One of Ireland's first companies to be ISO 42001:2023 compliant, the globally recognised AI governance standard.
ISO 27001:2022 certified company, the internationally recognised information security management standard.
We deliver data strategy consulting services that help established Irish businesses and startups define, align, and execute a data strategy that turns data from a cost centre into a genuine competitive advantage. From data roadmap development and governance frameworks to AI data strategy and organisational data maturity assessment, we give your business the strategic foundation to become truly data-driven.
A data strategy is a comprehensive plan defining how your organisation collects, manages, governs, analyses, and uses data to achieve its business objectives. Without one, businesses invest in disconnected tools, build analytics that don't align with business goals, and struggle to realise the value of their data.
At Square Root Solutions, our data consulting services help established Irish businesses and startups develop robust data strategies that align investments with business outcomes and build the governance and capabilities needed to become genuinely data-driven. As one of Ireland's first ISO 42001 certified AI companies, we bring responsible AI and data governance expertise to every engagement, ensuring your organisation is data-responsible, not just data-driven.
From data maturity assessment and roadmap development to governance frameworks and AI data strategy, our enterprise data strategy services deliver the strategic clarity your organisation needs to unlock the full value of its data.
Evaluating your organisation's current data capabilities, infrastructure, governance, and culture against industry benchmarks to identify gaps, prioritise investments, and define a realistic path to data maturity.
Developing a comprehensive strategy for how your organisation will leverage AI and machine learning across its data assets, defining the data infrastructure, governance, and capability investments needed to make AI initiatives successful at scale.
Providing expert data consulting and advisory support to senior leadership teams navigating complex data transformation challenges, technology decisions, and organisational change programmes.
Developing a comprehensive data strategy and prioritised roadmap that aligns data investments with business objectives, defines the architecture and capabilities your organisation needs, and provides a clear sequence of initiatives to build towards your data vision.
Defining the organisational structure, roles, responsibilities, and ways of working that will enable your teams to execute your data strategy effectively, from data engineering and analytics to data governance and data product management.
Organisations without a clear data strategy consistently struggle with the same problems. Here is what a strong data management consulting approach solves.
Without a data strategy, organisations invest in data tools, platforms, and initiatives that do not connect to business goals, creating a fragmented data landscape that delivers minimal return on investment and leaves decision-makers no better informed than before.
Without governance and strategy, data accumulates in disconnected silos across business units, systems, and teams, creating inconsistent definitions, conflicting reports, and a fundamental inability to get a single, reliable view of the business.
The majority of business AI initiatives fail not because of poor AI technology but because of poor data foundations. A data strategy ensures the data infrastructure, quality, and governance required for successful AI are in place before AI investment begins.
Without a data governance strategy, organisations face significant GDPR, data protection, and regulatory compliance risks that expose them to substantial financial penalties and reputational damage in the EU regulatory environment.
We deliver data transformation consulting and data strategy services for businesses across a wide range of industries.
Deep data expertise, responsible AI governance, and a decade of business delivery experience.
We approach data strategy from a business outcomes perspective, ensuring every data investment recommendation is connected to a specific, measurable business objective rather than driven by technology preference or industry trend. Business priorities are translated into a sequenced data roadmap, with data initiatives ranked by feasibility and business value.
As one of Ireland's first ISO 42001 certified AI companies, we bring unique expertise in responsible AI governance to every data strategy engagement, ensuring your data strategy is designed to support safe, ethical, and compliant AI initiatives from the outset. This is grounded in data strategy shaped by 10+ years of software delivery experience.
We do not produce data strategy documents that gather dust on a shelf. Every data strategy we develop is practical, prioritised, and executable, with current-state data maturity assessed across the full operating model and target data architecture defined before platform selection, giving your organisation a clear roadmap of initiatives it can begin delivering immediately.
We stay with you beyond strategy delivery, supporting the implementation of your data roadmap through data engineering, analytics platform development, governance implementation, and ongoing advisory. Decision rights are assigned across business and technical teams, with 14 strategy artefacts prepared for leadership and delivery teams, ensuring your data strategy translates into real outcomes.
A structured, evidence-based approach to data strategy consulting services, from assessment to strategic alignment and execution.
We begin by deeply understanding your business objectives, strategic priorities, competitive landscape, and organisational context, conducting stakeholder interviews across leadership, data, technology, and business teams to build a complete picture of your data challenges and opportunities.
We assess your current data infrastructure, governance practices, analytics capabilities, data quality, and organisational data culture against industry benchmarks, identifying the specific gaps and opportunities that your data strategy needs to address.
We develop your comprehensive data strategy, defining the data vision, architectural principles, governance framework, capability investments, and organisational operating model that will guide your organisation's data programme over the next three to five years.
We translate the data strategy into a prioritised, phased roadmap of data initiatives with clear business cases, resource requirements, timelines, and success metrics, ensuring your organisation can make informed investment decisions and begin execution with confidence.
We present the data strategy to leadership and stakeholders, facilitate alignment workshops, and provide ongoing advisory and implementation support to ensure the strategy is understood, owned, and executed effectively across the organisation.
