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David Gordon

Posts by David Gordon

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Dynamic Scaling of Analytics with Pyramid on Kubernetes

Pyramid Analytics multi-tiered service architecture is a perfect fit for Kubernetes-based container deployment and allows for dynamic scaling of analytics.

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Delivering impact: Report bursting and distribution with Pyramid

Bursting analytic reports to recipients is still a very common “real-world” requirement—and it’s still a “real-world” headache for many organizations who depend on published reports to communicate vital information to Read more…

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Pyramid’s game-changing NLQ Chat Bot lets users analyze data in whole new way

Chatbots are everywhere these days. While commonly associated with customer experience use cases, their application extends beyond answering basic customer questions. In the BI world specifically, they assist non-technical users Read more…

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Embedding with native HTML5

Companies increasingly need to include analytical content in their own applications and workflows, instead of having to access a separate application. Efficiently embedding content, interactivity, performance, and security can be Read more…

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Hybrid Data Connectivity via Pulse

With increased cloud choices and distributed servers, it is common for many organizations to have a BI server in the cloud, remote data sources, and end-users in different locations, potentially Read more…

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Gaining control of your data with Master Flows

Data preparation processes (ETL) frequently require workflow capabilities to conditionally trigger other processes and send notifications (email, text, etc.) when a task has been completed. Companies often run processes and Read more…

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Faster processing and reduced resource consumption with incremental data refreshing

It’s very common for organizations to possess large datasets that only require periodic updates on a smaller subset of the data. In other words, only new data or data that Read more…

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Smart Insights for ANY Data Source

While a good report turns data into information, artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to transform information into insights—without human intervention. It’s common to see analysts spend an inordinate amount Read more…

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How dynamic KPIs provide better views into constantly changing datasets

KPIs play a crucial role by providing an instant and intuitive graphic view of a business’s key performance metrics. In order to effectively create KPIs, analysts must be able to Read more…

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Learn and predict with Python and Pyramid

Today, more businesses are using machine learning (ML) to perform business predictions. They rely heavily on their small team of data scientists to drive these initiatives. As organizations adopt advanced Read more…

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Forecasting with Python and Pyramid

Forecasting is an indispensable requirement for any modern organization looking to gain a competitive edge. To do it well, today’s companies need the flexibility to adjust algorithms and define their Read more…

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Fine tune your forecasts with advanced controls

In a previous blog, I discussed Pyramid’s unique forecasting capabilities, which give users the ability to choose from among eight algorithms to produce forecasts within existing reports and dashboards—even on large Read more…