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BI Self-Service Tool Comparison
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.
Self-service and collaborative business intelligence News
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October 12, 2018
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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.
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August 30, 2018
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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.
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July 31, 2018
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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.
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July 25, 2018
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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.
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Visual data exploration a key first step for deeper analyses
Visual data analysis is an important first step in any advanced analytics project -- and analysts and data scientists who overlook it do so at their own peril, experienced users warn. Continue Reading
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Tableau data governance policies key to enterprise use
Usage and data governance policies are vital to effectively implementing Tableau and avoiding common pitfalls that can affect deployments of the self-service software, experienced users say. Continue Reading
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Data analysis tools don't create data-driven culture
Businesses want to be more data-driven, and vendors are capitalizing on the demand with sleek, self-service tools. But it's culture, not tools, that creates a data-driven organization. Continue Reading
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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
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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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Data science tools of the trade fill skills gap
Data science tools are becoming more intelligent and better at understanding intent and context. But don't stop advertising that data scientist job on the web just yet. 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
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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
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Diversified data sets for analytics deliver top results
Analytics teams should focus on data diversity to ensure that their projects deliver the most meaningful insights -- but they must be wary of some stumbling blocks. Continue Reading
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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
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Using Power BI to enhance SQL Server self-service business intelligence
SQL Server DBAs and developers should be familiar with Power BI for Office 365. Here's an overview of what it does and how to use it. Continue Reading
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Self-service analytics helps marketers overcome shortage of data pros
All industries are having a hard time finding enough skilled data workers, but marketers see self-service analytics tools as a potential solution. Continue Reading