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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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20 Nov 2024
Snowflake partners with Anthropic to improve AI development
The alliance aims to make it easier and faster for the data cloud vendor's customers to use the Claude line of large language models when developing advanced applications. Continue Reading
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19 Nov 2024
With new Fabric features, Microsoft aims at AI development
New data management and analytics suite features include databases and a data catalog to enable enterprises to develop and operationalize advanced applications. 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
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02 Jul 2020
More AI, ease of use will shape Sisense analytics platform
After spending three years at Alteryx most recently, Ashley Kramer is now Sisense's new chief product officer. In an interview, she discusses her vision for the vendor's platform. Continue Reading
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01 Jul 2020
Developer tools a key part of Yellowfin analytics platform
With embedded analytics as a central tenet, Yellowfin continues to focus on application developers by giving them new tools and updating existing ones in its platform updates. Continue Reading
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25 Jun 2020
Concept of 'active intelligence' fuels Qlik's product roadmap
Qlik said augmented intelligence features and embedded BI will feature prominently in future updates, which are expected to include capabilities such as data integration. Continue Reading
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23 Jun 2020
Collibra unveils Data Intelligence Cloud at user conference
Data management vendor Collibra rolled out its new data intelligence platform featuring four new tools on Tuesday during Data Citizens '20, the vendor's virtual user conference. Continue Reading
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15 Jun 2020
SAS, Microsoft unveil new technology, go-to-market partnership
SAS revealed an enhanced product and marketing partnership agreement with Microsoft the day before the analytics vendor's user conference. Microsoft will be SAS' preferred cloud provider. Continue Reading
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10 Jun 2020
Logi Analytics unveils new platform for developers
With ease of use and customization capabilities in mind, Logi unveiled Logi Composer, a new platform for developing embedded applications. Continue Reading
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09 Jun 2020
Uplevel targets software engineering efficiency amid pandemic
Uplevel, a startup analytics vendor whose platform aims to aid engineering efficiency, rolled out three new tools on Tuesday to assist developers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue Reading
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08 Jun 2020
Microsoft integration adds more AI to Tibco analytics suite
Tibco continues to invest in augmented intelligence and machine learning capabilities, recently adding an integration with Microsoft Azure Cognitive Services aimed at developers. Continue Reading
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28 May 2020
U.K. agency uses Oracle analytics to ID annual savings
Mandated to reduce spending by a billion pounds over five years, a U.K. health agency that supports the national healthcare system used Oracle's BI platform to make it happen. Continue Reading
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22 May 2020
HR use case shows value of Oracle Analytics Cloud
A use case presented during Oracle Analytics' virtual user conference shows how the vendor's platform can bring value to an organization thanks to its usability. Continue Reading
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15 May 2020
Looker analytics platform adding app development capability
Amid its integration into the Google Cloud Platform portfolio, Looker continues to focus on adding new embedded BI tools and creating new features for application developers. Continue Reading
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12 May 2020
Sigma Computing brings in new CEO
Startup BI vendor Sigma Computing has hired Mike Palmer to take over as CEO and allow co-founders Rob Woollen and Jason Frantz to focus on product innovation. Continue Reading
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11 May 2020
Latest Power BI update focuses on ease of use
Featuring new natural language generation and data modeling capabilities, the latest Power BI platform upgrade aims to help organizations develop a data-driven culture. Continue Reading
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07 May 2020
New no-code data modeling prowess added to Tableau platform
Tableau 2020.2, the latest update from Tableau, features enhanced no-code data modeling capabilities and a mobile-first tool to view key performance indicators in a single location. Continue Reading
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01 May 2020
AtScale 2020.2 adds new self-service, cloud capabilities
The latest platform update from AtScale features new self-service analytics tools and the ability to run natively on the platforms of all three major cloud service providers. Continue Reading
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28 Apr 2020
Sigma Computing adds new no-code tools to analytics platform
Sigma Computing added a no-code data modeling tool to its suite along with prebuilt dashboard templates aimed at introducing new users to business intelligence. Continue Reading
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28 Apr 2020
How to choose self-service BI tools using analyst reports
When deciding on what BI tools to use, many organizations turn to reports from analyst firms. Here's how to decipher the ratings to pick the right tools for your organization. Continue Reading
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22 Apr 2020
Tamr launches Data Can Help to reduce supply chain risk
