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I am an analytics and cloud architect, author, and trainer. An Azure-certified blogger, SAP Mentor Alumni and co-author of the SAP Press book SAP BusinessObjects Web Intelligence: The Comprehensive Guide, I prefer piano keyboards over computer keyboards when not blogging or tweeting.
The Only SAP Lumira 2.0 Feature That Matters
Lumira & Explorer

The Only SAP Lumira 2.0 Feature That Matters

Dallas MarksMarch 1, 2017August 30, 2017

The stakes are high. Lumira 2.0 cannot just be a “better Lumira”.

The Mobile BI Rat Race
Mobile BI

The Mobile BI Rat Race

Dallas MarksFebruary 8, 2017July 21, 2017

When it comes to updating mobile BI apps, Tableau isn’t leading the race.

Unsociable Media
Odds and Ends

Unsociable Media

Dallas MarksFebruary 3, 2017February 8, 2017

It’s time to stop ranting and get back to work.

2016 Year in Review
Career Updates

2016 Year in Review

Dallas MarksDecember 30, 2016March 2, 2026

A personal reflection on the past year.

SAP Insider BI 2017
User Groups & Conferences

SAP Insider BI 2017

Dallas MarksNovember 22, 2016February 18, 2026

Join me for deep dives into SAP Lumira and SAP IQ.

Data Visualization Humor
Data Visualization, Odds and Ends

Data Visualization Humor

Dallas MarksNovember 21, 2016March 5, 2026

Hopefully none of the “featured” visualizations belong to you.

SAP Business Intelligence in the ‘Burgh
User Groups & Conferences

SAP Business Intelligence in the ‘Burgh

Dallas MarksNovember 10, 2016October 3, 2024

I will be speaking about the latest SAP innovations in analytics at the next Pittsburgh BusinessObjects User Group (PGHBOUG) on Thursday,…

Watching #ASUGBIA from the sidelines
User Groups & Conferences

Watching #ASUGBIA from the sidelines

Dallas MarksOctober 17, 2016November 21, 2016

Unfortunately, I am not one of the top ten reasons to attend ASUG BIA this year.

Is SAP Mobile BI Ready for iOS 10?
Mobile BI

Is SAP Mobile BI Ready for iOS 10?

Dallas MarksSeptember 13, 2016February 19, 2026

It’s tempting to upgrade immediately to iOS 10, but SAP Mobile BI users should wait. If they can control themselves.

SAP Insider Reporting & Analytics 2016 INTERACTIVE
Reporting, User Groups & Conferences

SAP Insider Reporting & Analytics 2016 INTERACTIVE

Dallas MarksAugust 31, 2016January 26, 2026

Join me and my friends at SAP Insider’s Reporting & Analytics 2016 INTERACTIVE conference.

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About Dallas Marks

Dallas Marks

Dallas Marks

As a cloud and analytics practitioner, author, instructional designer, and trainer, I help organizations harness the power of analytics in the cloud, on-premise, or hybrid. I prefer piano keyboards over computer keyboards when not blogging or tweeting about analytics.

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