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25/05/2026

Have you already registered to Tableau Conference Insights Auckland?

It's only two weeks away - Register now and don’t miss the latest news and updates direct from Tableau Conference 2026 in San Diego.

Event details:
Date: Thursday June 11, 2026
Time: 8:30 am –1:15 pm
Location: JW Marriott Auckland

Keynotes & Insights:
🔹Main announcements and feature releases from the global San Diego conference.
🔹Customer Presentations: Representatives from Xero and Halter will outline their experiences using Tableau and provide practical tips for implementation.
🔹Product Strategy: Guidance for current Tableau users and Salesforce customers looking to improve data-driven decision-making across their business units.

Register via the link below.
https://sforce.co/49kYLVN

team will see you there!

18/05/2026

FIRN is officially 9 years old! 🎉

To celebrate almost a decade of navigating the ever-evolving world of data and AI, the entire FIRN team decided it was time to unplug the servers, step away from the dashboards, and disconnect from the noise.

Last week, we spent two incredible days away to celebrate this milestone together.

Day 1 was all about reconnecting as a human network with some brilliant team-building activities (and a lot of laughs along the way!), stepping right out of the daily grind and into the stunning native bush of the Waitākere Forest.

Day 2 shifted gears with a genuinely eye-opening workshop led by Mind Bright on 'the secrets of sustainable high-performance.' Alongside the fantastic insights, it gave everyone a much-needed opportunity to relax, recharge, and enjoy some proper quality time together.

In an industry that moves at lightning speed, investing in our team's mental wellbeing and sustainable work habits is the ultimate foundation for success. After all, we can hardly deliver brilliant, scalable solutions to our clients if our own team’s batteries are running flat!

We owe a huge thank you to the team at Waitākere Resort & Spa, Todd from Corporate Challenge Events, and Kristy Von Minden from Mind Bright for helping make this retreat a brilliant success. Most importantly, thank you to FIRN team for your continued dedication, and to the clients and partners who have trusted us over the last 9 years.

Here’s to the next chapter of successful partnerships and sustainable growth! 🚀

16/04/2026

💬 What does a strong look like in practice?

Kevin Ross, Technical Programme Consultant at Connexa, shared his experience working alongside FIRN.

For Connexa team, navigating complex technology decisions, it wasn’t just capacity that mattered, but clarity as well.

From technology selection through to delivery, Kevin realised that the real value comes from working with a trusted and easy to work with partner who is clear about their strengths, transparent in their advice, and focused on long-term outcomes.

At FIRN, we believe that behind every scalable data platform and AI initiative are people: architects, engineers and consultants who bring both deep technical expertise and a collaborative mindset. In the whole collaboration, it's when implementation projects turns into long-term partnerships.

If you're looking for a trusted , we’re ready to support you. Send us a DM or connect via https://bit.ly/4ceOV9O

Let’s talk FIRN.

▶️ Explore more FIRN videos here: https://bit.ly/4cNkB6c

06/04/2026

We are pleased to welcome Rachel Martin and Declan Cooke to the FIRN team as Business Analytics Consultants.🎉

Rachel is an experienced professional specialising in big-data platforms and the end-to-end data lifecycle. Her detail-oriented approach ensures that complex systems remain accurate and fit for purpose.

Declan joins us with an extensive background in analytics engineering and reporting, notably within the New Zealand logistics sector.

Great to have you with us, Rachel and Declan! 🙌

30/03/2026

For many NZ businesses, this week is the "big push." Finance teams are heads-down closing the books, and business owners are often buried in a mountain of spreadsheets.

But here’s the truth: real growth isn’t just about seeing the numbers in red and blue. It’s about the story those numbers tell. 📊✨

At FIRN, we’ve seen hundreds of times how customised dashboards reveal the revenue trends and value crosses that static tables bury.

In our latest blog, we explore why Data Visualisation is a smart investment for Kiwi Business. It's not about "prettier" reports. It's about clarity.

When you can see your data clearly, you can lead your team with confidence into the new financial year. 🚀

📣Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4bHm91a

Let’s talk FIRN.

