What is Tableau and why is Cognos and Qlikview worried
Tableau makes boring data into information
Tableau is the software program that transforms dense data and complex spreadsheets into easy to understand and visually aesthetic graphics. Based on technology that was developed at Stanford university, Tableau’s easy to use system, based on dragging and dropping information makes data analysis and presentation child’s play. The technology that runs Tableau is based on the simple concept that people don’t always have the right tools or information to carry out research on a given topic. By the same token, a person may be working with a huge database or spreadsheet and needs a simplified but inclusive way to present that information.
Tableau is a solution and not just reporting
Tableau’s technology combats both these problems. Plus the programme has been specially designed to make it fast to learn and easy to use. Many blue-chip companies have installed Tableau including Microsoft, UPS, Pfizer, Yahoo! and The Discovery Channel.
Tableau also have various applications. While it can be used in-house by companies for the presentation of data and reports, Tableau can also be used for extensive online research projects.
Tableau is also on the internet
Using the Tableau technology, it’s possible to launch a broad search on the Net, and the programme will filter the results, retrieving information in minutes that might otherwise take months. The retrieved results can automatically be downloaded via the Tableau dashboard into easy to view, find and analyse files. Tableau has an application in wide number of industries including banking, game design, high tech manufacturing, oil and gas, real estate, government, Internet marketing, human resources, institutional resources and sales management.
To support the software, the creators of Tableau have also produced a series of online webinars which provide training and explain the many features of Tableau. For more information on Tableau, contact a member of MXI today.
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