Overview

The Business and Services Analytics research program specialises in:

• analysis of large data sets for service providers
• optimisation of infrastructure
• quantitative risk modelling

Analysis of large datasets

Service providers routinely capture data from their customers. But how well is it used?

Better analysis of data can lead to:

• more efficient service delivery
• better service planning
• satisfied customers

Our skills in analytics and our unique statistical tools can play a key role in improving provision of services.

Optimisation of infrastructure

Over many years, we’ve enhanced the operations of:

• deep-water ports
• rail systems
• mineral stockyards
• coal terminals and more

We can help infrastructure owners think differently about their investment options. We create tailored, maths-based software to develop and test planning and operating scenarios.

Quantitative risk

Our work in risk management covers all aspects from identifying a problem to providing a software-based solution.

We deliver robust, reliable measures of risk in areas such as:

• finance
• air transport
• environmental services

Quantitative imaging

Our image analysis research supports the automation of imaging applications, while boosting throughput, reliability and reproducibility.

We apply our imaging expertise in areas including:

• cellular imaging and analysis
• 3D microstructure analysis
• 3D plant phenotyping
• dynamic imaging
• quality inspection

Bioinformatics and biostatistics

Our research in bioinformatics and biostatistics is applied across medical and environmental research. We deliver quality analysis of biological data to

• discover biomarkers for disease diagnosis
• measure microorganisms in environmental samples
• integrate genomic, metagenomic and epigenetic data

Successful teams

We focus our skills in the following research teams:

• modelling, optimisation and simulation
• algorithms and modelling for risk analysis
• algorithms for image analysis and object tracking
• bioinformatics and biostatistics

We also work across CSIRO with specialists in many areas of science such as information and communication technologies and ecosystem modelling.

Our clients benefit from our:

• innovative mathematical sciences research
• strong national and international links
• core of intellectual property.

Previous and current clients include:

• Queensland Rail
• BlueScope Steel
• Broome International Airport
• Port Waratah
• GFI financial software (US)
• NSW Health

Learn more about CSIRO Mathematics, Informatics and Statistics.