Publisher's note: This edition from 2020 is outdated and does not make use of the most recent Tableau features. A new fifth edition, updated for Tableau 2022, is now available. Key Features Explore the latest Tableau 2020 features and redefine business analytics for your firm Understand visualizing data and creating interactive dashboards to gain meaningful insights Learn implementing effective data storytelling to redefine how your business leverages data and makes decisions Book DescriptionLearning Tableau strengthens your command on Tableau fundamentals and builds on advanced topics. The book starts by taking you through foundational principles of Tableau. We then demonstrate various types of connections and how to work with metadata. We teach you to use a wide variety of visualizations to analyze and communicate the data, and introduce you to calculations and parameters. We then take an in-depth look at level of detail (LOD) expressions and use them to solve complex data challenges. Up next, we show table calculations, how to extend and alter default visualizations, build an interactive dashboard, and master the art of telling stories with data. This Tableau book will introduce you to visual statistical analytics capabilities, create different types of visualizations and dynamic dashboards for rich user experiences. We then move on to maps and geospatial visualization, and the new Data Model capabilities introduced in Tableau 2020.2. You will further use Tableau Prep's ability to clean and structure data and share the stories contained in your data. By the end of this book, you will be proficient in implementing the powerful features of Tableau 2020 for decision-making. What you will learn Develop stunning visualizations to explain complex data with clarity Explore exciting new Data Model capabilities Connect to various data sources to bring all your data together Leverage Tableau Prep Builder's amazing capabilities for data cleaning and structuring Create and use calculations to solve problems and enrich the analytics Master advanced topics such as sets, LOD calculations, and much more Enable smart decisions with data clustering, distribution, and forecasting Share your data stories to build a culture of trust and action Who this book is forThis Tableau book is for anyone who wants to understand data. If you're new to Tableau, don't worry. This book will simplify Tableau for beginners to build on the foundations to help you understand how Tableau really works and then builds on that knowledge with practical examples before moving on to advanced techniques. Having a bit of background with data will help, but you don't need to know scripting, SQL or database structures.

Gain hands-on experience working with the architecture, implementation, deployment, and data migration of Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement Key Features Explore different tools to evaluate, implement, and proactively maintain Dynamics 365 for CE Integrate Dynamics 365 CE with applications such as Power BI, PowerApps, and Microsoft Power Automate Design application architecture, explore deployment choices, and perform data migration Book DescriptionMicrosoft Dynamics 365 for Customer Engagement (CE) is one of the leading customer relationship management (CRM) solutions that help companies to effectively communicate with their customers and allows them to transform their marketing strategies. Complete with detailed explanations of the essential concepts and practical examples, this book will guide you through the entire life cycle of implementing Dynamics 365 CE for your organization or clients, and will help you avoid common pitfalls while increasing efficiency at every stage of the project. Starting with the foundational concepts, the book will gradually introduce you to Microsoft Dynamics 365 features, plans, and products. You'll learn various implementation strategies and requirement gathering techniques, and then design the application architecture by converting your requirements into technical and functional designs. As you advance, you'll learn how to configure your CRM system to meet your organizational needs, customize Dynamics 365 CE, and extend its capabilities by writing client-side and server-side code. Finally, you'll integrate Dynamics 365 CE with other applications and explore its business intelligence capabilities. By the end of this Microsoft Dynamics 365 book, you'll have gained an in-depth understanding of all the key components necessary for successful Dynamics 365 CE implementation. What you will learn Explore the new features of Microsoft Dynamics 365 CE Understand various project management methodologies, such as Agile, Waterfall, and DevOps Customize Dynamics 365 CE to meet your business requirements Integrate Dynamics 365 with other applications, such as PowerApps, Power Automate, and Power BI Convert client requirements into functional designs Extend Dynamics 365 functionality using web resources, custom logic, and client-side and server-side code Discover different techniques for writing and executing test cases Understand various data migration options to import data from legacy systems Who this book is forThis book is for consultants, project managers, administrators, and solution architects who want to set up Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement in their business. Although not necessary, basic knowledge of Dynamics 365 will help you get the most out of this book.