Data Can Help is a new data curation service from Tamr designed to assist enterprises deal with the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue Reading
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20 Apr 2020
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. Continue Reading
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16 Apr 2020
New cloud features highlight Qlik analytics platform update
Enhanced SaaS capabilities and tools to help customers migrate their analytics operations to the cloud highlight the latest platform update from Qlik. Continue Reading
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15 Apr 2020
Atrium offering combines powers of Salesforce and Tableau
A new offering from the Atrium consultancy hints at how Salesforce's Einstein Analytics and Tableau may complement each other now that Salesforce has acquired Tableau. Continue Reading
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13 Apr 2020
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. Continue Reading
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10 Apr 2020
Self-service analytics spurs GoodData BI platform overhaul
GoodData is in the process of redesigning its entire business intelligence platform to make it more accessible to self-service and citizen data scientist users. Continue Reading
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09 Apr 2020
OmniSci analytics tools to come embedded in HP workstations
Under the terms of an agreement between OmniSci and HP revealed on Thursday, OmniSci's BI platform will come as a preloaded component on HP's Z8 line of workstations. Continue Reading
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01 Apr 2020
Knime analytics platform adds tool to aid model deployment
Integrated Deployment, a new tool from Knime aimed at bridging the gap between data model development and deployment, was unveiled April 1 at Knime's virtual user conference. Continue Reading
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27 Mar 2020
SAS analytics platform benefiting from AI investment
Fueled by SAS' investment in AI and augmented intelligence features, the long-established vendor strengthened its BI platform with a host of new features and capabilities over the past year. Continue Reading
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26 Mar 2020
COVID-19 effect on analytics software development an unknown
With COVID-19 forcing software engineers to work remotely rather than together in teams, they'll need to find new ways of collaborating in order to keep up the pace of innovation. Continue Reading
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20 Mar 2020
New AI tools in the works for ThoughtSpot analytics platform
Set against the backdrop of COVID-19, ThoughtSpot is trying to stick to a roadmap that includes new AI-infused features and eventually an initial public stock offering. Continue Reading
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20 Mar 2020
ThoughtSpot CEO: COVID-19 creates unprecedented challenges
ThoughtSpot CEO Sudheesh Nair addresses the unprecedented challenges of COVID-19, not only in terms of running a business, but also psychologically. Continue Reading
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19 Mar 2020
AI, no-code tools highlight Domo analytics platform update
The latest update from Domo, unveiled during the vendor's virtual user conference, include a no-code tool for application development and a host of AI features. Continue Reading
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16 Mar 2020
TigerGraph delivers no-code tools, free use for COVID-19 analysis
No-code tools that enable users to migrate to graph databases and model data for queries highlight TigerGraph 3.0. The vendor also extended free access to tools to track COVID-19. Continue Reading
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13 Mar 2020
Key considerations for choosing embedded analytics tools
Many organizations benefit from using embedded analytics tools. Here's a guide on some key things to consider before deciding on an embedded analytics vendor. Continue Reading
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12 Mar 2020
2nd Watch launches data-management-as-a-service offering
A new data management service from 2nd Watch aims to help organizations make data-driven decisions without having to rely on data scientists for their data preparation. Continue Reading
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10 Mar 2020
Natural language query tools offer answers within limits
Natural language query tools could one day allow end users to do all their data analysis without the aid of data scientists, but at this point the capabilities remain limited. Continue Reading
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06 Mar 2020
Top embedded analytics examples in enterprise applications
Embedded analytics has been trending for ease of use and accessibility for users. Here are the top use cases for these tools in enterprise applications. Continue Reading
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05 Mar 2020
Alteryx 2020.1 highlighted by new data profiling tool
Holistic Data Profiling, a new tool to give users an overall view of their data during modeling, highlighted the latest platform update from the data management and analytics vendor. Continue Reading
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05 Mar 2020
Small business analytics success hinges on resources, skills
A new report from IT services vendor Onepath reveals that 86% of SMBs are unable to fully take advantage of their data. Those that do are better able to grow and succeed. Continue Reading
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05 Mar 2020
SMBs struggle with data utilization, analytics
SMBs know they need data and analytics tools to support business decisions, but few small and midsize firms are able to fully realize the benefits. Continue Reading
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02 Mar 2020
New coronavirus wreaking havoc on tech conference calendar
As the coronavirus continues to spread, the organizers of some technology conferences have decided to alter or cancel their events for the safety of attendees. Continue Reading
