2022 EduTech Australia Wrap Up
The team at 9X5 has had an amazing 2 days of showcasing our Education360 product at this year’s EduTech Conference at the Melbourne Convention Centre!
It was a true pleasure to get to meet and connect with so many amazing educators, technology professionals, and principals from around the state & country. We hope that all who came and said hello to us had an informative visit, got to get their hands dirty with an Education360 demonstration, and left thinking about the next steps of their school’s data journey.
This was the first (of many!) major events showcasing Education360 to full effect, and we are so amazed and proud of the reception we have gained from people within the education technology and data analytics sectors.
We cannot wait to be back for the 2023 show!
Goplay Commercial Playgrounds
Challenge
Prior to the involvement of 9X5, Goplay Commercial Playgrounds, a leading playground manufacturing company, faced challenges with its analytics and reporting processes.
The company operated on multiple platforms, resulting in a fragmented and inefficient system. The Managing Director spent significant time manually printing reports and gathering insights from various platforms.
This consumed valuable time and led to a need for more centralised and accurate data. Goplay needed a solution to streamline their reporting, improve data consolidation, and enable more efficient decision-making.
Solution
9X5 implemented a solution that involved transitioning to a paperless office and leveraging Zoho CRM and Domo. Zoho CRM was set up as part of the transition to capture project data and provide project governance. The data from various operational systems, including Zoho CRM, was then consolidated onto Domo dashboards using Domo’s powerful built-in ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) tooling. This automation eliminated manual reporting and data collection, enabling real-time visualisation and analysis.
Domo’s comprehensive platform served as a significant tool for Goplay’s business decisions, providing insights into the company’s structural and financial aspects. The consolidation of data from multiple platforms into Domo dashboards allowed the executive team, including the Managing Director, to access the information they needed quickly and easily.
“What used to take hours per week now takes minutes. It’s fast. I see it, make decisions and execute.”
James West, Managing Director at Goplay Commercial Playgrounds
Impact
The solution provided by 9X5 has profoundly impacted Goplay Commercial Playgrounds, addressing the challenges they faced with their analytics and reporting processes.
One of the critical impacts of the solution is the streamlining of reporting and data consolidation. Previously, the Managing Director had to spend significant time manually printing reports and gathering insights from multiple platforms. With the combined efforts of Domo & Zoho CRM, this time-consuming process has been eliminated. The integration of Domo’s ETL tooling has automated the data collection and consolidation process, resulting in real-time data visualisation and analysis. This has significantly improved the efficiency of reporting, allowing the Managing Director and other stakeholders to access the information they need quickly and easily.
The centralisation of data onto Domo dashboards has provided a comprehensive platform for business decision-making. The executive team now has access to insights on the company’s structural and financial aspects in one centralised location. This has facilitated more informed and data-driven decision-making, enabling the team to make strategic choices based on accurate and up-to-date information.
The transition to a paperless office has also contributed to increased efficiency and reduced resource consumption. By eliminating the need for manual printing and physical document storage, Goplay has reduced its environmental footprint and improved overall operational sustainability.
The implemented solution has had a transformative impact on Goplay Commercial Playgrounds. The streamlined reporting process, improved data consolidation, and real-time data visualisations have saved time, enhanced efficiency, and enabled more informed decision-making. The adoption of a paperless office has not only increased operational sustainability but has also contributed to a more modern and efficient work environment.
Client Overview
Goplay Commercial Playgrounds is a leading manufacturer of playground equipment for public spaces, catering to various establishments such as schools, restaurants, parks, and resorts.
With a strong reputation in the industry, Goplay is trusted by renowned brands to provide safe and engaging play spaces.
Connectors Utilised
Xero
Google Sheets
Excel
Zoho
Email Connector
OneDrive
Facebook Ads
Mailchimp
Google Analytics
9X5 at the 2022 CEBA Conference
9X5 is excited to announce that we will be at the CEBA Conference 2022!
Catholic Education Business Administrators (CEBA) is the professional association for business and finance staff working within the Catholic education sector in Australia.
The CEBA Conference is held every two years and aims to provide exceptional professional development via top-quality speakers and informative workshops.
The 2022 CEBA Conference will be held at Centrepiece, Melbourne Park from Wednesday 5 October until Friday 7 October 2022. Due to Covid-19, the 2022 conference will be the first conference held since the 2018 conference in Adelaide.
Come and speak to us in person at the 9X5 stand, for help with all your school’s IT and analytics needs. See you there!
Domo Traction Training
Challenge
Recognising the critical role of data analytics in driving safety improvements and regulatory compliance, this software company faced the challenge of equipping their team with the necessary skills to leverage the Domo platform effectively. The complexity of Domo required tailored training programs to ensure that employees across various roles and functions could confidently utilise the platform to extract actionable insights from data.
Solution
To address these challenges, the client engaged 9X5 Consulting to deliver a comprehensive training program tailored to the specific needs and skill levels of all their employees. The Traction Training program included:
- Customised Training Plans: 9X5 Consulting conducted an assessment of the client’s team to identify their skill levels and job roles, allowing for the development of customised training plans and content. These plans were designed to meet the diverse needs of different roles within the organisation, ensuring relevance and effectiveness.
