Business intelligence technology
Technical requirements needed to analyze huge amounts of corporate data are increasingly complex. Business intelligence technologies such as data discovery processes, data warehouses and data visualization have become essential for enterprises to tap into the business value of information. Learn about the latest BI technologies designed to help create value from big data.
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29 Oct 2024
Dremio updates data catalog to support all deployment types
Recognizing that some customers need to keep data on-premises, the vendor has extended the availability of its Data Catalog for Apache Iceberg beyond its cloud-based platform. Continue Reading
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25 Oct 2024
Informatica launches blueprints for developing generative AI
The vendor's new frameworks aim to simplify and speed developing GenAI tools and include data integration and governance capabilities along with connectors and best practices. Continue Reading
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06 Jul 2021
Logi Analytics guided by a rigorous goal
Guided by the desire to enable developers to create applications, embedded BI vendor Logi Analytics recently updated its platform and expanded its resources via M&A activity. Continue Reading
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01 Jul 2021
TigerGraph expands reach of its graph database technology
With demand for graph analytics on the rise, TigerGraph recently unveiled an expanded partner ecosystem that will enable the vendor to gain domain expertise as its userbase grows. Continue Reading
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01 Jul 2021
Yellowfin analytics platform update targets data storytelling
The new platform update enables customers to include Yellowfin Stories, the vendor's data storytelling tool, on dashboards to create a unified workflow. Continue Reading
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29 Jun 2021
Tableau platform update features upgraded AI tools
Tableau on June 29 unveiled new versions of Ask Data and Explain Data, tools that enable users with natural language processing, and two new integrations with Salesforce. Continue Reading
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09 Jun 2021
ThoughtSpot unveils support for Snowflake developer platform
ThoughtSpot expanded its partnership with a leading data cloud provider, revealing ThoughtSpot for Snowpark to better enable developers as they work in-warehouse. Continue Reading
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08 Jun 2021
Domo streamlines embedded analytics platform
The vendor released a new version of Domo Everywhere, streamlining the embedded BI platform to make it easier to develop and distribute applications. Continue Reading
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02 Jun 2021
GoodData launches overhauled analytics platform
Featuring a suite of microservices, GoodData released its new platform after nearly two years spent overhauling each of its individual capabilities. Continue Reading
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27 May 2021
Utah agency tracks wildlife data with Google analytics tools
Tools from the Google Cloud Platform enabled the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources to manage the growing amount of data that overwhelmed its on-premises system. Continue Reading
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26 May 2021
Tibco update features embedded analytics, ModelOps tools
Tibco unveiled a host of new features May 26 during its virtual user conference, including new embedded data science capabilities and a model deployment tool. Continue Reading
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26 May 2021
New Google tools aim to simplify data analytics lifecycle
Google Cloud unveiled a trio of new tools, aimed at enabling users to work through the entire analytics workflow, during its virtual Data Cloud Summit. Continue Reading
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19 May 2021
AutoML, cloud-native tools highlight Alteryx platform update
An automated machine learning tool and a cloud-native version of Alteryx Designer are among the new capabilities Alteryx unveiled during its virtual user conference. Continue Reading
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10 May 2021
Active intelligence continues to guide Qlik roadmap
Automated integrations and a new collaboration tool highlight Qlik's roadmap, which the vendor unveiled during QlikWorld 2021, its virtual user conference. Continue Reading
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05 May 2021
Acquisition by ThoughtSpot adds data integration capabilities
ThoughtSpot both acquired Diyotta on May 4 to add data integration capabilities and released ThoughtSpot Everywhere, a new embedded analytics platform, for general availability. Continue Reading
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04 May 2021
Goals in Power BI a new data-driven performance tracker
Microsoft unveiled a new performance-tracking tool for Power BI that enables organizations to create key business objectives and metrics and measure their progress. Continue Reading
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03 May 2021
New ML, AI features highlight Oracle Analytics Cloud update
Augmented intelligence and machine learning capabilities feature prominently in the latest Oracle analytics platform update, which the vendor revealed on May 3. Continue Reading
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29 Apr 2021
Toucan Toco unveils native integration with Snowflake
A France-based data storytelling startup unveiled its first native integration with a cloud service provider, aligning with Snowflake to improve security and speed queries. Continue Reading
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22 Apr 2021
Graph analytics being used in childhood cancer research
With relational databases limited in how they connect data points, graph database tools from TigerGraph are aiding the Technical University of Denmark's childhood cancer research. Continue Reading
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21 Apr 2021
TigerGraph unveils support for GCP, adds new connectors
