The Ultimate Guide to Data Analytics

2026 · Kiwi 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.

Kiwi 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
New Relic named IDC MarketScape AIOps leader again
IDC MarketScape · Data Analytics · DevOps
Last month
CFOs face AI talent squeeze amid market volatility
Gartner · Data Analytics · Digital Transformation
Last month
Expert columns
The real-time data solution to the AI energy problem
By Simon Laskaj of Confluent ANZ
Last week
2.5 tonnes of e-waste removed for large NZ logistics company
By Lisa Pfahlert of Inde
Last week
Debunking the myths holding back asset performance management
By Iman Ghodosi of Prometheus
Last week
The AI risk hiding in your finance team's browser tabs
By Annexa
This month
The next challenge for our energy transition is coordination
By Thomas Deschler of Schneider Electric
Last month
Points, personalisation and innovation: How industry leaders are redefining loyalty
By Eagle Eye
Last month
Changing customer loyalty landscape: Here's what retail leaders need to know
By Jonathan Reeve of Eagle Eye
Last 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
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
Xero outlines smoother NZ year-end workflow for firms
About Software-as-a-Service
Last month
Women redefining data leadership through 'Give to Gain'
About Business Intelligence
Last month
Women redefining leadership in New Zealand data sector
About Business Intelligence
Last month
CorPlan attains IBM Platinum status for Planning Analytics
About Software-as-a-Service
Last month
AoFrio hits record revenue as EBITDA jumps 40 percent
About Cloud Services
Fri, 27th Feb 2026
New Zealand backs low-cost digital tools for factories
About Robotics
Tue, 24th Feb 2026
Hectre raises NZD $12m to power AI fruit data push
About Big Data
Thu, 12th Feb 2026
Stress rising for New Zealand's small business owners
About Marketing
Thu, 12th Feb 2026
Zespri speeds NZD $70m claims with SAP automation push
About Agricultural Technology
Mon, 12th Jan 2026
Finance Now, Visa & Pismo to launch NZ fleet cards
About Cloud Services
Thu, 8th Jan 2026
Stuff hiring founding engineer for AI-native news platform
About Business Intelligence
Fri, 19th Dec 2025
Auror opens global Auckland HQ to tackle retail crime
About IT Industry
Wed, 17th Dec 2025
Why resilience won't future-proof our supply chains
About Collaboration
Tue, 16th Dec 2025
Virsae & VOSS join forces to boost AI for workplace analytics
About Unified Communications
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
New Zealand health plan costs to surge 18% in 2026, outpacing region
About Telemedicine
Thu, 4th Dec 2025
Westcon-Comstor expands NZ portfolio with Ivanti agreement
About Firewalls
Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
New Zealand Police cuts case times to hours with automation
About Customer service
Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
MyRepsoft unveils AI platform to automate financial data entry
About Fintech
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
The HR function has changed forever - is your business keeping up?
About Small Business
Wed, 19th Nov 2025
New Zealand farmers get high-speed broadband boost from Kuiper
About Agricultural Technology
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Job moves
Inde appoints Matthew Flatt as Technical Director of Data
Move at PGG Wrightson
Last week
EY New Zealand appoints Willett & Bremner to tech roles
Move at Microsoft
This month
Tower appoints new technology leaders to drive digital strategy
Move at Tower Insurance
Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
Gallagher Security appoints Sean Pathak to lead Upper North Island
Move at Gallagher Security
Wed, 13th Aug 2025
Tim Dacombe-Bird appointed Head of Google Cloud New Zealand
Move at VMware
Mon, 7th Jul 2025
Avec appoints Alex Gray as new General Manager for NZ
Move at Avec Global
Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
Nathan Marston joins FIRN as Business Development Manager
Move at Microsoft
Wed, 14th Feb 2024
One New Zealand appoints Summer Collins as Chief AI & Data Director
Move at OpenAI
Wed, 1st Nov 2023
Adaptiv 'proud' to add impetus to the growth of its data practice
Move at Microsoft
Fri, 28th Jul 2023
Fidelity Life appoints Global Data Specialist
Move at Fidelity Life
Thu, 29th Jun 2023
Top players
Other guides