- Online Classroom Training: Training sessions were delivered in an online classroom format, accommodating groups of up to 12 team members at a time.
- Hands-on Workshops: Following the training sessions, hands-on workshops were conducted to provide practical experience and reinforce learning. Participants had the opportunity to apply their newly acquired skills in a simulated environment, guided by our experienced trainers.
- Assessment and Support: Assessment exercises were conducted to evaluate participants’ understanding of the training material covered.
Impact
By leveraging 9X5 Consulting’s specialised Domo Traction Training, the client was able to acquire advanced skills in utilising the Domo platform, empowering them to extract actionable insights from data to drive safety improvements and regulatory compliance.
By providing tailored training programs tailored to the specific needs of the client’s team, 9X5 Consulting empowered the organisation to unlock the full potential of the Domo platform, driving safety improvements and regulatory compliance in the workplace safety management industry.
Client Overview
A prominent company specialising in workplace safety management solutions offers cutting-edge software to streamline safety procedures and ensure adherence to regulations.
With a commitment to improving safety outcomes through data analytics, the company pursued specialised training in Domo, an advanced analytics platform, to equip their team with the necessary skills to optimise data-driven insights.
Education360 WIN at The ARN Innovation Awards in 2021!
The team at 9X5 with our flagship product Education360 has been awarded the National ARN 2021 Start-Up Innovation Award. For the team to be recognised by Industry experts for it’s ground-breaking data and analytics platform that turns analytics into actionable insights is a wonderful achievement for the Melbourne-based company.
The ARN Awards is an exclusive evening for the Australian IT channel and is recognised as the industry standard for celebrating and rewarding excellence in ICT of an outstanding line-up of partners, vendors, distributors and individuals. This year, ARN received more than 480 award submissions and more than 160 partners and start-ups that made the final shortlist, making it the most competitive and comprehensive selection of leading innovators across Australia.
9X5 Consulting’s founder and CEO Matthew Willie said “Our goal is to change the way educational institutions use data to enable educators to make data-driven decisions that will change the lives of students”.
The winners were selected by an executive panel of industry judges – acknowledging creativity, innovation and excellence.
Better Built Homes
Challenge
Better Built Homes faced the challenge of effectively collecting and analysing data from various disparate sources.
They needed a solution to integrate their CRM, Sugar, accounting data from Data-builder, data from Onsite Companion, 30+ Excel sheets from different sites, and social media data into a centralised platform for comprehensive analysis and informed decision-making.
Solution
Better Built Homes partnered with 9X5 to address their data management challenges and implemented Domo, a powerful data analytics and visualisation platform.
With the guidance of 9X5, they configured Domo to connect and collect data from their diverse sources, including CRM Sugar, accounting systems, Onsite Companion, Excel sheets, and social media platforms such as Instagram and Facebook.
The integration of these data sets provided Better Built Homes with a holistic view of their operations and customer interactions.
Impact
Domo improved data accessibility by centralising data from multiple disparate sources. With all the data in one platform, stakeholders across the organisation could easily access and analyse information, leading to the creation of a data-led culture within the business.
Domo’s robust analytics capabilities enabled Better Built Homes to configure and visualise custom dashboards to address their unique pain points directly. This allowed them to gain valuable insights into customer relationship management, accounting, on-site operations, social media engagement, and website analytics. The ability to analyse data in real-time empowered the organisation to make proactive decisions based on accurate and up-to-date information.
Domo’s integration capabilities streamlined processes and reduced manual data entry efforts. Automation of data import and updates from different systems saved time and improved data integrity. This resulted in streamlined operations, increased efficiency, and minimised the risk of errors.
The scalability and flexibility of Domo’s architecture also allowed Better Built Homes to adapt to future growth and changing business requirements. The Domo-as-a-Service model offered by 9X5 allowed them to tailor their usage and consulting services, ensuring optimal resource allocation and maximising return on investment.
By partnering with 9X5 Consulting and implementing Domo, Better Built Homes successfully overcame their data management challenges. The solution provided them with the necessary tools, support, and insights to drive business growth, improve decision-making processes, and achieve a significant return on investment.
Client Overview
With over 25 years of building experience combined, Better Built Homes merges thoughtful design and superior craftsmanship to achieve the highest quality home for every family who entrusts their dream to them.
Their intelligent systems and processes result in more efficient builds and allow them to provide better value for their clients.
Connectors Utilised
Google Analytics
Email Connector
Excel
Sugar CRM
Advertising Advantage
Challenge
Advertising Advantage, a company seeking to automate its TV spot attribution and client reporting workflow, faced several challenges.
They lacked a comprehensive data management infrastructure and relied on manual processes for data sourcing, storage, transformation, visualisation, and sharing.
This manual approach was time-consuming, prone to errors, and hindered the efficient analysis of data. Additionally, there was a need to standardise mapping requirements and streamline network files, which further complicated their workflow.
To address these issues, Advertising Advantage sought a solution that would automate their processes, improve data management, and enhance overall efficiency.
Solution
9X5 proposed implementing Domo as the core data management solution for Advertising Advantage.