Graph database vendor TigerGraph unveiled support for Google Cloud and new connectors to Snowflake and Tableau on April 21 during its virtual user conference. Continue Reading
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20 Apr 2021
Startup Veezoo emerges from stealth with NLQ-based platform
Aiming to be 'Siri for enterprises,' an analytics startup emerged from stealth with a platform that enables users to interact with data using natural language. Continue Reading
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15 Apr 2021
Insightsoftware acquisition of Izenda targets embedded BI
ERP vendor Insightsoftware acquired embedded analytics specialist Izenda on April 15, marking its second purchase of an embedded BI vendor this month. Continue Reading
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07 Apr 2021
Logi Analytics acquired by ERP vendor Insightsoftware
Logi Analytics, a BI vendor specializing in embedded business intelligence, was acquired on April 7 by an ERP vendor specializing in financial reporting and budgeting tools. Continue Reading
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31 Mar 2021
ThoughtSpot makes first acquisition, buys SeekWell
ThoughtSpot reached an agreement to acquire SeekWell on Wednesday, a move that will enable the analytics vendor to deliver insights to users in their workflows via SQL. Continue Reading
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25 Mar 2021
Domo analytics suite focused on usability
The Domo BI platform is aimed at enabling users of all skill levels. New and planned features stick with that easy-to-use approach, chief business officer Jay Heglar says. Continue Reading
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24 Mar 2021
Domo update adds embedded analytics, multi-cloud capabilities
The latest platform update from Domo includes enhanced embedded BI, AI and multi-cloud capabilities. The features were unveiled during the vendor's virtual user conference. Continue Reading
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24 Mar 2021
Mark Nelson named new CEO of Tableau
With Adam Selipsky headed to AWS, Mark Nelson has been named the new chief executive officer of Tableau. Nelson had been Tableau's head of product development since 2018. Continue Reading
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23 Mar 2021
Tableau releases first integration with Einstein Analytics
AI and machine learning capabilities developed by Salesforce are now available in Tableau, marking the first integration between the vendors since the CRM giant acquired Tableau. Continue Reading
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22 Mar 2021
GoodData to unveil analytics platform overhaul in April
Self-service business intelligence and data as a service form the foundation of the overhauled platform GoodData plans to release in April following two years of retooling. Continue Reading
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16 Mar 2021
Oracle aims to enable access to analytics via ease of use
Oracle continues to add augmented intelligence features to its BI suite with the aim of enabling business users to work with data without needing the skills of a data scientist. Continue Reading
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10 Mar 2021
Talend to be acquired by Thoma Bravo for $2.4 billion
Private equity firm Thoma Bravo reached an agreement to acquire Talend, an analytics vendor whose platform enables users to integrate data from disparate sources. Continue Reading
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10 Mar 2021
ThoughtSpot sells $20 million equity stake to Snowflake
ThoughtSpot received a $20 million equity investment from a cloud data services provider in a move that helps validate the analytics vendor's strategic focus on the cloud. Continue Reading
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09 Mar 2021
Tableau adds global vaccination info to COVID-19 Data Hub
Tableau unveiled the Global Tracker, a new tool to help organizations track coronavirus vaccinations by country and enable them to make decisions related to the pandemic. Continue Reading
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04 Mar 2021
Microsoft unveils per-user pricing for Power BI Premium
Microsoft is making Power BI Premium, the top-tier version of the big tech vendor's business intelligence platform, available on a per-user basis for the first time. Continue Reading
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04 Mar 2021
Sisu redesigns analytics platform to streamline workflows
Sparked by feedback from both existing and potential customers, startup BI vendor Sisu redesigned its platform to make data exploration and analysis more efficient. Continue Reading
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02 Mar 2021
Gartner emphasizes augmented analytics in new Magic Quadrant
Augmented intelligence features and value are what separate leading BI platforms from the rest, Gartner analyst Rita Sallam said in a recent interview. Continue Reading
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01 Mar 2021
Qlik analytics platform keeps focus on active intelligence
With new data catalog capabilities and enhanced SAP connectors, Qlik continues its focus on the concept of active intelligence to enable users to more easily gain insights. Continue Reading
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23 Feb 2021
Latest Uplevel tool enables software engineering efficiency
With Project Explorer, Uplevel enables development teams to improve efficiency by identifying potential risks and monitoring the overall health of projects. Continue Reading
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17 Feb 2021
Microsoft strengthens Power BI security with new capabilities
The latest Power BI update features a series of new capabilities aimed at enabling organizations to secure their data as they move to the cloud and embrace remote work. Continue Reading
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17 Feb 2021
TigerGraph raises $105M in funding to fuel growth
With $105 million in new financing, TigerGraph is planning to invest in more product development and expand its operations into new geographic regions. Continue Reading
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12 Feb 2021
Do you need a data warehouse for business intelligence?