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28 Feb 2020
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. Continue Reading
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27 Feb 2020
Birst analytics key to partnership between Infor, Snowflake
A new partnership between Infor and Snowflake will use BI tools from Birst, acquired by Infor in 2017, to enable users to build automated data warehouses on Snowflake. Continue Reading
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26 Feb 2020
Tableau 2020.1 highlighted by Viz Animations, Dynamic Parameters
Dynamic Parameters and Viz Animations highlight Tableau's first 2020 platform update and comes nearly four months after Salesforce's acquisition of Tableau closed. Continue Reading
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24 Feb 2020
Embedded BI and analytics apps speed workflows, insight access
Embedded BI is fast becoming a focal point for analytics uses as data analysts, developers and business users enjoy faster processing, reduced workloads and better outcomes. Continue Reading
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21 Feb 2020
What Salesforce means for Tableau in the cloud
After the Salesforce acquisition, users have wondered about the future of Tableau in the cloud. Experts weigh in on how the transition could benefit the platform. Continue Reading
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17 Feb 2020
MicroStrategy analytics suite fosters insurance co-op's growth
Using MicroStrategy's BI platform, a Canada-based insurance co-operative has been able to spread analytics to end users throughout the organization. Continue Reading
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13 Feb 2020
Regulatory approval allows Google acquisition of Looker to close
Google's purchase of analytics vendor Looker was approved by a United Kingdom regulatory agency, more than eight months after the acquisition was revealed. Continue Reading
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12 Feb 2020
AWS collaboration highlights Domo analytics platform update
The new Domo BI platform update features a new collaboration with AWS to enable users to work with third-party data and a low-code tool for developers. Continue Reading
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11 Feb 2020
Multi-cloud strategy becoming a necessity for BI vendors
Multi-cloud capabilities are becoming a necessity for BI and analytics vendors as their customers migrate to the cloud and want the flexibility to use the cloud service provider of their choice. Continue Reading
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07 Feb 2020
Embedded BI the future of analytics
Michael Saylor, CEO of MicroStrategy, discusses HyperIntelligence, the vendor's zero-click embedded analytics tool, as well as the trend of embedded analytics. Continue Reading
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07 Feb 2020
HyperIntelligence improvements a focus for MicroStrategy
Since MicroStrategy introduced HyperIntelligence a year ago, the embedded BI tool has received an overwhelmingly positive response, CEO Michael Saylor said in an interview. Continue Reading
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06 Feb 2020
Innovation inspires user loyalty to MicroStrategy analytics suite
As some longtime vendors struggle to keep up with the pace of innovation, customers stay loyal to longtime vendor MicroStrategy and its continually evolving platform. Continue Reading
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05 Feb 2020
HyperIntelligence upgrades highlight MicroStrategy 2020
MicroStrategy 2020, the latest version of MicroStrategy's analytics platform, was released Wednesday and includes updates to the vendor's embedded analytics tool. Continue Reading
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31 Jan 2020
Data confidence a problem data wrangling aims to resolve
Joe Hellerstein, co-founder and CSO of Trifacta, talks about data wrangling and the ongoing trend of migration to the cloud, among other data management topics. Continue Reading
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31 Jan 2020
Data wrangling software helps access, interpret relevant info
Joe Hellerstein, co-founder and CSO of data wrangling software vendor Trifacta, discussed the benefits of data wrangling and the cloud migration trend, among other topics, in a Q&A. Continue Reading
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30 Jan 2020
New funding fuels startup analytics vendor Kloud.io's growth
Armed with $4 million in new seed funding, startup Kloud.io aims to expand its engineering and marketing efforts to fuel the growth of its no-code analytics platform. Continue Reading
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29 Jan 2020
Tibco analytics platform gets NLG boost from new integration
Tibco Spotfire's natural language generation capabilities received an upgrade as Tibco revealed an integration with Arria NLG Studio for BI. Continue Reading
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24 Jan 2020
How to compare and choose augmented analytics tools
Choosing an augmented BI and analytics vendor can be difficult when their offerings are so similar. Analysts at Gartner and Forrester offer advice for choosing augmented analytics tools. Continue Reading
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22 Jan 2020
ThoughtSpot IPO could be coming after vendor adds first CFO
Hiring of a CFO for the first time signals that ThoughtSpot may be positioning itself for an IPO and comes six months after what was likely the vendor's final round of funding. Continue Reading
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15 Jan 2020
Startup Uplevel targets software engineering efficiency
Startup vendor Uplevel emerged from stealth on Wednesday touting a platform aimed at improving the efficiency of software engineers by using data analysis. Continue Reading
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15 Jan 2020
AtScale's Adaptive Analytics 2020.1 a big step for vendor
AtScale's new update is centered around data virtualization for analytics and marks a significant overhaul of the data engineering vendor's platform. Continue Reading
