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Periscope Data Expands to Israel, Empowering Data Teams with Powerful Tools

Sisense

He talked through how the mind-blowing escalation of data and the drastic reduction in the cost of its storage has led to more complex, sophisticated uses of data and a shift in the way it’s managed and consumed. He concluded that data teams can influence the transformation of startups into unicorns.

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A Brief History of Data Visualization

Insight Software

Editors note: This blog was originally published in October 2013, and has been completely revamped and updated for accuracy, relevancy, and comprehensiveness in September 2019 Prior to the 17th century, data visualization existed mainly in the realm of maps, displaying land markers, cities, roads, and resources.

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What Is Embedded Analytics?

Insight Software

In the past, data visualizations were a powerful way to differentiate a software application. Companies like Tableau (which raised over $250 million when it had its IPO in 2013) demonstrated an unmet need in the market. Tradition BI has been a popular way for large businesses to launch their data analytics.