The Ultimate Guide to Data Analytics
A curated Kiwi 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.
Kiwi Data Analytics News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Enlighten Designs named OpenAI Select Partner in NZ
The Hamilton software firm gains access to OpenAI support as it helps clients move AI projects from pilots into everyday use.
Securecom goes live on Snowflake's New Zealand instance
The local launch gives New Zealand customers in regulated sectors in-country hosting, faster AI queries and tighter governance over sensitive data.
Xero wins Canstar small business award for eighth year
Customer backing for Xero's software stayed strong as it secured Canstar's 2026 small business accounting award in New Zealand for an eighth year.
New Zealand health manufacturing revenue rises 55%
Yet a steep drop in purchase orders suggests New Zealand health manufacturers are still cautious about inventory despite stronger sales and margins.
Inside McDonald's push to have AI price your Big Mac
The shift could widen gaps in what customers pay for the same meal and sharpen scrutiny of how far the chain can steer franchisee prices.
Exxovantage backs Airspeeder Team New Zealand ground crew
Crew fatigue and injury risk could ease as Exxovantage equips Airspeeder Team New Zealand with exoskeletons for race-day ground work.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Data Analytics
The Real Data Transformation Challenge is Changing How People Work
Boomi named Gartner leader in API management for AI
Iron Mountain wins first-time analyst nods for InSight DXP
CFOs urged to take disciplined approach to AI spend
Google Cloud named Leader in Forrester cloud assessment
Featured News
Interview: Cloudera says AI agents reshape zero trust
Enterprises must update identity controls as software agents generate more requests and need tightly time-limited access to sensitive systems.
Workiva: The secret compliance and reporting arms race
Driven by improved tooling, finance teams are meeting higher standards as regulators and analysts scrutinise disclosures faster.
ABB: Renewables usage puts NZ in data centre sweet spot
Renewables are leaving New Zealand well placed for data centres, but ABB says grid upgrades and smarter use of existing assets are needed.
Why businesses need more than technology to scale AI
Only 19 per cent of enterprise AI use cases hit most or all goals, as Infosys urges firms to pair technology with data, training and governance.
AI transforming physical security into enterprise data solution
AI and cloud tools are turning cameras into live operational data sources, helping firms cut costs, spot errors and manage fleets centrally.
Exclusive: Cloudera builds Hadoop-free future platform
Existing customers get six years of support as Cloudera shifts new AI and analytics workloads to a Hadoop-free platform due in November.
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.
Expert Columns
Data Governance in the AI Era: Why One-Off Projects Fail
Designing for data sovereignty: Building architectures that keep control where it belongs
Private 5G in Australia and New Zealand: a guide for industrial organisations
AI in Retail is Only as Good as its Data Foundation
From Clean to Trusted: Rethinking Healthcare Data Quality
How to Choose the Right Email Verification API: A Buyer's Guide
The Top Cool Intelligence Trends of 2027
Are you still panning? There is a better way to extract mainframe gold
The Hidden Data Quality Risks of Holding Data for Too Long
The importance of data enrichment in financial services
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Data Analytics News
Allvue adds agentic AI tools for private markets platform
Private markets firms can now link Claude and ChatGPT to Allvue data and workflows, cutting manual processing across credit and fund administration.
React says AI still needs human leadership training
As AI reshapes workplaces, employers risk neglecting the human skills needed to handle conflict, feedback and change, React says.
Dell expands AI Factory with NVIDIA for enterprise use
More than 6,500 enterprises are now using the platform as Dell adds software, deskside systems and servers to help move AI from pilot to production.
AoFrio launches Ask iQ for cooler fleet data queries
The new tool lets beverage brands question cooler fleets in plain language, drawing on data from more than 3.7 million connected units.
Zoom adds unified customer context across CX tools
Businesses using Zoom's CX tools will be able to see a single customer history across channels, cutting repeat explanations and speeding resolutions.
Oracle & AstraZeneca to link AI research with care
The trial could help doctors spot eligible patients sooner and bring research findings into routine care, improving evidence generation.
Australian utilities extend data investments across uses
Most utilities in Australia and New Zealand are reusing data tools across at least two extra uses, helping justify earlier investments.
Australia & NZ lag on deep AI integration, CPA says
Only 11 per cent of businesses in Australia and New Zealand have deeply embedded AI, leaving the two markets bottom of a regional survey.
SAP launches supply chain centre in Australia & NZ
Businesses in Australia and New Zealand under supply chain strain will get access to more than 26 SAP consultants and AI tools.
MYOB launches Iris AI layer for small business software
The embedded tool aims to help small firms cut routine admin and surface business insights without leaving MYOB's existing software.
Incorta launches governed data tools for analytics & AI
Businesses will be able to build data pipelines in a governed environment, as Incorta seeks to cut tool sprawl and reduce AI errors.
React warns AI must not replace management training
As employers roll out AI across the workplace, React says managers still need live practice to handle difficult conversations with judgement and empathy.
Google pitches Gemini agent to startups for busywork
Startups could cut admin and coding time as Google folds Gemini into Workspace and lets teams assign persistent AI coworkers to routine tasks.
Asia Pacific CFOs grow less pessimistic on economy
Confidence among regional finance chiefs has improved, but geopolitical instability and trade risks still threaten investment plans and growth.
Ocient & Shadow Nexus partner on security data platform
National security agencies will be able to search hacked, breached and public data alongside mission records without moving it out of their own environment.
Google rolls out Gemini 4 Argon for enterprise users
The model is being pitched at coding, finance and security teams after Google said it sped up engineering work and helped patch serious flaws.
MariaDB Ecosystem Hub passes 200 entries in six months
The directory now gives MariaDB users a faster way to find compatible tools, after the curated hub topped 200 entries in just six months.
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HPE launches ProLiant Gen13 servers for AI workloads
Enterprises facing tougher AI security and operational demands can now choose four new systems built for inference, analytics and simulation.
Fujitsu launches retail AI trial for seven Japanese firms
The pilot aims to help retailers turn sales and customer data into faster decisions on stock, layouts and planning, Fujitsu said.
Dell expands AI platform with semantic layer for agents
Enterprises could get more dependable AI agents as Dell's update ties internal data to context, governance and faster processing inside customer systems.
Job Moves
Equinox IT appoints Victoria MacLennan as director
Inde appoints Matthew Flatt as Technical Director of Data
EY New Zealand appoints Willett & Bremner to tech roles
Tower appoints new technology leaders to drive digital strategy
Gallagher Security appoints Sean Pathak to lead Upper North Island
Tim Dacombe-Bird appointed Head of Google Cloud New Zealand
Avec appoints Alex Gray as new General Manager for NZ
Nathan Marston joins FIRN as Business Development Manager
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One New Zealand appoints Summer Collins as Chief AI & Data Director
