Sat.Aug 13, 2016 - Fri.Aug 19, 2016

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Data Looks Better Naked: Maps Edition

Darkhorse

We've explored improving our bar charts , data tables , and pie charts – all with the maxim: remove to improve. In this new installment of our Data Looks Better Naked series, we take on maps. More specifically, the choropleth map. There are libraries with entire floors devoted to the art and science of cartography so, clearly, this animation is general advice for one specific type of map.

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Two Acquisitions in Two Weeks!

Rita Sallam

It’s been an exciting two weeks in the world of BI! Just yesterday, Saleforce announced its intention to buy smart data discovery vendor, BeyondCore, a new Visionary entrant to this year’s BI and Analytics Magic Quadrant ! At the end of July, Workday announced its intention to acquire Platfora , one of the original Hadoop-based data discovery vendors and new to the Niche quadrant of the MQ.