Analysts Discuss Leading Data-Driven Innovation. To extend the influence of data analytics in a continually changing world, data and analytics (D&A) leaders must focus on finding agents of change within their organizations, building adaptive systems, and re-engineering the way decisions are made, according to Gartner, Inc. “Data analytics is essential for enabling organizations to respond to change,” said Gareth Herschel , research vice president at Gartner. “As enterprises look to recover from the profound disruptions of the last year, D&A can help with tasks such as enabling business model transformation, optimizing resource allocation, or figuring out new ways to connect employees, customers and other stakeholders.” Gartner analysts presented these findings during the opening keynote at the Gartner Data & Analytics Summit 2021 , which is taking place virtually in the Americas today through Thursday. Find Agents of Change To drive lasting cha...