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• January 22, 2021 22 Jan'21

  Looker, Google planning plenty of analytics collaborations

  While collaboration with its parent company is prominent in Looker's plans, so are investments in analytics capabilities including embedded BI and natural language processing.

• January 19, 2021 19 Jan'21

  Partnership enables Alteryx users to prep data in Snowflake

  Alteryx and a rising cloud data warehouse vendor unveiled a new partnership that will enable joint customers to more easily and inexpensively prepare data for analytics.

• January 15, 2021 15 Jan'21

  Data storytelling a key part of Yellowfin analytics platform

  Data storytelling remains a focal point for Yellowfin. Stories, the vendor's narrative generation tool, features heavily in both its latest platform update and roadmap for 2021.

• January 14, 2021 14 Jan'21

  Assent Compliance automates text analytics with AWS

  With more than 20,000 documents to review each month, Assent Compliance, a supply chain data management vendor, turned to AWS to automate its text analysis operations.

• January 12, 2021 12 Jan'21

  Tibco acquisitions add capabilities to analytics platform

  The recent completion of Tibco's acquisition of IBI has the potential to benefit customers of both given the complementary qualities of the vendors' platforms.

• January 07, 2021 07 Jan'21

  Data storytelling vendor Toucan Toco poised for growth

  Startup data storytelling vendor Toucan Toco has big goals for 2021, including doubling its annual revenues and expanding its customer base by about 50%.

• December 24, 2020 24 Dec'20

  Analytics trends to watch in the coming year

  Process automation and continuous intelligence are among the BI trends to watch in 2021 as organizations employ analytics to become more efficient and agile than ever before.

• December 18, 2020 18 Dec'20

  Analytics startups to watch in the coming year

  The startup BI vendors to watch in 2021 are those companies attempting to extend data analysis beyond data scientists and trained analysts to ordinary business users.

• December 15, 2020 15 Dec'20

  Data prep in browser highlights Tableau BI platform update

  New data preparation capabilities highlight the release of Tableau 2020.4, which was unveiled on Dec. 15 and includes a version of Tableau Prep Builder for the browser.

• December 10, 2020 10 Dec'20

  New ThoughtSpot tool advances embedded BI capabilities

  ThoughtSpot this week unveiled ThoughtSpot Everywhere, an embedded analytics platform in preview, and a host of features on its roadmap, including pinboard filtering.

• December 09, 2020 09 Dec'20

  Snowflake's Slootman predicts future of cloud analytics

  Cloud data platforms that effectively eliminate data silos and reduce the need for multiple tools will emerge over the next few years, according to Snowflake's CEO.

• December 09, 2020 09 Dec'20

  Startup analytics vendor Einblick emerges from stealth

  Startup BI vendor Einblick emerged from stealth on Wednesday and aims to differentiate itself with a platform that integrates AI and machine learning with business intelligence.

• December 09, 2020 09 Dec'20

  ThoughtSpot expands cloud capabilities with ThoughtSpot One

  ThoughtSpot One, a new tool from analytics vendor ThoughtSpot, enhances the natural language search and data sharing capabilities of the SaaS version of the vendor's platform.

• December 07, 2020 07 Dec'20

  ThoughtSpot BI platform to focus on the cloud

  After developing a strong on-premises customer base, ThoughtSpot is undergoing a transformation with the cloud at the center of is product development strategy.

• December 03, 2020 03 Dec'20

  Microsoft's Azure Synapse Analytics now generally available

  After more than a year in preview, Microsoft's new analytics platform that brings together data integration, data warehousing and big data analysis is now generally available.

• December 03, 2020 03 Dec'20

  Enabled by AWS, Vyaire ramps up production of ventilators

  When demand for ventilators increased exponentially due to COVID-19, a developer of respirators turned to analytics tools from AWS to help determine how to meet the sudden need.

