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
Last month
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 month
Female representation in AI is a win-win situation for businesses
By Emma Irwin of Dataiku
Last month
Start training for a job that doesn't exist yet
By Jo-Ann Foo of Analytic Partners
Last month
Leading through ambiguity: Women and the AI era
By Inna Weiner of AppsFlyer
Last month
The importance of 'the connectors' in an AI-powered industry
By Alessandra Alessio of StackAdapt
Last month
Paving the way: SAS leaders inspiring the next generation of women in tech
By SAS
Last month
If AI replaces jobs, which women lose first?
By Holly Hunt of Women in Digital
Last month
Beyond the peripheral: Why Australia must master the gender gap in tech
By Marisol Vargas of Logitech ANZ
Last month
Creating calm in complexity through data leadership
By Louise Ayre of Notitia
Last month
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
Recent news
Mirantis integrates NVIDIA Run:ai to speed AI deployment
About Virtualisation
Today
Kumo launches KumoRFM-2 for enterprise relational data
About Business Intelligence
3 days ago
AI mentions rise in Australian job ads, Indeed says
About Marketing
4 days ago
Perpetuals.com launches on-prem AI for hedge funds
About Data management
Last week
Teradata named to Constellation hybrid data shortlist
About Cloud Services
Last month
GenAI could revolutionise cardiac treatments and transplants
About Productivity
Last month
Victor Chang AI cuts aortic stenosis scan time 80pc
About Machine learning
Last month
OpenAI buys Astral to bolster Codex developer tools
About Software engineering
Last month
Alteryx unveils revamped Academy to boost AI skills
About Software-as-a-Service
Last month
Databricks unveils Genie Code and buys Quotient AI
About Business Intelligence
Last month
Databricks debuts Genie Code & snaps up Quotient AI
About Big Data
Last month
Solidatus unveils AI assistant to automate data lineage
About Software-as-a-Service
Last month
Carsales adds AI voice search to simplify car hunting
About Voice recognition
Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Canva buys Cavalry & MangoAI, appoints algorithms chief
About Netflix
Thu, 26th Feb 2026
Google unveils Scenario Planner for Meridian MMM use
About Marketing
Fri, 20th Feb 2026
Job moves
Dentsu ANZ appoints Danica Bellchambers to lead AI
Move at Nine
Last month
MarketAxess names William Quan Chief Technology Officer
Move at Amazon Web Services
Thu, 26th Feb 2026
Prophet strengthens AI team with key engineering hires
Move at Google Cloud
Thu, 12th Feb 2026
Prophet names Rachel Scott as Head of Marketing Science
Move at Salvation Army
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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
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