Challenges of NLP and Solutions with Dataiku
In the previous post (that you can read here), we started doing some analysis on airline reviews. We did very basic data preparation, used the Dataiku Sentiment Analysis plugin and evaluated the model with the help of a confusion matrix. In this blogpost, we will go one step further and apply some Natural Language Processing […]
The BI Cantos: Developing a Strategic Roadmap
A strategy vision roadmap (SVR) is a document that details the purpose of the project, expected benefits, training plans, project timeframe, proof-of-concept testing and validation. The SVR summarizes the overall project plan while also time-phasing all significant sub-projects (sprints) necessary to complete all the deliverables. It should include a preliminary budget for the entire project. […]
The BI Cantos: Initial Deployment Considerations
In this post, I’ll cover team composition, focusing on technical and operational staff that will form the core of your team. The need for more detailed information about your business drives the desire to deploy a BI system. Typical goals include achieving better reporting, more detailed analysis and the desire to perform these activities faster […]
No Closed Doors: Making Dataviz Accessible for All
One thing I noticed: there’s one last step that I always take before heading out into the street with two overflowing grocery bags. Just before the exit, I push the handicap door opener on my right. And it stays open long enough for me and an elderly lady to pass through without struggling with the […]
Title Case Formatting in Tableau with the PROPER() Function
Exciting news for Tableau users! With version 2022.4, Tableau has introduced the highly anticipated PROPER() function. This function makes it easy to transform string data into title case format, where the first letter of each word is capitalized, and all other letters are in lowercase. It offers a quick solution for formatting names and proper […]
The BI Cantos: Introduction
This blog post series aims to provide the unfamiliar leader or participant with a view of what is required to successfully deploy a business intelligence (BI) system to ensure success. Deploying a BI system is challenging. Why would you want to undertake a project to build such a system? To get better information faster. Your […]
Ubuntu 20.04 LTS Support (In-Place Upgrade from 18.04 guide)
Tableau have now launched support for Ubuntu 20.04 LTS just in time for 18.04 coming to the end of hardware and update support on April 30, 2023. Extended Security Maintenance will last into 2026, however the desire to move to a supported operating system will be at the forefront of most IT and server admin […]
Image Roles: Tableau Desktop 2022.4 New Feature
Launched in Desktop 2022.4, “Image Roles” allow you to add an additional semantic field to give end users another way to view their data. This allows you to include images at speed and scale by utilising a URL link within your data to feed straight into your dashboard. Firstly, we need to cover the prerequisites […]
Trigger Snowpark Functions When Files Are Uploaded to Azure Storage
In previous articles in this series, we have demonstrated how to set up Azure Functions to leverage Snowpark for Python. This allows us to interact with Snowflake from an Azure Function, unlocking a wide range of opportunities for scripting activity. In this article, we will focus on how we can configure an Azure Functions App […]
InterWorks Blog Roundup — March 2023
Clocking in at 28 blog entries this month, March was easily one of the most jam-packed months we’ve had on the InterWorks blog. I feel like I’ve written that exact same intro several times since I took over compiling these monthly roundups, but the number of blogs keeps growing and the amount of time I […]
