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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.

By Eric Avidon • July 2, 2020

Lack of data literacy still a problem for many organizations

Organizations' lack of confidence in their ability to understand and use data to make decisions blocks their efforts to become data-driven.

By Eric Avidon • July 1, 2020

Developer tools a key part of Yellowfin analytics platform

With embedded analytics as a central tenet, Yellowfin continues to focus on application developers by giving them new tools and updating existing ones in its platform updates.

By Eric Avidon • July 1, 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.

By Eric Avidon • June 25, 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.

By Eric Avidon • June 23, 2020

Collibra unveils Data Intelligence Cloud at user conference

Data management vendor Collibra rolled out its new data intelligence platform featuring four new tools on Tuesday during Data Citizens '20, the vendor's virtual user conference.

By Eric Avidon • June 23, 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.

By George Lawton • June 23, 2020

ThoughtSpot aims to enhance cloud-based analytics searches

The recently launched ThoughtSpot Embrace for AWS enables access to AI-driven analytics in Amazon Redshift, without requiring users to move or cache data.

By Taylor Driscoll • June 22, 2020

SAS analytics platform used to fight opioid epidemic

As the opioid epidemic rages on, SAS has developed tools to help the healthcare and law enforcement agencies involved in the fight against opioid addiction.

By Eric Avidon • June 18, 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.

By Eric Avidon • June 16, 2020

SAS, Microsoft unveil new technology, go-to-market partnership

SAS revealed an enhanced product and marketing partnership agreement with Microsoft the day before the analytics vendor's user conference. Microsoft will be SAS' preferred cloud provider.

By Eric Avidon • June 15, 2020

Data drives the decisions behind making movies

From the moment a script is submitted to the time a movie is released, analytics drive just about every decision made during the making of a feature film.

By Eric Avidon • June 12, 2020

Survey finds BI and data analytics more important in pandemic

Respondents to a Sisense survey say they're relying on data analytics even more now than they were before the COVID-19 pandemic, with small businesses taking the lead.

By Taylor Driscoll • June 12, 2020

Logi Analytics unveils new platform for developers

With ease of use and customization capabilities in mind, Logi unveiled Logi Composer, a new platform for developing embedded applications.

By Eric Avidon • June 10, 2020

Uplevel targets software engineering efficiency amid pandemic

Uplevel, a startup analytics vendor whose platform aims to aid engineering efficiency, rolled out three new tools on Tuesday to assist developers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Eric Avidon • June 9, 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.

By Eric Avidon • June 8, 2020

Benefits of embedded BI and customizable analytics

Depending on your data needs, embedded analytics from a BI platform or a more custom-built analytics framework may work. Read on for the benefits of each option.

By Maria Korolov • June 8, 2020

2020 census data collection being affected by COVID-19

The COVID-19 crisis could hurt the 2020 census by making it impossible for the Census Bureau to collect data by going door-to-door.

By Eric Avidon • June 4, 2020

Student engagement data helps educators with remote learning

Distance learning is necessary for most institutions during the COVID-19 pandemic. See how institutions are using analytics to measure their success in the shift.

By Kara Joyce • June 4, 2020

U.K. agency uses Oracle analytics to ID annual savings

Mandated to reduce spending by a billion pounds over five years, a U.K. health agency that supports the national healthcare system used Oracle's BI platform to make it happen.

By Eric Avidon • May 28, 2020

Analytics critical to decisions about how to return to work

Data plays a critical role in the decisions organizations make as they bring employees back to work, for both increasing production and managing their physical space.

By Eric Avidon • May 27, 2020

Data science interview preparation: How to answer top questions

A successful interview for a data scientist position relies on the ability to effectively communicate and demonstrate your combined experiences and skills.

By Joseph Carew • May 26, 2020

HR use case shows value of Oracle Analytics Cloud

A use case presented during Oracle Analytics' virtual user conference shows how the vendor's platform can bring value to an organization thanks to its usability.

By Eric Avidon • May 22, 2020

Sisense helps Soft Stuff pivot business during pandemic

Soft Stuff, a wholesale distributor of gourmet foods, was able to change its business strategy amid the COVID-19 crisis, thanks to its use of Sisense's analytics platform.

By Eric Avidon • May 20, 2020

COVID-19 crisis reveals need for better healthcare analytics

The need for better analytics in the healthcare industry is being demonstrated during the COVID-19 crisis. SAS analytics users discussed the problem at the vendor's virtual conference.

By Eric Avidon • May 19, 2020