Analytics and Data Science News for the Week of June 20; Updates from Databricks, Domino Data Lab, Gartner & More

Solutions Review Executive Editor Tim King curated this list of notable analytics and data science news for the week of June 20, 2025.

Keeping tabs on all the most relevant analytics and data science news can be a time-consuming task. As a result, our editorial team aims to provide a summary of the top headlines from the last week in this space. Solutions Review editors will curate vendor product news, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital funding, talent acquisition, and other noteworthy analytics and data science news items.

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Analytics and Data Science News for the Week of June 20, 2025

BARC Analyst Report Reveals Data Gaps Hindering AI Success

A new BARC analyst report highlights that missing or incomplete data remains a critical barrier to successful AI and analytics projects. Organizations are urged to invest in better data governance and integration strategies to unlock the full potential of their AI initiatives and drive measurable business outcomes.

Read more: finance.yahoo.com/news/barc-analyst-report-reveals-missing-130100004.html

Diskover Raises $7.5M, Partners with Snowflake & NetApp, and Acquires CloudSoda to Unlock Unstructured Data for Enterprise AI

Diskover, a pioneer in structuring unstructured data at exabyte scale, has secured $7.5 million in seed funding with investments from Snowflake Ventures, NetApp, Park Partners, and The Hive. The company also announced partnerships with Snowflake and NetApp and the acquisition of CloudSoda, a data intelligence and orchestration platform. These moves position Diskover to help enterprises gain visibility and control over their vast unstructured data estates, powering more efficient AI pipelines and ensuring security and compliance across hybrid environments.

Read more: businesswire.com/news/home/20250617182942/en/CORRECTING-and-REPLACING-Unstructured-Data-Pioneer-Diskover-Unveils-%247.5M-Seed-Round-Investment-by-Snowflake-Ventures-NetApp-and-CloudSoda-Acquisition

Domino Data Lab Unveils Spring 2025 Release: Transforming Enterprise AI at Scale

Domino Data Lab’s Spring 2025 Release introduces groundbreaking “AI factory” capabilities, empowering enterprises to accelerate AI delivery, streamline compliance, and maximize ROI. The update features a unified system for productivity, governance, and delivery—enabling organizations to turn fragmented AI initiatives into repeatable, trusted business outcomes.

Read more: domino.ai/press-releases/spring-release-2025

Gartner Releases 2025 Magic Quadrant for Analytics and Business Intelligence Platforms

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Gurobi Launches Innovation Lab to Accelerate Cross-Disciplinary Breakthroughs

Gurobi Optimization has announced the launch of its Innovation Lab, a strategic initiative aimed at fostering high-impact, cross-disciplinary innovation. By collaborating with customers, academic institutions, and industry partners, the lab creates a dynamic environment for rapid idea exploration and prototyping, driving breakthroughs that transcend traditional boundaries.

Read more: gurobi.com/news/gurobi-launches-innovation-lab-to-drive-cross-disciplinary-breakthroughs/

Incorta Connect for Databricks: Frictionless ERP Data Without ETL Complexity

Incorta has announced Incorta Connect for Databricks, enabling direct, real-time access to ERP data in Databricks without the need for complex ETL processes. This new solution streamlines analytics workflows, reduces data latency, and empowers organizations to unlock actionable insights from their ERP systems faster and more efficiently.

Read more: incorta.com/press-releases/incorta-connect-databricks-delivering-frictionless-erp-data-without-etl-complexity

Survey Finds Expanding AI Use is Top Priority Amid Data Privacy, Bias, and Ethics Risks

A recent survey highlights that while expanding AI adoption remains a top priority for tech leaders, concerns around data privacy, algorithmic bias, and ethical considerations persist. Organizations are investing in frameworks and tools to address these risks and promote responsible AI practices.

Read more: aithority.com/machine-learning/expanding-ai-use-is-tech-leaders-top-priority-but-data-privacy-biases-and-ethics-are-among-their-biggest-ai-risks-reveal-survey-finds/

Qlik Survey: Americans Prefer Donating Blood Over Sharing Health Data

A new Qlik survey reveals that Americans are more willing to donate blood than to hand over their health data. The findings highlight growing concerns around privacy and trust in the healthcare system, with many respondents expressing reluctance to share sensitive information even if it could benefit medical research or improve care.

Read more: businesswire.com/news/home/20250617139926/en/Americans-Would-Rather-Donate-Blood-Than-Hand-Over-Their-Health-Data-Qlik-Survey-Reveal

SAS Launches AI Models and Solutions for Healthcare Payers

SAS has released a suite of AI models and solutions tailored for healthcare payers, aiming to improve claims processing, fraud detection, and patient outcomes. These tools leverage advanced analytics and machine learning to drive operational efficiency and deliver more personalized healthcare experiences.

Read more: sas.com/en_us/news/press-releases/2025/june/ai-models-solutions-healthcare-payers.html

Savant Introduces Agentic Analytics Suite and Partners with Anthropic

Savant has unveiled its Agentic Analytics Suite, a comprehensive platform integrating advanced AI analytics with seamless migration tools. The company also announced a strategic partnership with Anthropic to enhance AI safety and governance, empowering enterprises to leverage agentic AI with confidence.

Read more: insideainews.com/2025/06/18/savant-unveils-agentic-analytics-suite-anthropic-partnership-and-migration-tools/

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NEW by SR Expert at Insight Jam Paula Caligiuri, PhD.: How Humility Supercharges Technical Talent

According to our April 2025 report, 81 percent of tech professionals agree that humility—defined as actively seeking and using feedback—is critical for growth. But nearly half (46 percent) say the feedback they receive is too vague or unhelpful and not actionable. Which means even the most open-minded, competent professionals are flying without enough external input to keep growing.

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NEW by SR Expert at Insight Jam Douglas Laney: Artificial Irony: Misinformation Expert’s Testimony Has Fake AI Citations

Recently, controversy arose regarding Dr. Jeff Hancock, a Stanford University professor and noted expert on misinformation and social media, due to his production of fabricated citations during expert testimony in a significant case. Hancock was asked in a case involving Minnesota’s law on the ‘Use of Deep Fake Technology to Influence an Election. He had supplied a legal document with citations to study and research that, on the other hand, did not exist.

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NEW by SR Expert at Insight Jam Doug Shannon: The Real AI Battle Isn’t Over Data…It’s Over Identity

There’s a legal war brewing around AI training on copyrighted work. But beneath the courtroom drama, there’s a quieter, deeper question that affects every one of us: what happens when your best ideas, hard-earned craft, and distinctive voice can be scraped, learned, and remixed by a machine in seconds?

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NEW by SR Expert at Insight Jam Samir Sharma: The VALUE Operating Model Canvas

The operating model can sometimes feel a bit nebulous. Not because it’s unimportant, but because it’s often not seen as something that D&A teams need to think about. It’s rarely the first thing on the table when a strategy is put together. Now, I’m not saying every D&A team overlooks this. But in my experience, it’s more common than we would like to admit.

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ICYMI: Mini Jam Q2, 2025 – AI Agents of Change: Watch All Sessions On-Demand

Centered on the theme ‘AI Agent of Change’, this quarterly Insight Jam virtual event explores the emerging role of AI agents in reshaping the Future of  Work through Automation, driving innovation, and facilitating adaptation to the new reality of this AI moment. Be sure to register free for InsightJam.com here to watch all the sessions live or on-demand.

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