• December 02, 2020 02 Dec'20

  Price differentiates Amazon QuickSight, but capabilities lag

  New embedded analytics capabilities highlight the latest additions to the QuickSight platform, but despite improving capabilities, its low cost remains its key attraction.

• November 25, 2020 25 Nov'20

  Coronavirus quickly expands role of analytics in enterprises

  While NLP and embedded BI were expected to be key analytics trends, the effect of the pandemic on enterprises' takeup of analytics instead was the biggest development of 2020.

• November 20, 2020 20 Nov'20

  Knime focused on performance speed of analytics platform

  New nodes that enhance speed and efficiency are at the core of Knime's roadmap as the open source analytics vendor prepares its next update for release in December.

• November 19, 2020 19 Nov'20

  Enhanced admin controls highlight Alteryx platform update

  New features to augment administrative control over the data management process highlight Alteryx 2020.4, the latest update from the data management vendor.

• November 18, 2020 18 Nov'20

  Snowflake to offer BI capabilities with Snowsight

  Snowflake plans to join its cloud computing competitors by offering BI capabilities starting in 2021, though the vendor's tool will have limited capabilities.

• November 17, 2020 17 Nov'20

  New Sigma Computing tool enables in-warehouse data editing

  Warehouse Data Editing, a no-code tool from startup analytics vendor Sigma, enables end users to update data without first having to upload it from their cloud data warehouse.

• November 13, 2020 13 Nov'20

  TigerGraph taking advantage of graph database growth

  TigerGraph continues to aggressively expand its customer base by focusing on ease of use as it updates its platform and offers free versions of its tools.

• October 29, 2020 29 Oct'20

  Microsoft enhances integration between Power BI and Excel

  The latest Microsoft update to its popular spreadsheet features an integration with Power BI that lets the analytics platforms send structured data back and forth for analysis.

• October 23, 2020 23 Oct'20

  Qlik acquisition of Blendr.io adds integration capabilities

  Qlik acquired Blendr.io for an undisclosed amount in a move that will expand the BI vendor's ability to integrate with cloud data storage and SaaS platforms.

• October 23, 2020 23 Oct'20

  GoodData adds self-service modeling tools to analytics suite

  New self-service data modeling tools are the latest additions to the GoodData platform as the vendor overhauls its platform in an attempt to enable more users.

• October 22, 2020 22 Oct'20

  Tibco expands analytics offerings with IBI acquisition

  In a move designed to add complementary capabilities to its platform, Tibco said it will acquire IBI, another veteran business intelligence vendor. Financial details were not disclosed.

• October 20, 2020 20 Oct'20

  Logi Analytics keeps focus on embedded app development

  Kevin Greene is the new CEO of Logi Analytics after previously serving as the vendor's COO. In an interview, Greene discusses his vision for the vendor's future.

• October 15, 2020 15 Oct'20

  Yellowfin 9.3 features embedded app development upgrades

  New application programming interfaces to help app designers build embedded BI apps are among more than 25 new features in the latest update of the Yellowfin analytics platform.

• October 13, 2020 13 Oct'20

  Looker adds mobile app, developer tools to analytics suite

  While Looker revealed no new integrations with Google, a mobile app and additional tools for developers highlight the new features the BI vendor unveiled during its virtual user conference.

• October 09, 2020 09 Oct'20

  Tableau to launch racial justice Equity Data Hub

  After unveiling the Racial Justice Data Initiative, Tableau is building a new data hub to help organizations working in the fight against systemic racism.

• October 07, 2020 07 Oct'20

  Tableau, Salesforce integration now in full swing

  Tableau and its new owner unveiled their first collaboration during Tableau's user conference, but due to COVID-19 the vendors have faced unique challenges as they join forces.

• October 07, 2020 07 Oct'20

  Tableau roadmap features improved browser capabilities

  Tableau's plans for 2021 include providing an end-to-end analytics experience on the web that mimics what users are able to do within the vendor's platform.

