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February 13, 2019 13 Feb'19
Tableau Ask Data gives BI users simple NLP data query tool

Tableau's new Ask Data software uses natural language processing to enable users of any skill level to more easily search for data insights by typing text queries.
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.
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.
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.

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Business intelligence (BI) is a technology-driven process for analyzing data and presenting actionable information to help executives, managers and other corporate end users make informed business decisions. 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
GPU implementation is about more than deep learning

Simulmedia is using GPU technology to power reporting tools, while eyeing future deep learning applications, helping to justify the cost of the hardware while building experience. Continue Reading

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What the Tableau Hyper engine does and how it was developed

Tableau's new Hyper data engine is designed to boost processing speeds in its BI and data visualization software. Making it work was a complicated process. Continue Reading
At Logi Analytics and Tableau, beta feedback drives creation

Constructive commentary from software beta testing can help work out bugs and bring about new ideas, which BI vendors Logi Analytics and Tableau can attest to. Continue Reading
Augmented analytics, automated tools facilitate data analysis

From Tableau to Google, vendors increasingly incorporate augmented and automated analytics tools into their software to speed analytics work and open it up to more users. Continue Reading

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Data silos can live or die by a self-service BI strategy

Self-service BI is a driving force behind the reshaping or possible demise of data silos. But sound data governance and corporate attitude adjustments are needed first. 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
Seven good data visualization practices for visual integrity

Data visualizations need visual integrity to ensure that the data they present can be interpreted correctly. Follow these design steps to help make visualizations trustworthy. Continue Reading

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DevOps, microservices key to digital transformation journey

Mobile application development is helping to spur adoption of DevOps and microservices, as enterprises embark on their own transformation to digital. Continue Reading
Gene Kim tells why we should all be on a DevOps journey

DevOps advocate Gene Kim is a tireless campaigner for the software development methodology and an enthusiastic newbie skateboarder. Here's why those two skill sets go together. Continue Reading
How a low-code platform can end application sprawl forever

Low-code platforms make it easier for anyone to create apps, but did you know they can be used to stop the spread of app sprawl as well? Successful companies share their secrets. Continue Reading

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