The Ultimate Guide to Data Science
A curated Irish 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.
Irish Data Science News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Ireland data & AI workers resist job moves, survey finds
Most Irish data and AI professionals are staying put as employers prepare to expand teams and compete for scarce talent.
Expleo names Alan Gallagher to lead life sciences push
Expleo appoints Alan Gallagher to spearhead its life sciences expansion in Ireland, targeting pharma growth and digital modernisation.
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Research and market analysis connected to Data Science
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Recent Data Science News
Integrated Quantum launches Kaggle test of VEIL anonymity
The public test could bolster or undermine claims that VEIL can anonymise sensitive AI data without letting outsiders recover the original records.
Snowflake ecosystem startups draw USD $113 billion
Investors are concentrating on AI data and governance startups, with funding in the Snowflake partner ecosystem now skewed towards fewer, larger rounds.
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.
EY launches Forward Deployed Engineer roles for AI
Many large organisations are still struggling to turn AI pilots into live systems, despite heavy spending and rising pressure for returns.
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.
Databricks to invest USD $850 million in UK expansion
The expansion will more than double Databricks’ UK and Ireland headcount as it courts AI talent and deepens ties with major customers.
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.