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  • January 08, 2019 08 Jan'19

    MicroStrategy 2019 platform touts 'zero-click' analytics

    MicroStrategy's latest BI platform supports a 'zero-click' analytics future with help from new voice and vision capabilities. The aim: quicker decisions and the democratization of data.

  • November 29, 2018 29 Nov'18

    Deep learning in big data analytics with Sisense Hunch

    Sisense Hunch, a new Sisense BI tool, enables big data analytics for IoT devices by using deep learning to automatically extract insights from big data.

  • November 15, 2018 15 Nov'18

    ThoughtSpot SearchIQ enables voice analytics

    Part of the ThoughtSpot 5 update, which adds a number of upgrades to the BI platform, SearchIQ allows users to take advantage of conversational analytics.

  • October 30, 2018 30 Oct'18

    Data literacy training offerings key to BI vendors

    Tableau announced a basic certification training exam, adding to its roster of online data literacy courses. Self-service BI rival Qlik also has a big focus on data literacy.

  • October 24, 2018 24 Oct'18

    Tableau extensions get more dev tools for integrations

    With the Tableau Developer Program, developers will be able to use a Tableau Online development sandbox and sample codes, among other free resources.

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  • October 24, 2018 24 Oct'18

    Tableau new features include NLP, AI, machine learning

    Tableau unveiled AI and NLP tools intended to improve users' experience with its BI platform by adding smart capabilities to Tableau 2019, now out in a public beta.

  • October 17, 2018 17 Oct'18

    Nationwide sees ups, downs with self-service Tableau tools

    Tableau provides users at insurer Nationwide with a versatile, self-service analytics platform. But the IT team faces some challenges with the self-service software.

  • October 12, 2018 12 Oct'18

    Looker 6 update adds analytics applications to BI tool

    With Looker 6, users of the BI platform can now access packaged applications that are designed for uses such as web analytics and digital marketing analytics.

  • October 01, 2018 01 Oct'18

    IBM pushes automation, NLP in Cognos Analytics 11.1 update

    Cognos Analytics' new features include an AI assistant that responds in natural language, predictive analytics capabilities and tools for better data storytelling.

  • September 17, 2018 17 Sep'18

    Tibco analytics capabilities get upgrade in Spotfire X

    New Tibco AI and natural language processing functions in the soon-to-be-released Spotfire X look to create a simpler and faster experience for self-service BI users.

  • September 12, 2018 12 Sep'18

    Using visualizations and analytics in media content

    By using the best mass media BI practices, from data visualization to measuring metrics, companies like Condé Nast and Comcast are attracting consumers and raising revenues.

  • August 30, 2018 30 Aug'18

    Alteryx 2018.3 gives users new data visualization options

    The latest version of Alteryx's data preparation and analytics software adds new visualization capabilities -- something that beta user Voxx Analytics says was needed.

  • July 31, 2018 31 Jul'18

    Tableau BI gets Extensions API in version 2018.2 update

    Tableau's BI software sees general release of a 2018.2 update with an API for dashboard extensions, while a 2018.3 beta adds more new analytics capabilities.

  • July 27, 2018 27 Jul'18

    BigQuery ML moves machine learning into Google BigQuery

    Google is enabling BigQuery users to build SQL-based machine learning models inside the cloud data warehouse via a BigQuery ML technology now out in beta.

  • July 25, 2018 25 Jul'18

    Qlik-Podium acquisition aims to boost BI data management

    With its acquisition of Podium Data, Qlik seeks to amplify its enterprise BI data management capabilities and raise the level of competition with Tableau and Power BI.

  • July 19, 2018 19 Jul'18

    Data analytics in government efforts lack structure

    Data analytics in government agencies lack organization, focusing on immediate problems instead of attacking underlying causes without a unified strategy or system.

  • July 02, 2018 02 Jul'18

    Airbnb, Univision highlight best practices in BI

    At the Real Business Intelligence conference, Airbnb and Univision execs presented some of the BI strategies their organizations use to help drive growth and cut costs.

  • June 28, 2018 28 Jun'18

    The future of BI is bright, as experts note evolving trends

    Fast-evolving tech trends like machine learning and cloud storage management will have big roles in BI in the coming years, especially with the dominance of cloud computing, experts say.

  • June 13, 2018 13 Jun'18

    Tableau acquisition of MIT AI startup aims at smarter BI software

    Tableau acquires AI startup Empirical Systems in a plan to provide users with automated data modeling capabilities and enable broader BI and analytics applications.

