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Data Gist magazine

January 2026

Musili Adebayo on building data systems that scale, plus a strategic framework for flourishing in data in 2026, the power of community, and the top data breaches of 2025.

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In this issue

  1. Career JourneysBuilding data systems that scale

    The real value of data lies in solving the right problems, not just building elegant systems. Musili Adebayo on discipline, failing fast, and why visibility matters as much as ability.

    Data Gist Editorial
  2. Data PracticeA strategic framework for flourishing in data: the 2026 guide

    Thriving in data is not defined by the number of tools you know, but by your ability to think clearly, solve meaningful problems and stay relevant in an evolving field.

    Data Gist Editorial
  3. Career JourneysTogether, we go further: the power of community

    Progress moves faster when you're not carrying everything alone. Why community matters in a data career, and where to connect in 2026.

    Data Gist Editorial
  4. Data Ethics & GovernanceTop data breaches of 2025

    From a 16-billion-credential leak to ransomware at Marks & Spencer, the ten data breaches that defined 2025.

    Data Gist Editorial