Tableau Software announced the release of Tableau 2021.2 featuring a new suite of augmented analytics features designed to help users see and understand data. The Ask Data capability is available to all roles and users of Tableau Server and Tableau Online. It also features a new input experience that guides users on how to ask the most relevant questions and dashboard integration. Explain Data is available to all roles and Tableau tools.
Tableau’s portfolio offers an expansive visual BI and analytics platform and is widely regarded as the major player in the marketplace. The company’s analytics software portfolio is available through three main channels: Tableau Desktop, Tableau Serve, and Tableau Online. Tableau connects to numerous data sources, with availability on-prem or in the cloud. The company offers embedded analytics capabilities, allowing users to visualize and share data with Tableau Public.
Ask Data for Salesforce helps Salesforce users ask any questions in Tableau CRM using natural language and semantic search. Users then get fast answers in the form of insights, instantly generated reports, and recommended dashboards. Einstein Discovery for Salesforce Reports is another new feature, which auto analyses data from Salesforce reports quickly and helps reduce the barrier to machine learning by enabling direct access to the associated Einstein Discovery story.
Tableau Chief Product Officer Francois Ajenstat said in a statement:
“There’s a growing disconnect between business leaders expecting a data-driven organization, and employees who aren’t comfortable using data to make decisions. Building truly data-first organizations requires unlocking the power of data for as many people as possible. AI-powered analytics will help more people use data to answer questions, make meaningful decisions and, ultimately, transform their business.”
