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Qlik and Microsoft are two of the biggest names in the Business Intelligence (BI) space. Qlik first launched QlikView, their original visualisation software, back in 1995 and more recently introduced QlikSense in 2014. Continue reading Qlik v Power BI

We’re not shy about the fact that we like SAP BusinessObjects here at DS Callards. We think it’s one of the best Business Intelligence (BI) platforms available – for several reasons. Primarily though, SAP BusinessObjects stands out from the competition because it provides the platform and tools for the entire process of taking your raw data and turning it into something useful. Other BI tools tend to focus on one or two parts of the process. Continue reading SAP BusinessObjects for Beginners

For the uninitiated, the term ‘Data Science’ can conjure up images of the famous scene from The Matrix – the one with the unending scroll of green characters on a black screen. It means it is indecipherable to all but a select few. As with many Hollywood inventions though, this just isn’t true. Continue reading What is Data Science?

Cognos is IBM’s cloud-based offering into the Business Intelligence (BI) market. It is a full suite of software designed to provide a self-service approach that encompasses data extraction, data analysis and visualisation and reporting. It’s built on open standards so it can be used with a variety of data sources. Continue reading SAP BusinessObjects v Cognos

Technology moves fast, particularly in the area of data analytics. More data is being created than ever before and companies are beginning to see the value in it and turn to technology to leverage this. Continue reading Taking Advantage of the Latest Tech with Cloud Analytics