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
Galgotias students launch 34 iOS apps on Apple App Store
Students are gaining public app-store exposure and industry experience as Galgotias University's programme moves classroom projects into commercial release.
Persistent, IIT Kharagpur launch AI innovation lab
The new facility will link students and faculty to industry problems in healthcare, education technology and finance, as India pushes applied AI research.
IIIT-Bangalore named NITI Aayog lead knowledge institution
The appointment gives the institute a formal role in helping states use data-led policy support to meet 2047 development goals.
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.
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
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.
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'.
SAP buys Prior Labs to boost enterprise AI research
The deal gives SAP a dedicated European AI lab aimed at better predictions from business data, from payment delays to supplier risk.
SAS adds Copilot & agentic AI tools to Viya platform
Business users could get governed AI support inside analytics workflows as SAS adds copilots, agents and open-standard connectors to Viya.
Heligan launches new strategic advisory & risk unit
Growing demand for sanctions checks, ownership scrutiny and cyber risk is driving Heligan's move into specialist intelligence for deals and disputes.
OpenAI rolls out GPT-5.5 with coding & research gains
Codex and ChatGPT users get a model that OpenAI says performs better on coding, research and office work while using fewer tokens.
Tredence launches agentic AI suite with Google Cloud
The suite is already running with customers in several markets, as Tredence and Google Cloud target enterprise AI projects stuck in pilot mode.
Google Cloud launches Agentic Data Cloud for AI agents
The new tools could let firms’ AI agents act on live data more securely across clouds, while cutting rebooking from hours to minutes.
Mirantis integrates NVIDIA Run:ai to speed AI deployment
Enterprises could cut the time needed to bring GPU systems into use, as the integration automates deployment of AI workloads and orchestration.
Kumo launches KumoRFM-2 for enterprise relational data
Businesses could cut feature engineering as KumoRFM-2 queries connected tables directly and handles datasets of more than 500 billion rows.
Perpetuals.com launches on-prem AI for hedge funds
Smaller hedge funds could gain access to AI tools without exposing trading data, as Perpetuals.com secures rights to Forgentiq.ai.
Teradata named to Constellation hybrid data shortlist
The shortlist may bolster Teradata’s pitch to large firms balancing AI adoption, governance and performance across on-premises and cloud systems.
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.