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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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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.
October 12, 2018 12 Oct'18
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.
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.
June 13, 2018 13 Jun'18
Tableau acquisition of MIT AI startup aims at smarter BI software

Tableau acquires AI startup Empirical Systems in a plan to provide users with automated data modeling capabilities and enable broader BI and analytics applications.

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Elastic

Elastic is a software company that provides products and services related to Elasticsearch, its distributed enterprise search engine. Continue Reading
Data visualization software deserves a deep look before buying

Data visualization tools can present information to business users in easy-to-grasp formats. But it isn't a pretty picture if you buy the wrong one. Continue Reading
Supermarket co-op stocks up on big data platform to help spur sales

Co-operative Allegiance Retail Services is deploying a cloud-based big data stack to replace a homegrown system that fell short on analytics power. 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
Self-service analytics tools hand BI power to business users

Self-service BI software opens the door to wider analytics uses in organizations. This handbook compares top self-service tools and details user deployments. Continue Reading
Tableau vs. Power BI vs. Qlik: How the BI rivals stack up

Tableau, Power BI and Qlik Sense offer similar self-service BI functionality, consultant Rick Sherman says. But he points to some of their strengths and weaknesses. 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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