The Splice SQL Engine also scales to handle business intelligence and analysis, and works turnkey with tools like MicroStrategy and Tableau.

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If ManyEyes is a build-your-own kit car, then business intelligence platforms such as IBM Cognos, or SAP BusinessObjects are the Rolls-Royces of data analysis and visualization.

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