The regional data experts
Helping organisations realise the full potential of their data to drive smarter decisions and better outcomes.
Unlock the value of your data
Data is your most valuable asset—if you can harness it effectively. We help organisations integrate, transform, and unlock their data, making it usable, accessible, and impactful. From unifying complex systems into a common data platform to enabling seamless data-driven decision-making.
Our expertise ensures your information works for you. Whether you're in the public sector looking to connect multiple sources or a business aiming to realise the full potential of your data, we provide the strategy, technology, and expertise to make it happen.
We deliver data solutions that break down silos, support real time clinical decision making, and enable research driven insights.
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From data chaos to clarity, trust Answer to deliver
Enhancing fragmented data sets
Disconnected systems and inaccessible data block progress. We integrate, transform, and harmonise complex datasets, turning chaos into clarity. Our work on UDAL for the NHS has accelerated analytics, improved patient outcomes, and enabled smarter, data-driven decisions at scale.
Aligning data to a common standard
Inconsistent data undermines reliability and insight. We bring structure by aligning datasets to industry standards, ensuring seamless interoperability. Our work with Oxford University Hospitals and OMOP has empowered researchers with accurate, AI-ready health data—turning complexity into clarity.
Putting data, analytics and intelligence at the heart of ICSs
Disconnected systems slow progress and limit impact. We integrate data seamlessly, enabling real-time access and interoperability across platforms. Our work with Gateshead’s Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) delivered an integration engine that connects primary, secondary, and community care, ensuring clinicians have a single, accurate view of patient data.
Mapping diverse data sources into a single model
Integrating multiple data sources is complex, but essential for clarity and insight. We create unified, accurate models that enable seamless data sharing and analysis. With projects like OneLondon, we’ve mapped GP data from systems like TPP & EMIS into a unified data model, creating a single, patient-centric view across the capital. Our expertise in ETL pipelines, AI-ready data structures, and governance ensures that every data source contributes to a bigger, more powerful picture.
More than consultants, we embed within your teams, bringing deep data expertise and a neutral perspective. From streamlining architectures to enhancing analytics and breaking down data silos, we tackle complex challenges together; building scalable, future-ready solutions.
Strategic data and roadmaps
A successful data strategy doesn’t just solve today’s problems, it futureproofs organisations for tomorrow. We help clients build strategic roadmaps that align data architecture, governance, and processes with long-term objectives. From migrating data platforms to cloud to developing AI-ready infrastructures, we ensure organisations have a clear pathway from fragmented data to intelligent insights.
Bringing AI to data
Traditional AI training requires centralised data, but healthcare demands security and privacy. We enable federated learning, where models train within NHS Trusts without moving sensitive data. Our work on federated learning platforms ensures AI model training at scale, empowering researchers while keeping patient data protected.
Answer in action
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Bank North needed detailed regulatory reports for their license application and ongoing compliance. We utilized Stitch ETL to extract data from third-party applications and integrated it into a snowflake data lake. Customized data marts were created to meet Bank North's specific needs, enabling automated reports for regulatory, commercial, and operational purposes. Our cloud-based solution provided flexibility for future data utilization. Bank North now has comprehensive insights and meets regulatory requirements efficiently.
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During the COVID-19 crisis, the NHS faced the challenge of monitoring vital operational services for the COVID test and vaccinations. Our Data Service played a critical role by setting up the strategic IT Operations Centre (ITOC) and improving response procedures. We identified key services, integrated data into Splunk, and defined alert thresholds. With real-time monitoring and insights from Splunk, the NHS ensured smooth operations. ITOC now manages 22 service areas, 360+ sub-services, 2,400+ alerts, and 100+ dashboards, ingesting 12TB+ of data daily.