Harness the power of Finance and Operations apps, and discover all you need for their implementation Key Features Manage and plan different Dynamics configurations, designs, and products Learn how to manage projects for pre-sales and implementation using Microsoft Dynamics Lifecycle Services (LCS) Discover various integration planning techniques, tools, and frameworks such as PowerApps and Power Automate Book DescriptionMicrosoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations is a modern cloud ERP platform that adopts a mobile-first approach suitable for medium-to-large enterprises. This book covers the entire implementation process of Dynamics 365 Finance and Operation Apps, including post-implementation and business transformation. The updated second edition starts with an introduction to Microsoft Dynamics 365, describing different apps and tools under it. You will learn about different implementation methodologies such as Waterfall and Agile, for your projects. We will cover various application components and architectures of Dynamics such as requirements processing, development, reports and analytics, and integration. With the help of tips, techniques, and best practices, you'll explore strategies for managing configurations and data migrations. As you read further, you'll discover development tools and processes in Dynamics for building customized solutions in Dynamics. The book will also demonstrate analytics and financial reporting options such as Power BI and Cortana Intelligence. Finally, you'll learn the importance of testing and explore various automated testing strategies. By the end of this book, you will have gained the necessary knowledge to implement Microsoft business solutions with Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations Apps. What you will learn Understand the architecture of Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations Apps Implement Dynamics with confidence to manage finances in your business Get up to speed with different methodologies and support cycles of the Microsoft Dynamics architecture Explore best practices to analyze the requirements of your business Understand the technique of data migration from legacy systems Leverage the capabilities of Power BI to make informed business decisions Manage all your upgrades through One Version service updates Who this book is forThis book is for consultants, technical managers, project managers, or solution architects who are looking to implement Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations apps in their business. A basic understanding of the enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementation process and software lifecycle is expected.

Discover what the Common Data Service is and how Dynamics 365 fits in the Power Platform. Learn how to set up core Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement functionality and build more customized processes using model-driven apps. This book covers the Dynamics 365 Online system for sales, customer service, marketing, field service, and Outlook integration. In this second edition, core platform changes from the Common Data Service are included and you will know what this means for Dynamics 365. Updated features include processes, the latest form and view designer, and Business Process Flows. The book also includes new chapters on portals and power virtual agents. After reading Dynamics 365 Essentials, you will have mastered the core functionality available in Dynamics 365 CE and model-driven applications, and will be able to set it up for a range of different business scenarios. What You Will Learn Set up the core standard features of Dynamics 365 CE Create model-driven apps within Dynamics 365 customized to specific business needs Customize Dynamics 365 CE and leverage process automation functionality through the UI Study the Common Data Service for Apps Who This Book Is For Consultants, business analysts, administrators, and project managers who are looking for more information about Dynamics 365

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Healthcare is more than a comprehensive introduction to artificial intelligence as a tool in the generation and analysis of healthcare data. The book is split into two sections where the first section describes the current healthcare challenges and the rise of AI in this arena. The ten following chapters are written by specialists in each area, covering the whole healthcare ecosystem. First, the AI applications in drug design and drug development are presented followed by its applications in the field of cancer diagnostics, treatment and medical imaging. Subsequently, the application of AI in medical devices and surgery are covered as well as remote patient monitoring. Finally, the book dives into the topics of security, privacy, information sharing, health insurances and legal aspects of AI in healthcare.

A practical recipe-based guide to extend your Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply chain management implementation. Key Features Extend Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management features in a cost-effective manner Learn how to integrate with other applications and services securely using Business Events, OData and the Service Bus Extend and hook into standard processes safely using Chain of Command Book DescriptionDynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management is Microsoft's ERP solution, which can be implemented as a cloud or on-premise solution to facilitate better decision-making with the help of contemporary, scalable ERP system tools. This book is updated with the latest features of Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management including Chain of Command (CoC), Acceptance Test Libraries (ATL), and Business Events. The book not only features more than 100 tutorials that allow you to create and extend business solutions, but also addresses specific problems and offers solutions with insights into how they work. This cookbook starts by helping you set up a Azure DevOps project and taking you through the different data types and structures used to create tables. You will then gain an understanding of user interfaces, write extensible code, manage data entities, and even model Dynamics 365 ERP for security. As you advance, you'll learn how to work with various in-built Dynamics frameworks such as SysOperation, SysTest, and Business Events. Finally, you'll get to grips with automated build management and workflows for better application state management. By the end of this book, you'll have become proficient in packaging and deploying end-to-end scalable solutions with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management. What you will learn Understand the importance of using patterns and frameworks for creating unique solutions Write code that can make your solution extendable Leverage new frameworks that allow your solution to adapt as your business grows Design the UI and business logic to fit standard patterns Understand how to not only write unit tests, but also perform efficient unit testing to automate the testing process Design your security model and policies to provide code access privileges Who this book is forThis Dynamics 365 book is for anyone who wants to learn Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management development or migrate from C# or Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 (or prior) development. Although finance and Supply Chain Management experience is not necessary, a background in software development is required. You will also need access to Microsoft's Lifecycle Services to download the necessary development tools.