• October 06, 2020 06 Oct'20

  Tableau unveils first integration with Einstein Analytics

  Tableau adds AI power via an integration with Salesforce's predictive BI tool, the first collaboration between Salesforce and Tableau since the CRM giant acquired the BI vendor.

• October 02, 2020 02 Oct'20

  Sisense unveils new integration with Azure Synapse Analytics

  Sisense adds to its multi-cloud capabilities with a new integration that will allow customers that store their data in Microsoft's ecosystem to quickly act on their data.

• September 29, 2020 29 Sep'20

  ThoughtSpot IPO probably still a year away

  After hiring a CFO for the first time and making changes to the way it reports revenue, ThoughtSpot is positioning itself to go public in fall 2021.

• September 24, 2020 24 Sep'20

  Power BI platform adds data storytelling capabilities

  In its ongoing attempt to extend the reach of analytics to more users, Microsoft, during its virtual user conference, unveiled a new data storytelling feature for Power BI.

• September 23, 2020 23 Sep'20

  Hyperconverged Analytics a new experience for Tibco users

  Tibco CTO Nelson Petracek discusses the motivation for developing the vendor's new analytics experience, as well as the challenges of collaborating during the COVID-19 pandemic.

• September 23, 2020 23 Sep'20

  Spotfire 11 release marks launch of new Tibco BI ecosystem

  The combination of latest Spotfire update and a new streaming data engine marks the launch of Tibco's new analytics ecosystem that combines analytics capabilities in one experience.

• September 22, 2020 22 Sep'20

  ThoughtSpot Cloud is a new SaaS version of vendor's platform

  ThoughtSpot introduced the first SaaS version of its platform on Tuesday, allowing customers to pay as they go and taking away the task of deploying and managing the software.

• September 17, 2020 17 Sep'20

  Analytics in construction has potential to save lives

  While minor injuries are on the decline in the construction industry, the rate of fatalities has remained flat, and BI could be a way to bring those numbers down.

• September 11, 2020 11 Sep'20

  New NLP capabilities highlight Qlik Sense update

  Enhancements to Insight Advisor, an AI-powered chatbot that helps users make decisions based on their data, are at the core of the latest update from Qlik.

• September 09, 2020 09 Sep'20

  Data-driven storytelling opens analytics to all

  Data storytelling, because it interprets and explains data, extends business intelligence to business users and not just those trained in data analysis.

• September 03, 2020 03 Sep'20

  Alteryx 2020.3 highlighted by one-click data modeling tool

  New no-code data modeling and new text mining capabilities are featured in the latest platform update from Alteryx, which the vendor unveiled for general availability on Sept. 1.

• September 02, 2020 02 Sep'20

  New AI, data management features highlight ThoughtSpot 6.2

  The latest version of ThoughtSpot's platform features new capabilities fueled by AI and machine learning along with new data management tools.

• August 26, 2020 26 Aug'20

  Tableau doesn't confirm layoffs after Salesforce downsizing

  Tableau on Wednesday declined to confirm if its employees were affected by layoffs at Salesforce, the BI and analytics vendor's parent company.

• August 26, 2020 26 Aug'20

  Analytics startup Grid raises $12 million in funding

  Armed with $12 million in Series A venture capital financing led by New Enterprise Associates, BI startup Grid is in position to take its platform to market.

• August 14, 2020 14 Aug'20

  'Data for good' movement spurs action in fight for causes

  Though often associated with financial analysis, analytics is being used to aid nonprofit organizations in their fight for causes that improve society as well.

• August 12, 2020 12 Aug'20

  Tableau 2020.3 highlighted by new data prep capabilities

  A new data preparation tool and enhanced predictive modeling capabilities highlight analytics software vendor Tableau's third-quarter platform update.

• August 10, 2020 10 Aug'20

  Baseball's Twins deploy Databricks to improve analytics power

  With the amount of data used to make player personnel decisions in baseball growing exponentially, the Minnesota Twins began using Databricks to improve their modeling capabilities.

