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    DataOps architecture and emerging roles

    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.

    By Lisa Morgan • March 26, 2021
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    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.

    By • March 25, 2021
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    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.

    By • March 24, 2021
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    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.

    By • March 24, 2021
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    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.

    By • March 23, 2021
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    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.

    By • March 22, 2021
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    Opinion

    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.

    By Mark Beyer • March 19, 2021
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    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.

    By • March 17, 2021
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    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.

    By Mark Labbe • March 17, 2021
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    Quiz // A guide to graph analytics from databases to uses

    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.

    By Kara Joyce • March 17, 2021
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    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.

    By • March 16, 2021
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    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.

    By • March 10, 2021
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    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.

    By • March 10, 2021
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    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.

    By • March 9, 2021
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    Building an enterprise self-service BI strategy

    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.

    By • March 5, 2021
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    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.

    By • March 4, 2021
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    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.

    By • March 4, 2021
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    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.

    By • March 2, 2021
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    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.

    By • March 1, 2021
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    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.

    By • Feb. 25, 2021
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    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.

    By • Feb. 23, 2021
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    A guide to graph analytics from databases to uses

    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.

    By Maria Korolov • Feb. 22, 2021
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    Expert Advice // Bookshelf

    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.

    By No Starch Press, Kara Joyce • Feb. 18, 2021
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    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.

    By • Feb. 17, 2021
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    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.

    By • Feb. 17, 2021