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10 Jan 2020
Power BI platform remains a vibrant, respected suite
With the ability to update on a nearly constant basis, Microsoft's Power BI remains a strong analytics product despite not necessarily being at the forefront of innovation. Continue Reading
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23 Dec 2019
Investing in tech startups an act of trust for VC firms
Investing in tech startups, including BI vendors, is about finding that quality that makes a company special, according to Vanessa Larco, a partner at New Enterprise Associates. Continue Reading
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23 Dec 2019
Differentiation key for BI startups when attracting investors
A strong value proposition is crucial to attracting venture capital investments, said Vanessa Larco, a partner at New Enterprise Associates, in a Q&A about startup BI vendors. Continue Reading
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12 Dec 2019
Tableau 2020.1 unveiled for beta testing
Featuring improvements to Explain Data, an AI product that aims to explain the reasons behind data points, the update is made up of 21 features. Continue Reading
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11 Dec 2019
Easy-to-use coding tools a new opportunity for BI vendors
In a Q&A, Yellowfin CTO Brad Scarff talks about why analytics software vendors have recently introduced low-code tools for developers as part of their offerings. Continue Reading
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11 Dec 2019
Low-code tools serve BI customer needs
With easy-to-use tools for application development a growing trend among BI vendors, Yellowfin CTO Brad Scarff discusses the motivation behind them in part one of a two-part Q&A. Continue Reading
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11 Dec 2019
Augmented analytics tools: Business uses, benefits and barriers
This guide examines the capabilities and potential benefits of augmented analytics technologies and offers guidance on how to use them to simplify BI and analytics processes. Continue Reading
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09 Dec 2019
Alteryx 2019.4 highlighted by new integration with Tableau
New integrations with Tableau that enable easier data management and Mapbox to provide street-level map views come with the latest platform update from Alteryx. Continue Reading
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09 Dec 2019
BI vendors jump into low-code/no-code tools for developers
A spate of BI vendors included easy-to-use tools for developers in their recent updates, perhaps marking the start of a new trend in the analytics software market. Continue Reading
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03 Dec 2019
Sisense analytics platform update features AI, data prep tool
Augmented intelligence features and an in-warehouse data prep tool highlight Sisense's latest update, its second since acquiring Periscope Data in May. Continue Reading
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02 Dec 2019
Operation Fistula uses data to treat childbirth injuries
Aided by an analytics stack developed by Exasol, nonprofit Operation Fistula is working to end obstetric fistula in targeted regions around the world. Continue Reading
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26 Nov 2019
Startup Sisu's data analytics tool aims to answer, 'Why?'
With the ability to answer, 'Why?' at the core of its diagnostic tool, startup analytics vendor Sisu recently entered the market with aims of competing against established vendors. Continue Reading
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25 Nov 2019
Everything you need to know about augmented analytics vendors
Augmented analytics is set to become the newest trend in BI and analytics, and vendors are making big investments to develop products smarter for a wider range of users. Continue Reading
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22 Nov 2019
Tableau Foundation, Splash fight for clean water in schools
With funding and analytics technology from Tableau, Splash, a global nonprofit organization, is providing clean water, sanitation and hygiene to children in Ethiopia and India. Continue Reading
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20 Nov 2019
Alteryx analytics platform focuses on ease of use
Alteryx is focusing on ease of use in new platform updates as it looks to attract users beyond its traditional base of data scientists and data analysts. Continue Reading
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15 Nov 2019
Salesforce acquisition of Tableau finally getting real
With Salesforce and Tableau finally free to start integrating, Andrew Beers, Tableau's chief technology officer, talks about what the future might be for Tableau and its users. Continue Reading
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15 Nov 2019
Tableau analytics platform upgrades driven by user needs
In a Q&A, Tableau chief technology officer Andrew Beers talks about the driving factors behind recent product upgrades centered around data management and augmented intelligence. Continue Reading
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15 Nov 2019
Tableau or Qlik: What separates the data visualization tools?
While leading data visualization vendors Tableau and Qlik may seem similar, there are substantial differences. Understanding the differences is key to making the right decision. Continue Reading
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13 Nov 2019
Salesforce acquisition of Tableau details emerge as CEOs speak
The Salesforce and Tableau CEOs appeared together for the first time at Tableau Conference 2019, five months after the analytics vendor agreed to be acquired by the CRM giant. Continue Reading
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13 Nov 2019
Tableau analytics platform gets AI, data management upgrades
Augmented intelligence, improved data management capabilities and a tool to monitor KPIs are at the core of improvements unveiled by Tableau on Wednesday. Continue Reading