Gartner's 2021 Magic Quadrant cites 'glut of innovation' in data science and ML

Gartner's Magic Quadrant report on data science and machine learning (DSLM) platform companies assesses what it says are the top 20 vendors in this fast-growing industry segment. Data scientists and other technical users rely on these platforms to source data, build models, and use machine learning at a time when building machine learning applications is increasingly becoming a way for companies to differentiate themselves. Gartner says AI is still "overhyped" but notes that the COVID-19 pandemic has made investments in DSLM more practical. Companies should focus on developing new use cases and applications for DSML -- the ones that are visible and deliver business value, Gartner said in the report released last week. Smart companies should build on successful early projects and scale them.