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Tips for creating curated data sets for self-service BI users

Data curation initiatives can help streamline BI processes by reducing the amount of time users spend locating and preparing data. Get four tips for preparing data sets.

By George Lawton • Dec. 11, 2018

What the Tableau Hyper engine does and how it was developed

Tableau's Hyper data engine boosts processing speeds in its BI and data visualization software. The lead engineers offer insight on what went into making Hyper work.

By Donald Farmer • Nov. 30, 2018

Deep learning in big data analytics with Sisense Hunch

Sisense Hunch, a new Sisense BI tool, enables big data analytics for IoT devices by using deep learning to automatically extract insights from big data.

By Mark Labbe • Nov. 29, 2018

How Morgan Stanley scaled up Tableau self-service analytics

Morgan Stanley wanted to empower users to make data-driven decisions. A Tableau analytics platform was the answer. The problem: introducing it to 30,000 users.

By Ericka Chickowski • Nov. 29, 2018

Data silos can live or die by a self-service BI strategy

Self-service BI is a driving force behind the reshaping or possible demise of data silos. But sound data governance and corporate attitude adjustments are needed first.

By George Lawton • Nov. 28, 2018

Rules change for self-service BI subscription pricing models

As self-service BI tools become commonplace, look for subscription pricing models to change according to the cloud, group data usage pricing and how data is shared.

By George Lawton • Nov. 26, 2018

What data management challenges do analytics programs face?

Expert Anne Marie Smith shares five reasons why organizations' analytics programs might fail and how a data management framework and other programs can help.

By Anne Marie Smith, Ph.D. • Nov. 26, 2018

10 dos and don’ts for deploying self-service BI tools

Self-service BI doesn't just happen. Organizations must ensure data quality and watch how analysts work. Experts offer 10 tips for enabling a self-service culture.

By George Lawton • Nov. 20, 2018

10 features to look for in visualization tools for big data

Big data is meaningless if it isn't understandable. Experts explain why users need data visualization tools that offer embeddability, actionability and more.

By George Lawton • Nov. 20, 2018

ThoughtSpot SearchIQ enables voice analytics

Part of the ThoughtSpot 5 update, which adds a number of upgrades to the BI platform, SearchIQ allows users to take advantage of conversational analytics.

By Mark Labbe • Nov. 15, 2018

At Logi Analytics and Tableau, beta feedback drives creation

Constructive commentary from software beta testing can help work out bugs and bring about new ideas, which BI vendors Logi Analytics and Tableau can attest to.

By Mark Labbe • Nov. 13, 2018

6 big data visualization project ideas and tools

These data visualization project examples and tools illustrate how enterprises are expanding the use of "data viz" tools to get a better look at big data.

By George Lawton • Nov. 2, 2018

Data literacy training offerings key to BI vendors

Tableau announced a basic certification training exam, adding to its roster of online data literacy courses. Self-service BI rival Qlik also has a big focus on data literacy.

By Mark Labbe • Oct. 30, 2018

10 tips for implementing visualization for big data projects

Organizations need to keep users and design at the forefront when launching data visualization efforts, according to experts. Find out why colors and sizing matter.

By George Lawton • Oct. 29, 2018

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.

By George Lawton • Oct. 26, 2018

Tableau extensions get more dev tools for integrations

With the Tableau Developer Program, developers will be able to use a Tableau Online development sandbox and sample codes, among other free resources.

By Mark Labbe • Oct. 24, 2018

Tableau new features include NLP, AI, machine learning

Tableau unveiled AI and NLP tools intended to improve users' experience with its BI platform by adding smart capabilities to Tableau 2019, now out in a public beta.

By Mark Labbe • Oct. 24, 2018

3 ways to make machine learning in business more effective

Dun & Bradstreet analytics exec Nipa Basu offers three tips on how to integrate machine learning tools into business processes to help drive better decision-making.

By Nipa Basu • Oct. 18, 2018

Nationwide sees ups, downs with self-service Tableau tools

Tableau provides users at insurer Nationwide with a versatile, self-service analytics platform. But the IT team faces some challenges with the self-service software.

By Mark Labbe • Oct. 17, 2018

Looker 6 update adds analytics applications to BI tool

With Looker 6, users of the BI platform can now access packaged applications that are designed for uses such as web analytics and digital marketing analytics.

By Mark Labbe • Oct. 13, 2018

What-if business planning simulation at its predictive best

Simulating timely and accurate business scenarios can be an essential competitive weapon for predicting the performance, pitfalls and benefits of strategic initiatives.

By Scott Robinson • Oct. 1, 2018

Data science teams use business ties to boost data knowledge

To ensure that advanced analytics applications are relevant to business operations, data scientists are collaborating with workers who are experts on business data.

By Craig Stedman • Oct. 1, 2018

Automated predictive analytics tools spawn wannabe scientists

They don't own the same depth of data science skills, but automated predictive analytics tools hatch a new breed of 'data scientists' who can produce actionable predictive models.

By Ron Karjian • Oct. 1, 2018

IBM pushes automation, NLP in Cognos Analytics 11.1 update

Cognos Analytics' new features include an AI assistant that responds in natural language, predictive analytics capabilities and tools for better data storytelling.

By Mark Labbe • Oct. 1, 2018

Augmented analytics, automated tools facilitate data analysis

From Tableau to Google, vendors increasingly incorporate augmented and automated analytics tools into their software to speed analytics work and open it up to more users.

By Mark Labbe • Oct. 1, 2018