The Ultimate Guide to Data Science

2026 · Australian Edition

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.

Australian Data Science news
Analyst Insights
Dataiku unveils orchestration-focused AI Success platform
Gartner · Data Science · Data Analytics
3 days ago
Gartner sees AI spend hitting USD $2.52trn by 2026
Gartner · Data Science · DataCentre infrastructure
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
JFrog unveils AI Catalogue to enhance secure model governance
Gartner · Data Science · Supply Chain
Sat, 13th Sep 2025
FICO named leader in Forrester AI decision platforms report
Gartner · Data Science · Data Analytics
Wed, 11th Jun 2025
SAS launches AI models after USD $1 billion investment push
IDC · Data Science · Data Analytics
Mon, 9th Jun 2025
Expert columns
Don't rule yourself out of a career in STEM
By Lauren Reid of Aquark Technologies
Last week
Female representation in AI is a win-win situation for businesses
By Emma Irwin of Dataiku
Last week
Start training for a job that doesn't exist yet
By Jo-Ann Foo of Analytic Partners
Last week
Leading through ambiguity: Women and the AI era
By Inna Weiner of AppsFlyer
Last week
The importance of 'the connectors' in an AI-powered industry
By Alessandra Alessio of StackAdapt
Last week
Paving the way: SAS leaders inspiring the next generation of women in tech
By SAS
Last week
If AI replaces jobs, which women lose first?
By Holly Hunt of Women in Digital
Last week
Beyond the peripheral: Why Australia must master the gender gap in tech
By Marisol Vargas of Logitech ANZ
Last week
Creating calm in complexity through data leadership
By Louise Ayre of Notitia
Last week
Exposing the risks of customer churn using a connected graph
By Peter Philipp of Neo4j
Wed, 28th Jan 2026
To win at AI, close the gap between strategy and execution
By Gavin Seewooruttun of Publicis Sapient
Fri, 19th Dec 2025
AI Appreciation Day: What it means for the future of customer engagement
By Staff Writer
Mon, 14th Jul 2025
How businesses are fighting sophisticated cyber threats with AI
By Gareth Cox of Exabeam
Wed, 14th May 2025
Interviews
Exclusive: Nuix CEO warns 'poor data in AI only results in poor decisions faster'
Discussing Big Data
Thu, 10th Apr 2025
Recent news
Databricks unveils Genie Code and buys Quotient AI
About Business Intelligence
Yesterday
Databricks debuts Genie Code & snaps up Quotient AI
About Big Data
Yesterday
Solidatus unveils AI assistant to automate data lineage
About Software-as-a-Service
3 days ago
Carsales adds AI voice search to simplify car hunting
About Voice recognition
Last month
Canva buys Cavalry & MangoAI, appoints algorithms chief
About Netflix
Last month
Google unveils Scenario Planner for Meridian MMM use
About Marketing
Last month
Hiscox unveils multi-site technology graduate scheme
About Cloud Services
Last month
AUD $15 million national digital twin to reshape farming
About Agricultural Technology
Last month
Snowflake debuts tools to govern & scale enterprise AI
About Business Intelligence
Last month
Snowflake, OpenAI agree USD $200m enterprise AI deal
About Software-as-a-Service
Last month
Etleap unveils unified Iceberg data pipeline platform
About Business Intelligence
Sat, 31st Jan 2026
Organisations face widening skills gap for AI roles
About Chief Technology Officers
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
Channel partners shift to data-led growth strategies
About Chief Data Officer
Wed, 14th Jan 2026
Siemens unveils Digital Twin Composer for factories
About Digitalisation
Wed, 14th Jan 2026
xAI raises USD $20 billion to expand Grok AI platform
About IT Industry
Sat, 10th Jan 2026
Job moves
MarketAxess names William Quan Chief Technology Officer
Move at Amazon Web Services
Last month
Prophet strengthens AI team with key engineering hires
Move at Google Cloud
Last month
Prophet names Rachel Scott as Head of Marketing Science
Move at Salvation Army
Last month
Pax8 names Avery Moon Chief Technology Officer for AI push
Move at LinkedIn
Thu, 8th Jan 2026
Integral Ad Science hires Melissa Furze to lead AI push
Move at LinkedIn
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
Alteryx appoints Rajkumar Irudayaraj to drive global AI alliances
Move at Oracle
Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
JMAN Group names Kaushik Perinkulam Ravi Chief of Staff to CTO
Move at Cognizant
Tue, 14th Oct 2025
Felipe Flores appointed as Regional Senior Vice President at Endava
Move at ANZ Bank
Wed, 6th Aug 2025
DataSentinel appoints Peter Ward to boost Australian services
Move at Wardy IT
Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Moloco appoints Jean-Luc Nahon to lead product for Moloco Ads
Move at Google
Fri, 2nd May 2025
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