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SAS Viya Key strength : scalability and performance
An early entrant into the data business , SAS is widely used by data scientists and has a large user base globally . That means that while it ’ s accessible to data professionals who do not have extensive training , they have an enviable expert support network . The range of options includes complex modelling , interactive visualisations and machineled predictions .
Tableau Key strength : data visualisation
It ’ s ease of use makes Tableau a popular choice with lay personnel ( non-data scientists ), while its powerful data processing and management tools mean it is also embraced by data experts . The company was acquired by cloud giant Salesforce in 2019 , a move expected to enhance its artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities .
DECEMBER 2020