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
Carsales adds AI voice search to simplify car hunting
About Voice recognition
Fri, 27th Feb 2026
AUD $15 million national digital twin to reshape farming
About Agricultural Technology
Tue, 17th Feb 2026
Prophet strengthens AI team with key engineering hires
About Business Intelligence
Thu, 12th Feb 2026
Prophet names Rachel Scott as Head of Marketing Science
About Business Intelligence
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
To win at AI, close the gap between strategy and execution
About Data Analytics
Fri, 19th Dec 2025
Machine learning boosts credit access & profitability in Australia
About Business Intelligence
Wed, 24th Sep 2025
Australians still struggle to spot & respond to scams safely
About Scams
Tue, 26th Aug 2025
AMP, UNSW partner to drive responsible AI in finance
About Cloud Services
Tue, 19th Aug 2025
Exclusive: ISACA's Chirag Joshi warns of 'shadow AI' crisis without risk management
About Intellectual property
Thu, 24th Jul 2025
Cloud architects top Australia's tech salaries at AUD $150K
About Education, Learning & Training
Wed, 25th Jun 2025
Australian lecturer wins 2025 SAS Educator Award recognition
About EduTech
Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
IBM & Specialisterne partner to boost neurodiverse skills
About EduTech
Mon, 17th Mar 2025
SiteMinder appoints New Chief Technology & Data Officers
About Chief Data Officer
Tue, 11th Mar 2025
Australian Computer Society adds 10 new tech roles
About Jobs
Wed, 15th Jan 2025
UTS & Leonardo.Ai launch AI-focused PhD scholarships
About Collaboration
Thu, 19th Dec 2024
Revenite appoints Jonathon Wetton as chief technology officer
About Public Sector
Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
AI tech boosts Kilcoy & MEQ partnership for beef insights
About Business Intelligence
Thu, 31st Oct 2024
Raji Haththotuwegama joins Canon as Head of Data & AI
About Cloud Services
Mon, 26th Aug 2024
NCS Australia appoints Nikita Atkins as new AI Lead
About Productivity
Thu, 13th Jun 2024
Brian Hartzer appointed as CEO of AI health firm Quantium Health
About Customers
Tue, 12th Dec 2023
Job moves
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
SiteMinder appoints New Chief Technology & Data Officers
Move at SiteMinder
Tue, 11th Mar 2025
Revenite appoints Jonathon Wetton as chief technology officer
Move at PwC
Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
NCS Australia appoints Nikita Atkins as new AI Lead
Move at NCS Australia
Thu, 13th Jun 2024
Brian Hartzer appointed as CEO of AI health firm Quantium Health
Move at ANZ Bank
Tue, 12th Dec 2023
Spire Global appoints Elizabeth Wylie as ANZ business development head
Move at University of Canterbury
Fri, 22nd Jul 2022
Curtin University appoints Professor Andrew Turpin as inaugural Lions Curtin ophthalmic big data chair
Move at University of Melbourne
Fri, 8th Jul 2022
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