• August 06, 2020 06 Aug'20

  Maine state government modernizes with Oracle Analytics

  Hampered by siloed data and a data warehouse constructed 25 years ago, Maine's state government used tools from Oracle to break down data barriers and improve BI capabilities.

• August 06, 2020 06 Aug'20

  TigerGraph adds cloud support, helps standardize graph coding

  With democratization of graph databases in mind, TigerGraph recently added support for Microsoft Azure and took steps to help standardize graph query language.

• August 06, 2020 06 Aug'20

  Looker, Google unveil first collaboration since acquisition

  Six months after Google's acquisition of Looker finally closed, the two unveiled their first collaboration during Google Cloud's virtual user conference.

• July 23, 2020 23 Jul'20

  AI, UX and embedded features all pillars of Power BI platform

  As Microsoft adds new features to Power BI, augmented intelligence and embedded analytics will continue to be a focus, Microsoft revealed during its Inspire user conference.

• July 21, 2020 21 Jul'20

  ThoughtSpot, VoiceBase partner to provide complementary tools

  The complementary capabilities of ThoughtSpot's BI platform and VoiceBase's speech analytics tools can now be combined due to a new strategic partnership between the vendors.

• July 21, 2020 21 Jul'20

  ThoughtSpot, VoiceBase partner to provide complementary tools

  The complementary capabilities of ThoughtSpot's BI platform and VoiceBase's speech analytics tools can now be combined due to a new strategic partnership between the vendors.

• July 15, 2020 15 Jul'20

  Howard Dresner talks current trends in analytics

  In an interview on the state of business intelligence, longtime analyst Howard Dresner said cloud migration and AI features like natural language processing remain major trends.

• July 15, 2020 15 Jul'20

  Alteryx continues focus on ease of use in analytics platform

  Ease of use is an ongoing focal point for Alteryx, which recently rebranded its suite of tools the Alteryx APA (Analytic Process Automation) Platform.

• July 13, 2020 13 Jul'20

  Geospatial data a means for deeper understanding

  A presentation during Oracle's virtual user conference showed not only the value of spatial data but how it can be used with the vendor's tools.

• July 09, 2020 09 Jul'20

  Tellius introduces SaaS version of its analytics platform

  Tellius, an analytics startup whose platform is built on AI and machine learning, introduced a SaaS version of its tools to help customers reduce costs.

• July 08, 2020 08 Jul'20

  Information Builders rebranded IBI, updates analytics suite

  Newly rebranded as IBI, the former Information Builders unveiled new features at its user conference in late June centered on AI and the cloud along with its new name.

• July 07, 2020 07 Jul'20

  Sisu adds new ways of answering 'Why?' to analytics platform

  BI vendor Sisu on Tuesday revealed its second update since emerging from stealth in late 2019 featuring new tools aimed at quickly identifying why changes occur in data sets.

• July 02, 2020 02 Jul'20

  More AI, ease of use will shape Sisense analytics platform

  After spending three years at Alteryx most recently, Ashley Kramer is now Sisense's new chief product officer. In an interview, she discusses her vision for the vendor's platform.

• July 01, 2020 01 Jul'20

  Developer tools a key part of Yellowfin analytics platform

  With embedded analytics as a central tenet, Yellowfin continues to focus on application developers by giving them new tools and updating existing ones in its platform updates.

• June 25, 2020 25 Jun'20

  Concept of 'active intelligence' fuels Qlik's product roadmap

  Qlik said augmented intelligence features and embedded BI will feature prominently in future updates, which are expected to include capabilities such as data integration.

• June 23, 2020 23 Jun'20

  Collibra unveils Data Intelligence Cloud at user conference

  Data management vendor Collibra rolled out its new data intelligence platform featuring four new tools on Tuesday during Data Citizens '20, the vendor's virtual user conference.

• June 18, 2020 18 Jun'20

  SAS analytics platform used to fight opioid epidemic

  As the opioid epidemic rages on, SAS has developed tools to help the healthcare and law enforcement agencies involved in the fight against opioid addiction.