Some organizations have moved away from using data warehouses in their business intelligence strategies. Read on to find out how approaches to data storage for BI are changing. Continue Reading
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11 Feb 2021
ThoughtSpot, Azure alliance boosts BI capabilities of both
A new strategic partnership between ThoughtSpot and Microsoft Azure unveiled on Feb. 11 includes joint product development plans in addition to enhanced connective capabilities. Continue Reading
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09 Feb 2021
Sisense analytics suite renamed to reflect embedded BI focus
The business intelligence vendor unveiled Sisense Fusion, a rebranded version of Sisense's platform named to reflect the vendor's new focus on embedded BI capabilities. Continue Reading
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05 Feb 2021
MicroStrategy plans include SaaS version of its BI platform
MicroStrategy revealed during its user conference that a SaaS version of its platform is in the works, as are new embedded analytics and process automation capabilities. Continue Reading
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03 Feb 2021
Embedded analytics prominent in latest MicroStrategy update
New embedded BI capabilities and tools that enable collaboration are key features of MicroStrategy 2021, the latest platform update from the longtime BI vendor. Continue Reading
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29 Jan 2021
BI vendor Phocas raises funds to build predictive analytics
With its eyes on expansion and new analytics product development, a veteran Australian-based BI vendor raised $34 million in venture capital funding. Continue Reading
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22 Jan 2021
Why using graph analytics for big data is on the rise
Graph analytics is being used across industries for different reasons. Read on to see how they can improve organizational decision-making, network analysis, production and more. Continue Reading
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22 Jan 2021
Looker, Google planning plenty of analytics collaborations
While collaboration with its parent company is prominent in Looker's plans, so are investments in analytics capabilities including embedded BI and natural language processing. Continue Reading
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19 Jan 2021
Partnership enables Alteryx users to prep data in Snowflake
Alteryx and a rising cloud data warehouse vendor unveiled a new partnership that will enable joint customers to more easily and inexpensively prepare data for analytics. Continue Reading
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15 Jan 2021
Data storytelling a key part of Yellowfin analytics platform
Data storytelling remains a focal point for Yellowfin. Stories, the vendor's narrative generation tool, features heavily in both its latest platform update and roadmap for 2021. Continue Reading
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12 Jan 2021
Tibco acquisitions add capabilities to analytics platform
The recent completion of Tibco's acquisition of IBI has the potential to benefit customers of both given the complementary qualities of the vendors' platforms. Continue Reading
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11 Jan 2021
6 top business benefits of real-time data analytics
The potential benefits of real-time analytics applications for organizations include faster decision-making, increased business agility, better customer service and more. Continue Reading
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07 Jan 2021
Data storytelling vendor Toucan Toco poised for growth
Startup data storytelling vendor Toucan Toco has big goals for 2021, including doubling its annual revenues and expanding its customer base by about 50%. Continue Reading
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31 Dec 2020
Augmented analytics lead analytics trends for 2021
Augmented analytics adoption was one of the top trends for 2020. Adoption still seems strong for 2021 as well as personalization the role of AI in analytics overall. Continue Reading
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15 Dec 2020
Data prep in browser highlights Tableau BI platform update
New data preparation capabilities highlight the release of Tableau 2020.4, which was unveiled on Dec. 15 and includes a version of Tableau Prep Builder for the browser. Continue Reading
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10 Dec 2020
New ThoughtSpot tool advances embedded BI capabilities
ThoughtSpot this week unveiled ThoughtSpot Everywhere, an embedded analytics platform in preview, and a host of features on its roadmap, including pinboard filtering. Continue Reading
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09 Dec 2020
Startup analytics vendor Einblick emerges from stealth
Startup BI vendor Einblick emerged from stealth on Wednesday and aims to differentiate itself with a platform that integrates AI and machine learning with business intelligence. Continue Reading
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09 Dec 2020
ThoughtSpot expands cloud capabilities with ThoughtSpot One
ThoughtSpot One, a new tool from analytics vendor ThoughtSpot, enhances the natural language search and data sharing capabilities of the SaaS version of the vendor's platform. Continue Reading
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07 Dec 2020
ThoughtSpot BI platform to focus on the cloud
After developing a strong on-premises customer base, ThoughtSpot is undergoing a transformation with the cloud at the center of is product development strategy. Continue Reading
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03 Dec 2020
Microsoft's Azure Synapse Analytics now generally available
After more than a year in preview, Microsoft's new analytics platform that brings together data integration, data warehousing and big data analysis is now generally available. Continue Reading
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02 Dec 2020
Price differentiates Amazon QuickSight, but capabilities lag
