The Ultimate Guide to Data Analytics

2026 · UK 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.

UK Data Analytics news
Analyst Insights
Rockwell's Plex named major player in six IDC reports
IDC MarketScape · Data Analytics · Manufacturing
Last week
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
CFOs face AI talent squeeze amid market volatility
Gartner · Data Analytics · Digital Transformation
Last month
Versa unveils AI edge, secure browser & inbound SSE push
Gartner · Data Analytics · Firewalls
Last month
Expert columns
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
AI at Goddiva, a woman's perspective
By Amber Domenech of Goddiva
Last month
The role of technology in rebalancing performance and wellbeing
By Elle Brown of MHR
Last month
Balancing tech, humanity & leadership in insurance
By Liz Latter of Qlaims Limited
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
'I have often been the only woman in the room.' Catherine Birkett on 25 years in tech
By Catherine Birkett of Twinkl
Last month
The future of marketing is built on open data infrastructure
By Monica Ohara of Fivetran
Last month
Moving the goalposts: Why the CRO role needs a rebrand
By Anna Porra of Paymentology
Last month
Diving into STEM: My journey into big tech
By Dr Caterina Constantinescu of GlobalLogic
Last month
Interviews
Exclusive: Celonis global banking head says AI rollout hinges on process intelligence
Discussing Productivity
Last week
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
Tata Steel expands Google Cloud AI across global operations
About Storage
Today
SAS & Notilyze aid FairClimateFund carbon tracking
About Software-as-a-Service
Today
Quantium launches Gemini Enterprise practice with Google
About Government
Today
Google Cloud unveils agentic enterprise infrastructure tools
About Cloud Services
Today
Redgate survey says hybrid cloud is now long-term reality
About Cloud Services
Today
Google Cloud launches Agentic Data Cloud for AI agents
About Business Intelligence
Today
Infosys expands Google Cloud tie-up for agentic AI
About IT services
Today
Grafana Labs buys Logline to speed Loki log searches
About Storage
Today
Grafana Labs launches Grafana 13 with observability updates
About Virtualisation
Today
Google expands Gemini Enterprise with governance features
About Business Intelligence
Today
Adobe unveils seven AI marketing workflow prototypes
About Marketing
Today
Oracle & Google Cloud add Gemini Enterprise database agent
About Business Intelligence
Today
Iron Mountain wins Google Cloud award for media archives
About Storage
Yesterday
Creditinfo takes full control of Latvian credit bureau
About Digital Transformation
Yesterday
Pinewood lifts revenue as US dealership testing starts
About Software-as-a-Service
Yesterday
Job moves
Sovos appoints David McCann as Chief Technology Officer
Move at Sovos
Yesterday
iManage appoints Ryan Begin & David Zember to partner roles
Move at Salesforce
Last week
Backblaze names Anuj Kumar as chief revenue officer
Move at VMware
Last week
Hyland appoints Lubor Ptacek as Product Marketing Chief
Move at OpenText
Last week
HSS ProService appoints Sam Davies as Supply Chain Director
Move at Amazon
Last week
AlphaSense expands in EMEA & APAC with senior hires
Move at Samsung
This month
Tenzo appoints Jane O'Riordan as Chair of the Board
Move at Labour
This month
Vistra appoints Chief AI & Digital Officer Damian Leach
Move at Vistra
This month
Rithum appoints Mausam Bhatt as Chief Product Officer
Move at Google
This month
Alteryx appoints Julie Irish as Chief Information Officer
Move at Alteryx
This month
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