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• How to integrate Power BI and SharePoint via embedded reports

  Expert Brien Posey explains two methods for including Power BI reports on pages in SharePoint Online's cloud service: publishing a link to a report, or embedding one. Continue Reading

• Analytics an uneasy balance between data collection and privacy

  In the age of GDPR and privacy regulations, attention must be paid to user privacy. Data management tools that employ AI as part of analytics can help achieve that. Continue Reading

• Information Builders CEO on cloud-first approach, machine learning

  Information Builders' new CEO, Frank Vella, said the company's focus on cloud and machine learning will help it solidify a firm position in today's BI and analytics market. Continue Reading

• 5 tips for migrating to BI in the cloud without overpaying

  Moving BI and analytics to the cloud requires a strategy to avoid excessive costs. Get tips from experts and IT pros on what to watch out for and what to address. Continue Reading

• How to make a self-service BI tools deployment less painful

  Self-service BI can be a big change for everyone in an organization. Expert Rick Sherman offers three principles to keep in mind that could make things easier. Continue Reading

• 5 tips for enabling citizen data scientists

  Self-service analytics tools are enabling citizen data scientists to dig deeper into BI than ever before. Experts offer insights into how to empower data democratization.Continue Reading

• How the rise of augmented analytics tools affects BI vendors

  BI vendors are responding to interest in augmented analytics capabilities with simplified interfaces and features that allow for access to deeper insights.Continue Reading

• 10 features to look for in visualization tools for big data

  Big data is meaningless if it isn't understandable. Experts explain why users need data visualization tools that offer embeddability, actionability and more.Continue Reading

• Data visualization process demands smart design, accurate data

  Well-designed data visualizations can enable executives to make more-informed business decisions, increasing the potential ROI of BI and analytics applications.Continue Reading

• How to boost the value of BI in today's analytics landscape

  Basic BI reporting still gives businesses valuable information. But its value can be increased by incorporating it into a broader analytics and data visualization platform.Continue Reading

• New Qlik CEO Mike Capone outlines his business strategy

  Mike Capone, Qlik's new CEO, discusses recent layoffs and says the company needs to be more aggressive about touting its successes to avoid falling behind in the self-service BI market.Continue Reading

• Qlik Sense vs. QlikView: How the two Qlik tools compare

  The differences between the two main Qlik software offerings may be small, but there are still some key considerations for potential customers to weigh.Continue Reading

• Tableau vs. Qlik Sense: Pros and cons of the rival analytics tools

  The core products of Tableau and Qlik are starting to resemble each other more as the need for strong data visualization and scalability crystalizes. But differences remain.Continue Reading

• Better Tableau implementation gives BI dashboards a boost

  Building good Tableau dashboards is about more than just pretty visualizations. Users say the process should incorporate strong data management practices and a sharp business strategy.Continue Reading

• BI self-service needs new thinking to truly serve business users

  To be truly useful to a broad set of business users, self-service BI tools need to become easier to use. An increased focus on metadata and artificial intelligence can help with that.Continue Reading