New embedded analytics capabilities highlight the latest additions to the QuickSight platform, but despite improving capabilities, its low cost remains its key attraction. Continue Reading
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25 Nov 2020
Coronavirus quickly expands role of analytics in enterprises
While NLP and embedded BI were expected to be key analytics trends, the effect of the pandemic on enterprises' takeup of analytics instead was the biggest development of 2020. Continue Reading
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25 Nov 2020
Event streaming technologies a remedy for big data's onslaught
Event streaming is emerging as a viable method to quickly analyze in real time the torrents of information pouring into collection systems from multiple data sources. Continue Reading
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20 Nov 2020
Knime focused on performance speed of analytics platform
New nodes that enhance speed and efficiency are at the core of Knime's roadmap as the open source analytics vendor prepares its next update for release in December. Continue Reading
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19 Nov 2020
Enhanced admin controls highlight Alteryx platform update
New features to augment administrative control over the data management process highlight Alteryx 2020.4, the latest update from the data management vendor. Continue Reading
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18 Nov 2020
Snowflake to offer BI capabilities with Snowsight
Snowflake plans to join its cloud computing competitors by offering BI capabilities starting in 2021, though the vendor's tool will have limited capabilities. Continue Reading
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17 Nov 2020
New Sigma Computing tool enables in-warehouse data editing
Warehouse Data Editing, a no-code tool from startup analytics vendor Sigma, enables end users to update data without first having to upload it from their cloud data warehouse. Continue Reading
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13 Nov 2020
TigerGraph taking advantage of graph database growth
TigerGraph continues to aggressively expand its customer base by focusing on ease of use as it updates its platform and offers free versions of its tools. Continue Reading
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29 Oct 2020
Microsoft enhances integration between Power BI and Excel
The latest Microsoft update to its popular spreadsheet features an integration with Power BI that lets the analytics platforms send structured data back and forth for analysis. Continue Reading
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28 Oct 2020
How DataOps architecture benefits your analytics strategy
A DataOps framework can provide access more efficiently throughout an organization to ease the analytics process and deliver insights faster. Continue Reading
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23 Oct 2020
GoodData adds self-service modeling tools to analytics suite
New self-service data modeling tools are the latest additions to the GoodData platform as the vendor overhauls its platform in an attempt to enable more users. Continue Reading
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22 Oct 2020
Tibco expands analytics offerings with IBI acquisition
In a move designed to add complementary capabilities to its platform, Tibco said it will acquire IBI, another veteran business intelligence vendor. Financial details were not disclosed. Continue Reading
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15 Oct 2020
Yellowfin 9.3 features embedded app development upgrades
New application programming interfaces to help app designers build embedded BI apps are among more than 25 new features in the latest update of the Yellowfin analytics platform. Continue Reading
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13 Oct 2020
Looker adds mobile app, developer tools to analytics suite
While Looker revealed no new integrations with Google, a mobile app and additional tools for developers highlight the new features the BI vendor unveiled during its virtual user conference. Continue Reading
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09 Oct 2020
Tableau to launch racial justice Equity Data Hub
After unveiling the Racial Justice Data Initiative, Tableau is building a new data hub to help organizations working in the fight against systemic racism. Continue Reading
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07 Oct 2020
Tableau, Salesforce integration now in full swing
Tableau and its new owner unveiled their first collaboration during Tableau's user conference, but due to COVID-19 the vendors have faced unique challenges as they join forces. Continue Reading
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07 Oct 2020
Tableau roadmap features improved browser capabilities
Tableau's plans for 2021 include providing an end-to-end analytics experience on the web that mimics what users are able to do within the vendor's platform. Continue Reading
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06 Oct 2020
Tableau unveils first integration with Einstein Analytics
Tableau adds AI power via an integration with Salesforce's predictive BI tool, the first collaboration between Salesforce and Tableau since the CRM giant acquired the BI vendor. Continue Reading
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02 Oct 2020
Sisense unveils new integration with Azure Synapse Analytics
Sisense adds to its multi-cloud capabilities with a new integration that will allow customers that store their data in Microsoft's ecosystem to quickly act on their data. Continue Reading
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24 Sep 2020
Power BI platform adds data storytelling capabilities
In its ongoing attempt to extend the reach of analytics to more users, Microsoft, during its virtual user conference, unveiled a new data storytelling feature for Power BI. Continue Reading
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23 Sep 2020
Hyperconverged Analytics a new experience for Tibco users
Tibco CTO Nelson Petracek discusses the motivation for developing the vendor's new analytics experience, as well as the challenges of collaborating during the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue Reading
