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Tip
09 Oct 2026
Explore high-performance storage for real-time analytics
Real-time analytics is an important tool in any organization. While legacy storage systems struggle in this area, modern storage architectures can enable fast access to data. Continue Reading
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News
08 Oct 2026
SAS launches new governance suite to bolster customer trust in AI
AI Navigator is designed to foster widespread AI adoption by providing transparency into agents' actions and a comprehensive view of an enterprise's entire AI network. Continue Reading
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News
06 Aug 2021
Startup Sisu adds more automation to its analytics platform
Sisu recently introduced Smart Waterfall Charts, a tool that automates the development of certain visualizations, as part of its effort to find ways to explain changes in data. Continue Reading
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News
05 Aug 2021
Collaboration key to Qlik's quest for active intelligence
Among the new capabilities Qlik recently unveiled is a tool that enables collaboration not only at the end of an analytics project, but also throughout the project lifecycle. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Aug 2021
Embedded analytics leads to improved productivity
With many enterprises still in the early stages of using AI technologies, embedded BI remains a key means of making data accessible to a broad array of potential users. Continue Reading
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News
02 Aug 2021
SAS planning an IPO after rumored acquisition talks end
The longtime independent analytics vendor, which just two weeks ago was in negotiations to get acquired, revealed plans to, instead, prepare for an initial public stock offering. Continue Reading
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Opinion
30 Jul 2021
Successful digital transformation strategies start with data
Data has become a natural resource essential to business ops. Companies need to consider four digital transformation elements when developing strategies to harness data. Continue Reading
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News
22 Jul 2021
Sisense unveils Extense Framework to enable embedded BI
After rebranding its platform early in 2021 to reflect a heightened focus on embedded analytics, Sisense introduced a set of new capabilities to enable developers. Continue Reading
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News
21 Jul 2021
Looker platform update adds new app development capabilities
Looker 21, which the vendor unveiled July 21, features the general availability of Looker's new portal for application developers and support for hosting on Microsoft Azure. Continue Reading
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News
14 Jul 2021
SAS, Microsoft a possible pairing after Broadcom talks end
Acquisition talks between SAS and Broadcom broke down a day after they were reported, but SAS may have hoped all along to attract another potential buyer. Continue Reading
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News
13 Jul 2021
Expert: It's time for the death of the analytics dashboard
Dashboards take substantial time to build and maintain, and they've become outdated with the current pace of business, says ThoughtSpot's chief data strategy officer. Continue Reading
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News
12 Jul 2021
Analytics vendor SAS an acquisition target of Broadcom
Longtime independent business intelligence vendor SAS Institute Inc. is in talks to be acquired by Broadcom, with a reported purchase price of $15 billion to $20 billion. Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Jul 2021
Enabling collaboration a rising analytics trend
A proliferation of tools that enable collaboration is an emerging trend among BI vendors as 2021 passes its midpoint. Adding AI capabilities, meanwhile, remains a major trend. Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Jul 2021
Top trends include value of analytics getting recognized
The high valuations investors are placing on data and analytics vendors, as well as the importance of AI and self-service BI amid the pandemic, marked the first half of 2021. Continue Reading
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News
08 Jul 2021
MicroStrategy keeps focus on embedded analytics in update
Embedded BI capabilities, including integrating single data assets, rather than entire dashboards into users' workflows, feature prominently in MicroStrategy's latest update. Continue Reading
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News
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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Feature
06 Jul 2021
Data and analytics key to ensuring water quality
In an interview, Meena Sankaran, founder and CEO of water intelligence vendor Ketos, discusses water safety and how data can help monitor water quality and prevent problems. Continue Reading
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News
01 Jul 2021
Eckerson Group unveils service to benchmark analytics
Consulting firm Eckerson Group recently developed an assessment for the insurance industry to help companies compare their analytics programs with their peers. Continue Reading
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News
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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News
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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Feature
30 Jun 2021
Top 5 benefits of augmented analytics
Learn how augmented analytics helps make companies more agile by expanding employee access to data and speeding the decision-making process -- all while saving costs. Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Jun 2021
Consider unique business needs when hiring a data scientist
The experience and educational requirements common to data scientist roles have changed rapidly in recent years. Here's how to hire the right data scientist for your business. Continue Reading
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News
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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Feature
24 Jun 2021
Does hiring a freelance data scientist make sense for you?
