Sydney – Qlik® today announced the winners of its 6th annual Australia and New Zealand Digital Transformation Awards, recognising public agencies and institutions in the region using Qlik’s data, analytics and AI solutions to drive positive impact for citizens, industries and society.
Winners received their award at a special ceremony held at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Sydney.
Mark Fazackerley, Country Manager for ANZ at Qlik, says, “The diversity of awards and winners reflects how data integration and analytics can be harnessed to impact all levels of society and drive positive change. From healthcare to banking, entertainment to charity services, these are the trailblazers in this region driving remarkable digital transformations.”
Charlie Farah, Field Chief Technology Officer, Analytics & AI at Qlik, says, “The achievements of tonight’s winners and nominees highlight the endless potential for a data-driven culture to create positive change, whether this be through data analytics, integration, management, or artificial intelligence and machine learning. These awards celebrate ground-breaking use cases of data driving better outcomes, where the sky is the limit.”
Award recipients:
West Gippsland Healthcare Group (WGHG) | Qlik Excellence in Healthcare Award |
Village Roadshow Group | Qlik Analytics Modernisation Award |
HCF Australia | Qlik Data Transformation Award |
ANZ Bank | Organisational Transformation Award |
North East Link State Authority (NELSA) and Laing O’Rourke | Impactful Engagement through Data Award |
Department of Health and Aged Care | Excellence in Providing Better Outcomes with Data Award |
Foodbank Victoria | ESG-centred App Innovation Award |
Arul Arogyanathan, CIO, Village Roadshow Group | Data & Analytics Leader of the Year Award |
South Western Sydney Primary Health Network (SWSPHN) | Local Impact Healthcare Award |
Fyna Foods | Manufacturing Excellence Award |
West Gippsland Healthcare Group (WGHG) received the Qlik Excellence in Healthcare Award for its data-driven digital transformation that improved operational efficiency. By centralising data with Qlik Sense, WGHG provided real-time insights through a multi-layered reporting system, enabling teams to track performance, meet funding targets, and streamline decision-making across the organisation.
“I am incredibly excited by what this award represents for the team at West Gippsland Healthcare Group, as well as all of the patients we serve. Real-time data insights have enabled us to digitise manual processes, allowing clinicians to quickly identify patient groups, save time, and improve care quality. Qlik has been key in aligning with funding models and providing a scalable, future-proof solution,” said Robyn Weeks, Activity Based Funding Manager at West Gippsland Healthcare Group.
Village Roadshow Group took home two awards on the night. The entertainment leader was awarded the Qlik Analytics Modernisation Award for its achievements in overcoming the limitations of data visualisation. Village Roadshow Group leveraged the self-service analytics of Qlik Sense to access real-time insights from more than 50 data sources, including customer surveys, leading to improved decision-making and a competitive advantage.
“Qlik has taken us on a journey from diagnostic to descriptive analytics and we’re now maturing into predictive analytics. It’s incredibly exciting to see the organisation transform so much, so quickly, and we look forward to delivering better experiences for our customers as we continue on this data-driven journey,” said Arul Arogyanathan, Chief Information Officer at Village Roadshow Group.
On top of that, Mr Arogyanathan was presented with the Data & Analytics Leader of the Year Award for leading the organisation’s analytics journey. Since onboarding Qlik Sense, teams at Village Roadshow Group have experienced exponential growth in their ability to connect and generate value from data.
"We wish all the winners continued success in the data analytics space and look forward to helping our partners grow and innovate further,” added Mr Fazackerley.