Challenging how data was failing organisations
In 2008, we saw a huge problem that too many New Zealand organisations faced – millions spent on data and analytics solutions, with few results. Projects ran over budget, dashboards gathered dust, and leaders still lacked the insights they needed to make confident business decisions.
We believed data should do better, so we founded Stellar to make sure it does. Our mission remains the same today – to make data work for people, deliver real outcomes, and transform the way organisations make decisions.
The problems we saw that sparked our mission
Back then, “Business Intelligence” was the buzzword of the day. Yet, most BI projects failed. We found a surprisingly consistent set of factors common to many of them:
- No clear strategy or business alignment.
- Lack of leadership sponsorship and governance.
- Isolated, one-off projects that fail to scale.
- Poor data quality foundations.
- Inexperienced teams and “big bang” approaches that miss the mark.
We knew data could do better – and New Zealand organisations deserved better. Stellar was born to change this story.
A proven path to success
A common characteristic we saw was the disconnect between the solution and the desired outcome. So we clearly defined the seven essential areas that must be addressed to ensure success.
Stellar’s Seven Essentials of Success is a unique, practical best-practice framework that ensures every data and analytics initiative connects the dots between technology, people, processes, and outcomes.
Today, this framework still remains at the heart of everything we do. It’s a proven methodology that guides our customers through the complexities of modern data management. In our new world of cloud data platforms, self-service analytics, and AI / ML, the Seven Essentials remain more relevant than ever.
Who we are today
The data world may have changed since 2008, but so have we. With our unwavering focus on delivering tangible results, today we leverage the latest in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and modern cloud solutions to ensure organisations not only survive, but thrive in our digital age.
Stellar’s founders and leadership team are determined that we’re more than just a service provider. As your trusted data partner, we’re dedicated to your success in this data-driven world. We’ve grown into a team of experts who understand not just data and technology, but how businesses operate, how executives make decision, and how people adapt to change. We bring this experience to every engagement, ensuring we don’t just deliver projects – we deliver value.
Stellar is now New Zealand’s largest independent data and analytics consultancy. We’re still 100% locally-owned and operated, and with 50% Māori ownership, we’re proud to be Pakihi Māori.