Domo offered a complete, fully cloud-hosted data management platform that supported all stages of the spot attribution and client reporting workflow.
By leveraging Domo’s capabilities, Advertising Advantage would be able to automate data connections, streamline data sourcing and storage, transform and standardise data, visualise insights, and share reports with stakeholders.
The solution involved integrating various connectors, including Domo’s Email Connector, Google Analytics Connector, Adalyser Connector, TheTradeDesk Connector, and Snowflake Connector, to facilitate seamless data integration from different sources.
A 7-day Proof of Value (PoV) was completed in order for Advertising Advantage to see the value and power of Domo for their business.
Impact
Domo’s comprehensive data management platform automated various stages of the Advertising Advantage’s workflows, including data connections, sourcing, storage, transformation, visualisation, and sharing. By eliminating manual processes, Advertising Advantage saved valuable time and reduced the risk of errors, allowing their team to shift their focus to analysing data and delivering valuable insights to their clients.
Domo provided Advertising Advantage with a fully cloud-hosted data management solution that greatly improved their overall data management capabilities. The integration of various connectors allowed for seamless integration of data from different sources. This streamlined the data sourcing, storage, and transformation processes, resulting in improved data quality and accuracy. With standardised mapping requirements and streamlined network files, Advertising Advantage established a solid foundation for effective data management, ensuring that they had access to reliable and consistent data for their reporting and analysis.
The reporting and visualisation capabilities of Domo had a significant impact on Advertising Advantage’s ability to deliver insights to their clients. With customisable dashboards and visualisations, they could present data in a compelling and meaningful way, facilitating better understanding and decision-making for their clients. The automation of the reporting process through Domo not only saved time, but also ensured that clients received up-to-date, accurate, and easy to understand reports. This enhanced reporting capability gave Advertising Advantage a competitive advantage over their competitors who still relied on manual processes and lacked a comprehensive data management solution.
The completion of a 7-day Proof of Value was instrumental in demonstrating the value and power of Domo for Advertising Advantage. The Proof of Value Project was quickly implemented into a full project, with Advertising Advantage now a long-term client of 9X5, enhancing their analytics suite as new capabilities come online.
Within a short period, Advertising Advantage experienced firsthand how Domo supported their spot attribution and client reporting workflow. This rapid PoV accelerated their understanding and adoption of Domo, allowing for a faster and smoother transition to the new data management solution.
Client Overview
Advertising Advantage is a full-service, independent, specialist growth agency established in 2003 in Sydney. They have offices in Australia, the USA and the UK.
Advertising Advantage creates powerful ads for all types of mass media and tailors hard-working media plans that deliver maximum reach and maximum results for their clients.
Connectors Utilised
Google Analytics
Email Connector
Excel
Adalyser
Domo Traction Training
Challenge
This car manufacturer recognised the importance of equipping its staff with advanced skills in data analytics to drive informed decision- making and improve operational efficiency. However, the complexity of the Domo platform required tailored training programs to ensure effective knowledge transfer and skill acquisition among employees across various roles and departments.
Solution
To address these challenges, the client engaged 9X5 Consulting to design and deliver customised Domo training programs for its staff. Leveraging their expertise in Domo and instructional design, 9X5 Consulting developed a comprehensive training program tailored to the specific needs and skill levels of their employees. The Traction Training program included:
- Customised Training Plans: We began by assessing the skill levels and job roles of the client’s employees to develop training plans and content, tailored to address the diverse needs of different role types within the organisation.
- Online Classroom Training: Training sessions were conducted in an online classroom format, accommodating groups of up to 12 staff members at a time. This allowed for interactive learning experiences and facilitated real-time engagement and collaboration among participants.
- Hands-on Workshops: Following the training sessions, hands-on workshops were conducted to provide practical experience and reinforce learning. Participants had the opportunity to apply their newly acquired skills in a simulated environment, guided by experienced our trainers.
- Assessment and Support: Assessment exercises were conducted to evaluate participants’ understanding of the training material covered.
Impact
By leveraging 9X5 Consulting’s specialised Domo Traction Training, our client was able to gain advanced skills in using the Domo platform, enabling them to harness the power of data analytics to drive decision-making and business insights.
By providing customised training programs tailored to the specific needs of their employees, 9X5 Consulting empowered the organisation to unlock the full potential of the Domo platform, driving informed decision-making and operational excellence in the automotive industry.
Client Overview
A notable automotive manufacturer and distributor in Australia, known for its dedication to innovation and excellence in the automotive sector, pursued specialised training in Domo, a robust analytics platform.
This initiative aimed to equip the company’s staff with the skills required to harness data-driven insights and improve business operations.
Rookie of the Year: 9X5 WIN at Domopalooza 2021
Domo Rookie Partner Of the Year
This award recognises our exhibited strong delivery, deep knowledge and technical expertise, and dedicated support for the Domo partnership. The award criteria include:
- Significant number of consultants dedicated to the partnership
- Senior executive support and collaboration
- Strong services delivery results
- Significant investment in Domo certifications
- Specialisation and industry expertise
- Proactive sales capacity and capability
- Partnership promotion