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Augmented analytics reveals the hidden side of things

The rise of augmented analytics empowers businesses to find correlations in data that might very well be the critical difference in operational efficiency and cost savings.

By Bridget Botelho • Oct. 1, 2018

Tibco analytics capabilities get upgrade in Spotfire X

New Tibco AI and natural language processing functions in the soon-to-be-released Spotfire X look to create a simpler and faster experience for self-service BI users.

By Mark Labbe • Sept. 17, 2018

Using visualizations and analytics in media content

By using the best mass media BI practices, from data visualization to measuring metrics, companies like Condé Nast and Comcast are attracting consumers and raising revenues.

By Mark Labbe • Sept. 12, 2018

Alteryx 2018.3 gives users new data visualization options

The latest version of Alteryx's data preparation and analytics software adds new visualization capabilities -- something that beta user Voxx Analytics says was needed.

By Mark Labbe • Aug. 30, 2018

Options arise for expanding data scientists’ skills

Data science programs aren't just for universities anymore. Now, data scientists can turn to massive open online courses, online texts and other resources to boost their skill sets.

By George Lawton • Aug. 27, 2018

Qlik Sense and predictive analytics in education flag troubled students

Using academic analytics and Qlik Sense, administrators at Virginia's Loudoun County public school district are looking to identify and help at-risk students faster and more accurately.

By Mark Labbe • Aug. 24, 2018

Reddit and the aspiring data scientist

For amateur data scientists, Reddit provides the opportunity to post about personal projects, chat with like-minded people and get free advice from a large community.

By Mark Labbe • Aug. 15, 2018

Tableau BI gets Extensions API in version 2018.2 update

Tableau's BI software sees general release of a 2018.2 update with an API for dashboard extensions, while a 2018.3 beta adds more new analytics capabilities.

By Mark Labbe • July 31, 2018

BigQuery ML moves machine learning into Google BigQuery

Google is enabling BigQuery users to build SQL-based machine learning models inside the cloud data warehouse via a BigQuery ML technology now out in beta.

By Craig Stedman • July 27, 2018

Qlik-Podium acquisition aims to boost BI data management

With its acquisition of Podium Data, Qlik seeks to amplify its enterprise BI data management capabilities and raise the level of competition with Tableau and Power BI.

By Shaun Sutner • July 25, 2018

Data analytics in government efforts lack structure

Data analytics in government agencies lack organization, focusing on immediate problems instead of attacking underlying causes without a unified strategy or system.

By Mark Labbe • July 19, 2018

How do augmented analytics and BI tools differ?

See how augmented analytics compares to traditional BI and self-service analytics tools and what this new generation of AI-powered data analysis platforms can deliver.

By Bridget Botelho • July 19, 2018

Rising demand for business analytics education programs

Colleges and universities are increasingly offering business analytics degrees. The graduates can help build IT and business capabilities of small and medium-sized organizations.

By Mark Labbe • July 18, 2018

Heat map view sets table for food warehouse optimization

Inspired by the vivid views of stadium heat maps, a Midwest food distributor worked with Information Builders to gain a better view of its supply chain workings. The result was a novel warehouse optimization system.

By Jack Vaughan • July 13, 2018

Streamlining predictive analytics in retail marketing

Online flash-sale retailer Zulily uses BigQuery and Tableau to help power its predictive analytics, which, in turn, boosts its marketing efforts and ability to manage incoming data.

By Mark Labbe • July 9, 2018

Airbnb, Univision highlight best practices in BI

At the Real Business Intelligence conference, Airbnb and Univision execs presented some of the BI strategies their organizations use to help drive growth and cut costs.

By Mark Labbe • July 2, 2018

A look at the leading data discovery software and vendors

Explore the data discovery software market, including the products and vendors helping enterprises glean insights using data visualization and self-service BI.

By Bob Violino • June 29, 2018

GPU implementation is about more than deep learning

Simulmedia is using GPU technology to power reporting tools, while eyeing future deep learning applications, helping to justify the cost of the hardware while building experience.

By Ed Burns • June 29, 2018

The future of BI is bright, as experts note evolving trends

Fast-evolving tech trends like machine learning and cloud storage management will have big roles in BI in the coming years, especially with the dominance of cloud computing, experts say.

By Mark Labbe • June 28, 2018

Building a data science team in today’s data-centric climate

Finding and training data scientists to build a data science team can be challenging. But in a recent webinar, a Gartner analyst offered tips on how to do it.

By Mark Labbe • June 25, 2018

Data-driven strategy grooms dog care franchise for growth

Camp Bow Wow is growing its day care and boarding business for dogs with the help of a data-driven approach that's powered by a hybrid POS and Tableau system.

By Mark Labbe • June 19, 2018

Tableau acquisition of MIT AI startup aims at smarter BI software

Tableau acquires AI startup Empirical Systems in a plan to provide users with automated data modeling capabilities and enable broader BI and analytics applications.

By Mark Labbe • June 13, 2018

Choosing the right data discovery platform for the enterprise

Obviously, cost and scalability factor into data discovery platform buying decisions, but other features, like visualizations and data support, should carry significant weight.

By Bob Violino • June 12, 2018

BI vendors aim to ease visual data analysis by business users

Despite the self-service BI push, enabling end users to take the lead on analyzing and visualizing data is often still a challenge -- one that vendors continue to address.

By Craig Stedman • June 1, 2018

Understanding data discovery tools in the enterprise

Data discovery tools, aided by the data discovery process, visualize and contextualize data for business users. They are essential for informed business decision-making.

By Bob Violino • May 30, 2018