Artificial intelligence and analytics
Artificial intelligence technologies such as machine learning underpin the advanced analytics tools many large companies rely on for a competitive edge. As AI becomes pervasive, a wider range of companies will have access to Artificial intelligence tools to aid business decisions. Get the best news and information on artificial intelligence and analytics including AI tools, tips and more.
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News
15 Feb 2022
Databricks launches new lakehouse for financial services
The cloud data vendor's new set of capabilities for financial services customers is its second industry-specific lakehouse after it launched one for retail users in January. Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Feb 2022
Crate & Barrel modernizes with MicroStrategy BI platform
The home decor chain added governance capabilities and sped time-to-insight by adopting the longtime analytics vendor's platform after 14 years using a legacy system. Continue Reading
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18 Dec 2020
Analytics startups to watch in the coming year
The startup BI vendors to watch in 2021 are those companies attempting to extend data analysis beyond data scientists and trained analysts to ordinary business users. 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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News
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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Feature
04 Dec 2020
The top 5 enterprise advanced analytics use cases
Advanced analytics adoption has been growing across industries. The technology has many growing use cases in enterprises, but these are the top five. Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Nov 2020
Big data vs. artificial intelligence: How they compare
Artificial intelligence can help synthesize and analyze the large volumes of information provided by big data initiatives. The two are different, but they work well together. 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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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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29 Sep 2020
ThoughtSpot IPO probably still a year away
After hiring a CFO for the first time and making changes to the way it reports revenue, ThoughtSpot is positioning itself to go public in fall 2021. 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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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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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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Feature
12 Aug 2020
Using data for public good in fight for racial equity
While some data-driven methods recently have been publicly scrutinized for biases in practice, there are plenty of ways data can aid the fight for racial equity. Continue Reading
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Feature
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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Feature
10 Aug 2020
Examine the future of AI for IoT to achieve business success
Taking advantage of emerging trends, such as AI and IoT, is key to business success. Start by exploring the direction these two technologies will take according to experts. Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Jul 2020
Python exploratory data analysis and why it's important
Exploratory data analysis is a key step to building the best models to gain insight from your data. Read on to see how Python can be a useful tool in this process. Continue Reading
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News
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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Feature
17 Jul 2020
Prescriptive analytics in healthcare finds use amidst pandemic
Prescriptive analytics can provide organizations with actionable plans based on their gathered data and assist during a pandemic as well as in a post-pandemic world. Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Jul 2020
Implementing an analytics business plan requires commitment
To get the most out of a data analytics business plan, companies must have clear goals and communication, as well as proper buy-in companywide. Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Jul 2020
Howard Dresner talks current trends in analytics
In an interview on the state of business intelligence, longtime analyst Howard Dresner said cloud migration and AI features like natural language processing remain major trends. Continue Reading
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News
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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Feature
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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Quiz
29 Jun 2020
Find out how smart you are about machine learning and AI
Machine learning can help businesses gain powerful analytics value from their data -- but only if it's done right. How much do you know about machine learning and related forms of AI? Continue Reading
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News
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
2020 analytics trends slowed by COVID-19 pandemic
The priorities of organizations have changed due to COVID-19, and with that Qlik's Dan Sommer says the evolution of expected BI trends has been temporarily delayed. Continue Reading
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Feature
23 Jun 2020
What does Salesforce mean for Tableau AI features?
Tableau and Salesforce both offer AI features for their analytics tools. Experts talk about how the AI offerings from each platform can complement each other. Continue Reading
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16 Jun 2020
SAS Viya gets architectural overhaul in latest update
SAS Viya 4, which SAS unveiled Tuesday during its virtual user conference, represents a total redesign of the platform to make it fully cloud-native. 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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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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Feature
06 May 2020
Data scientist vs. machine learning engineer careers
There are many careers under the data science umbrella, including data scientist and machine learning engineer. But what's the difference between the two? Read on to find out. Continue Reading
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News
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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20 Apr 2020
NLQ, developer tools highlight Sisense BI platform update
The latest update from Sisense features a new natural language query tool built on graph technology and a hub for low-code/no-code embedded application development. 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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Feature
03 Apr 2020
4 essential AI-enabled security concerns for buyers and vendors
Experts offer four concerns for enterprises and vendors to discuss in order to deploy and run AI-based cybersecurity tools. Continue Reading
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Feature
03 Apr 2020
Importance of analytics clear amid COVID-19 crisis
With health organizations and business leaders alike trying to minimize the effects of COVID-19, analytics is playing a critical role in the decision-making process. Continue Reading
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Feature
03 Apr 2020
AI tools in analytics software key in fighting COVID-19
With data skewed by incomplete testing, augmented intelligence and machine learning tools are helping data scientists create predictive models to inform the fight against COVID-19. Continue Reading
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02 Apr 2020
Covid-19 crisis shows fragility of food supply system
Food system is “incredibly interdependent, but also incredibly disconnected”, says Richard Tiffin, chief scientific officer at early-stage agricultural data company Agrimetrics Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Mar 2020
AI Security Alliance urges clarity for buying AI security tools
Vendors and customers must be aware of potential gaps between expectations and reality in the sale or purchase of AI cybersecurity products, an AI security expert advises. Continue Reading
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Feature
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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Feature
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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Feature
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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Feature
11 Mar 2020
AI and IoT projects optimize industries inside and out
Organizations can reap greater rewards from the multiple ways AI and IoT technology can be used to improve supply chain processes, customer experiences and cybersecurity. Continue Reading
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Feature
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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Feature
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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Feature
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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Feature
28 Feb 2020
Gartner's Sallam: Top BI vendors poised for next disruption
Leading analytics vendors appear poised to remain innovative as AI becomes pervasive in BI, Gartner's Rita Sallam explains in a discussion about BI's present and future. Continue Reading
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Feature
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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Feature
10 Feb 2020
The data science pathway demands continued learning
With the advent of open source coding languages and the expansion of online courses, the pathway to becoming a data scientist has never been easier. Continue Reading
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News
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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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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News
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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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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Tip
20 Dec 2019
Intelligent storage systems optimize performance, proactivity
Intelligent data storage use is on the rise, employing AI, machine learning and predictive analytics to automate storage and prevent problems before they start. Continue Reading
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Answer
17 Dec 2019
Why should I consider an AIOps platform for my network?
