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    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.

    By • Sept. 29, 2020
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    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.

    By • Sept. 24, 2020
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    Hyperconverged Analytics a new experience for Tibco users

    Tibco CTO Nelson Petracek discusses the motivation for developing the vendor's new analytics experience, as well as the challenges of collaborating during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    By • Sept. 23, 2020
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    Certificates important to the data science learning path

    While data science certificates have value in the professional world, candidates must make them a piece of a larger drive for technical mastery and continued education.

    By Joseph Carew • Sept. 23, 2020
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    Spotfire 11 release marks launch of new Tibco BI ecosystem

    The combination of latest Spotfire update and a new streaming data engine marks the launch of Tibco's new analytics ecosystem that combines analytics capabilities in one experience.

    By • Sept. 23, 2020
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    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.

    By • Sept. 22, 2020
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    Analytics in construction has potential to save lives

    While minor injuries are on the decline in the construction industry, the rate of fatalities has remained flat, and BI could be a way to bring those numbers down.

    By • Sept. 17, 2020
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    Miscues in 2016 inform presidential polling data in 2020

    Polls and predictive analytics models are improved in 2020 after the failure to accurately predict the outcome of the 2016 election, but surprises still may loom.

    By • Sept. 16, 2020
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    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.

    By • Sept. 11, 2020
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    Data-driven storytelling opens analytics to all

    Data storytelling, because it interprets and explains data, extends business intelligence to business users and not just those trained in data analysis.

    By • Sept. 9, 2020
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    Alteryx 2020.3 highlighted by one-click data modeling tool

    New no-code data modeling and new text mining capabilities are featured in the latest platform update from Alteryx, which the vendor unveiled for general availability on Sept. 1.

    By • Sept. 3, 2020
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    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.

    By • Sept. 2, 2020
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    Gender bias in tech an issue at conferences

    Tech conferences may seem like welcoming environments, but a study from IT services vendor Ensono reveals their structure can make women feel like outsiders.

    By • Sept. 1, 2020
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    What makes up a strong data science team structure?

    Enterprises rely on a strong data science team to get the most from their data. Read on to find out what talents you'll need to employ to support your organization's data.

    By Lisa Morgan • Aug. 27, 2020
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    Tableau doesn’t confirm layoffs after Salesforce downsizing

    Tableau on Wednesday declined to confirm if its employees were affected by layoffs at Salesforce, the BI and analytics vendor's parent company.

    By • Aug. 27, 2020
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    Analytics startup Grid raises $12 million in funding

    Armed with $12 million in Series A venture capital financing led by New Enterprise Associates, BI startup Grid is in position to take its platform to market.

    By • Aug. 26, 2020
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    Opinion

    The 5-step process for finding data science leader unicorns

    Companies continue to struggle to effectively hire for their data science teams, but Gaurav Anand says that a hybrid solution that considers tech and business knowledge might work.

    By Gaurav Anand • Aug. 24, 2020
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    Customer location data leads to deeper level of insight

    Behavioral analytics tell more about a person's true self than consumer data, according to Gravy Analytics CEO Jeff White, and are therefore key to data-driven decisions.

    By • Aug. 21, 2020
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    Comparing business intelligence vs. business analytics

    Business intelligence with descriptive analytics gives a better understanding of your current operations, while business analytics aims to inform future decisions.

    By Joseph Carew • Aug. 19, 2020
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    New Qubole Pipelines Service targets streaming data

    Data lake vendor Qubole unveiled a data pipeline service, a new tool designed to enable organizations to manage their increasing amounts of streaming data.

    By • Aug. 19, 2020
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    Success of self-service BI depends on solid infrastructure

    A clear data governance policy and effective training are critical to enabling self-service analytics users to make data-driven decisions for their organizations.

    By • Aug. 18, 2020
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    Data scientist vs. data analyst: Comparing the 2 data roles

    The differences can be subtle, but in general, a data scientist has more responsibilities and a more advanced background than analyst counterparts.

    By Joseph Carew • Aug. 17, 2020
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    ‘Data for good’ movement spurs action in fight for causes

    Though often associated with financial analysis, analytics is being used to aid nonprofit organizations in their fight for causes that improve society as well.

    By • Aug. 14, 2020
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    Tableau 2020.3 highlighted by new data prep capabilities

    A new data preparation tool and enhanced predictive modeling capabilities highlight analytics software vendor Tableau's third-quarter platform update.

    By • Aug. 12, 2020
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    Importance of analytics heightened by COVID-19 pandemic

    Business intelligence is needed when times are bad, and it's the organizations who have created a data-driven culture that are best poised to thrive amid the COVID-19 crisis.

    By • Aug. 12, 2020