Most exciting release "Python in Excel" & Few great alternative BI tools

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It’s Already Friday! or Thank God It’s Friday! Whatever your mood about Friday is, our newsletter is bound to bring you something interesting for the weekend. Normal people binge on Netflix, but for the data Geek in you, we have brought an interesting project to work on.

Let’s look at what is in the store for you today.

Python In Excel: Now Play With Data Seamlessly

If Python was the brushes and pens, then Excel is the canvas, where with the paint of data beautiful art is created. I hope this makes sense.😬 Python is by far the most extensively used language in data science and Excel is the most used platform to analyse data. Bringing these two together can be the best decision ever made in the world of data science.

Yes, Microsoft has announced Python In Excel, to integrate the best of two worlds and make the workflow uninterrupted.

You get powerful data analysis and visualisation libraries from Python and the data manipulation, formulas, charts and pivot tables of Excel and can create magic. The chef’s kiss 🤌🏼 is all of this is protected under the Microsoft Cloud and your organisation’s data is in a safe environment.

Currently, this feature is rolling out for public preview, it will be extended further soon. What else do you need? Also, For further information, click here.

Now time for a small challenge, which I am pretty sure is quite easy for the Data geek in you.

Weekend Challenge - Analysis of Netflix Sample

Fun fact: Did you know? Netflix owes its success to data visualisation and growth strategy based on collected data. Well, it’s no surprise that they are among the top streaming platforms.

A sample data set is available here. Spin up and see if you can figure our insights from the sample data set. For inspiration, check out few questions you can start with.

✅ What is the average revenue per country or lifetime retention based on country?

✅ What do you think is the most popular device to watch Netflix?

✅ What is Netflix’s Total Revenue generated?

✅ Which age group uses Netflix the Most?

✅ What are the Total watch hours?

Figure out and create a cool Data Visualisation and tag us or reply to this email to get featured in future emails.

Best Alternatives For Tableau

Tableau and Microsoft Power BI are OGs of Data Visualisation and Analytics tools and Business Intelligence(BI). In the BI space, though Tableau is easier to use than its predecessors, it still requires some technological knowledge, in particular a complete understanding of SQL queries. For big players, Tableau is a great choice but for start-ups that are small projects, this might be a little overwhelming.

Therefore, here we are with 5 alternatives for Tableau to help you with Data Visualisation and Analytics Projects not in any particular order.

1. GoodData: Best for Security & Compliance

   • GoodData is a cloud-based business intelligence platform that offers embedded analytics and data insights as a service. It focuses on delivering analytics solutions to businesses, providing data integration, visualization, and reporting capabilities.

   • Good Data specialises in embedded analytics and is perfect for smaller corporations.
     

2. Akkio: Suitable for Beginners with Less Coding Knowledge

   • Akkio is a beginner-friendly AI tool for business analytics and forecasting.

   • Akkio simplifies creating and deploying machine learning models, making them suitable for users without deep technical expertise making it a great choice if your primary goal is automated machine learning and predictive modelling.

3. MonkeyLearn: Perfect for Text-Focused Insights

   • If your main interest lies in extracting insights from text data rather than traditional data visualization, MonkeyLearn is a specialized tool for the task.

   • It is particularly well-suited for analyzing unstructured text data from sources like social media, reviews, customer feedback, and more.

   • MonkeyLearn's NLP features allow you to understand the sentiment, categorize text, and identify entities within the content.

4. Zebra BI: Suitable for Excel Addicts

   • Zebra BI acts like a PLug-In rather than a separate Platform. It works as an add-on to your spreadsheet, therefore there is no need to learn new tools and skills.

   • Zebra provides chart types not usually found in Excel. For a company, that mainly works with Microsoft Office, Tableau might be an entire shift, while Zebra BI is easily integrated into your workflow.

   

   Zebra BI- Platform

5. Viur- Best for dashboard-to-email automation

• Viur's notable advantage lies in its dashboard-to-email automation, granting users the ability to schedule report data.

• With Viur, data is aggregated and processed quietly, adhering to preset rules for publication.

• Opt for Viur if you're looking for a simpler business intelligence and data visualization platform that focuses on connecting to data sources and creating customized insights.

These AI tools simplify data analysis, streamline processes, and help you unlock insights like never before. Whether creating interactive reports, predicting outcomes, or automating tasks, these tools empower data analysts to excel in a data-driven world.

Time for more Info for your learnophilia.

Virtual AI Civilisations

In Monday’s edition, we had a poll about “Virtual AI civilisations”.

We had asked whether it’s coming soon or might take time, Poll results came out mixed as half of them voted it’s going to arrive soon and the rest said it might take a while.

Let us dig deeper into Virtual AI civilisations to find what it holds for the future. Virtual AI Civilizations are simulated digital environments where artificial agents interact and evolve. AI-powered agents controlled by AI algorithms mimic human behaviours, decision-making, and interactions.

Virtual AI civilisations are said to be the future, but will humans be in that future?

• ✅ Imagine effortlessly managing tasks, from everyday routines to complex professional tasks, AI civilizations will streamline processes, freeing up your time and boosting 🚀 your productivity.

• Developing new skills, making informed decisions, and evolving as an individual will become more attainable.

• 🩺AI civilizations might propel medical research, leading to breakthroughs in drug discovery 💊 and personalized healthcare. Your well-being is prioritized, and advancements in health are just a step away.

• 🧑🏼‍🎓Learning is tailored to your needs. AI civilizations revolutionise education, offering customized lessons that inspire a lifelong thirst for knowledge.

• A landscape of fresh job opportunities will emerge with the rise of AI civilizations.

• 🎨Roles in AI design, ethics, maintenance, and collaborative creativity open up, inviting you to be a part of the future.

In this world of AI civilizations, the possibilities are boundless. It's a realm where innovation and collaboration with AI usher in an era of growth, discovery, and conscientious exploration. Are you ready to embrace this transformative journey?

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