Analytics and Data Science News for the Week of July 11; Updates from Alteryx, Sigma, Sundial & More

Solutions Review Executive Editor Tim King curated this list of notable analytics and data science news for the week of July 11, 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 July 11, 2025

Evisions and Alteryx Expand Partnership to Elevate Higher Ed Data Analytics

Evisions and Alteryx have announced an expanded partnership to transform data analytics in higher education. The new phase introduces Accelerators—flexible, use-case-driven dashboards and workflows that blend Evisions’ reporting solutions with Alteryx’s powerful data analytics platform. This integration enables colleges and universities to access, blend, and visualize data across campus systems, driving faster, more informed decision-making.

Read the full press release: Evisions and Alteryx Expand Partnership

Sundial Raises $23M to Redefine Data Infrastructure

Sundial has secured $23 million in new funding to advance its mission of redefining data infrastructure for the AI era. The company focuses on simplifying and accelerating data engineering processes, enabling enterprises to build scalable, AI-powered data platforms. This funding round will support product development and expand Sundial’s go-to-market efforts as demand for modern data solutions continues to grow.

Read the full press release: Sundial Raises $23M

Expert Insights

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What to Expect at Solutions Review‘s Spotlight with Sigma on July 22

In this session, you’ll learn how Sigma makes it easy to securely embed dynamic, self-serve data applications directly into your product—providing customers with intuitive access to their data and driving greater engagement, adoption, and ROI. Don’t miss this opportunity to unlock the full potential of your data and differentiate your product with embedded analytics.

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The Digital Analyst with John Santaferraro Featuring IBM’s Bruno Aziza: Deep Blue, Deep Learning & the Future of AI

Bruno reveals why only 16 percent of organizations have achieved enterprise-scale AI adoption, shares battle-tested strategies from companies like PepsiCo and NatWest, and explains why the future belongs to leaders who can orchestrate agents at scale rather than just build them.

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The Art of Puzzle-Solving: A Data Visualization Masterclass by Dr. Joe Perez

Have you ever watched anyone try to solve a puzzle? Their first instinct is always to tackle it head-on, applying brute force where finesse is necessary. I recently watched a compelling YouTube video by UNIVEA for a very crafty metal ring puzzle. In the puzzle, two interlocking rings seem to be screaming to be pulled apart at their obvious gap. And that’s what everyone does: they start pulling, twisting, and tugging, growing more agitated and frustrated as the stubborn rings refuse to budge.

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Understanding & Preparing for the 7 Levels of AI Agents by Douglas Laney

The following framework for agentic AI stems from a computer science base with theoretical psychology and theoretical philosophy perspectives. Each of the seven levels represents a step-change in technology, capability, and autonomy. The framework shows how organizations gain more potential to innovate and thrive while transforming through data-powered and AI-based digital economic systems.

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6 Must-Have Human-Centric Skills for the AI Age by Tim King

Yet despite this shift, most organizations are not prepared. A proprietary study of over 200 senior tech professionals (get the research by my team and I here)—including AI practitioners, cybersecurity leaders, and IT executives—reveals a stark disconnect: while nearly all respondents believe human-centered skills are vital for the AI age, the vast majority admit their organizations lack the structure, time, or training mechanisms to develop them.

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Mini Jam Highlights On-Demand: Can AI Agents Ever Replace Human Decision-Making?

Our panel of AI experts debate the critical balance between autonomous AI agents and human oversight, exploring when artificial intelligence can safely operate independently and when human judgment remains essential. They discuss how organizations can strategically implement guardrails and frameworks to maximize AI efficiency while maintaining control over high-stakes decisions.

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Mini Jam Highlights On-Demand: Why Most AI Agent Implementations Fail (And How to Fix Them)

Our panel of AI implementation experts reveal the biggest challenges facing organizations deploying AI agents, from human resistance to data governance failures. They expose why most AI agent projects fail and provides actionable strategies for successful implementation, covering process analysis, data preparation, and overcoming the human element that derails technology adoption. Essential viewing for leaders planning AI agent deployment in their organizations.

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