  • June 01, 2018 01 Jun'18

    BI vendors aim to ease visual data analysis by business users

    Despite the self-service BI push, enabling end users to take the lead on analyzing and visualizing data is often still a challenge -- one that vendors continue to address.

  • May 03, 2018 03 May'18

    Qlik readies new Qlik Sense features for cloud, AI, big data

    Self-service BI vendor Qlik is beginning to add a promised set of advanced functionality to its Qlik Sense software, but the features will be delivered in stages.

  • April 30, 2018 30 Apr'18

    Tableau Prep tool aims to ease Tableau data preparation work

    Tableau users who previously had to rely on software from other vendors to prepare data now have a new option: Tableau Prep, the BI vendor's own data preparation tool.

  • March 23, 2018 23 Mar'18

    Cambridge Analytica-Facebook case shows need for ethical data mining

    Ethical data collection practices are becoming even more important, as cases like Cambridge Analytica's misuse of Facebook data challenge consumer trust in enterprise analytics.

  • February 13, 2018 13 Feb'18

    IT analysts look for clarity on IBM analytics tools

    IBM's analytics software is strong technically but disjointed and hard to understand, say analysts who think simplifying things should be a priority at the company's Think 2018 conference.

  • January 17, 2018 17 Jan'18

    Hyper engine aims to give enterprise Tableau analytics a boost

    The Hyper in-memory data engine added in Tableau 10.5 could make Tableau analytics capabilities more expansive, enabling the software to support new use cases, like IoT analytics.

  • October 06, 2016 06 Oct'16

    Sports data analytics isn't always a slam dunk

    The growing trend of analytics in sports has caused much debate, and even though data-driven decisions can provide some benefits, they're not right for all occasions.

  • September 23, 2015 23 Sep'15

    Future BI Could Perfect Labor’s End, Part 4

    It’s indisputable that technology is displacing many of today’s jobs. The question is: what should, or can, we do about it? This series—parts 1, 2 and 3—explores the possible consequences of this ...

  • August 18, 2015 18 Aug'15

    Future BI Could Perfect Labor’s End, Part 3

    It’s indisputable that technology is displacing many of today’s jobs. The question is: what should, or can, we do about it? This series explores the possible consequences of this shift and how ...

  • March 05, 2015 05 Mar'15

    Use of analytics in sports media becomes contentious

    Analytics are gaining a high profile in sports media, but some fans and commentators say the stats just aren't what they're looking for.

  • March 02, 2015 02 Mar'15

    Respecting Personal Data

    Remember lastminute.com? How is this for their last word on personal data? What’s wrong with the following e-mail I received from @lastminute_com today? “Dear Customer Important information about ...

  • February 12, 2015 12 Feb'15

    HDS Buys Pentaho: What’s the Deal? (Part 1)

    In building out its Internet of Things, is HDS acquiring a data refinery, a data lake or a data swamp? This week’s announcement of Hitachi Data Systems’ (HDS, @HDScorp) intention to acquire ...

  • April 01, 2014 01 Apr'14

    Enterprises take a long view on big data programs and purchases

    Health system UPMC and financial services firm CIBC are taking big data projects from pilot mode to production in stages, buying tools as they go.

  • May 03, 2012 03 May'12

    QlikView goes enterprise, but much work still to do

    QlikTech is pushing hard into enterprise BI with its QlikView software, says TechTarget's Wayne Eckerson. But, he adds, more upgrades are needed to make QlikView a bona fide BI platform.

  • January 09, 2012 09 Jan'12

    'Big data' to inspire streamlined analytics programs in '12, IIA predicts

    Faculty members from the International Institute for Analytics, a research firm that focuses on how organizations use analytics, weigh in on their predictions for 2012.

  • October 02, 2011 02 Oct'11

    Data scientists helping businesses navigate 'big data' seas

    Skilled professionals known as data scientists have become highly sought-after by companies such as LinkedIn, Facebook and Google to perform advanced analytics on growing data sets.

  • March 17, 2011 17 Mar'11

    Getting started on building a real-time BI system: issues to consider

    Real-time business intelligence can speed up and improve decision making. But it isn’t right for everyone. Find out what to consider before building a real-time BI system.

  • June 22, 2010 22 Jun'10

    Gartner: The six elements of cloud analytics and SaaS BI

    The term ‘cloud analytics’ means different things to different people. To gain any advantage from it, organizations must first agree on a definition, according to Gartner.

  • March 02, 2007 02 Mar'07

    Business intelligence ROI: Five keys to justifying BI investments

    Analysts from Gartner and Bloor, and an experienced end user, recommend best practices for calculating the hard ROI metrics and soft benefits of BI investments.