CPG Spotfire Integration — from Excel to BI/Advanced Analytics
September 04, 2018

CPG Spotfire Integration — from Excel to BI/Advanced Analytics

Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
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Software Version

TIBCO Cloud Spotfire Enterprise

Overall Satisfaction with Spotfire

We have 100% usage across the entire company. From analysts using the software for data analysis to business managers using the software for ad-hoc reporting — Spotfire allows for much of the commonplace requests to be fulfilled by the software — not having to resort to marketing or analysts for simple reporting.

Pros

  • Paired with the cloud version, Spotfire allows users to access the library from anyplace with an internet connection.
  • Numerous data visualization options allowing a unique and customized dashboard/.dxp. You are never stuck with the status quo.
  • Advanced level uses include — TSSS (Tibco Stastistical Services Server) to regression modeling, etc. if you can fathom it, chances are the software has the capability.
  • Open source R/TERR scripting allows the use of both propriety and open source scripting to advance and develop your .dxp/dashboard

Cons

  • Spotfire can be quite daunting upon first inspection. For the end-user especially.
  • Developers/analysts need constant interaction to ensure familiarity with the software. Enlisting in a “boot camp” is definitely recommended.
  • To the point of being too complex — a simple chart or statement in excel or access requires much more intricate and lengthy manipulation to achieve the same result.
  • 100% implementation across the company. From business managers to analysts to developers — it is widely used.
  • Ad-hoc reporting or generalized questions can be answered via Spotfire for end users — allowing marketing to be less inundated with misc. requests.
  • Adaption into PowerPoint/PDF allows for a streamlined view for clients, business managers, and analysts. It is all uniform — but allows room for customization.
Spotfire was our main choice — no other service was able to match its capabilities (both technical and aesthetic). Other BI software was more user friendly though.
Answers
End-user — accessing dashboards remotely without the need to contact an analyst or marketing.
Analysts — can use Spotfire for real-time data — plus any applicable analysis.

Less appropriate - simple end-user who is accustomed to a particular report/dashboard. I can foresee a major learning curve with Spotfire.

Spotfire Training

  • Online Training
Significant impact. Spent 1 year using the software daily along with the guided training provided by Spotfire. Earned the certificate in Spotfire demonstrating mastery.

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