Your Weekly Dose of Analytics and Data Science: Key Updates from Anaconda, Databricks, Dataiku & More for January 24th!

Here’s your weekly roundup of analytics and data science news for January 24, 2025.

Staying updated on analytics and data science can feel like a full-time job. To help, we’ve compiled the top stories from the week so you can keep your finger on the pulse without the hassle. This news includes product launches, mergers, and other significant developments in the analytics field.

Latest Highlights in Analytics and Data Science

Anaconda’s Annual Data Science Report

Anaconda recently released its 7th annual report on AI and open source within the workplace. It shows that while concerns about job loss to AI are declining, new challenges have emerged, like security issues and readiness for AI growth. Addressing these problems will require teamwork inside organizations and cooperation across the industry.

Databahn Launches Cruz, an AI Data Engineer

Databahn introduced Cruz, an innovative tool that uses generative AI and large language models to automate complex data workflows. This solution aims to help organizations cut costs and simplify data management tasks.

Databricks Raises $15 Billion

The San Francisco company Databricks announced it has secured $15 billion in a financing round, boosting its market cap to $62 billion. Major investors included Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund QIA and new participants like Temasek.

Dataiku Releases New Optimizer for Snowflake

Dataiku launched its new Dataiku Optimizer for Snowflake, which helps customers track their data consumption and identify integration opportunities. Customers can now use their Snowflake Capacity commitment to subscribe to Dataiku services.

HEAVY.AI Introduces New Analytics Platform

HEAVY.AI has unveiled a new analytics platform powered by NVIDIA’s Grace Hopper superchip, allowing faster data transfer between CPU and GPU—up to seven times quicker than older systems.

TigerGraph Launches Savanna

TigerGraph has launched Savanna, a cloud-native graph database that features preconfigured kits for applications like fraud detection and customer insights. It improves performance through parallel processing and connects with data sources like Snowflake.

Expert Insights

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Participate in the 2025 Skillify Survey

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New Insights from Robert Eve

In a thought-provoking piece, Robert Eve discusses the implications of AI on education and society, drawing a parallel to the themes in the Pink Floyd song “We Don’t Need No Education.” This article reflects on AI’s influence and the need for critical thinking in an age of rapid technological change.