What Arbutus Analyzer does
Arbutus Analyzer is the desktop component of the Arbutus Analytics platform. It is used to access, prepare, analyse, combine and validate data from a wide range of sources.
It is particularly well suited to internal audit, compliance, and risk management work, where users need to examine large volumes of data in a controlled, often read-only manner, ensuring that the source data remains unchanged. At the same time, all analysis steps are automatically recorded, providing a clear audit trail of the work performed. This allows teams to identify anomalies, evaluate transactions, and apply analytical procedures with confidence.
In addition to audit and assurance use cases, Arbutus Analyzer can also support data preparation, validation, and early-stage ETL work.
How Arbutus Analyzer is used
Arbutus Analyzer is typically used to work directly with datasets and perform practical analysis tasks such as:
- Accessing and preparing data from different systems
- Combining and comparing datasets
- Testing transactions or full populations for anomalies
- Validating data quality and completeness
- Developing repeatable analytical procedures
- Preparing structured outputs for reporting or further processing
In an audit or assurance context, this allows teams to move beyond small samples and work more consistently with full populations of data.
What this looks like
Arbutus Analyzer combines a familiar desktop interface with the ability to work directly with data tables, define analytical procedures (scripts), and build workflows that structure and automate analysis steps.
Users typically work with data in tabular form, define analytical steps, and review results directly within the tool. Each step of the analysis can be followed and reviewed, with a clear record of how results were obtained, supporting transparency and repeatability.
Screenshots will be included soon. Showing, for example:
- a data table view showing records and fields
- a procedure illustrating how analysis steps are defined
- a workflow showing how analysis steps are structured
- an output or visualisation highlighting results or exceptions
Working with other Arbutus components
Arbutus Analyzer can be used independently, but is often part of a broader Arbutus Analytics setup.
It works closely with:
- Arbutus Data Connectors, included for accessing data from specific systems and databases
- Arbutus Hub, for sharing resources, scheduling procedures and managing analytics centrally
- Arbutus WebConnect, for browser-based execution of approved procedures
- Arbutus Results Manager, for reviewing and managing exceptions or results
This allows organisations to use Arbutus Analyzer independently or as part of a broader setup, with increased value when combined with centralised and collaborative components such as Arbutus Hub.
Who uses Arbutus Analyzer
Arbutus Analyzer is commonly used by:
- Internal audit teams
- Compliance and risk management professionals
- Fraud investigation teams
- Data analysts
- ETL and data preparation specialists
It is particularly valuable where transparency, repeatability, and data integrity are important.
If you would like to evaluate Arbutus Analyzer in your own environment, a structured and guided evaluation approach is available.
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How Sepia Solutions can help
Sepia Solutions supports organisations in making effective use of Arbutus Analyzer through services such as:
- Installation and configuration
- Training
- Workshops
- Coaching
- Consultancy
- Automation and development
- Ongoing support
This may include helping teams get started, improve existing procedures, or integrate Analyzer into broader data analytics activities.
Supporting your organisation with Arbutus Analytics
If you would like to explore how Arbutus Analytics could support your audit, compliance, or data analysis activities, we would be pleased to discuss your situation and objectives.