Buying Decisions

Predictive analytics

• Get the most out of your data, reap the benefits of BI tools

  The business intelligence software market is large, vibrant and evolving. Learn the ins and outs to make sense of the options and experience the business benefits of BI tools.  Continue Reading

• Comparing the leading big data analytics software options

  This big data analytics tools comparison examines products from the leading vendors and provides insight into how you can differentiate between the various offerings.  Continue Reading

• Insights into buying big data analytics tools

  Before purchasing big data analytics software, companies must first identify their specific needs and then evaluate how the product features address those needs.  Continue Reading

• The benefits of using big data analytics software

  Tools for big data analytics have a lot to offer, and they come in many varieties. Get to know some of the ways business users and data scientists can use the software.  Continue Reading

• Exploring Microsoft R Open, R Server for advanced analytics

  Learn about the features and components of the Microsoft R family of predictive analytics tools, which includes Microsoft R Open, Microsoft R Client and Microsoft R Server.  Continue Reading

• Inside the SAP BusinessObjects Predictive Analytics tool suite

  The SAP BusinessObjects Predictive Analytics suite of on-premises and cloud-based tools can be used by data scientists, analytics professionals, as well as less technical teams.  Continue Reading

• How SAS Enterprise Miner simplifies the data mining process

  The SAS Enterprise Miner data mining tool helps users develop descriptive and predictive models, including components for predictive modeling and in-database scoring.  Continue Reading

• Inside RapidMiner's data science platform

  The RapidMiner data science platform comprises products that enable both technical and nontechnical users to perform a variety of advanced data analytics functions.  Continue Reading

• Examining the KNIME Analytics Platform for big data analytics

  KNIME offers open source data analytics, reporting and integration tools, as well as commercial software that can help build more efficient workflows.  Continue Reading

• Exploring Oracle Advanced Analytics

  Oracle Advanced Analytics and other data analytics tools, including Oracle R Enterprise and Oracle Data Miner, enable business users to explore large volumes of data.  Continue Reading

• Alteryx analytics tools help simplify advanced data analysis

  The Alteryx advanced analytics tool suite comprises three products: the Alteryx Designer desktop tool, Alteryx Server and the Alteryx Analytics Gallery cloud-based application.  Continue Reading

• An overview of the Teradata Aster Analytics platform

  The Teradata Aster Analytics platform includes the Aster Database, Aster SNAP Framework, Aster R, SQL-MapReduce framework, SQL-GR and the Aster Analytics Portfolio.  Continue Reading

• A look at the IBM SPSS Modeler and IBM SPSS Statistics analytics tools

  The IBM SPSS Modeler and IBM SPSS Statistics predictive analytics tools help users and data analysts build predictive models and manage the analytics process.  Continue Reading

• Exploring Tableau visualization and analytics products

  Tableau helps users of all technical skill levels quickly analyze, visualize and share data with colleagues so they can make data-driven decisions.  Continue Reading

• IBM Cognos Business Intelligence offers self-service BI

  The latest version of IBM Cognos Business Intelligence is managed by IT but provides end users with a simplified setup and deployment.  Continue Reading

• Information Builders WebFOCUS helps leverage BI analytics

  The Information Builders WebFOCUS platform includes several BI analytics tools that users can leverage to perform predictive analytics, statistical modeling and big data analytics.  Continue Reading

• Examining the Birst BI and predictive analytics tool

  Centralized BI and IT teams can use Birst to connect with decentralized teams on the business side. Learn more about the BI and predictive analytics tool.  Continue Reading

• How big data analytics tools can help your organization

  Big data analytics is a trending practice that many companies are adopting. Before jumping in and buying big data tools, though, organizations should first get to know the landscape.  Continue Reading