Data visualization

Companies often use machine learning to gather massive amounts of data that can be difficult to sort through, comprehend and explain. Data visualization can speed these processes up and present information to business owners and stakeholders in ways they can understand. Learn data visualization strategies to help identify patterns, trends and outliers in large data sets.

September 22, 2022 22 Sep'22
Google launches trio of new tools for its data cloud

The data management and analytics tools, including new data sharing and data lake platforms, are designed to let users access more data at lower expense.
September 20, 2022 20 Sep'22
More automation, embedded analytics part of Tableau plans

New capabilities scheduled for release as part of the vendor's final two platform updates in 2022 are designed to speed the ability to reach insights and take actions.
September 20, 2022 20 Sep'22
Tableau unveils integration with Salesforce Genie

The combination is designed to enable joint customers of the analytics vendor and CRM giant to more easily connect to their customer data and surface insights.
September 15, 2022 15 Sep'22
Ricoh modernizes its analytics with Qlik

The information management and digital services company is beginning to develop a data culture, and the BI vendor's platform has enabled new efficiencies.

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x and y coordinates

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8 steps to improve data visualization literacy

Data visualization literacy is a crucial element of analytics that helps communicate findings. These eight steps can help improve an organization's data visualization literacy. Continue Reading

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How to evaluate and select data visualization tools

Communicating data findings requires clear and informative visuals. Selecting the right tool starts with knowing the criteria to evaluate data visualization tools. Continue Reading
7 benefits of BI dashboards for businesses

To reap the full benefits of BI dashboards, they need to be designed to empower end users and improve the efficiency of BI software and the decision-making process. Continue Reading
Choosing the best visualization tools for big data analytics

Data-driven enterprises use visualization tools to tell the stories hidden in big data -- stories which help users turn information into profit. Here's how to choose the right tool. Continue Reading

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Data warehouses and holistic business intelligence

Data warehouses help companies gather analytics on individual systems and data for a holistic view of company performance, spot correlations and make informed decisions. Continue Reading
10 BI dashboard design principles and best practices

BI dashboards are a key tool for delivering analytics data to business users. Here's how to design effective dashboards that can help drive informed decision-making. Continue Reading
Tableau vs. Qlik Sense: Pros and cons of the BI tools

Products from the two top data visualization vendors are starting to resemble each other as the need for strong visualizations and scalability in self-service BI has crystalized. Continue Reading

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Real-life examples of effective dashboard design

Browse through these optimized dashboard examples from BITadvisors, Inc., including examples of strategic, tactical and operational dashboards. Find out how to encourage interactivity in dashboards and how to set up your dashboard. Continue Reading