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MCP and the Reshaping of Data Visualisation & Business Intelligence

Business intelligence

Data visualisation

Data profession

A data professional grapples with whether Anthropic’s new Model Context Protocol threatens traditional BI roles by enabling AI to directly access and visualize…

Early Experiments in Tableau’s New MCP Service: Connecting AI to Business Intelligence Platforms

Business intelligence

Data visualisation

Data profession

A hands-on walkthrough of setting up and experimenting with Tableau’s new Model Context Protocol (MCP) server to enable natural language data querying through Claude AI.

The Tableau vs Power BI debate is largely a waste of time

Business intelligence

Data visualisation

Data profession

An argument for why data professionals should stop debating Tableau vs Power BI and focus on mastering whatever tool they have access to instead.

Who lifts for footy finals?

data visualisation

Ahead of the elimination final between the Brisbane Lions and Carlton Blues, I examine which players lift (or drop) in finals games.

Should Andrews have had a place in the All-Australian?

data visualisation

Did AFL Key Defender Harris Andrews unfairly miss out on an All Australian blazer in 2024?

Iterative Visual Design and The Choice Visual

Data visualisation

Visual analytics

Design thinking

A case study in iterative design methodology, exploring three versions of a data visualisation on Australian referendums and the strategic decisions behind each iteration.

My 2023 Iron Viz Journey: Lessons from the Data Visualisation Gauntlet

Data visualisation

Lessons learned

A reflection on preparing for data visualisation competitions: three key lessons from my 2023 IronViz experience