AIOps can take various tasks -- such as data collection and analysis -- off the plates of network teams. This can provide organizations with better insight into network visibility. Continue Reading
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News
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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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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Tip
18 Nov 2019
AI-driven development trends shake up the cloud market
Enterprises are increasingly interested in AI, and cloud vendors are in a race to adapt their platforms to meet those needs. See what initiatives are underway to meet the next wave of app development. Continue Reading
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Feature
18 Nov 2019
Data visualization in machine learning boosts data scientist analytics
Data scientists offer practical insights into the role of visualization tools in building, exploring, deploying and monitoring their machine learning models. Continue Reading
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Answer
30 Oct 2019
How to create a data set for machine learning with limited data
A shortage of data for machine learning training sets can halt a company's AI development in its tracks. Turning to external sources and hidden data can solve the problem. Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Oct 2019
AI, blockchain and IoT convergence improves daily applications
IT pros may find IoT, blockchain and AI difficult to conceptualize as individual technologies, but together, the three can generate data, improve analysis and establish trust. Continue Reading
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Feature
25 Oct 2019
AI for BI at the heart of third-generation analytics
Doug Henschen, analyst at Constellation Research, details in a Q&A some of the findings of his recent report on augmented capabilities in BI platforms. Continue Reading
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Feature
25 Oct 2019
AI at the core of next-generation BI
AI is part of BI platforms, but this is only the start of a new analytics generation. In a Q&A, Constellation Research analyst Doug Henschen discusses AI tools in BI platforms. Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Oct 2019
NLP progress in BI and analytics slowed by language barriers
Natural language processing shows potential in simplifying data access and deriving deeper insights, but NLP's strengths can be its weaknesses in reaching the Promised Land. Continue Reading
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News
22 Oct 2019
New tools add AI power to Teradata Vantage platform
Teradata unveiled Vantage Analyst and Customer Experience, two new tools now part of the vendor's analytics platform, on Tuesday at its user conference in Denver. Continue Reading
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17 Oct 2019
SAS analytics platform aided by $1 billion AI investment
The SAS suite of business intelligence products is quickly seeing results from the vendor's $1 billion commitment to AI seven months after the investment was made public. Continue Reading
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15 Oct 2019
ThoughtSpot BI platform an early adopter of AI
Due to AI, ThoughtSpot's analytics tools have been accessible to citizen data scientists from the start, Andrew Yeung, the vendor's senior director of product marketing, said in a Q&A. Continue Reading
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News
15 Oct 2019
ThoughtSpot 6 advances AI power of BI platform
New augmented intelligence and machine learning tools, along with a new mobile app, highlight the release of the new update to the ThoughtSpot business intelligence platform. Continue Reading
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10 Oct 2019
Promethium tool taps natural language processing for analytics
The software, called Data Navigation System, was designed to enable non-technical users to make complex SQL requests using plain human language and ease the delivery of data. Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Oct 2019
Intelligence as a service is key to nonprofit's urban planning
Cobalt Community Research, a nonprofit organization based in Michigan, uses data collected and packaged by TruFactor for urban planning projects. Continue Reading
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News
07 Oct 2019
Acquisition of AI lab a benefit for Alteryx BI users
With the acquisition of Feature Labs, a startup founded at MIT, Alteryx is making a heavy investment in augmented intelligence and machine learning capabilities. Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Oct 2019
Data science storytelling emerges as top analytics skill
Storytelling in data science is emerging as a critical skill to have in analytics. Without it, data-driven insights have a tendency to wither on the vine. Continue Reading
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News
01 Oct 2019
Qlik Sense Business improves Qlik's cloud, AI capabilities
Qlik's new product shows the vendor's strategy of providing a cloud-based service for users that's rich in augmented intelligence and machine learning capabilities. Continue Reading
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News
26 Sep 2019
Information Builders BI platform making a return to form
After lagging behind the pace of innovation in recent years, Information Builders is modernizing its BI platform and again offering a full suite of analytics tools. Continue Reading
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18 Sep 2019
Tableau 2019.3 highlighted by enhanced AI, new data catalog
Tableau released its third-quarter update Wednesday, featuring Explain Data, an enhanced augmented intelligence tool, and Tableau Catalog, a data management suite. Continue Reading
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News
29 Aug 2019
Tibco analytics platform keeps pace through innovation
Tibco has remained one of the more active business intelligence vendors while some of its competitors have lost some momentum. Continue Reading
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News
28 Aug 2019