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23 Sep 2020
Spotfire 11 release marks launch of new Tibco BI ecosystem
The combination of latest Spotfire update and a new streaming data engine marks the launch of Tibco's new analytics ecosystem that combines analytics capabilities in one experience. Continue Reading
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22 Sep 2020
ThoughtSpot Cloud is a new SaaS version of vendor's platform
ThoughtSpot introduced the first SaaS version of its platform on Tuesday, allowing customers to pay as they go and taking away the task of deploying and managing the software. Continue Reading
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11 Sep 2020
New NLP capabilities highlight Qlik Sense update
Enhancements to Insight Advisor, an AI-powered chatbot that helps users make decisions based on their data, are at the core of the latest update from Qlik. Continue Reading
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09 Sep 2020
Data-driven storytelling opens analytics to all
Data storytelling, because it interprets and explains data, extends business intelligence to business users and not just those trained in data analysis. Continue Reading
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03 Sep 2020
Alteryx 2020.3 highlighted by one-click data modeling tool
New no-code data modeling and new text mining capabilities are featured in the latest platform update from Alteryx, which the vendor unveiled for general availability on Sept. 1. Continue Reading
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02 Sep 2020
New AI, data management features highlight ThoughtSpot 6.2
The latest version of ThoughtSpot's platform features new capabilities fueled by AI and machine learning along with new data management tools. Continue Reading
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26 Aug 2020
Tableau doesn't confirm layoffs after Salesforce downsizing
Tableau on Wednesday declined to confirm if its employees were affected by layoffs at Salesforce, the BI and analytics vendor's parent company. Continue Reading
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26 Aug 2020
Analytics startup Grid raises $12 million in funding
Armed with $12 million in Series A venture capital financing led by New Enterprise Associates, BI startup Grid is in position to take its platform to market. Continue Reading
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12 Aug 2020
Tableau 2020.3 highlighted by new data prep capabilities
A new data preparation tool and enhanced predictive modeling capabilities highlight analytics software vendor Tableau's third-quarter platform update. Continue Reading
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10 Aug 2020
Baseball's Twins deploy Databricks to improve analytics power
With the amount of data used to make player personnel decisions in baseball growing exponentially, the Minnesota Twins began using Databricks to improve their modeling capabilities. Continue Reading
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06 Aug 2020
Maine state government modernizes with Oracle Analytics
Hampered by siloed data and a data warehouse constructed 25 years ago, Maine's state government used tools from Oracle to break down data barriers and improve BI capabilities. Continue Reading
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06 Aug 2020
TigerGraph adds cloud support, helps standardize graph coding
With democratization of graph databases in mind, TigerGraph recently added support for Microsoft Azure and took steps to help standardize graph query language. Continue Reading
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06 Aug 2020
Looker, Google unveil first collaboration since acquisition
Six months after Google's acquisition of Looker finally closed, the two unveiled their first collaboration during Google Cloud's virtual user conference. Continue Reading
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04 Aug 2020
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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23 Jul 2020
AI, UX and embedded features all pillars of Power BI platform
As Microsoft adds new features to Power BI, augmented intelligence and embedded analytics will continue to be a focus, Microsoft revealed during its Inspire user conference. Continue Reading
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21 Jul 2020
ThoughtSpot, VoiceBase partner to provide complementary tools
The complementary capabilities of ThoughtSpot's BI platform and VoiceBase's speech analytics tools can now be combined due to a new strategic partnership between the vendors. Continue Reading
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15 Jul 2020
Alteryx continues focus on ease of use in analytics platform
Ease of use is an ongoing focal point for Alteryx, which recently rebranded its suite of tools the Alteryx APA (Analytic Process Automation) Platform. Continue Reading
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09 Jul 2020
Tellius introduces SaaS version of its analytics platform
Tellius, an analytics startup whose platform is built on AI and machine learning, introduced a SaaS version of its tools to help customers reduce costs. Continue Reading
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08 Jul 2020
Information Builders rebranded IBI, updates analytics suite
Newly rebranded as IBI, the former Information Builders unveiled new features at its user conference in late June centered on AI and the cloud along with its new name. Continue Reading
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07 Jul 2020
Key elements of a DataOps framework for BI and analytics
DataOps brings speed and agility to BI processes and helps align data management to business goals. Learn about the key elements of a DataOps framework. Continue Reading
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07 Jul 2020
Sisu adds new ways of answering 'Why?' to analytics platform
BI vendor Sisu on Tuesday revealed its second update since emerging from stealth in late 2019 featuring new tools aimed at quickly identifying why changes occur in data sets. Continue Reading