Analytics and Data Science News for the Week of January 17; Updates from Databricks, Qlik, 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 January 17, 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 January 17, 2025
Clarivate Launches DRG Fusion Life Sciences Analytics
Powered by integrated real-world data and built by clinical and data science experts, Fusion provides biopharma and medtech organizations with the tools to understand and act in varied disease and competitive landscapes —?eliminating the complexities of raw data management.
Databricks is Raising $5 Billion in New Debt Financing
Software maker Databricks Inc. has clinched more than $5 billion of financing from lenders including Blackstone Inc., Apollo Global Management Inc. and Blue Owl Capital Inc. in its largest debt raise to date, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
EPAM Extends Partnership with Google Cloud on Scalable AI Tools
To accelerate regional growth, EPAM will leverage its deep retail, energy and media industry expertise and regional talent footprint across Ibero markets through its acquisition of Neoris. The Company will also expand its financial services offerings across Europe, North America and APAC through its recent acquisition of First Derivative, delivering strong capabilities in banking and capital markets.
insightsoftware Acquires JustPerform
The acquisition brings next-generation enterprise performance management (EPM) capabilities, enhanced by AI-driven predictive analytics and automated insights, to insightsoftware’s portfolio. These advancements empower customers to have a unified, intelligent solution that connects strategy to outcomes, aligns teams with dynamic planning, streamlines complex financial processes, and enhances decision-making to drive business value.
KNIME Partners with DataCamp for 'Intuitive' AI Learning
This partnership combines KNIME’s intuitive visual workflows with DataCamp’s comprehensive learning platform. The collaboration reflects both companies’ commitment to democratizing data science and making it easier than ever for users to gain practical skills, driving faster insights and innovation in data-driven fields.
Microsoft Introduces TMDL View for Power BI Desktop
TMDL view enhances the semantic modeling experience for Power BI developers. Future updates will integrate Copilot, laying the foundation for advanced Copilot modeling interactions handling time-intensive tasks such as model translations and bulk operations, among others.
Qlik Acquires Upsolver
The acquisition combines Upsolver’s real-time ingestion to Iceberg and adaptive optimization with Qlik’s end-to-end data platform, enabling organizations to access data faster, optimize their data estate, reduce costs, and unlock AI-driven insights.
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SAS Viya Secures StateRAMP Authorization
Following a third-party assessment and review by the StateRAMP Program Management Office, the organization authorized SAS AI and Analytics for Government in the Microsoft Azure commercial cloud. This achievement reflects SAS' unwavering commitment to delivering a secure and reliable solution that government agencies can rely on to safeguard their data and operations.
ThoughtSpot Launches New Analyst Studio
Analyst Studio addresses significant challenges faced by data analysts, including delays in delivering actionable insights, data silos, and high costs associated with using multiple analytics tools. By integrating advanced features, it transforms data analysts into key players driving business success.
Tredence Launches Retail and CPG GenAI Suite
These solutions leverage cutting-edge GenAI to help retailers & CPGs unlock the power of their data and make more informed decisions. By democratizing insights and ensuring last-mile adoption, Tredence's GenAI and Agentic AI accelerators make actionable recommendations accessible to everyone, empowering data-driven decisions across the organization.
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Future of Work: Take the 2025 Skiilify Survey of Tech Professionals Now
In collaboration with?Skillify,?Solutions Review?and?Insight Jam co-developed this survey to help facilitate the shift from reactive measures to proactive strategies. The?Survey for Tech Professionals?aims to explore the areas that will shape the future of tech work, including the evolving role of soft skills, the impact of AI on your job, and strategies for navigating uncertainty while maintaining the drive for innovation.
Insight Jam Panel of Experts Answers the Question: How Important is Ethics When it Comes to GenAI and Data Analytics
Our expert panel discusses the importance of ethics in AI use and governance. They share their insights about data rights, bias prevention, and the need for clear guidelines before implementing AI solutions. They emphasize the importance of cross-functional leadership teams in evaluating ethical challenges and provide real-world examples of potential pitfalls in AI implementation.
Video: How Will AI Shape the Future of Data Governance and Compliance?
They explore how automation is changing traditional data management approaches and tools, while highlighting the challenges of maintaining quality across structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data. They also examine how new AI capabilities, especially multimodal AI, are helping organizations extract and analyze information from various document types.
NEW by SR Expert @ Insight Jam Samir Sharma: Who Should Own Data Architecture?
It’s a critical issue because data architecture is not just an IT construct, it’s the backbone of your organisation’s ability to derive value from its data. But many organisations are stuck in a vicious cycle where control of data architecture resides with the CTO, leading to a bottleneck for innovation.
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