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Pre-attentive attributes are types of visual stimuli that are processed subconsciously and can be used in Data Visualization to guide the consumer to exactly where we want them to focus. So, we can add (or even layer) visual cues such as movement, shape and colour to draw attention to where we as the designers believe […]
Last week I performed a virtual ‘awareness’ workshop for a customer. Whilst primarily focused on Oracle Analytics Cloud components, we took time to look at some other technology which they haven’t really looked at yet, just so that they had an appreciation of what is available. One thing that particularly piqued interest was discussing performing […]
Oracle Analytics Cloud has a range of new capabilities including a new chart type, the Butterfly Chart. This can be thought of as a variant of the bar chart and is useful when wanting to directly compare two measures side by side. As a simple example, I have created some sales v profit figures across […]
Oracle Analytics Server (OAS) is now available on Linux. OAS is essentially a variant of Oracle Analytics Cloud for customers who want an on-premises installation. So, just like BI Enterprise Edition it is a customer managed download and install. This is not a particularly challenging exercise for those familiar with a BI Enterprise Edition installation […]
It is time to put your data storytelling skills to the test! I’m delighted to be part of the committee of the Oracle Developer Tools User Group (ODTUG) organising a Storytelling Challenge . The challenge runs from Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at 12 a.m. (PST) through to Thursday, January 30, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. (PST). […]