The Ultimate Guide to Data Science
A curated UK 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.
UK Data Science News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Tem appoints Berian James to open Rosso to customers
The move signals tem's push to sell Rosso beyond its own operations, with the platform already handling more than 6TWh across 8,000 sites.
FICO named leader in IDC decision intelligence study
The recognition underscores growing demand for systems that turn scattered data into faster, governable decisions across large enterprises.
Klarus launches energy & utilities practice with Haw
Utilities face mounting scrutiny and investment pressures, as Klarus brings in Stephen Haw to steer advice on technology, data and AI.
ScotlandIS names Professor Gordon Morison as new Chair
A stronger bridge between universities and tech firms is expected as the industry body turns to Professor Gordon Morison to tackle skills shortages.
FormationQ & Hartree Centre partner on quantum adoption
More than 40% of respondents cite a skills shortage as quantum computing's adoption barrier, as the UK seeks practical uses.
Hyperlayer names first Head of AI as banks push AI
Banks are moving AI into live, regulated systems, putting pressure on software vendors to prove every instruction is authorised and auditable.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Data Science
FICO named leader in IDC decision intelligence study
Certinia study finds integration key to AI success
Gartner forecasts AI spending to hit USD $64bn in 2026
Gartner sees finance talent shift towards digital skills
Dataiku unveils orchestration-focused AI Success platform
Expert Columns
Modern data teams: key roles, structures and data quality
AI job rush exposes firms that don't understand their workforce
Career expert reveals which tech roles are most in-demand right now - and how women can break into them
Don't rule yourself out of a career in STEM
Female representation in AI is a win-win situation for businesses
Start training for a job that doesn't exist yet
Diving into STEM: My journey into big tech
Leading through ambiguity: Women and the AI era
Recruiting at the speed of technology
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Data Science News
TCS renews Jaguar Formula E deal with AI partnership
The renewed tie-up gives Jaguar TCS Racing more AI support as it heads into Formula E's GEN4 era after winning the 2025/26 teams' title.
Sift launches AI agent to tackle hardware telemetry
Hardware teams facing telemetry overload can now automate investigations inside Sift, with findings stored for reuse and human approval required before changes.
Teradata expands Tera into agentic coworker for data
The new tools are due in late 2026, as Teradata targets lower AI costs and fewer workflow errors across enterprise data systems.
SAP adds TabPFN-3.5 Plus to AI Core for business data
Customers could get faster forecasts and risk scores from messy business tables as SAP brings Prior Labs' model into AI Core.
Google adds six AI analytics functions to BigQuery
The update lets analysts probe metric swings, causal effects and trends inside BigQuery without exporting data to other tools.
Sber plans three-day AI Journey conference in Moscow
The Moscow gathering will examine how artificial intelligence is reshaping business, research and daily life across Russia and beyond.
Google brings TabFM predictions to BigQuery in preview
Analysts could now run churn and fraud forecasts in SQL, as the new preview tool reduces the need for separate machine learning pipelines.
UK firms struggle to prove GenAI policy compliance
Despite written policies, most firms cannot show staff are following generative AI rules, leaving them exposed to regulatory scrutiny and fines.
Lf Energy launches modular OpenSTEF 4.0 forecast suite
Utilities can now test and mix forecasting tools as LF Energy's rebuilt suite aims to cut operational overhead across grid and heating networks.
Apple unveils Mac Studio with M5 chips for AI workloads
New AI tools and faster media workflows are the focus as the updated desktop adds M5 Max and M5 Ultra chips plus Wi-Fi 7.
Apple unveils M6 & M5 Ultra chips for Mac desktops
Mac users tackling AI and graphics-heavy work will get more local muscle, as Apple's latest desktop silicon pushes memory and compute higher.
Revolut launches AI research unit for banking models
The fintech is using its 80 million customers' data to sharpen fraud checks and lending decisions as banks race to build their own AI tools.
FIRST launches VulnOptiCON 2026 in Luxembourg on AI
Rising disclosure volumes are forcing security teams to predict which flaws attackers will exploit as FIRST broadens its vulnerability conference in Luxembourg.
FormationQ & Hartree Centre back UK quantum adoption
A skills shortage is slowing quantum take-up in the UK, prompting a new partnership to help sectors move from trials to deployment.
Unit4 launches Data Hub to ease ERPx analytics access
Finance and analytics teams could cut manual exports as the new service pushes ERP data directly into reporting tools and keeps connections intact.
Partly raises USD $50 million to expand Australia hiring
Australia's repair sector could see faster parts sourcing as Partly uses fresh funding to add engineers and AI specialists locally.
Google Cloud unveils 13 Gemini Enterprise agent demos
Developers can now use Google Cloud's examples to build and govern Gemini-powered agents for approvals, compliance and data workflows.
Google brings BigQuery SQL cells to open-source notebooks
Notebook users can now query local pandas data with SQL and pass results back to Python, reducing data shuffling in analytics workflows.
BioLabs picks Cambridge for first UK site at campus
The move gives the campus its first commercial occupier for The Sequence and adds 21,000 sq ft of labs for health start-ups.
Footasylum taps THG Fulfil for automated warehouse
The deal should reduce Footasylum's upfront costs and speed up its move to a denser goods-to-person system before peak trading.