The Ultimate Guide to Data Science
A curated Indian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Data Science.
What to know about Data Science
Data Science is a multidisciplinary field that uses scientific methods, algorithms, and technology to extract insights and knowledge from structured and unstructured data. This rapidly evolving discipline plays a pivotal role in helping organisations across industries unlock the value hidden in data, driving innovation, decision-making, and operational efficiency.
Our collection of stories on Data Science covers a wide range of topics, including advances in AI and machine learning platforms, data management solutions, cybersecurity powered by data analytics, and the growing importance of skills development and education in this area. Readers will find insights into how businesses are leveraging data science to personalise customer experiences, mitigate risks, optimise processes, and explore new market opportunities.
Whether you're interested in the latest technology partnerships, emerging AI tools, talent trends, or case studies of data-driven transformation, exploring these stories will deepen your understanding of how data science is shaping the future of technology and business.
Indian Data Science News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
IIIT-Bangalore named NITI Aayog lead knowledge institution
IIIT-Bangalore to help states with data-led policy support under NITI Aayog mission, as the institute takes on a new role in governance reform.
Give to gain: the gender shift telecom needs now
Telecom leaders urge a gender reset, warning the industry's future cannot be built while half its potential talent remains sidelined.
NetApp & Agastya launch rural data & AI lab in India
NetApp and Agastya have opened a rural data and AI lab in Andhra Pradesh to teach data literacy and problem-solving to government school students.
AI, security skills reshape tech jobs across India's cities
AI and cybersecurity roles are reshaping India's tech workforce, as tier-2 cities rise as hubs for next-generation digital skills.
IIT Gandhinagar & Futurense launch AI bootcamps for engineers
IIT Gandhinagar and Futurense Technologies have launched India's first fully residential generative AI postgraduate diploma programmes to upskill engineers.
NetApp & Nasscom Foundation launch AI skills drive in India
NetApp partners with Nasscom Foundation to train underserved Indian engineering graduates in AI and data science, enhancing skills and job readiness.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Data Science
Dataiku unveils orchestration-focused AI Success platform
Gartner sees AI spend hitting USD $2.52trn by 2026
JFrog unveils AI Catalogue to enhance secure model governance
FICO named leader in Forrester AI decision platforms report
SAS launches AI models after USD $1 billion investment push
Expert Columns
Don't rule yourself out of a career in STEM
Female representation in AI is a win-win situation for businesses
Start training for a job that doesn't exist yet
Leading through ambiguity: Women and the AI era
The importance of 'the connectors' in an AI-powered industry
Give to gain: the gender shift telecom needs now
The silent AI killer: How data debt is sinking your machine learning dreams
Recent Data Science News
MiQ launches Sigma, an AI ad platform built in Bengaluru
MiQ has launched MiQ Sigma, an AI ad platform developed in Bengaluru to unify programmatic advertising and boost media decision-making globally.
AI talent demand surges 1300% as tech hiring globalises
Demand for AI talent has surged by 1300% in two years, as companies increasingly seek specialised skills through global recruitment efforts.
KLE Technical University named Center of Excellence
India's KLE Technical University joins global elite as Dassault Systèmes designates it a '3DEXPERIENCE Edu Center of Excellence'.
SAS adds Copilot & agentic AI tools to Viya platform
SAS expands Viya with AI assistants and agentic tools, including Copilot, MCP Server and an accelerator to bring governed AI into workflows.
Heligan launches new strategic advisory & risk unit
Heligan Group launches strategic advisory unit to tackle sanctions, ownership and cyber risk for investors, defence clients and high-net-worth buyers.
OpenAI rolls out GPT-5.5 with coding & research gains
OpenAI rolls out GPT-5.5 to ChatGPT and Codex users, touting stronger coding, research and office-work performance with tighter safety controls.
Tredence launches agentic AI suite with Google Cloud
Tredence and Google Cloud unveil agentic AI accelerators to help enterprises shift from pilots to production across data, supply chains and customer service.
Google Cloud launches Agentic Data Cloud for AI agents
Google Cloud broadens its data platform with agent-focused tools, cross-cloud federation and new performance upgrades for enterprise users.
Mirantis integrates NVIDIA Run:ai to speed AI deployment
Mirantis ties NVIDIA Run:ai into k0rdent AI to automate GPU stack setup, cutting AI platform deployment from days to minutes for enterprises.
Kumo launches KumoRFM-2 for enterprise relational data
Kumo says its new foundation model for relational enterprise data outperforms supervised rivals, scales to 500 billion rows and answers queries in natural language.
Perpetuals.com launches on-prem AI for hedge funds
Perpetuals.com wins exclusive Forgentiq.ai rights as it prepares an on-premises AI system for hedge funds and crypto managers.
Teradata named to Constellation hybrid data shortlist
Teradata wins place on Constellation's 2026 ShortList as buyers seek hybrid and multicloud platforms that can run AI workloads without losing governance.
OpenAI buys Astral to bolster Codex developer tools
OpenAI is buying Python tooling specialist Astral to fold its uv, Ruff and ty projects into Codex and deepen ties to developers.
Alteryx unveils revamped Academy to boost AI skills
Alteryx relaunches its Academy with personalised AI learning paths and new credentials as demand for analytics upskilling accelerates.
Databricks unveils Genie Code and buys Quotient AI
Databricks launches Genie Code autonomous data agent and snaps up Quotient AI to boost real-world evaluation of AI agents in production.
Databricks debuts Genie Code & snaps up Quotient AI
Databricks launches Genie Code to automate complex data workflows and snaps up Quotient AI to boost evaluation and oversight of its agents.
Solidatus unveils AI assistant to automate data lineage
Solidatus launches AI Lineage Assistant to automate complex data mapping for regulated firms under mounting traceability and audit pressure.
Canva buys Cavalry & MangoAI, appoints algorithms chief
Canva snaps up Cavalry and MangoAI, boosting motion design tools and AI marketing, and names MangoAI's Nirmal Govind Chief Algorithms Officer.
Google unveils Scenario Planner for Meridian MMM use
Google has launched Scenario Planner for its open-source Meridian MMM, giving marketers a no-code way to test budget scenarios and ROI.
Hiscox unveils multi-site technology graduate scheme
Hiscox launches a multi-site technology graduate scheme across London, Lisbon and York as it ramps up hiring for digital and cyber roles.