The Ultimate Guide to Data Analytics
A curated Australian edition of IndustrialDay 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.
Australian Data Analytics News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
OpenAI launches ChatGPT for researchers in Australia
Free access to ChatGPT will reach 10,000 Australian researchers first, as OpenAI targets science and maths work at universities.
Elemental Concept expands to Australia with CX model
The consultancy is betting that Australian buyers will back a decision-led CX model as brands struggle to prove revenue gains from journey redesigns.
Early mortgage hardship boosts repayment recovery: Experian
Borrowers who seek help before falling behind on mortgages are far more likely to recover, with 87% back on track within six months.
Acronis says frontier AI is speeding cyber attacks
Frontier AI is lowering the bar for cybercrime, with attackers using it to scale phishing, malware and reconnaissance more quickly.
ATO tax debts lift insolvency risk for Australian firms
More than 35,000 Australian businesses now face heightened failure risk as ATO debts above AUD $100,000 coincide with rising defaults.
Amazfit launches Australian online store with new wearables
Australian shoppers can now buy Amazfit wearables directly, as the brand targets a crowded market with lower-priced health and training tools.
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
European SMBs lead peers in AI execution, study says
Featured News
Fresh perspective: New Gentrack CTO on AI-driven utility future
AI tools could cut utility costs and reduce customer friction as Gentrack's new Chief Technology Officer pushes a more proactive service model.
SiteHive gains traction with unblinking eyes on the job
Construction firms can now monitor dust, noise and weather remotely, helping avoid delays and environmental breaches across hundreds of sites.
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CorPlan launches CoreEPM: Rapid return AI-powered Business Intelligence
By replacing spreadsheets and manual finance work, the new platform aims to cut months-long implementation times and free staff for higher-value tasks.
Geotab using telematics and AI to reshape fleet management
Rising fuel costs and safety risks are pushing fleet operators to use Geotab telematics to cut idling, reroute trips and monitor fatigue.
Workday GO offers growth potential for mid-sized enterprises
Australian and New Zealand mid-sized firms will gain faster deployments and real-time people, payroll and finance insights from Workday GO.
Earn the commute: Premium offices turn mandates into magnetism
Well-designed offices are helping firms attract staff back by pairing prime locations, amenities and flexible spaces with higher productivity.
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'Didn't believe it': Dayforce optimising people management
Payroll headaches eased at Retail Apparel Group as Dayforce linked time and attendance with pay, cutting manual fixes and boosting morale.
Catchpoint acquisition by LogicMonitor 'makes a lot of sense'
The deal could help customers move from reactive IT monitoring to predictive AI-driven automation by combining two different data sets.
Vanyar primed for success with Uriah Jacobs at the helm
A shortage of skilled partners is slowing wider adoption of Palantir Foundry and AIP, creating an opening for Vanyar in the commercial market.
Expert Columns
How connected retail technology is driving smarter, data-driven decisions
Why seamless Middle East 2026 should be on every commerce leader's calendar
Why AI projects that don't start with a study of customer behaviour are destined to disappoint
Why data governance use cases fail without accurate data
Why Customer 360 initiatives fail to deliver ROI
FIFA World Cup fever: How to build lasting fan loyalty with event tech
What Irish sports tech brings to Oceania
Three ways Australian banks can reinvent SME banking
What your EOFY close is telling you about your finance systems
Rewiring the heart of the CFOs office
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Fresh perspective: New Gentrack CTO on AI-driven utility future
SiteHive gains traction with unblinking eyes on the job
CorPlan launches CoreEPM: Rapid return AI-powered Business Intelligence
Geotab using telematics and AI to reshape fleet management
Workday GO offers growth potential for mid-sized enterprises
Recent Data Analytics News
Professor Girish Dwivedi wins WA Pearcey entrepreneur award
The accolade highlights Western Australia's growing health-tech sector, with his AI cardiac diagnostics work spanning hospitals, universities and start-ups.
Bailey Abbott lands AI deal with three Adelaide councils
Residents could see faster council services as three Adelaide local authorities test AI under a four-year partnership with Bailey Abbott.
Australians cut spending & lean on credit as costs bite
Household finances are under growing strain as more Australians dip into savings, cut discretionary spending and lean on credit for essentials.
OneTeam IT marks five years of merger & wider roots
Customers now expect support across cloud, security and AI as the Sydney-based group uses its broader footprint to meet changing needs.
CulturalPulse launches AskGenie to map audience segments
Businesses risk missing growth in a more diverse Australia unless they measure cultural identity alongside age, income and life stage.
Warburg Pincus takes stake in Australian CreditorWatch
The Australian credit-reporting firm plans to expand staff and technology after Warburg Pincus agreed to invest, with terms undisclosed.
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Work & GPT-5.6 in Australia
Australian users can now automate office tasks across apps and files as OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT Work and GPT-5.6 nationwide.
GitHub data shows Australia's global open-source rise
Australia's developers are contributing more widely abroad, with GitHub data showing a 16% quarterly rise in cross-border open-source collaboration.
Subiaco completes major digital overhaul with TechnologyOne
Residents in Subiaco can now lodge requests, pay bills and track applications in one portal after a three-year council system overhaul.
Soccer tournament lifts pubs & kit sales in Australia
Australian pubs are seeing extra footfall and kit purchases have surged as live matches spur late-night and early-morning spending.
Hays warns of AI training gap in Australia tech jobs
Only 22% of tech staff have formal AI training, leaving Australian employers exposed to skills gaps as adoption races ahead.
Australian firms boost AI spend despite weak returns
One in three firms overshot AI budgets last year, yet only 8% track revenue or productivity gains, exposing weak returns.
Datacom & Lenovo bring robot inspections to Australia
Australian airports and utilities could soon use dog-like robots to inspect risky sites, as Datacom and Lenovo roll out AI systems.
Australian brands urged to rethink loyalty schemes
Strained household budgets and rising use of AI search are forcing brands to offer clearer value if they want Australians to stay loyal.
Carrington Labs launches Cashflow Score on Snowflake
Lenders in Australia can now score borrowers without moving data out of Snowflake, as the app targets faster, simpler underwriting.
Zeller launches POS app to challenge Square in Australia
The cloud-based app could cut setup time for small merchants and intensify pressure on Square, Shopify and Lightspeed in Australia.
Avetta widens Australian supplier search with AI tool
Australian buyers can now find nearby, compliant suppliers faster as Avetta adds AI search and richer benchmarking to its platform.
Australian firms save 18 hours per AI-powered contract
Many Australian businesses still miss contract insights after signing, even as AI cuts agreement cycle times by 34% and saves 18 hours each.
Three ways Australian banks can reinvent SME banking
As SMEs demand faster lending and integrated tools, banks risk losing ground unless they cut red tape and modernise their platforms.
What your EOFY close is telling you about your finance systems
A difficult June close often exposes hidden costs, manual workarounds and compliance gaps that smaller finance systems can no longer hide.
Job Moves
ThreeSixty names Andrejs Millers as Head of Data Analytics
SPA Australia promotes Anthony Ween to Defence lead
Aon appoints Quinton Kotze as Head of Cyber Solutions
Altis appoints Craig Chapman as ACT regional leader
Radaro names Gabriele Famous as Chief Strategy Officer
Argon & Co promotes four as AI-led transformation shifts
Prophet strengthens AI team with key engineering hires
Prophet names Rachel Scott as Head of Marketing Science
Aon names James Harmer Head of Global & Corporate in Australia
