Data In, Insights Out: Getting Started in Oracle Analytics Cloud

 

Author: Philip Godfrey

 

What is Oracle Analytics Cloud?

Oracle Analytics Cloud is a powerful business intelligence and data analytics platform that enables organizations to uncover hidden insights, make data-driven decisions, and drive business transformation.

 

It supports your entire analytics workflow, from data connectivity and preparation, all the way through to data visualization and exploration, with advanced analytics incorporating machine learning (ML) and more recently artificial intelligence (AI).

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What features are available?

The platform offers a wide range of features, including advanced analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence capabilities, which enable users to create personalized dashboards, reports, and visualizations that cater to their specific needs.

Source: https://docs.oracle.com/en/cloud/paas/analytics-cloud/acsgs/getting-started-oracle-analytics-cloud.pdf

What are the benefits of Oracle Analytics Cloud?

By leveraging Oracle Analytics, businesses can benefit from:

• Faster time-to-insight: Oracle Analytics' cloud-based architecture allows for faster data processing and analysis, enabling users to gain valuable insights in real-time.
• Increased accuracy: The platform's advanced analytics capabilities ensure accurate forecasting, prediction, and scenario planning, allowing businesses to make informed decisions.
• Improved collaboration: Oracle Analytics provides a centralized platform for data sharing and collaboration, enabling teams to work together more effectively.
• Enhanced customer experiences: By analyzing customer behaviour and preferences, businesses can create personalized experiences that drive loyalty and retention.
• Data security: Oracle Analytics' robust security features ensure the protection of sensitive data and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Cost savings: The cloud-based platform reduces the need for hardware maintenance and upgrades, resulting in significant cost savings.
• Scalability: Oracle Analytics can handle large volumes of data and scale as the business grows.

Analytics Cloud also provides a full suite of services, including:

• Data – to store your curated or business defined datasets / connections.
  
  
• Catalog – access to your own area, or a shared folder, allowing you to share your data vizualisations across the team.
  
  
• Machine Learning – to store any Machine Learning models, which can be utilized within OAC.
  
  
• Console – for administration purposes, including user setup, database connections, logs and much more.

I hope you enjoyed the first blog in this the Data In, Insights Out series, keep your eyes peeled for the next blog which takes us onto our next step, uploading and enriching data in Oracle Analytics Cloud.