Analytics and Data Science News for the Week of February 28; Updates from Deloitte, insightsoftware, ThoughtSpot & 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 February 28, 2025.
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 February 28, 2025
Databricks Unveils transformWithState in Apache Spark Structured Streaming
Stateful stream processing refers to processing a continuous stream of events in real-time while maintaining state based on the events seen so far. This allows the system to track changes and patterns over time in the event stream, and enables making decisions or taking actions based on this information.
Datalogz Releases New State of BI Report
Data leaders reported challenges keeping pace with the velocity and volume of data today, leading to issues with governance, security, and performance. In 2025, data leaders will continue to lay a foundation for AI tools, explore platform migrations and the adoption of Microsoft Fabric, and look to surface how data can give their business a strategic advantage.
Deloitte Set to Offer Free Virtual Data Analyst Internship for 2025
The program is completely self-paced, online, and comes with an?industry-recognized certification, making it a valuable opportunity for those looking to advance in data science and analytics. This internship is open to students and fresh graduates from all academic backgrounds. There is no prior experience required, making it accessible to beginners.
Gurobi Releases the State of Mathematical Optimization in Data Science Report
Based on a survey of 1,086 data scientists worldwide, the report offers insight into how data professionals are navigating the rapid evolution of their field and leveraging tools like mathematical optimization to tackle complex challenges and drive innovation.
insightsoftware Launches New Lineos Offering
Lineos?comprises a suite of AI-powered capabilities across several solutions within the insightsoftware portfolio. Lineos will provide finance leaders with AI-powered data analytics, using data to solve real-world challenges.
Qlik Says 94 Percent of Firms are Investing in AI; But Only 21 Percent Operationalizing
While 94 percent are increasing spending on products and services supporting data readiness for AI, only 21 percent have fully embedded AI into their operations. While most organizations recognize that data quality is crucial, governance, compliance, and bias detection remain key gaps, preventing organizations from fully realizing AI’s potential.
ThoughtSpot Names Brad Roberts New CFO
Roberts, a seasoned executive finance leader, brings over thirty years of experience in the technology industry, having served as a CFO and interim CFO for high growth technology companies including Addepar and Panorama Education, among others.
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Ford revolutionized automobile manufacturing by observing meatpacking lines and how they moved animal carcasses along their conveyor belts. Adapting that mechanization to his factory, Ford was able to streamline production from 12 hours for each car to a mere 90 minutes, a feat that would change the character of manufacturing forever.
NEW by Solutions Review Expert @ Insight Jam Thought Leader Samir Sharma - AI Agents: What Business Leaders Need to Know Now
I am sure you have seen this sentiment over the last few years, and I see this mistake all the time. Companies pouring millions into AI initiatives, hiring data teams, upgrading infrastructure, and running endless strategy workshops all in pursuit of?“AI readiness.”?They get consultants in, build maturity models, and benchmark themselves against competitors. Yet, months, nay, sometimes years later, they have little to show for it.
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