Analytics8 | Data & Analytics Consultancy

🥁 🥁 🥁 We are excited to introduce a new look and feel to Analytics8! Our new brand - with its modern and practical yet powerful characteristics - is a true reflection of our dynamic approach to helping our clients navigate modern-day challenges with data. As we continue to grow every aspect of our business, make no mistake that we are staying true to our day-one mission: to transform organizations with data. Thank you for joining us on this transformational journey 🎉 #data #analytics #consulting #newlogosamemission #brandrefresh

For weeks, we've shared key data priorities from our experts to help you make a difference as a data leader. Today, we’re excited to share our blog with additional insights: “2025 Data & Analytics Priorities: What Really Matters.” This piece dives into 14 key priorities in-depth, providing a roadmap for practical, sustainable data and analytics strategies. As we move into 2025, we’re helping you zero in on concepts and tactics that will make you more agile, less wasteful, and more effective with your data. Cheers to a data-driven New Year! 🚀

Planning your data strategy for 2025 but unsure where to begin? In the video below, Mark Sladden covers the data strategy packages offered by Analytics8. With 2 and 4 week options, we will help you get on the right path to transforming your organization with data! 🚀

Not trusting your AI output? Try Explainable AI (XAI) While AI generates insights and efficiencies, XAI builds trust by explaining the reasoning behind AI-driven results. For sectors like Finance, where trust is crucial, XAI offers a distinct advantage. As Joshua puts it: “XAI connects technical outcomes with business strategies, making AI decisions clear, actionable, and trustworthy.” The result? Less skepticism, stronger accountability, and more confidence in AI adoption. 🚀

Natural Language Processing (NLP) is breaking down barriers to AI for non-technical users, making data insights accessible to everyone. Our Senior Consultant, Emma Van Essen predicts that this shift will reduce pressure on analytics and IT departments while empowering faster, more informed decisions across the business. However, she cautions that NLP can only be effective with well-trained AI models, clean data, and a focus on fostering data literacy. Are you ready to see how NLP can be integrated into your analytics platform?

We pulled together our most visited content in 2024, and here are the topics data professionals were most interested in: ✅ Building effective data teams ✅ Securing data with private AI ✅ Tying data work to business impact Our Top 5 blogs aren't just popular reads; they’re the strategies pushing data-driven organizations ahead of the pack. Let’s count down, access to the full articles in the comments! ⬇️

Did you miss our event on how Databricks makes it easier to add #AI to your strategy? Our CTO, Patrick Vinton, joined Databricks Senior Solutions Architect, Tristan Nixon, to discuss how the Databricks platform can simplify AI and ML. The topics they covered include: 🔹 4 reasons Databricks makes it easier to move AI projects into production 🔹 Handling diverse data types and programming languages 🔹 Unity Catalog: A single point of management and discoverability 🔹 Using vector databases to access source data 🔹 Accelerating development-to-production workflows 🔹 ML Flow and AI Playground: Easing collaboration between technical teams and business stakeholders 🔹 Auto-scaling for optimal ML performance Whether you're facing challenges with scaling your AI, transitioning from POC to production, or seeking cost-effective AI solutions, this session is packed with insights to help you succeed! Watch the video below 🎥

Struggling to turn Data Governance from theory into action? Our expert, Julia Liceaga explains that over-reliance on policies without operational support creates a gap between your intent with data governance and reality. To close that gap in 2025, here are 3 practical ways to embed governance into your everyday workflows: ✅ Utilize data catalogs to maintain accessibility and clarity ✅ Implement lineage tracking to ensure data reliability ✅ Automate access controls for compliance and security #2025predictions

How often does all the buzz around tech trends pull your focus from what truly matters? Stay tuned as we close out 2024 with weekly insights and strategies that will make you more agile, less wasteful, and more effective with your data. Make your 2025 all about smart, actionable steps that will transform your organization with data. #2025datapriorities

A few weeks ago, our experts Michael and Patrick shared tips to optimize Databricks for cost and performance. One tip they covered: Photon Engine — which provides ⚡️extremely⚡️ fast query performance. Photon Engine is for CPU-heavy tasks like aggregations, joins, and machine learning algorithms. It thrives with large datasets—the bigger the data, the greater the performance boost. 💪 Want more ways to optimize Databricks? 📽️ Watch our video below for expert advice and actionable tips.