ThoughtSpot BI platform gets financial boost, IPO may be near
With its latest round of venture capital funding, ThoughtSpot is planning to invest heavily in product improvement while also pondering a potential initial public offering. Continue Reading
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23 Aug 2019
Travel company Clarity bakes ThoughtSpot into analytics tool
Travel management company Clarity has turned to ThoughtSpot to create an analytics tool for clients as well as for internal use Continue Reading
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Feature
21 Aug 2019
With ThoughtSpot, GlobalTranz makes AI in logistics platform
GlobalTranz, a logistics company, uses AI and analytics in logistics to predict driver behaviors and plan shipping routes that will keep the shippers and the drivers happy. Continue Reading
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News
16 Aug 2019
The Salesforce acquisition of Tableau complements Einstein Analytics
Given the different strengths of Salesforce's Einstein Analytics platform and Tableau, the BI tools could prove complementary now that Tableau is part of Salesforce. Continue Reading
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News
02 Aug 2019
Data ethics issues create minefields for analytics teams
Organizations have to map out ethical boundaries for data mining and analytics applications, according to participants in a roundtable discussion on data and ethics. Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Jul 2019
More to machine learning platforms than meets the AI
To reach full analytics potential, machine learning platforms powered by AI must provide scalability, handle multiple models, integrate with data sources and be cloud-friendly. Continue Reading
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Feature
12 Jul 2019
GPU analytics speeds up deep learning, other data insights
GPU-based systems have become a popular platform for deep learning applications, and they're now also being used to accelerate analysis of IoT and geospatial data. Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Jul 2019
Today's top data pipeline management challenges
IT executives say pricing models, agility and auditability are some of the biggest challenges they have faced in managing today's increasingly complex data pipelines. Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Jul 2019
AI and big data go perfectly together -- sometimes
The combination of big data and AI tools enables new forms of analytics and automation, but use of the technologies in enterprise applications is still evolving. Continue Reading
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Tip
17 May 2019
McDonald's orders up customer service analytics, shakes up fast food
The fast-food giant is acquiring Dynamic Yield, a big data analytics platform, in pursuit of a more personalized customer experience on drive-thru and digital orders. Continue Reading
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News
15 May 2019
Sisense acquisition of Periscope yields versatile BI platform
The Sisense merger with Periscope Data is expected to create a new, combined BI product that will cater to casual business users and advanced data scientists alike. Continue Reading
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Feature
13 May 2019
Top computer vision retail uses and how they enhance shopping
Computer vision technology can help retailers make shopping in stores faster and easier for customers, while also improving checkout accuracy and theft prevention. Continue Reading
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News
03 May 2019
SAS Viya cloud software at center of SAS analytics strategy
The spotlight at SAS Global Forum 2019 was on the vendor's Viya analytics tools, which are getting new functionality and licensing options meant to spur deployments. Continue Reading
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Tip
01 May 2019
Beyond customer sentiment: How to put NLP technology to work
Natural language processing tools and apps have finally arrived -- but how are organizations putting NLP to work? Here are some possibilities that might not be obvious. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Apr 2019
A future data scientist needs business, deep learning skills
As automation grows, data scientists will focus more on business needs, strategic oversight and deep learning and less on model creation and other routine tasks. Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Apr 2019
Augmented BI tools speed insights with less manual labor
Through AI, machine learning and NLP, augmented analytics reduces the manual labor of traditional BI work to more quickly and accurately locate and analyze relevant data. Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Apr 2019
Most in-demand data science skills include ML, Python
Experts detail the skills employers want most in data scientists -- notably machine learning and programming languages -- and why often the most valuable expertise comes with time. Continue Reading
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Opinion
15 Apr 2019
AI for storage management gets real
AI for storage is popping up everywhere, though much of what we're seeing is the automation of routine tasks. Discover what vendors are doing to use AI more creatively. Continue Reading
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News
10 Apr 2019
Cloud AutoML, BigQuery ML upgrades expand Google stake in ML
Google introduced a raft of updates to its cloud-based machine learning and AI products, including expanded capabilities for its AutoML and BigQuery ML tools. Continue Reading
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Guide
09 Apr 2019
Human-like AI quest drives general AI development efforts
This guide explores efforts to develop general AI tools with human-like intellectual capabilities and the challenges of creating algorithms that can think like people do. Continue Reading
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News
04 Apr 2019
Equifax and FICO unite to move into alternative data market
With the Equifax-FICO alliance, the credit giants are offering a combined Data Decisions Cloud suite they hope can solidify their place in the alternative data market. Continue Reading