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Tableau is a powerful new set of cloud-based tools to allow users to enable interactive data
visualizations with a responsive dashboard and mobile support. Tableau can handle large
amounts of data and enables the use of other scripting languages such as R and Python. Tableau
has clustering, time series, forecasting, and trend predictive analysis. Complete a survey of Power
BI dashboard tool options/features and benchmark its capabilities to Tableau.
Business intelligence (BI) is an integral part of every organization today. Enterprises analyze and
visualize data to derive meaningful insights and make informed decisions.
Helping organizations
to make the most of their data are business intelligence tools.
Power BI
and
Tableau
are two of
the most popular platforms in the market.
Tableau is an interactive data visualization tool from Tableau Software built in 2003. It was
acquired by Salesforce in 2019.
Some of the key features of Tableau include:
Vector maps: The new Tableau versions from 2019.2 V onward comes with vector-based maps
that look cleaner and work smoother to explore maps and other geospatial data.
Nested sorting: Nested sorting enables users to select the field value used to determine the sort
order.
Data blending: Data blending feature allows combining data from multiple sources. This is
useful for analyzing related data from multiple sources in a single view.
Companies that use Tableau:
Wipro
Red Hat
LinkedIn
Pros of Tableau:
Handles a large number of visual objects
Ability to blend diverse data sets
Centralized data repository
Cons of Tableau
Requires IT expertise for certain configurations
No automatic refreshing of reports
High-Cost
Power BI is a newer technology compared to Tableau, yet a strong competitor in the market.
Power BI can be easily integrated with other Microsoft products such as Excel and SharePoint
and improve business performance.
Here are the key features of Power BI:
Filtration: In the Power Query, users can easily apply parameters for filtering datasets
into smaller parts. They can filter data at multiple levels, including page, report, and
visual filters.
Refresh: Power BI provides auto-refresh and manual refresh options to show latest, real-
time data in reports. Users can define automatic refresh using ‘Scheduled Automatic
Refresh’ for datasets.
Natural-language query: Power BI provides a unique feature named ‘Q&A’ where users
can ask questions in natural language. This AI-based tool ensures that users can interact
with simple language and receive related visuals for the question. For example, what are
my quarterly sales?
Companies use Power BI:
Hewlett Packard
Adobe
Rolls Royce
Pros of Power BI
Easy collaboration and sharing of reports
360-degree view of data in interactive dashboards
Constant updates with new features
Cons of Power BI
Rigid formulas; uses DAX as the language for calculations
Data handling limitations in free versions
Limited configuration options
While both Tableau and Power BI have their strengths, the choice ultimately comes down to the
requirements and budget.
BiConnector. (2023). Power BI vs Tableau: Which is better
https://www.biconnector.com/blog/tableau-vs-power-bi/#Conclusion
ThoughtSpot. (2023). Power BI vs Tableau: A complete comparison
https://www.thoughtspot.com/data-trends/business-intelligence/power-bi-vs-tableau
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