Analytics and Data Science News for the Week of July 25; Updates from Orbit Analytics, Scoop Analytics, StarTree & More

Solutions Review Executive Editor Tim King curated this list of notable analytics and data science news for the week of July 25, 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 25, 2025

Altair Showcases 100 Real-World AI Engineering Use Cases in New eBook

Altair, a global leader in computational intelligence, has released an eBook featuring 100 use cases where AI transforms product development across industries. From accelerated timelines to cost savings, the eBook offers a roadmap for organizations seeking to leverage AI in areas like automotive, energy, and healthcare, underscoring that AI integration is now mission-critical for engineering innovation.

Read the full story: https://altair.com/newsroom/news-releases/altairs-ai-powered-engineering-in-100-use-cases

Avaya Accelerates Model Context Protocol to Transform Customer Experience

Avaya is fast-tracking its Model Context Protocol, aiming to revolutionize customer interactions by delivering smarter, more personalized communications using advanced AI context modeling in enterprise environments.

Read the full story: https://www.computerweekly.com/news/366627986/Avaya-accelerates-model-context-protocol-for-customer-experience

Databricks Adds Recursive CTEs for More Powerful Queries

Databricks is introducing recursive common table expressions (CTEs), enabling data analysts and engineers to easily build more sophisticated, looping SQL queries directly within the Databricks platform for advanced analytics workflows.

Read the full story: https://www.databricks.com/blog/introducing-recursive-common-table-expressions-databricks

Gurobi Rolls Out GEMS Program to Cultivate Future MIP Developers

Gurobi has introduced the GEMS (Gurobi Emerging Modelers Scholars) Program, an initiative aimed at developing the next generation of mixed-integer programming (MIP) experts. The program supports emerging talent with mentorship, resources, and hands-on project opportunities.

Read the full story: https://www.gurobi.com/news/gurobi-launches-gems-program-to-develop-next-generation-of-mip-developers/

Orbit Analytics Introduces WebSheets Cloud for Collaborative Reporting

Orbit Analytics has launched WebSheets Cloud, a new tool enabling users to build, share, and collaborate on live analytical reports in a browser, enhancing organizational agility and decision-making.

Read the full story: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/orbit-analytics-introduces-websheets-cloud-131500134.html

Qlik Survey: Tariffs Now Rival AI in Reshaping U.S. Graduate Job Market

A new Qlik survey finds that tariffs have joined AI as a top disruptor for American graduates entering the workforce, complicating career paths and employer demands. As macroeconomic and technological forces accelerate, U.S. grads are adjusting expectations and skillsets, with data literacy and adaptability emerging as essential career advantages.

Read the full story: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250724286335/en/Qlik-Survey-Tariffs-Now-Rival-AI-in-Reshaping-American-Graduate-Job-Market

Scoop Analytics Launches First AI Agent for Slack with Advanced Reasoning

Scoop Analytics has released the first AI agent for Slack that applies deep reasoning to solve complex business questions no other AI tool can handle, marking a leap forward in workplace intelligence automation.

Read the full story: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/scoop-analytics-launches-first-ai-agent-for-slack-with-deep-reasoning-that-solves-complex-business-questions-no-other-ai-tool-can-handle-302510570.html

StarTree Announces Iceberg Support for Advanced Analytics

StarTree has introduced support for Apache Iceberg, empowering users with enhanced analytics capabilities on large-scale, mutable datasets. The addition brings flexible, high-performance analytics to enterprises leveraging open table formats.

Read the full story: https://startree.ai/resources/announcing-iceberg-support

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