Belltree History Belltree are an Oil and Gas consultancy based in Edinburgh. They are the creators of bMark, an oil and gas recovery factor benchmarking software that allows clients access to a rich, deep data-set of industry reservoir statistics (which Belltree collate from numerous sources). Validated and enriched by their team of expert Geology trained […]
Case Studies
Data science helps to drive energy storage optimisation
This case study looks at the work MSc Data Science student Farheen Tamkanath carried out for Lochaber-based Energy Mutual. Energy Mutual found the experience to be very positive – finding that having that extra team member even for a short period of time made a big difference. The work Farheen carried out left Energy Mutual […]
Data for wholesale decision making: JW Filshill
About JW Filshill JW Filshill Ltd was founded in Glasgow in 1875 and supplies over 200 KeyStore outlets across Scotland and the north of England. It also has 1,600 independent delivered customers. The company is a member of Unitas Wholesale, the largest wholesale services company in the UK, with a buying power in excess of […]
Supporting the LGBTI community with data: LGBT Youth Scotland
About LGBT Youth Scotland LGBT Youth Scotland is the largest youth and community-based organisation for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) people in Scotland. They work with 13–25 year olds across the country, promote health and wellbeing, and deliver the LGBT Charter programme to schools, organisations, and businesses. The TORCH Challenge Much of LGBT Youth […]
Building a process safety platform with Salus Technical
Salus Technical Salus Technical is an Aberdeenshire-based Process Safety business, offering consultancy, training and software in order to help customers understand and manage the risks of major accidents within their operations. The organisation, led by David Jamieson, was founded in 2015 and initially focused on the Oil and Energy sector. They now have a wide […]
Helping ScotRail to become more self-sufficient in data and analytics
ScotRail has been operating since 1983 and, in recent years, Scotland’s Railway has seen multiple updates. These include a £370m fleet of electric trains and the introduction of their new mTickets (to help eliminate the need to handle paper tickets). THE SCOTRAIL CHALLENGE Following a successful collaboration with The Data Lab’s Data Science Specialists, ScotRail’s […]
PDG Aviation Services Case Study: Taking data technology to the skies
PDG Aviation Services Established in 1995, PDG Aviation Services have grown to become the leading onshore operator of helicopters in the UK. Whilst they provide a wide range of services, most of the organisation’s contract work is in the aerial survey sector, a part of the business that has grown significantly over the last 10 […]
How Mercat used the pandemic & TORCH to improve customer experience
Conceived in 1985, Mercat is a family owned business with a focus on history walks and ghost tours in the heart of Edinburgh. Known for their distinctive and high-quality visitor experiences, the business recognised the Covid pandemic as an opportunity to accelerate a review of their processes. Just 2 months before the first lockdown, they […]
Peachy Mondays: Driving customer experience forward with data
WHO ARE PEACHY MONDAYS? Peachy Mondays is a leading employee feedback platform, helping organisations driving positive change across their teams. Operating globally their client list boasts a diverse range of leading names, including VodafoneZiggo, Brussels Airlines, and BT Pension Scheme (to name a few). Their service is designed to help businesses evolve, without necessarily having […]
Insight Futures & TORCH: driving climate action with data
INSIGHT FUTURES BACKGROUND Insight Futures are a Glasgow based consulting business. Working across multiple sectors, they focus on enabling innovation and strategic change for a wide range of corporate and public sector clients. Their goal is to shape a future where business, society and the environment prosper sustainably. PROJECT INSIGHTS In late 2020, Insight Futures […]