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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 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.
February 28, 2020 28 Feb'20
Gartner's Sallam: Top BI vendors poised for next disruption

Leading analytics vendors appear poised to remain innovative as AI becomes pervasive in BI, Gartner's Rita Sallam explains in a discussion about BI's present and future.
February 28, 2020 28 Feb'20
Gartner's Sallam: Top analytics platforms share common traits

In an interview, Gartner analyst Rita Sallam discusses what separates the top BI vendors from the rest as well as the trends that will shape the future of analytics.

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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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The top augmented analytics tools vendors are offering

From natural language querying to automated data preparation, augmented analytics are key capabilities for the top BI platforms. Read on to see what popular vendors are offering. Continue Reading
Ultimate guide to business intelligence in the enterprise

Enterprise BI systems bring a variety of uses, business benefits and challenges to organizations, as explained in this in-depth business intelligence guide. Continue Reading
20 top BI tools and how to choose the right one

To help you buy the right BI tool for your data analysis needs, here's a look at 20 leading technologies, the different types of BI software and key features to look for. Continue Reading

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Why do enterprises outsource analytics?

As business data complexity increases, enterprises are turning to third parties for their analytics needs. Here are 10 reasons why companies are choosing to outsource analytics. Continue Reading
NLP makes augmented data discovery a reality in analytics

BI vendors are increasingly using NLP technology to make their products work more like a web search, with simplified user interfaces and improved ease of use for customers. Continue Reading
Tableau vs. Qlik Sense: Pros and cons of the BI tools

Products from the two top data visualization vendors are starting to resemble each other as the need for strong visualizations and scalability in self-service BI has crystalized. Continue Reading

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Survey: Poor data quality most common business intelligence problem

Poor data quality topped the list of most common obstacles standing between companies and successful business intelligence deployments, according to the BI Survey 9. Continue Reading