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• 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.

• 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.

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• 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.