Analytics and Data Science News for the Week of December 20; Updates from Databricks, Qlik, Power BI & More
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Solutions Review Executive Editor Tim King curated this list of notable analytics and data science news for the week of December 20, 2024.
Keeping tabs on all the most relevant analytics and data science news can be a time-consuming task. As a result, our editorial team aims to provide a summary of the top headlines from the last week in this space. Solutions Review editors will curate vendor product news, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital funding, talent acquisition, and other noteworthy analytics and data science news items.
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Analytics and Data Science News for the Week of December 20, 2024
Altair Brings Advanced AI Agent Framework to RapidMiner
This new capability brings together the most advanced features of leading AI agent frameworks and enhances them with Altair RapidMiner's signature strengths. By combining graph-based intelligence, dynamic agent collaboration, and integrations with physical simulations, traditional machine learning models, and business rules, Altair RapidMiner enables users to create comprehensive, computationally optimized automation systems.
'AI Startup' Databricks Raises Cool $10 Billion in Venture Capital
The funding will be mostly used to let some employees cash out their stock, which comprises a significant chunk of the compensation at startups and faces expiration after several years. The company plans to use the remaining funds to hire top AI talent, invest in new AI products, and potential M&A opportunities for startups.
Domo Drops 12th Annual 'Data Never Sleeps' Report
The report shows the world’s internet population has reached a record high of 5.52B people and uncovers signs that AI may be unseating digital juggernauts as it brings in new forms of engagement. From streaming and shopping to the digital workplace, this year’s infographic captures the immense volume of data generated online every 60 seconds, providing insights into how technology continues to shape our daily lives.
Microsoft Announces Updates Coming to R & Python Viz in Power BI
Starting late January or early February, Power BI service visuals will have additional resources (up to 2 vCores) and will be upgraded to use Python 3.11 and R 4.3.3. Microsoft will also update the versions of available libraries to those compatible with these versions of the scripting languages.
NeuroBlade Integrates with Amazon EC2
With most organizations managing their data in cloud environments, offering access to data analytics-optimized instances within this infrastructure is essential—especially in the era of AI and machine learning (AI/ML), where efficiently processing vast amounts of data is critical.
SAS Secures Government of Canada Deal for Data & AI 'Modernization'
The new Enterprise Licensing Agreement (ELA) with SAS will consolidate over 100 annual contracts into one and ease the burden on public servants across federal agencies with a unified data strategy. The Government of Canada's Digital Ambition is an enterprise-wide plan for all things digital and helps prioritize digital initiatives and the delivery of government services.
ThoughtSpot Appoints Francois Lopitaux to Lead Embedded & Emerging Tech
In this role, Lopitaux will lead the strategy, innovation, and execution for ThoughtSpot's Embedded and AI product lines. He will focus on accelerating business growth by delivering cutting-edge solutions that make data insights more accessible and actionable for organizations worldwide.
Expert Insights Section
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The 6th Annual Insight Jam LIVE! Day 1 Recap: Analytics Strategies for AI Impact
The 6th annual Insight Jam LIVE! opened with a compelling focus on Data Management and Analytics, laying the groundwork for effective AI strategies. This day features an exceptional lineup of thought leaders and experts sharing actionable insights through keynotes and panels designed to address the most pressing challenges and opportunities in the data-driven enterprise.
Final Day of the 6th Annual Insight Jam LIVE!: Strategies for AI Impact, December 10-13
The 6th Annual Insight Jam LIVE! is the original celebration of enterprise tech and a 4-day virtual event dedicated to equipping builders, implementers, and experts with actionable strategies for maximizing AI’s impact across the enterprise.
Centered on the theme Strategies for AI Impact, the event features more than 25 Expert Keynotes and Roundtable panels with participation from over 100 executives and thought leaders.
Solutions Review Editors Release Annual Curation of Data Analytics Predictions by Network of Experts
As we look ahead to 2025, data analytics continues to stand at the forefront of enterprise transformation, driving innovation, efficiency, and strategic decision-making. With the convergence of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced analytics, the landscape is evolving faster than ever before. Staying competitive means understanding not just where the industry is today, but where it’s headed next.
On-Demand: Solutions Review is Set to Host Neudesic, Microsoft, Databricks & Solutions Review Thought Leader Wayne Eckerson for an Exclusive Roundtable on Scaling Your AI with an Intelligent Data Platform
With the next Expert Roundtable event, the team at Solutions Review has partnered with Neudesic, Microsoft, Databricks, and Eckerson Group to hear from experts at Databricks, Microsoft, and Neudesic as they share practical learnings and best practices to ensure successful AI outcomes.
Upcoming: The Digital Analyst with Solutions Review Thought Leader John Santaferraro Featuring the Great and Powerful Sanjeev Mohan
In this episode, John and Sanjeev Mohan talk about what's to come in the industry in 2025. Will AI agents will eclipse generative AI? Will we see enterprise-grade agent platforms? They explore the potential winners in the AI agent space, the rise of small language models, and the need for AI literacy among executives.
NEW by Solutions Review Thought Leader Samir Sharma: Revolutionizing Business Strategy with AI
I think organisations are failing to realise AI’s transformative potential, and I know that is a bold statement, but it’s not because the technology is lacking (well in some ways it might be), but because leadership thinking is stuck in the past. Yep, there I said it! I’m not the only one saying that though as some of my colleagues in the industry, such as Bill Schmarzo, Mark Stouse, and Malcolm Hawker have said the same over the last few years.
Friday Jam On-Demand Featuring Solutions Review Thought Leader Robert Eve: To Succeed in 2025, Data Engineers Need to Become More Lazy!
When asked how he addresses difficult and complex challenges, Microsoft founder Bill Gates replied, “I will always choose a lazy person to do a hard job. Because a lazy person will find an easy way to do it.” Gates’ advice seems counterintuitive regarding the difficult and complex challenges data engineers will face in 2025. That is until you consider recent advancements in AI-enabled data engineering tools.
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