March 4, 2015
MEDIA RELEASE
Partnership a Smart Move for New Zealand Business
The big data revolution in New Zealand has taken a big step forward with business intelligence experts Mindfull teaming
up with leading professional services firm Deloitte to deliver a comprehensive analytics and business consulting
package.
The partnership will allow New Zealand businesses to gain valuable insights using business intelligence and analytics to
improve business performance.
It comprises five key areas where integrated business intelligence can deliver improved results by:
• identifying key data elements supporting an organisation’s business priorities
• establishing organisation-wide KPIs critical to measuring and supporting core business objectives
• assessing an organisation’s businesses intelligence maturity and readiness
• rationalising business intelligence infrastructure and licensing, and exploring ways of consolidating and integrating
existing solutions
• determining capability and tools to match business objectives with analysis and reporting
Mindfull director Belinda Johnson said that while spending on business intelligence in New Zealand was growing rapidly,
investment in data generating and analytics would only be worthwhile if it translated into improved business
performance.
“Given the ever-increasing volume of data available, the challenge for businesses is to turn data into insights that
allow them to make decisions that deliver real benefits.
“It’s easy to see how businesses are drowning in data but are parched when it comes to turning that data into actionable
intelligence that lifts performance.
“Our expertise in business intelligence and analytics and Deloitte’s skill in business consulting allows us to deliver a
full-service package that turns big data into big information – knowledge that is worth something.”
Deloitte NZ partner Thorsten Engel said the effective use of business intelligence required a methodical and pragmatic
approach.
“Most businesses understand the need and potential value of data. But there is a gap when it comes to incorporating the
insights from data into the performance management of the company. Making the most out of big data often requires
addressing issues within the organisation that have nothing to do with technology, but stop the organisation from
achieving its business intelligence goals.”
Mindfull and Deloitte will stage breakfast seminars in Auckland on March 24 and Wellington on March 26 to talk with
business people about how effective use of data can improve performance.
The seminars – “Using insight to drive foresight” – will feature presentations and demonstrations from Mindfull and
Deloitte designed to help businesses to identify, develop and manage KPIs to drive greater value for stakeholders and
shareholders. They will also feature case studies from New Zealand businesses that have used business intelligence to
successfully predict opportunities and risks.
The seminar registration form can be found at http://events.mindfull.nz/insight/.
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