Leaders of Analytics

Ever heard of ‘synthetic data’?

Synthetic data is data that is artificially created (from statistical models), rather than generated by actual events. It contains all the characteristics of production…

Is AI good or bad?

That would depend on how AI is applied.

AI is a revolutionary capability with the power to do a lot of good and plenty of bad, on purpose or by omission.

In order for AI to become a s…

Data is eating the world and every industry is impacted.

In most modern businesses, customer and employee activities create a plethora of data points and information that can be analysed and interpret…

"We’re at a crossroads when it comes to data and its ability to make a difference. Data sprawl has become a real and costly problem inside organizations, and it is hurting innovation.

Throwing good mo…

We are living in an artificial revolution where the balance of power and political influence is shifting towards those who control data and technology.

Automation is transforming our economies and mak…

When we talk about analytics and AI-driven organisations, we often think of the likes of Google, Amazon, Facebook, Netflix and Tencent, which have all risen to dominance during the internet era.

But w…

Why is the Data Scientist role called the sexiest job of the 21st century?

I believe it’s partly because the data science profession is constantly evolving to include new data types, new tech and tool…

In my opinion, any organisation with respect for its data should have a Chief Data & Analytics Officer (CDAO) as part of their C-suite.

Although the CDAO role is still nascent, business leaders across…

Data science and machine learning are integral parts of most large-scale product manufacturing processes and are used to understand customer needs, detect quality issues, automate repetitive tasks an…

Data science and machine learning are continuing to evolve as core capabilities across many industries.

But high-quality data science output is only half the story.

As the data science profession matur…

“Out of stock”.

Three words with a great deal of significance for retailers and their customers.

It is estimated that retail products are out of stock 8% of the time in physical stores, and more than 1…

My guest on this episode of Leaders of Analytics is Kate Strachnyi.

Kate is a well-known figure in the global data community. She is a master educator and prolific content creator who has built an onl…

This might just be the most interesting and thought-provoking episode of Leaders of Analytics yet. Why?

Without even recognising it, you make hundreds of ethical decisions every day. Some of these dec…

There are so many ways to use AI technology in retail to improve customer experience, optimise supply chains and reduce waste.

Yet it seems to me that most innovations in the retail industry over the …

If you dream of using analytics to optimise your customer interactions and squeeze additional value out of your existing operations, then is episode is for you!

Today, most large services businesses h…

AI and machine learning are seen by many as capabilities with enormous potential for unlocking digital personalisation and customer empathy at scale.

Organisations that get this right are disrupting i…

Digitally connected humans like you and me are surrounded by a plethora of AI solutions that make our lives easier and more efficient. Just think about the algorithms driving Netflix and Youtube’s vi…

Digital transformation 2.0 is upon us! We have spent the last two decades digitising many products, services and processes to create digital experiences that are consistent, reliable and always on. T…

Data, networks and AI are eating the world and industries such as banking, insurance, utilities and telecommunications are changing rapidly as a result.

As an online product comparison portal and trus…

Jamie is a data advocate with a strong belief in the transformative potential of data.

She is the founder and CEO of Open Data Australia and the regional director for FDATA Australasia and an advisor …