Enterprises need to make the right hiring choices when it comes to supporting their data projects. Here are some reasons your company may or may not consider hiring a freelancer. Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Jun 2021
Citizen data scientist training for augmented analytics
Augmented analytics have made data analysis more accessible and led to the rise of citizen data scientists. But using these tools still require extensive training. Continue Reading
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News
21 Jun 2021
Roadmap for Collibra platform includes more speed and scale
Collibra's roadmap is focused on adding more speed, with a plan in place to quadruple the amount of data customers can access and use by the end of 2022. Continue Reading
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Feature
18 Jun 2021
Tips to prep for a data science interview
Interviewing is an important first step toward a data science job. Here's advice for what questions to expect and how a little research can help with the technical screening. Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Jun 2021
Tableau analytics capabilities aid World Food Programme
The United Nations' World Food Programme is now using Tableau to inform its decision-making process and speed the time it takes to respond to crises worldwide. Continue Reading
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News
16 Jun 2021
Trio of trends influencing analytics, says Tableau's Beers
Some key trends driving product development include a single interface to work with data, embedded BI, and AI and ML, according to Tableau's tech chief. Continue Reading
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Feature
14 Jun 2021
Election data revolutionizes the running of campaigns
Political campaigns used to rely primarily on polls to inform decisions, but with advances in technology over the past 15 years they are now using advanced analytics techniques. Continue Reading
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News
11 Jun 2021
Speed, ease of use guide Snowflake approach to analytics
Fast-data cloud vendor Snowflake continues to expand its platform with capabilities that enable organizations to quickly and easily work with their data. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Jun 2021
The next generation data scientist
The data scientist role continues to evolve as AI takes hold and domain knowledge becomes paramount. Explore the skills and expectations required for the future data scientist. Continue Reading
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News
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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Feature
09 Jun 2021
AWS analytics helps vendor fight climate change
Using a cache of analytics tools from AWS, Carbon Lighthouse is helping commercial property owners reduce carbon emissions while saving on energy costs. Continue Reading
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News
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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Feature
04 Jun 2021
Bundesliga delivering insight to fans via AWS
Through its partnership with AWS, Germany's top soccer league is delivering advanced analytic insights to fans and broadcasters in real time during matches. Continue Reading
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Feature
03 Jun 2021
AI capabilities a target for merger and acquisition activity
Analytics vendors are on the hunt for augmented intelligence capabilities, and with acquisition activity heating up, vendors specializing in AI could be targets for BI vendors. Continue Reading
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News
03 Jun 2021
Evolution of analytics sped up by pandemic
Just as the pandemic has forced organizations of all kinds to adapt, business intelligence tools have had to evolve as well to keep up with the changing needs of customers. Continue Reading
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News
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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Feature
01 Jun 2021
How augmented analytics in healthcare improves patient outcomes
High quality data has become essential to quality healthcare. Explore how augmented analytics is aiding healthcare organizations' efforts to provide better care for patients. Continue Reading
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Feature
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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News
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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News
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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Feature
20 May 2021
British rowing team employs SAS analytics to prep for Olympics
Forced to train remotely during the pandemic, the British rowing team has used SAS software tools to develop training programs for its athletes ahead of the 2021 Summer Olympics. Continue Reading
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News
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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News
18 May 2021
SAS analytics platform adds native support for AWS, GCP
SAS unveils cloud-native support for AWS and Google Cloud during SAS Global Forum, the vendor's virtual user conference. SAS introduced similar support for Microsoft Azure in 2020. Continue Reading
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Feature
14 May 2021
Qlik analytics, DataRobot modeling fuel healthcare change
Using Qlik's business intelligence capabilities and predictive modeling from DataRobot, an England-based healthcare organization is overhauling the way it addresses patient care. Continue Reading
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Feature
13 May 2021
Why do enterprises outsource analytics?
As business data complexity increases, enterprises are turning to third parties for their analytics needs. Here are 10 reasons why companies are choosing to outsource analytics. Continue Reading
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Feature
12 May 2021
SaaS adoption, real-time BI among top analytics trends
More enterprises using SaaS and the need for data in real time are among the top trends in analytics, according to Dan Sommer, senior director and market intelligence lead at Qlik. Continue Reading
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Feature
07 May 2021
Data scientist job outlook in post-pandemic world
There was a lull in hiring for one of the hottest jobs in the U.S., but as lockdowns start to lift and offices start to reopen, the data scientist job outlook is changing. Continue Reading
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Feature
07 May 2021
Qlik keeps focus on real-time, actionable analytics
In an interview, Qlik CEO Mike Capone discusses the vendor's focus on active intelligence, which means delivering actionable insights to users in real time within their workflows. Continue Reading
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News
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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Feature
05 May 2021
Gartner: Data-driven decision-making never more important
Organizations must take a concerted approach to most effectively take advantage of their data, Gartner analyst Gareth Herschel said during the advisory firm's virtual conference. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 May 2021
What does NLP mean for augmented analytics?
