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Data visualization tools News

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 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.
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.

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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
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

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A complete guide to buying data discovery software

Data discovery software turns data into business insights, and it's vital for GDPR compliance. This guide outlines the products and business case for data discovery tools. Continue Reading
Heat map view sets table for food warehouse optimization

Inspired by the vivid views of stadium heat maps, a Midwest food distributor worked with Information Builders to gain a better view of its supply chain workings. The result was a novel warehouse optimization system. Continue Reading
A look at the leading data discovery software and vendors

Explore the data discovery software market, including the products and vendors helping enterprises glean insights using data visualization and self-service BI. 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