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Data visualization tools News

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.
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.

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Ten KPI templates for your dashboards

KPIs help companies gauge success, but how do you choose the right metrics to create useful reports? Here you'll find 10 KPI examples to inspire your executive dashboards. Continue Reading
organizational network analysis (ONA)

Organizational network analysis (ONA) is a quantitative method for modeling and analyzing how communications, information, decisions and resources flow through an organization. Continue Reading
Slow to gain traction, AI apps on the verge of explosion

From chatbots ("Can I help you?") to killer bots ("I'll be back."), artificial intelligence runs the gamut of applications and emotions like no other technology. It's been nearly 70 years since AI first came into consciousness with humankind, yet ... Continue Reading

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Choosing the right data discovery platform for the enterprise

Obviously, cost and scalability factor into data discovery platform buying decisions, but other features, like visualizations and data support, should carry significant weight. Continue Reading
Understanding data discovery tools in the enterprise

Data discovery tools, aided by the data discovery process, visualize and contextualize data for business users. They are essential for informed business decision-making. Continue Reading
Common Data Service for Analytics eases Power BI integration

Integrating data into Power BI for analysis can be a challenge, but Microsoft's Common Data Service for Analytics technology is designed to simplify the process for users. Continue Reading

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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
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

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Good analytics dashboards turn BI data into actionable info

Design issues and new IT trends complicate the process of creating dashboards for business users. But when well-designed, they can help make companies more data-driven. Continue Reading
Many businesses use BI reporting systems wrong, but they can improve

Many businesses commit similar mistakes when creating BI reports. Consultant Mico Yuk offers tips to help you avoid some of the most common pitfalls. Continue Reading
Self-service tools, data visualization software give BI a new look

Self-service business intelligence and data visualization tools can make it easier for business users to analyze BI data. But there's a lot that needs to be done up front to make that happen. Continue Reading