The Ultimate Guide to Data Science
A curated Canadian 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.
Canadian Data Science News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
University of Toronto Co-op offers year-round tech hiring
Employers across Canada's tech sector can now recruit University of Toronto co-op students year-round, matching placements to project timelines.
Mphasis buys Theory & Practise to boost AI decision layer
The deal gives Mphasis a decision-intelligence platform aimed at helping clients improve pricing, forecasting and supply-chain choices with AI.
Canadian employers face fiercer battle for tech talent
Hybrid working is emerging as a key draw for Canadian tech staff, with most business leaders saying flexibility now rivals pay in recruitment.
Exclusive: TD's Josh Death on the patents that follow financial innovation
TD's head of intellectual property explains why patents have become central to banking innovation, from mobile to responsible AI.
Soldiers in Tech expands to boost veterans' technology careers
Soldiers in Tech expands in Ontario, offering fully funded tech training and support to veterans and families, boosting careers in cybersecurity, web development, and AI.
Snowflake Head of Canada Eng calls Intelligence AI 'game changer'
Snowflake launches Intelligence AI platform, enabling over 12,000 firms to access enterprise data with natural language, boosting decision-making and insights.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Data Science
Dataiku unveils orchestration-focused AI Success platform
Gartner sees AI spend hitting USD $2.52trn by 2026
JFrog unveils AI Catalogue to enhance secure model governance
FICO named leader in Forrester AI decision platforms report
SAS launches AI models after USD $1 billion investment push
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Expert Columns
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Data Science News
Seneca Polytechnic launches AI program, first master's degree
Seneca Polytechnic launches a two-year Master of Artificial Intelligence programme blending advanced theory with real-world industry experience and internships.
AI prescribed: Algorithms are changing Canadian healthcare
AI-driven solutions are revolutionising healthcare in Canada, enhancing pharmacare, treatment, and patient data across the country.
Canada invests $5.6M into unstructured data research project
Canadian researchers, led by McGill's Professor Fung, secure CAD $5.6m to develop advanced tools for analysing vast unstructured data sets over four years.
Soldiers in Tech offers free digital training to Ontario veterans
The Roland Gossage Foundation relaunched Soldiers in Tech, offering free digital skills training in web development and cyber security to Ontario veterans and their families.
AI-powered app offers skin cancer checks & fast medical care
Toronto AI firm Skinopathy launches GetSkinHelp app, enabling Canadians to screen for skin cancer from home and access timely medical care.
SAP buys Prior Labs to boost enterprise AI research
The deal gives SAP a dedicated European AI lab aimed at better predictions from business data, from payment delays to supplier risk.
SAS adds Copilot & agentic AI tools to Viya platform
Business users could get governed AI support inside analytics workflows as SAS adds copilots, agents and open-standard connectors to Viya.
Heligan launches new strategic advisory & risk unit
Growing demand for sanctions checks, ownership scrutiny and cyber risk is driving Heligan's move into specialist intelligence for deals and disputes.
OpenAI rolls out GPT-5.5 with coding & research gains
Codex and ChatGPT users get a model that OpenAI says performs better on coding, research and office work while using fewer tokens.
Tredence launches agentic AI suite with Google Cloud
The suite is already running with customers in several markets, as Tredence and Google Cloud target enterprise AI projects stuck in pilot mode.
Google Cloud launches Agentic Data Cloud for AI agents
The new tools could let firms’ AI agents act on live data more securely across clouds, while cutting rebooking from hours to minutes.
Mirantis integrates NVIDIA Run:ai to speed AI deployment
Enterprises could cut the time needed to bring GPU systems into use, as the integration automates deployment of AI workloads and orchestration.
Kumo launches KumoRFM-2 for enterprise relational data
Businesses could cut feature engineering as KumoRFM-2 queries connected tables directly and handles datasets of more than 500 billion rows.
Perpetuals.com launches on-prem AI for hedge funds
Smaller hedge funds could gain access to AI tools without exposing trading data, as Perpetuals.com secures rights to Forgentiq.ai.
Teradata named to Constellation hybrid data shortlist
The shortlist may bolster Teradata’s pitch to large firms balancing AI adoption, governance and performance across on-premises and cloud systems.
OpenAI buys Astral to bolster Codex developer tools
OpenAI is buying Python tooling specialist Astral to fold its uv, Ruff and ty projects into Codex and deepen ties to developers.
Alteryx unveils revamped Academy to boost AI skills
Alteryx relaunches its Academy with personalised AI learning paths and new credentials as demand for analytics upskilling accelerates.
Databricks unveils Genie Code and buys Quotient AI
Databricks launches Genie Code autonomous data agent and snaps up Quotient AI to boost real-world evaluation of AI agents in production.
Databricks debuts Genie Code & snaps up Quotient AI
Databricks launches Genie Code to automate complex data workflows and snaps up Quotient AI to boost evaluation and oversight of its agents.
Solidatus unveils AI assistant to automate data lineage
Solidatus launches AI Lineage Assistant to automate complex data mapping for regulated firms under mounting traceability and audit pressure.