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What’s the difference between Tableau and Qlik Sense? Designed exclusively for decision makers like you, this expert guide explores the pros and cons of both tools. Learn how they compare in 4 critical categories.

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Selecting business intelligence vendors News

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.
December 18, 2018 18 Dec'18
Datawatch Swarm on path to combine data prep, analytics

Datawatch plans to add analytics and data visualization tools to its Swarm data preparation platform, starting with integration capabilities in a Swarm 2.2 release.
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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Avoid turbulence when shifting to data analytics in the cloud

When migrating BI and data analytics to the cloud, factor existing analytics processes, software evaluation, data protection and cost controls into a thoughtful plan of action. 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
How the rise of augmented analytics tools affects BI vendors

BI vendors are responding to interest in augmented analytics capabilities with simplified interfaces and features that allow for access to deeper insights. Continue Reading

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Upswing in cloud business intelligence spawns migration issues

More organizations are looking to run BI and analytics applications in the cloud. This handbook offers insights into moving on-premises BI systems to cloud environments. Continue Reading
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
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. Continue Reading

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Rules change for self-service BI subscription pricing models

As self-service BI tools become commonplace, look for subscription pricing models to change according to the cloud, group data usage pricing and how people share their data. Continue Reading
New Qlik CEO Mike Capone outlines his business strategy

Mike Capone, Qlik's new CEO, discusses recent layoffs and says the company needs to be more aggressive about touting its successes to avoid falling behind in the self-service BI market. Continue Reading
Tableau vs. Qlik Sense: Pros and cons of the rival analytics tools

The core products of Tableau and Qlik are starting to resemble each other more as the need for strong data visualization and scalability crystalizes. But differences remain. Continue Reading

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FAQ: Integrating and securing BI mobile apps

BI mobile apps are no longer the next big thing. They should be a key factor in any business's overall information strategy. Continue Reading
Business intelligence trends affecting the BI market, industry

Learn about some business intelligence trends that are affecting the BI market and BI industry. Learn about packaged analytics software and agile BI. Continue Reading
The real value of mobile business intelligence (BI)

Thinking about adding mobile business intelligence (BI) tools to your BI and analytics strategy? Find out where the real value of mobile BI resides and get real-world examples. Continue Reading

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