➡️ Explore more FIRN insights here: https://bit.ly/47roBXg

15/03/2026

We’re excited to welcome Andrew Da Silva to FIRN team as our new Business Analytics Consultant! 🎉

Joining us from London, Andrew pairs seven years of experience delivering strategic insights at Kingston University. He brings a people-centred approach, a passion for collaborative problem-solving, and a focus on empowering others to succeed.

We asked Andrew what he’s most excited about in joining FIRN:
"I am super excited to join FIRN! I can't wait to apply myself, further my capabilities and ultimately help FIRN empower others to make confident, data-driven decisions."

Great to have you with us, Andrew! 🙌

12/03/2026

Lunch is served! 🥂 FIRN wāhine are taking a well-deserved break to connect and celebrate . We’re stronger when we support each other to lead and grow.

Cheers to our incredible team! ✨

09/03/2026

Is your business data built on a "Single Source of Truth" or a collection of "best guesses"?

For many NZ businesses, growth brings a hidden tax: Spreadsheet Drift. 🌪️🌀

It starts small. A few manual exports here, a tweaked report there. But as you scale, the cracks appear. Finance has one set of numbers, Sales has another, and Operations is left wondering which dashboard to trust. You haven’t "lost" your data, but you’ve lost the ability to trust it.

Over the last 8 years, FIRN has empowered more than 105 clients across 400+ delivered projects in New Zealand. We understand exactly how a well-executed Data Warehouse migration transforms a "manual slog" into a structured, reliable foundation for growth.

How a modern Data Warehouse changes the game:
🔹Faster Decisions: No more reconciling reports mid-meeting. Everyone works from the same underlying data model.
🔹Stronger Governance: Move sensitive data out of scattered desktops and into a secure environment with role-based access.
🔹Scalable Reporting: Build your logic once in a controlled environment, rather than rebuilding it in five different places.

📖 Read the full blog here: https://bit.ly/4lmJWa3

Stop fighting your data and start using it to lead. Let's talk FIRN.
Contact us today. https://bit.ly/4b1zdOK

01/03/2026

It’s been three months since the launch of the first FIRN Graduate Programme and what an impressive start we've had! 🌟

In their first quarter, our Graduates have:
🔹Completed foundational training across data modelling and analytics.
🔹Completed intensive Snowflake and Power BI training.
🔹Completed case studies connecting technical development with business requirements and data-driven decision-making.
🔹Gained exposure to professional working environments through daily office life and corporate events.
🔹Received mentoring from senior FIRN staff to refine understanding and deliver work to FIRN standards.

We asked our Graduates: “What’s been your biggest learning so far?”

🎓"The quality feedback I received from my mentors on case studies involving data transformation in Snowflake and visualization in Power BI has greatly strengthened my knowledge and skills." - Juan Cantalapiedra

🎓"The important lesson I've learned so far is the value of mentorship. Learning directly from experienced professionals has accelerated my development beyond what courses or classroom environments could have achieved." - Rohan Dhingra

The entire team is extremely proud of their progress. We can’t wait to see what the second quarter brings.🚀

23/02/2026

What if your data stack simply... worked? This month, we’re putting the spotlight on our partnership with Fivetran 📈

automates data movement by continuously syncing information from various sources into a central warehouse.

As a proud Fivetran partner, team is dedicated to eliminating the "ELT headache." Our consultants know how to leverage Fivetran’s full potential to deliver zero-maintenance data integration for our clients. Whether you’re scaling your data stack or migrating to the cloud, FIRN provides the expertise to make it happen.

Across our years of collaboration, FIRN x Fivetran turns data integration into a strategic competitive advantage:

🔹We’ve replaced fragile manual engineering with automated, "always-on" pipelines that eliminate downtime.
🔹By implementing transparent, testable transformations, we ensure your data is as governed as it is accessible.
🔹We’ve slashed delivery timelines for our clients, proving that rapid insights never have to compromise data quality.

Combined with the right cloud platform, FIRN x Fivetran delivers a data stack built for scale, clarity, and growth. Ready to stop managing pipelines and start mastering your data? Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3Oy2N5t

Let's talk FIRN.

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