• June 16, 2020 16 Jun'20

  SAS Viya gets architectural overhaul in latest update

  SAS Viya 4, which SAS unveiled Tuesday during its virtual user conference, represents a total redesign of the platform to make it fully cloud-native.

• June 15, 2020 15 Jun'20

  SAS, Microsoft unveil new technology, go-to-market partnership

  SAS revealed an enhanced product and marketing partnership agreement with Microsoft the day before the analytics vendor's user conference. Microsoft will be SAS' preferred cloud provider.

• June 10, 2020 10 Jun'20

  Logi Analytics unveils new platform for developers

  With ease of use and customization capabilities in mind, Logi unveiled Logi Composer, a new platform for developing embedded applications.

• June 09, 2020 09 Jun'20

  Uplevel targets software engineering efficiency amid pandemic

  Uplevel, a startup analytics vendor whose platform aims to aid engineering efficiency, rolled out three new tools on Tuesday to assist developers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

• June 08, 2020 08 Jun'20

  Microsoft integration adds more AI to Tibco analytics suite

  Tibco continues to invest in augmented intelligence and machine learning capabilities, recently adding an integration with Microsoft Azure Cognitive Services aimed at developers.

• May 28, 2020 28 May'20

  U.K. agency uses Oracle analytics to ID annual savings

  Mandated to reduce spending by a billion pounds over five years, a U.K. health agency that supports the national healthcare system used Oracle's BI platform to make it happen.

• May 22, 2020 22 May'20

  HR use case shows value of Oracle Analytics Cloud

  A use case presented during Oracle Analytics' virtual user conference shows how the vendor's platform can bring value to an organization thanks to its usability.

• May 20, 2020 20 May'20

  Sisense helps Soft Stuff pivot business during pandemic

  Soft Stuff, a wholesale distributor of gourmet foods, was able to change its business strategy amid the COVID-19 crisis, thanks to its use of Sisense's analytics platform.

• May 19, 2020 19 May'20

  COVID-19 crisis reveals need for better healthcare analytics

  The need for better analytics in the healthcare industry is being demonstrated during the COVID-19 crisis. SAS analytics users discussed the problem at the vendor's virtual conference.

• May 15, 2020 15 May'20

  Looker analytics platform adding app development capability

  Amid its integration into the Google Cloud Platform portfolio, Looker continues to focus on adding new embedded BI tools and creating new features for application developers.

• May 12, 2020 12 May'20

  Sigma Computing brings in new CEO

  Startup BI vendor Sigma Computing has hired Mike Palmer to take over as CEO and allow co-founders Rob Woollen and Jason Frantz to focus on product innovation.

• May 11, 2020 11 May'20

  Latest Power BI update focuses on ease of use

  Featuring new natural language generation and data modeling capabilities, the latest Power BI platform upgrade aims to help organizations develop a data-driven culture.

• May 08, 2020 08 May'20

  Domo analytics tool helps Utah deal with COVID-19 crisis

  The state of Utah, along with Iowa and Nebraska, is using the COVID-19 Crisis Command Center developed by Domo to inform its decisions during the coronavirus pandemic.

• May 07, 2020 07 May'20

  New no-code data modeling prowess added to Tableau platform

  Tableau 2020.2, the latest update from Tableau, features enhanced no-code data modeling capabilities and a mobile-first tool to view key performance indicators in a single location.

• May 01, 2020 01 May'20

  AtScale 2020.2 adds new self-service, cloud capabilities

  The latest platform update from AtScale features new self-service analytics tools and the ability to run natively on the platforms of all three major cloud service providers.

• April 28, 2020 28 Apr'20

  Sigma Computing adds new no-code tools to analytics platform

  Sigma Computing added a no-code data modeling tool to its suite along with prebuilt dashboard templates aimed at introducing new users to business intelligence.