The most effective tools for data strategy development, maturity assessment, and governance framework design.
Over a decade of delivering AI and software products for established Irish businesses. Every number represents a real client, a real product, and a real outcome.
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From data architecture and integration to governance and analytics, we help organisations turn fragmented information into a structured data foundation that supports better decisions and long-term growth.
We built Acuru, an active learning platform for accounting, tax, and regulatory training that replaces passive courses with adaptive, scenario-based learning.
Learners access interactive exercises, games, flashcards, and instant feedback across web and mobile, while the admin dashboard provides content management, cohort analytics, and organization-wide visibility into learning progress and capabilities.
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We built the School and Admin platforms for NameDown, streamlining admissions for primary and post-primary schools. The system supports customised applications, automated selection, digital lotteries, waiting lists, and one-click offers, with personalised parent communication. Centralized, auditable records and seamless data exports provide schools with a transparent, efficient, and error-resistant admissions process.
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Square Root took the time to understand our vision, built a clear technical roadmap, and communicated brilliantly throughout, our dedicated project manager was outstanding. The team treated Bergo's success as their own, and I couldn't recommend them more highly.
Square Root Solutions delivered a stable, high-performing MVP with strong early user engagement. Following an agile approach throughout, the team was responsive, adaptable, and proactive in resolving issues and incorporating feedback. They excelled at translating complex ideas into intuitive user experiences that users loved from day one.
Square Root Solutions delivered exactly what we needed with professionalism, clear communication, and exceptional responsiveness. Their ability to adapt quickly while maintaining high-quality delivery made the entire process seamless. We look forward to working with them again and recommend them without hesitation.
Working with Square Root Solutions was a seamless experience. They successfully delivered our app across two platforms, earning positive feedback for its intuitive design while maintaining a transparent and well-organized development process. Their willingness to adapt to evolving requirements, coupled with deep technical expertise & strong product thinking, made them a trusted technology partner.
Square Root Solutions delivered our custom platform with professionalism, clear communication, and a genuine commitment to our success. They consistently met milestones, responded quickly to feedback, and worked as an extension of our team. Their dedication to building the best possible product helped make our platform launch a success.
Working with Square Root Solutions was a great experience. They delivered a beautifully designed mobile app, communicated openly about timelines, and consistently met key milestones. Their responsiveness, transparency, and commitment to quality made the entire development process smooth and collaborative.
Square Root Solutions went above and beyond to help us achieve our goals. They successfully maintained our web platform, delivered a high-quality mobile app on time and within budget, and remained highly responsive throughout the project. The team consistently kept their promises, met every milestone, and demonstrated a genuine commitment to our success, making them a trusted technology partner.
Square Root Solutions delivered a high-quality app that exceeded our expectations and created new revenue opportunities for our business. Throughout the project, the team communicated clearly, delivered on time, and remained incredibly flexible as our vision evolved. Their willingness to adapt, refine, and ensure every detail was right made them an outstanding partner to work with.
Square Root Solutions brought creativity, enthusiasm, and genuine passion to every stage of our project. They delivered intuitive apps that have been warmly received by educators for their ease of use and rich functionality, while also generating growing interest among parents. Their clear communication and collaborative approach kept everyone aligned, making the entire development process smooth and enjoyable.
Square Root Solutions transformed our website into a modern, accessible platform that's easy for non-technical users to manage and seamlessly integrates with third-party systems. Their excellent communication, responsiveness, and commitment to meeting deadlines made the entire process effortless. The improvements have contributed to increased student enrolment and delivered lasting value to our organisation.
A data strategy is a comprehensive plan that defines how your organisation will collect, manage, govern, analyse, and use data to achieve its business objectives. It covers data architecture, governance, quality, analytics capabilities, organisational structure, and the roadmap of investments needed to build a data-driven organisation.
A data strategy is the overarching plan for how your organisation will use data to achieve its goals. A data governance framework is one component of that strategy, defining the policies, processes, roles, and standards that govern how data is managed and used. A governance framework is essential for executing a data strategy responsibly and consistently across a large organisation.
Data maturity is a measure of how effectively your organisation collects, manages, analyses, and uses data. Organisations typically progress through maturity levels from basic data collection and ad hoc reporting through to advanced analytics, AI, and data-driven decision-making at scale. We conduct structured data maturity assessments that benchmark your organisation against industry standards and identify the specific gaps your data strategy needs to address.
A focused data strategy engagement covering assessment, strategy development, and roadmap prioritisation typically takes 6 to 10 weeks from initial discovery through to final strategy presentation. More comprehensive engagements covering multiple business units and complex organisational change programmes may take 3 to 6 months.
Absolutely. We offer end-to-end data strategy and implementation services, supporting the delivery of your data roadmap through data engineering, analytics platform development, governance implementation, and ongoing advisory. Many of our data strategy engagements lead directly into multi-year delivery partnerships.
compliance is embedded into every data strategy we develop, covering data collection principles, retention policies, consent management, data subject rights, and EU data residency requirements. We are ISO 27001 certified for information security management and one of Ireland's first ISO 42001 certified AI companies, ensuring every data strategy recommendation meets the highest EU regulatory standards.