Data analytics
Data analytics (DA) is the process of examining data sets to find trends and draw conclusions about the information they contain.. See complete definition.
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23 Jan 2023
Compare the top 13 CDP software products in 2023
CDPs, which vendors may sell as standalone products or as subsets of CRM systems, help organizations build detailed customer profiles. Top CDPs include Emarsys and Oracle Unity CDP. Continue Reading
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06 Jan 2023
18 top big data tools and technologies to know about in 2023
Numerous tools are available to use in big data applications. Here's a look at 18 popular open source technologies, plus additional information on NoSQL databases. Continue Reading
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08 Apr 2020
Economic downturn shows businesses true value of analytics
Business intelligence is proving to be a critical tool for enterprises as they attempt to survive during the sudden economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue Reading
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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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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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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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31 Mar 2020
Many employees still resist data-driven culture
While most employees see the benefits of data to drive decision-making, many still resist analytics, according to a report from analytics database management vendor Exasol. 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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24 Mar 2020
COVID-19 data resources for volunteering data scientists
Many data scientist are looking to research the novel coronavirus and ways to fight the continued outbreak. Read on for the top COVID-19 data resources for volunteer researchers. Continue Reading
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20 Mar 2020
Databricks bolsters security for data analytics tool
Databricks looks to bridge the gap between on-premises controls and the cloud with data analytics security policies in the company's latest platform update. Continue Reading
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20 Mar 2020
Varied experience builds strong data science background
Data scientists need many skills and learn those skills from different backgrounds. Experts say relevant experience can come from nearly any quantitative field. 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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17 Mar 2020
BI vendors provide resources for COVID-19 analysis
With the new coronavirus continuing to spread worldwide, analytics software vendors are joining in to help in slowing, and hopefully stopping, the pandemic. 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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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27 Jan 2020
Sigma analytics platform's interface simplifies queries
Featuring a spreadsheet interface designed to make queries simple for citizen data scientists, Sigma Computing is trying to make analytics available to all business users. Continue Reading
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23 Jan 2020
Eye transplant nonprofit turns to supply chain modeling
Eversight, a nonprofit that recovers and transports eye tissue, turned to a supply chain management software system to better predict supply routes. 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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17 Jan 2020
Storytelling using data makes information easy to digest
In a Q&A, Nate Nichols and Anna Schena Walsh of AI-based analytics vendor Narrative Science talk about how data storytelling can make analytics accessible to business users. Continue Reading
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17 Jan 2020
Data-driven storytelling makes data accessible
In a Q&A, Nate Nichols and Anna Schena Walsh of data storytelling vendor Narrative Science discuss their book on storytelling and how narratives can make analytics more accessible. 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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20 Dec 2019
NLP, embedded BI and data literacy top 2020 analytics trends
Improved natural language processing tools, more embedded BI applications and an increase in data literacy are among the analytics trends to watch in 2020. Continue Reading
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19 Dec 2019
2019 BI trends included reality check for AI, consolidation
AI features in BI products improved in 2019, but not at the pace predicted before the year began. Instead, advancement was incremental and consolidation was a dominant theme. Continue Reading
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17 Dec 2019
Up-and-coming BI vendors to watch in 2020
Promising BI startups look to gain a foothold in 2020 by focusing on underserved markets and embracing next-gen technologies not available in traditional analytics tools. 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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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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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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02 Dec 2019
The technological evolution of IT industry leaders: 2000 - 2020
As technology has shifted since 2000, so have IT leaders. This guide looks at how Oracle, Cisco, Dell and SAP have adapted to emerging technologies and are preparing for 2020. 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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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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12 Nov 2019
Tableau partners with AWS to release Modern Cloud Analytics
Tableau revealed an expanded partnership with AWS on Tuesday to help the vendor's on-premises users migrate their analytics operations to the cloud. Continue Reading
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07 Nov 2019
Yellowfin 9 marked by developer tools, revamped mobile app
The latest product update from BI vendor Yellowfin features new dashboard design tools, a revamped mobile app and a repackaged data presentation platform. Continue Reading
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07 Nov 2019
Evolution of analytics marked by wider dissemination of data
With BI platforms getting easier to use by the year and enabling more self-service users in process, the value of analytics is being realized by a growing audience. Continue Reading
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07 Nov 2019
Analytics revolution has spread the wealth of information
Business intelligence over the last 20 years has been marked by the opening up of data to everyday business users after it was once the sole possession of IT departments. Continue Reading
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06 Nov 2019
Looker 7 advances embedded BI capabilities of vendor's suite
The latest update of Looker's business intelligence platform, unveiled Wednesday at the vendor's user conference, is highlighted by improved embedded analytics capabilities. Continue Reading
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29 Oct 2019
Domo BI platform helps Dal-Tile solve data management problems
Overwhelmed by an influx of data, Dal-Tile, a leading manufacturer of ceramic tile products, went to Domo to try to solve its business intelligence problems. Continue Reading
