Intro to EXASOL: In-Memory Analytics
EXASOL offers the world’s fastest in-memory analytic database. It is built from scratch to offer the highest performance and scalability for in-memory analytics. You can now build in-memory data analytics in less than 15 minutes. Forget about maintaining and investing on expensive analytical tools used for obtaining actionable insights. Creating R Scripts in EXASOL Many organizations […]
Open Data Viz: NYC Restaurant Grades
My first time to New York City, I noticed something on just about every restaurant I walked by. There was one of these signs displayed at the front window showing off the inspection grade. Obviously, I avoided every one of the C restaurants I came across, but it got me curious. Just how sanitary are […]
Visualizing Math in Tableau: Multiplication Circles
It’s no secret that I’m a math nerd. Or that I’m raising a math nerd. For his birthday, my son Judah got a Curiosity Box that contained a cool looking t-shirt. I spent some time explaining what was going on in this magical circle, but realized it would be easier to make something interactive for […]
Reuniting and It Tastes So Good: Thoughts on InterWorks’ 2017 BBQ
Last weekend, the InterWorks gang held our annual BBQ contest and company picnic. As we arrived at Behfar & Staci’s gorgeous home, you could hear the delight in the voices of folks who had clearly missed one another. “Long time, no see!” “Look how big your kiddos are now!” “So great to see you again!” […]
And the Veeam Gold Partner Medal Goes to…
InterWorks is honored to become the latest Veeam Gold Partner! Having collaborated with Veeam as a Silver Partner since 2008, InterWorks has consistently implemented the best in data backup and restoration for our clients. That’s a lot of “tech talk,” but what exactly does this mean for our clients going forward? Veeam Gold Partner status […]
PYD31 – Emma Cosh
Emma Cosh joins our own Kate Treadwell on the podcast this week! Emma is a freelance data viz designer, UX connoisseur, artist, author, and public speaker, and advocate for the underrepresented in the industry. She created and hosts Tiny Tableau Talks to help those who are just getting started with presenting and has a graphic […]
Get to Know EXASOL, the Perfect Database Companion to Tableau
Outside of being a powerful data visualization tool, Tableau is known for its ability to connect to just about anything. This includes a multitude of brand-name databases. But there’s a rising database on the block that’s making waves in the industry called EXASOL. What Is EXASOL? EXASOL is a high-performance, in-memory, MPP database specifically designed […]
Defending Desktop II: 5 Reasons Why Every Tableau User Should Take Intermediate
I recently wrote an article encouraging every Tableau user of every level of proficiency to take the Desktop I: Fundamentals course. Now I’m going to do the same for the next level of training, Desktop II: Intermediate. Here’s what I’ve seen from traveling literally around the entire world to teach Tableau. A lot of people […]
Gauges vs. Bullet Graphs in Tableau
Quite frequently, students in training will ask “How do I make a gauge in Tableau?” While it’s possible, it’s not one of the default chart types in Tableau and can be somewhat time consuming. Instead, I recommend using bullet graphs, but why? What is it about bullet graphs that make them more appealing than gauges? Let’s […]
What You Should Know About Our Updated import.io Web Data Connector
If you’ve kept up with import.io, you know that there were recently some changes to their service model. Unfortunately, free accounts no longer offer API integration, which means we must deprecate the Magic API. The good news is that despite the changes, we have rewritten our popular Web Data Connector to use new import.io methods. […]