Say for example a suite like SPSS, having added their own Viz Designer would not even compare to having Tableau, although they are heading the right direction, having the experience that Tableau has with interactive visualization coupled with the vastness of data other than SPSS to work with on, definitely Tableau is the clear winner.
And now companies are heading towards Tableau integration with their existing or future CRM or ERP systems in droves. Salesforce, for example have proven how easy it is this integration can be, and how Tableau's visual analytics engine is not just complementing their existing systems, but giving their presentations the extra edge with live, interactive visualizations that is insightful and decisive. Plus its also not so bad when adding all these features doesn't break the bank.
jump to the links below to get the full story on Tableau's superior analytical engine, and how Salesforce CRM is arming Tableau in its arsenal:
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