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23 Oct 2019
SAP Tennis Analytics adds tool to track patterns within points
Players and coaches in the Women's Tennis Association are now able to discover the tendencies of their opponents within a given point thanks to SAP's Patterns of Play. 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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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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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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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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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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24 Sep 2019
TigerGraph Cloud releases graph database as a service
TigerGraph, a graph database vendor, now offers a native cloud database-as-a-service product with its newest release. Continue Reading
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19 Sep 2019
Qlik exec discusses AI and its role in the future of BI
The next major trend in business intelligence will be the increasing impact of augmented intelligence and machine learning, Qlik's VP of product marketing Dan Potter says in a Q&A. Continue Reading
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19 Sep 2019
SAP BI platform stays strong due to cloud-based architecture
A cloud-native BI platform along with domain-specific applications that can be embedded to serve the needs of various industries keep SAP current and positioned well for the future. 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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13 Sep 2019
Oracle BI platform on the comeback trail
Time had seemingly left Oracle's business intelligence tools behind -- until the vendor responded by consolidating its BI products and catching up to the pace of innovation. Continue Reading
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12 Sep 2019
BI for mobile remains a challenge for vendors
While some BI vendors have developed effective mobile apps that provide concise insights, those that have attempted to recreate their desktop dashboards on phones have struggled. Continue Reading
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05 Sep 2019
Yellowfin analytics platform gets upgraded mobile app
Yellowfin upgraded its business intelligence platform with a revamp of its mobile app that will enable users to have more complete functionality while away from their desktops. Continue Reading
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30 Aug 2019
Domain-specific BI vendors gain foothold with expertise
While leading BI vendors target large audiences with their analytics tools, many other companies target a single specialized industry and use their expertise to best serve users. Continue Reading
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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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23 Aug 2019
Museums and data: A powerful combination
With more and more museums using data to inform their decision-making processes, visitors are reaping the benefits by enjoying a better user experience. Continue Reading
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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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20 Aug 2019
Phocas BI tool proves its value for manufacturers, wholesalers
With its focus on the manufacturing and wholesale distribution industries, Phocas Software has carved out a niche for itself among other BI software vendors. Continue Reading
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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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14 Aug 2019
Domo management expansion signals strategic shift
Five months after it stated it would be pursuing strategic partnerships, Domo appears to be making a move toward implementing that strategy with the hiring of three new executives. Continue Reading
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13 Aug 2019
Reveal moves Infragistics BI platform into embedded analytics
With the release of Reveal, an embedded business intelligence platform, longtime software vendor Infragistics is expanding its presence in the analytics space. Continue Reading
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09 Aug 2019
Deal boosts MicroStrategy platform's foray into government
Through its new deal with ImmixGroup, a distributor of enterprise software to the public sector, MicroStrategy aims to increase sales of its BI platform to government agencies. Continue Reading
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08 Aug 2019
Pyramid sees opportunity in staying an independent BI company
As competitors merge forces, Pyramid Analytics not only chooses to stay independent but also sees an opportunity to grow into the space left behind by the wave of consolidation. Continue Reading
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07 Aug 2019
Splunk Business Flow evidences company's heightened focus on BI
Long known as a data security and IT monitoring vendor, Splunk is honing its data analytics tools and making the foray into business intelligence. Continue Reading
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17 Jul 2019
Updated AtScale platform streamlines analysis of big data
By improving the machine learning and augmented intelligence capabilities of its platform, AtScale's newest release attempts to speed up data querying. Continue Reading
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16 Jul 2019
ThoughtSpot strategic partnerships help add capabilities
Through its partnership strategy, ThoughtSpot is adding to its capabilities as a BI software vendor the same way others are improving theirs by mergers and acquisitions. Continue Reading
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11 Jul 2019
IBM battling to change perception of Cognos Analytics BI platform
While some see IBM's BI suite as being too complicated and expensive for citizen data scientists, the company is adding updates to try and attract the modern user. Continue Reading
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11 Jul 2019
Howard Dresner talks business intelligence trends
In this Q&A, analyst Howard Dresner talks about trends in the business intelligence software market, industry consolidation and what excites him about analytics. Continue Reading
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10 Jul 2019
AI in digital marketing powers hidden advertisements
With AI in advertising and marketing, companies can provide potential customers with more personalized results, while also increasing engagement rates. Continue Reading
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08 Jul 2019
The direction of business intelligence is changing to forward
Predictive analytics will be one of the key trends shaping the next generation of business intelligence platforms, as will the ability to share data. Continue Reading
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02 Jul 2019
Independent vendors Qlik, MicroStrategy upgrade BI platforms
Independent business intelligence and analytics vendors Qlik and MicroStrategy update their platforms in a move to stay ahead of their competition. Continue Reading
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21 Jun 2019
MicroStrategy product development advances after Voice.com sale
Analytics and BI vendor MicroStrategy sells the Voice.com domain name and moves forward with product R&D in a competitive market that is consolidating quickly. Continue Reading