911 warns fintech boom is fuelling dispute chaos
Merchants face harder-to-trace disputes as AI and agentic commerce complicate payment trails, Chargebacks911 said after new fintech data.
Ataccama joins Databricks Marketplace with MCP Server
The tie-up gives Databricks users quality and lineage checks for AI workflows, helping teams spot risky data before it reaches models.
Canon launches ColourStream 7000 series for mid-range print
Mid-sized print providers can now scale output more cheaply, with Canon's new presses promising 127 metres a minute and easier upgrades.
Wialon launches ChatGPT app for fleet managers platform
Fleet operators can now query vehicle and fuel data in ChatGPT, as Wialon's new app aims to cut time spent on reports and menus.
TCS signs multi-year IT transformation deal with Elopak
The packaging group aims to improve efficiency and user experience as TCS takes control of its global IT operations under a multi-year deal.
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AWS highlights five AI uses in football across leagues
Real-time tools are reshaping refereeing, TV coverage and coaching as leagues use AI to speed decisions and deepen fan engagement.
Companies turn to EnterpriseDB for AI data control
Banks and retailers are adopting the platform as AI projects mature, with data sovereignty now shaping budgets, risk and infrastructure choices.
CIQ launches Fuzzball 4.0 for HPC & AI orchestration
Research teams can now run HPC and AI workloads without rebuilding storage and cloud stacks, as CIQ adds support for major file systems.
Advancing Analytics secures growth investment from Lead Edge
The deal should help the European consultancy expand as demand grows for data analytics and AI advice across financial services and retail.
EasyPicky splits retail software into App & Platform
Retailers can now link shelf data to head-office action more quickly, as EasyPicky has split its offer into modular app and platform tools.
Smart manufacturing gains speed in automotive plants
Measured gains from AI and automation are pushing automotive plants to cut downtime, lift output and close a widening performance gap.
Koddi finds commerce media execs boost AI shopping tools
Brands are racing to secure AI shopping visibility as 84% of commerce media leaders back recommendation placements, despite consumer caution.