Explore how NLP is being used by augmented analytics platforms to improve employees' search capabilities, expand data visualization and build a data-driven culture. Continue Reading
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News
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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News
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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News
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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Feature
28 Apr 2021
Graph analytics uniquely suited for fighting financial crime
As organizations attempt to stop financial crimes, graph technology can be a significant tool given the way it finds and reveals complex relationships. Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Apr 2021
12 must-have features for big data analytics tools
Searching for a big data analytics tool for your organization? Here are 12 key features to look for during the software evaluation and selection process. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Apr 2021
Big data vs. machine learning: How they differ and relate
Big data and machine learning are a powerful pairing for data analytics. Here's an explanation of the difference between them and how they can be used together. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Apr 2021
Chief data officer role key to data-drive decision-making
Though the first CDO was hired nearly 20 years ago, many organizations are only now beginning to realize the value of data and seek someone to oversee their data operations. Continue Reading
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Feature
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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News
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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News
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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News
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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Feature
14 Apr 2021
Data scientist shortage leaves organizations uncertain
Despite their desire to use data science in their decision-making process, some organizations can't find qualified data scientists to develop and run their data science initiatives. Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Apr 2021
Air Force's data overhaul makes analytics a priority
With its data locked in legacy systems that didn't communicate with one another, in 2017 the Air Force started to overhaul of its BI stack to enable data-driven decision-making. Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Apr 2021
6 reasons you may need data science as a service
There are plenty of reasons to outsource all or part of a data science project to a service. Find out how enterprises are using DSaaS in their analytics pipeline. Continue Reading
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News
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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Feature
02 Apr 2021
Tennis great Venus Williams a devotee of analytics
Tennis great Venus Williams, a seven-time Grand Slam singles champion, views data as a differentiator when she's on the court -- sometimes what separates winning from losing. Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Apr 2021
The top 4 self-service BI benefits for enterprises
Self-service BI adoption is trending because it democratizes data access and analytics. Explore the benefits these platforms offer enterprises. Continue Reading
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News
01 Apr 2021
Strong data governance frameworks are fuel for analytics
Good data governance can remove fear of data by striking a balance between restricting access to sensitive data and fostering a culture of data exploration and analysis. Continue Reading
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News
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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Feature
26 Mar 2021
A look at the DataOps engineer role and responsibilities
DataOps engineers and data engineers are often conflated, but they have separate, distinct responsibilities. Take a look at what differentiates the emerging role. Continue Reading
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News
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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News
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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News
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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News
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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News
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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Guest Post
19 Mar 2021
What analytics leaders need to know about graph technology
Enterprise graph analytics adoption has been trending recently and is only expected to grow. Gartner analyst Mark Beyer explores what you need to know about graph technology. Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Mar 2021
Collaborative analytics benefits enterprise data analysis
Sometimes, having more eyes on a problem can help solve it a little bit faster. Experts talk about the enterprise benefits of implementing collaborative analytics. Continue Reading
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News
17 Mar 2021
SAS hit with 100 layoffs amid digital transformation efforts
SAS said it is still hiring for hundreds of open positions worldwide, despite cutting approximately 100 jobs. The independent analytics vendor employs nearly 14,000 people. Continue Reading
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Quiz
17 Mar 2021
What do you know about graph data analytics?
Graph database and analytics adoption has been trending in the last few years as their use cases continue to expand. Use this quiz to find out what you know about the technology. Continue Reading
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News
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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News
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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News
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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News
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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Feature
05 Mar 2021
Top tips for a successful self-service BI strategy
As self-service BI adoption continues across enterprises, it's important to make sure you have a good strategy. Here are the top tips for a successful self-service deployment. Continue Reading
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News
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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News
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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News
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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News
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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Feature
25 Feb 2021
Gartner predicts data storytelling will dominate BI by 2025
With analytics still the domain of data experts, Gartner predicts data narratives will be the BI capability that makes analytics accessible to a broad audience. Continue Reading
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News
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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Feature
22 Feb 2021
Top 5 enterprise graph analytics use cases
Gartner expects enterprise graph analytics adoption to grow in the coming years. Read on to find out why the technology is on the rise across organizational markets. Continue Reading
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Tip
18 Feb 2021
Python code formatting: Tools you need and why it matters
Computers don't care about the style of your code, so why should you? See what Al Sweigart has to say about code formatting, and get a sneak peek at his new book. Continue Reading
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News
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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News
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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Feature
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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News
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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Feature
10 Feb 2021
TSA tracks PPE supply data with MicroStrategy amid pandemic
The TSA has taken advantage of its lengthy relationship with MicroStrategy to develop tools to oversee its supply of PPE and keep employees as safe as possible during the pandemic. Continue Reading
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News
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