The Ultimate Guide to Data Analytics
A curated UK 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.
UK Data Analytics News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Lloyds to create 1,000 AI roles as agentic use grows
Fraud checks and customer service will be sped up as Lloyds Banking Group adds more than 1,000 AI jobs and retrains staff.
Evolution Funding rebrands as Centeca in platform push
Existing customers will see no change as the renamed group broadens its role in connecting car finance, retail and compliance systems.
Pollen Street buys Finastra's Universal Banking unit
Banks using Universal Banking will see continued support as Pollen Street backs standalone growth and AI upgrades after the deal closes.
Tottenham signs TCS in digital transformation deal
Fans will see changes across ticketing, content and security as the Premier League club hands its digital overhaul to Tata Consultancy Services.
UK finance roles demand AI experience as skills lag
Only about one in 10 senior finance candidates can prove practical AI use, leaving UK employers short of leaders able to meet new hiring demands.
UK tech leaders say AI should augment workers, not replace
Executives say the real productivity gain lies in cutting routine tasks, as firms use AI to free staff for higher-value work and judgement.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Data Analytics
Komprise launches Transparent File Tables for AI analytics
TCS tops Everest Group's store services provider ranking
Basware named Forrester AP invoice automation leader
Sage adds AI automation to Intacct finance workflows
CFOs can win by deploying AI strategically, Gartner says
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
Why CFOs are becoming the new owners of operational intelligence
AI in finance: The shift towards decision support
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
From data overload to profit: Making insights actionable
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
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
Lloyds survey: UK financial firms boost AI spending
AI and emerging tech are becoming a growth priority for UK lenders and insurers, with 91% expecting higher spending over the next year.
AI in finance: The shift towards decision support
For brokers, the real advantage is shifting from speed to clearer decisions as AI filters market noise and highlights risks in real time.
Dataiku launches Cobuild to speed governed AI projects
Enterprises can now turn plain-language requests into reviewable AI workflows, as Dataiku seeks to close the gap between prototypes and production.
HSBC & Google Cloud expand AI across bank operations
The lender expects AI to speed fraud checks and staff support, while helping prioritise projects that could each deliver more than USD $100 million.
Tes appoints Wayne Strydom as Head of AI innovation
The hire puts responsible automation and data governance at the heart of Tes360 as schools demand clearer benefits from AI tools.
UK retail investors top up accounts ahead of SpaceX
UK retail traders are boosting account balances as a rare large retail allocation in the SpaceX float spurs early buying interest.
AICPA & CIMA launch Rise2040 on AI's finance future
Accountants face a shift towards advisory work as AI and data tools reshape finance, with trust and judgement remaining vital.
Drivetime named podcast partner for MOVE 2026 event
Live interviews at MOVE 2026 will give executives a new forum to discuss mobility technology, with more than 250 speakers expected.
UK CFOs lag in long-term investment leadership, EY finds
Only 31% of UK finance chiefs are leading long-term investment calls, leaving strategy, AI adoption and investor messaging underpowered.
CreatorOS launches Nutcake AI assistant for brands
Free access to a new AI tool could help brands cut the time spent on creator campaign planning, briefing and tracking.
UK public sector races ahead with AI as trust lags
Public confidence is trailing adoption, with nearly half of citizens uneasy about AI in services despite rapid uptake by public bodies.
Lumera warns pension trustees on AI governance controls
Pension schemes face tighter scrutiny as reform-driven data growth makes AI oversight, accountability and human intervention more urgent.
CIMA backs skills report but urges finance training
The warning follows fresh questions over the loss of Level 7 apprenticeships, which CIMA says could weaken UK finance training and recruitment.
Banks lag on adverse media screening, Ripjar finds
Despite widespread agreement on its importance, most banks still use manual adverse media checks, leaving them exposed to crime and reputation risk.
Pinion cuts 25% finance review time with MindBridge AI
Broader dataset analysis has helped Pinion trim a complex review from 200 hours to 150, while improving client discussions.
Financial planning firms boost technology spending
The shift comes as 42% of firms use tech spend to cope with growth and regulation, up from 35% in the previous survey.
UK firms boost cyber & AI spending, Barclays survey
Confidence in defence remains patchy as 68 per cent of UK business leaders plan higher cyber spending and 46 per cent fear new tools widen threats.
ComplyCube wins RegTech award for third year running
UK banks under pressure from record fraud are turning to identity checks that can curb losses without slowing customer onboarding.
Mixpanel launches Headless SDK for AI agents & coders
Developers can now automate product analytics workflows as Mixpanel Headless exposes dashboards, funnels and alerts as Python objects in early access.
Northumbrian Water signs three-year Aiimi AI data deal
The utility will use bespoke AI tools to target pollution, compliance and maintenance as it enters AMP8 under growing scrutiny.
Job Moves
Varn Search Marketing appoints four to leadership team
Calisen appoints Gary Adams as Water Operations Director
Yodel Mobile appoints AI Innovation & ASO director
Acquirz hires data & AI chief after Marketscan deal
HSS ProService appoints Sam Davies as Supply Chain Director
Tenzo appoints Jane O'Riordan as Chair of the Board
Alteryx appoints Julie Irish as Chief Information Officer
Chameleon appoints Tim Cox as CTO to drive platform growth
Automotive Insights adds leaders & moves to new base
