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Our blog posts cover diverse topics but all have data analysis and visualisation as the backbone to the thoughts and insights we uncover.

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September 17, 2026

What Does a Modern Data Strategy Look Like?

September 17, 2026

Most organisations are not short of data. The challenge is turning that data into something people can trust, access and use when making decisions.

September 17, 2026

August 25, 2026

How Australian Businesses Are Using Power BI to Drive Profitability

August 25, 2026

Many Australian businesses face the challenge of turning data into decisions that improve margins, reduce unnecessary costs and uncover opportunities for profitable growth. Microsoft Power BI has become an increasingly valuable part of that process.

August 25, 2026

August 11, 2026

From Data to Decisions: How Executive Dashboards Should Be Structured

August 11, 2026

Executives rarely need more data. They need a clearer view of what the data is telling them, what has changed and where their attention is required. That distinction is important when designing an executive dashboard.

August 11, 2026

July 22, 2026

Getting Your Data AI-Ready (Without Starting From Scratch)

July 22, 2026

A common misconception is that businesses need perfectly organised, enterprise-grade data before they can benefit from AI. While strong data foundations certainly improve outcomes, perfection isn't the goal.

July 22, 2026

July 3, 2026

The True Cost of Spreadsheet Reporting in Australian Businesses

July 3, 2026

As businesses grow, spreadsheet reporting often becomes an expensive bottleneck that consumes valuable time, increases business risk and limits the ability to make informed decisions.

July 3, 2026

July 28, 2025

Unlock Dynamic Dashboards with Power BI Parameters

July 28, 2025

Learn how to use Power BI parameters to build dynamic, user-friendly dashboards. This guide covers Power Query, field, and what if parameters with practical use cases.

July 28, 2025

July 14, 2025

Power BI vs Tableau: Which Tool is Right for Your Business?

July 14, 2025

Power BI and Tableau are two of the most popular business intelligence tools, but which one suits your business best? We compare their usability, visualisation, data integration, report sharing, and pricing to help you make an informed choice.

July 14, 2025

June 17, 2025

Storytelling with Data: Turning Numbers into Narratives

June 17, 2025

Data storytelling is the art of translating raw data into a meaningful message, helping teams align, make decisions faster, and communicate insights more persuasively.

June 17, 2025

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What Does a Modern Data Strategy Look Like?

Most organisations are not short of data. The challenge is turning that data into something people can trust, access and use when making decisions.

Data Strategy, Business IntelligenceLachlan McKenzieSeptember 17, 2026Data Strategy, Data Analytics, Data Governance, Business Intelligence, Data Architecture, Data Management, AI Readiness, Cloud Data

Early Detection of Pre-Seizure using Wearables | Projects

During his time before arriving at White Box, Senior Data Scientist Mohamed Shakir worked on a number of groundbreaking projects. Integrating technology, data science and machine learning Mohamed produced an embedded wearable system that uses Electroencephalography to detect the signs of pre-seizure.

Commentary, Team, Data StrategyGuest UserMay 28, 2020White Box Analytics Pty Limitedvisualising data, insights, mohamed shakir, wearables, Internet of Things, IoT