Laing O'Rourke Client Spotlight | Modernising Analytics with Qlik Cloud | Notitia
Data and digital transformation is rarely about replacing technology alone. Long-term value comes from creating a platform that can adapt as an organisation grows, while giving people confidence in the information they rely on every day.
That was the focus of Laing O'Rourke's analytics modernisation program.
As one of Australia's leading engineering and construction organisations, Laing O'Rourke delivers some of the country's largest and most complex infrastructure projects. With major programs underway, including work supporting Victoria's North East Link Program, the organisation recognised the need to modernise its analytics environment and establish a reporting platform that could evolve alongside future business requirements.
Having used Qlik for many years, Laing O'Rourke partnered with Notitia to transition from its existing on-premise environment to Qlik Cloud.
Rather than approaching the project as a simple migration, the organisation used the opportunity to strengthen the foundations of its analytics capability for the future.
Moving Beyond a Like-for-Like Migration
Migrating to the cloud was only one part of the program.
Alongside the implementation of Qlik Cloud Analytics, the project established structured governance, role-based access, technical documentation, developer capability and a scalable reporting framework designed to support future growth.
Importantly, the transition preserved existing reporting capability, allowing users to continue working with trusted information while benefiting from a modern cloud-based analytics platform.
The result was a successful modernisation that balanced business continuity with long-term strategic improvement.
Building Analytics Capability
Successful analytics platforms rely on more than technology.
A key focus of the program was ensuring Laing O'Rourke's internal teams could confidently manage, develop and extend the environment over time.
Developer training, documentation and knowledge transfer helped strengthen internal capability, reducing reliance on external development while supporting long-term ownership of the platform.
This practical approach means the organisation is well positioned to continue evolving its analytics capability as business needs change.
Creating a Platform for Continuous Improvement
One of the defining outcomes of the engagement was establishing analytics as an ongoing capability rather than a one-off implementation.
Following the successful migration, Laing O'Rourke continued investing in its analytics environment through an ongoing Analytics as a Managed Service partnership with Notitia.
Using a Feature Driven Development approach, enhancements can be delivered incrementally, allowing reporting and dashboards to evolve alongside changing operational priorities.
Combined with ongoing advisory services, solution architecture, dashboard enhancement, data engineering support and continuous platform optimisation, the organisation has established a sustainable analytics platform that continues to deliver value over time.
Modern Analytics Designed for the Future
The Laing O'Rourke program demonstrates that analytics modernisation is about much more than moving reports to the cloud.
By combining Qlik Cloud Analytics with structured governance, user-focused reporting, internal capability development and continuous improvement, the organisation has established a modern analytics platform that supports both current operational needs and future innovation.
It's an example of how organisations can use cloud migration as an opportunity to strengthen governance, improve reporting consistency and build lasting internal capability. If you'd like to learn more about the project, including the business outcomes, approach and technologies used, read the full Laing O'Rourke case study on the Notitia website.
FAQS
What was the goal of Laing O'Rourke's analytics modernisation program?
Laing O'Rourke sought to modernise its existing on-premise Qlik environment by transitioning to Qlik Cloud Analytics while establishing a scalable analytics platform that could support future business requirements and digital transformation initiatives.
Why did Laing O'Rourke migrate to Qlik Cloud Analytics?
The migration enabled the organisation to modernise its reporting environment, improve governance, preserve existing reporting capabilities and create a flexible cloud-based platform capable of evolving alongside future operational needs.
What business outcomes were achieved?
The program established a governed Qlik Cloud Analytics environment, strengthened reporting consistency, improved developer capability, introduced structured documentation and created a sustainable foundation for continuous analytics improvement.
How did the project support long-term analytics capability?
Beyond the cloud migration, the project included developer training, knowledge transfer, governance, solution architecture and an ongoing approach to continuous improvement, enabling Laing O'Rourke's internal teams to confidently manage and extend the analytics platform.
What role did continuous improvement play?
Following the successful implementation, Laing O'Rourke continued evolving its analytics capability through an Analytics as a Managed Service partnership, using a Feature Driven Development approach to deliver incremental enhancements as business priorities changed.
