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Pillars of Success

There are many possible directions that can be taken in data, and here at Data First, we focus on these pillars to help you take your business into data success.

People

Having the right data talent in your business can be the difference between success and failure with your data initiatives

Process

While process can be a burden and a blocker to agility, having the right level of process can be a huge enabler of data success particularly in the form of data governance

Technology

Technology and data architecture plays a massive part in data delivery, getting this right can be a game a changer

What do we do?

Based in the East Midlands, UK, Data First specializes in data consultancy, offering leadership, direction, and guidance to small and medium-sized businesses. Our mission is to help organisations design, build, and enhance their data and technology capabilities to unlock the full potential of their business data.

We at Data First typically provide tailored support through two key approaches:

Hands-Off: Empowering businesses to independently execute data strategies and initiatives that align with their overall business and technology goals.
Hands-On: Collaborating closely to design and deliver end-to-end solutions, ensuring every step is managed with precision.

Our Data Consultancy services are flexible and tailored to specific needs of the business, driven from the core business strategy, and leveraging internal resources, contingent workers, or carefully selected partner organisations to meet unique needs. At Data First, we are committed to unlocking the power of data across all industries, enabling businesses to thrive in an increasingly data-driven world.

Want to find out more? Why not Contact us here, or find us on LinkedIn

Where can Data Consultancy help?

Strategy

Helping you design and build a strategy for your business

Architecture

Working with you to design a modern data stack that works with your current infrastructure

Operations

Assessing and fortifying your front end data operations to ensure availability

Teams & People

Building teams, functions or departments, as well as operating models or assistance with hiring

Governance

Advice and consultation on tracking lineage, cataloguing data, glossaries and even data literacy & fluency

Analytics

Guidance on Diagnostic, Descriptive, Predictive and Prescriptive Analytics and how to make the most of them

Data Science & AI

Working out your path to data science disciplines, taking the business beyond the usual analytics and into the world of AI

Business Intelligence

Helping you report to your business what actually matters to your business

Blog

Musings, Diagrams, Explanations and other stuff

Understanding KPIs, KRIs, and Metrics: A Guide to Driving Strategic Success.

What Are KPIs, KRIs, and Metrics? In today’s data-driven world, organisations rely on key measurements to track performance, identify risks, and make informed decisions. While terms like KPIs (Key Performance Indicators), KRIs (Key Risk Indicators), Read more…

Data Insights Data Talk

Business Intelligence or Management Information?

When it comes to navigating the data landscape, two terms often come up: Business Intelligence (BI) and Management Information (MI). Although they might appear similar, it’s our view that they play distinct roles in how Read more…

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Artificial Intelligence Data Science

Is Artificial Intelligence Safe? A Balanced Perspective

We now know that Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transitioned from science fiction to science fact, and it has woven its way into many people’s lives, not only in business but also in their personal lives. Read more…

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Data Talk Strategy

Why trying to become data driven might fail

Let’s talk about why trying to become data driven often falls short (at least more often than we’d like anyway). Being data driven is something many organisations aspire to, but the journey is full of Read more…

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Data Governance Data Talk

Data Governance – Where do I start?

In today’s world of data-driven decision-making, effective data governance is crucial. The Chief Data Officer (CDO) is usually responsible for overseeing the integrity, security, and usability of data across the organisation, so Implementing a solid Read more…

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Data Talk

What’s in a Data Strategy?

Data Strategy: The short version? Data Strategy is simply a way forward with data that allows you to achieve a specific goal or set of goals for your business. It’s a plan of what you Read more…

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Where are we?

Whilst we are based within the East Midlands, we are more than happy to assist in any UK or EU location remotely

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