• April 24, 2020 24 Apr'20

  Cleveland Clinic's COVID-19 strategy driven by data modeling

  Cleveland Clinic is using data models developed in concert with analytics software vendor SAS to prepare for a potential surge in patients due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• April 22, 2020 22 Apr'20

  Tamr launches Data Can Help to reduce supply chain risk

  Data Can Help is a new data curation service from Tamr designed to assist enterprises deal with the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

• April 20, 2020 20 Apr'20

  NLQ, developer tools highlight Sisense BI platform update

  The latest update from Sisense features a new natural language query tool built on graph technology and a hub for low-code/no-code embedded application development.

• April 20, 2020 20 Apr'20

  Toilet paper supply data reveals no shortage during pandemic

  Stores can't seem to keep toilet paper in stock during the COVID-19 crisis, but data from a paper industry analytics system shows there isn't actually a two-ply supply issue.

• April 16, 2020 16 Apr'20

  New cloud features highlight Qlik analytics platform update

  Enhanced SaaS capabilities and tools to help customers migrate their analytics operations to the cloud highlight the latest platform update from Qlik.

• April 15, 2020 15 Apr'20

  Atrium offering combines powers of Salesforce and Tableau

  A new offering from the Atrium consultancy hints at how Salesforce's Einstein Analytics and Tableau may complement each other now that Salesforce has acquired Tableau.

• April 13, 2020 13 Apr'20

  Economic slowdown due to COVID-19 leads to Domo layoffs

  With the economy suffering as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, BI vendor Domo laid off part of its staff on April 9. Domo has failed to turn a profit since being founded in 2010.

• April 10, 2020 10 Apr'20

  Self-service analytics spurs GoodData BI platform overhaul

  GoodData is in the process of redesigning its entire business intelligence platform to make it more accessible to self-service and citizen data scientist users.

• April 08, 2020 08 Apr'20

  Economic downturn shows businesses true value of analytics

  Business intelligence is proving to be a critical tool for enterprises as they attempt to survive during the sudden economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

• March 27, 2020 27 Mar'20

  SAS analytics platform benefiting from AI investment

  Fueled by SAS' investment in AI and augmented intelligence features, the long-established vendor strengthened its BI platform with a host of new features and capabilities over the past year.

• March 26, 2020 26 Mar'20

  COVID-19 effect on analytics software development an unknown

  With COVID-19 forcing software engineers to work remotely rather than together in teams, they'll need to find new ways of collaborating in order to keep up the pace of innovation.

• March 20, 2020 20 Mar'20

  New AI tools in the works for ThoughtSpot analytics platform

  Set against the backdrop of COVID-19, ThoughtSpot is trying to stick to a roadmap that includes new AI-infused features and eventually an initial public stock offering.

• March 20, 2020 20 Mar'20

  ThoughtSpot CEO: COVID-19 creates unprecedented challenges

  ThoughtSpot CEO Sudheesh Nair addresses the unprecedented challenges of COVID-19, not only in terms of running a business, but also psychologically.

• March 19, 2020 19 Mar'20

  AI, no-code tools highlight Domo analytics platform update

  The latest update from Domo, unveiled during the vendor's virtual user conference, include a no-code tool for application development and a host of AI features.

• March 17, 2020 17 Mar'20

  BI vendors provide resources for COVID-19 analysis

  With the new coronavirus continuing to spread worldwide, analytics software vendors are joining in to help in slowing, and hopefully stopping, the pandemic.

• March 16, 2020 16 Mar'20

  TigerGraph delivers no-code tools, free use for COVID-19 analysis

  No-code tools that enable users to migrate to graph databases and model data for queries highlight TigerGraph 3.0. The vendor also extended free access to tools to track COVID-19.

• March 12, 2020 12 Mar'20

  2nd Watch launches data-management-as-a-service offering

  A new data management service from 2nd Watch aims to help organizations make data-driven decisions without having to rely on data scientists for their data preparation.