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Read up on our technical blogs, covering technology & AI, data management and data quality, and insights from the market.

We completed a 140km cycle from Belfast-Portrush for Action Mental Health!

On Friday 15th October, Matt, Dave and Marcus decided to embark on a 140km cycle from Belfast-Portrush – with a support cast from Datactics joining for the first leg from Belfast to Loughshore Park.  This cycle was the first of our activities as part of the Granite Challenge for Action Mental Health. After we completed the first leg of our cycle, the team were […]

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What are the benefits of Data Discovery? | Key takeaways from DMS USA Panel

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Datactics Head of AI, Fiona Browne, recently joined a panel at Data Management Summit USA Virtual discussing the science of data discovery and the art of implementation of business value. This panel sought to unpack the greatest data discovery challenges that have surfaced as a result of increased data volumes, and financial institutions making more use of cloud environments.  

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What can B2B learn from cousin, B2C | A reflection from Social Media Savvy

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Yesterday, we were kindly invited to Social Media Savvy, a conference that happens yearly in the Titanic Hotel ran by the wonderful Ashleigh Watson of Copper Square Communications. This was the first time in a few years the event has been able to be held in-person and the majestic setting was perfect for the social

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What are the challenges of regulatory reporting? | Reflection by Jamie Gordon

regulatory reporting, what are the challenges

One thing I’ve always enjoyed about working at Datactics is that we’re always on the lookout for how fellow tech firms are addressing the issue of how to enable better compliance in regulated industries. Banks, for example, are always seeking easier ways of onboarding technology, so if we find those synergies ourselves it definitely creates a shortcut to faster, simpler

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Datactics Round-up: The Datactics Academy has been launched!

It’s hard to believe that October is here. We’re back to share with you upcoming in-person events, award shortlist news, video footage, and a brand new role! Read on for more… In-person events have returned and we jumped on that plane In the past 2 weeks we had the opportunity to attend many events including Big Data Ldn. This

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It was good to be in London to take part in NI Business and Innovation with Datactics!

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It was good to be in London to take part in NI Business and Innovation with my colleagues at Datactics where we celebrated 100 years of NI entrepreneurship and business success. I grew up in Belfast. I remember attending the 1971 festival which marked Northern Ireland’s first fifty years. I was eight years old that

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Rules Suggestion – What is it and how can it help in the pursuit of improving data quality?  

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Written by Daniel Browne, Machine Learning Engineer Defining data quality rules and collection of rules for data quality projects is often a manual time-consuming process. It often involves a subject matter expert reviewing data sources and designing quality rules to ensure the data complies with integrity, accuracy and / or regulatory standards. As data sources

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Datactics Round-up: We have been shortlisted for 3 awards at the Data Management Insight Awards 2021!

Datactics has been shortlisted for 3 awards at the Data Management Insight Awards 2021!

It’s been a jam-packed couple of weeks at Datactics. With Friday here again, we’re back to share with you upcoming in-person events, award shortlist news, video footage, and an upcoming panel appearance! Read on for more… In-person events have returned and we are jumping on that plane Join us at D&A Metro London. It is the hyper-local

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Datactics Round-up: We are the gold sponsor of the Data Management Summit USA Virtual 2021!

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It’s been a fast-paced number of weeks at Datactics. With Friday here again, we’re back to share with you upcoming events, video appearances, an exciting role within Datactics, and our new Insurance whitepaper! Read on for more… Fiona Browne will be sharing on the science of data discovery and the art of implementation for business

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“Working in a team with such talented women has pushed me to want to progress in my career further” – Edele Copeland, Software Engineer

Edele Copeland joined Datactics just under 6 months ago to work in our Software Development team.  We have loved getting to know her and wanted to take the time to ask her about how she is settling in; what her favourite part of being in the team is; and how she sees her role developing into the future.  Hi Edele, how are you settling into the role?  Brilliantly! I was delighted to immediately feel part of the

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Datactics Round-up: Finally getting our full team together for a Strategy filled morning session at the Europa Hotel

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It’s been a busy couple of weeks at Datactics. With Friday upon us again, we’re back with news of our company strategy day, podcasts, an exciting role within Datactics, and sharing our new case studies! Read on for more… Finally getting our full team together for a Strategy filled morning session at the Europa Hotel

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Data Health: Why does it matter? | Luca Rovesti

data health why does it matter

Introduction  Getting into shape is a big focus of summer advertising campaigns, where we’re all encouraged to eat, drink and do the right things to keep our bodies and minds on top form. You’ll be relieved to read that at Datactics we’re far more concerned about the health of your data, so open that packet of cookies, pour yourself

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“For me, the outcome of what I do is the most important thing…” Meet Julian: our Head of Business Development UK

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Julian Wavell kickstarted his role as Head of Business Development UK at Datactics a few weeks ago. We thought it would be a good idea to sit down with him and chat about his role and what he is hoping to achieve within it. Hi Julian! It’s great to have you join us, could you

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Datactics Round-up: We won Best Data Quality Management System Award at SITC!

best data quality management system award

Friday is here again! After a busy last 2 weeks, we are excited to tell you all our developments that have been happening over the past fortnight. Datactics unveiled new dedicated Client Services hub Last week we released press for the opening of our new office which marked the latest chapter in Datactics’ rapid growth

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Datactics’ key takeaways from DIT North America Week!

Last week we attended the Department for International Trade (DIT) ‘North America Week’ which took place from the 21st-25th June. The event allowed us to hear from companies who have worked with DIT to grow their businesses in North America, as they share both their successes and challenges.    This event week was firmly on our calendar as Brendan McCarthy, Business Development

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Datactics Round-up: New Office opening and Invest NI filming!

Friday is here again! After a busy last 2 weeks of June, we are excited to tell you all our developments that have been happening over the past fortnight. Datactics unveils new dedicated Client Services hub! Last week we officially opened our new office which marked the latest chapter in Datactics’ rapid growth story, following

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Knife Crime – Using Technology to improve results at ONS

knife crime, using technology, ONS

On May 18th 2021, the UK Government published its response to the consultation on the National Data Strategy (NDS) and next steps for making the UK a world leading data economy. Outlined are five key priority ‘missions’ that underpin the delivery of the strategy, including a commitment to transforming government use of data, in order

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